Scalp conditions that cause hair loss Archives

Can you use a dermaroller for hair growth if you have keloid scars?

I have keloid scars, mainly from my teens and twenties from acne and a couple of cuts that healed too rapidly. Would this put me at risk with the weekly rolling? Actually, the Dermaroller is specifically designed to heal scars like this. That’s one of the reasons it is an effective tool for generating new […]

Do pityriasis and Seborrheic Dermatitis cause hair loss?

Almost certainly these skin conditions will affect hair growth. However, in the end, it is the inflammation associated with the skin conditions that causes the hair loss. When inflammation occurs in the skin, small proteins called ‘inflammatory cytokines’ are released. This is beneficial for healing wounds. However, some cytokines quite literally block hair growth. If […]