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OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit.biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
Pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia ( AGA) [1]) is a hair loss condition that primarily affects the top and front of the scalp. [2] [3] In male-pattern hair loss ( MPHL ), the hair loss typically presents itself as either a receding front hairline, loss of hair on the crown and vertex of the scalp, or a combination of both.
How to Tell If You Have Hair Loss In Your Teens. So your friend made a crack about your hair, or you noticed your hairline is receding in that selfie you took. Here are some telltale signs you ...
In general, the risk of side effects from finasteride is low. Research shows the vast majority of men who use finasteride over the long term benefit from a successful hair loss treatment with few ...
We have answers. Metformin isn’t known to cause hair loss. However, hair loss is correlated with type 2 diabetes. So, technically, you could take metformin for hair loss related to diabetes or ...
Dermatology. Non scarring hair loss, also known as noncicatricial alopecia is the loss of hair without any scarring being present. [1] There is typically little inflammation and irritation, but hair loss is significant. This is in contrast to scarring hair loss during which hair follicles are replaced with scar tissue as a result of inflammation.
Yes, hair thinning and loss related to COVID-19 can occur in both men and women. However, studies are finding that women have a slightly higher likelihood of experiencing COVID-induced hair loss.
Specialty. Dermatology. Frictional alopecia is the loss of hair that is caused by rubbing of the hair, follicles, or skin around the follicle. [1] The most typical example of this is the loss of ankle hair among people who wear socks constantly for years. [2] The hair may not grow back even years after the source of friction has ended.