There are certain conditions that are known to most people, however, there are certain hair related problems, which are not recognised as easily. One such condition, which affects a large population, but is still relatively unknown to numerous is central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. In this article, we aim to dissect this condition and understand every facet of this condition. What is central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)? Central – beginning in the centre of the scalp Centrifugal – the hair loss is such that it radiates outwards Cicatricial – the hair follicles are scarred Alopecia – loss of hair Central Centrifugal […]

Alopecia Awareness, Diagnosis, Treatment and Everything In Between A lot of people might have heard of alopecia, but not everyone would know what it actually is and how it is diagnosed and treated. As a matter of fact, there would be a lot of people who would not even know that there are various types of alopecia. This article attempts to look at alopecia and all the aspects associated with it. With a series of basic questions, we will attempt to answer some of the most important queries related to this hair condition. The very first and most obvious question […]

“Hi, I am Mr. Goel, 32 year old male, I am Suffering from alopecia. Can you please tell me what and why I am suffering from this condition”. Hi, Mr. Goel First of all, I would like to thank you for mailing us to know more about alopecia. The hair loss or Alopecia has got many causes and the most common cause is Androgenic alopecia. It is a type of hair loss which is carried through the genes and is known to affect both men and women. In non-medical terms, this condition is known as male pattern baldness and female […]

Question : Doc, I am having hair loss. Does smoking have any correlation with this? How can I stop my hair fall? Hi Sumit, We come across such statements every day and while there is no magical solution for this, we can certainly recommend a few alterations in your lifestyle and daily habits that could bring about a visible change. Common Causes of Hair Loss in men: Hormonal: First and foremost, you have to understand that hair loss happens due to certain reasons or factors, which could be internal or external. For instance, almost 95% hair loss in men, is due to […]

The term alopecia might be known to a lot of people, but not all of them would know what exactly it refers to and how it can affect a person’s life. Alopecia is the loss of hair and there are various categories, which could range from temporary loss to complete loss of hair, from all over the body. While alopecia areata and alopecia universalis are the more heard versions, there is also an entity calledcicatricial or scarring alopecia. What is cicatricial alopecia? Also known as scarring alopecia, cicatricial alopecia is a rare condition that destroys the follicles of the hair […]

Question:I am 45 years old and have found more hair in my comb than would be considered normal. I have also been noticing that I can see my scalp. Should I consider a transplant and would I be an ideal candidate for it? Hello Mrs. Sharma, Losing close to 100 hair a day is considered normal and this is hair that will get replaced naturally. However, if you are losing more than that, there could be cause for worry. There are different reasons for hair fall in women Telogen effluvium : this is the most common type where there is […]