Our Blog
Reports indicate that 95% of hair loss in males may be attributed to male pattern baldness. Also referred to as androgenetic alopecia, this condition is said to be more common among white males. Moreover, its prevalence increases with age. It affects 35% of men aged...
Hair pulling in children is fairly common and generally harmless. In most cases, children eventually outgrow this behaviour. However, there are times wherein the hair pulling persists and develops into a severe habit causing patchy hair loss. In these cases, the...
Do you always keep your daughter’s hair in a ponytail or a bun? If you do, make sure that you do not often tie her hair too tight. Doing so can lead to a hair loss condition called traction alopecia. Traction alopecia occurs due to the gentle but repeated pulling on...
The popular notion is that hair loss is something only men confront as they grow old. What many people aren’t aware of is that as women age, they also experience hair loss. While hair loss in men results in baldness, in women, it leads to thinning of hair and widening...
Recently, an article appeared in the Irish Times Business section talking about Universal Hair Clinic and how we might help you treat alopecia. Universal Hair and Scalp Clinic is Ireland’s first and longest running hair and scalp clinic. The clinic is located on...
If you are dealing with hair and scalp problems, you probably heard about the words trichology and trichologist. What do these words mean? How can these help you? Read on to learn more about trichology and trichologists. What Is Trichology? Trichology, from the Greek...
Trichotillomania is considered an impulse control disorder characterised by repetitive, irresistible urges to pull out the hair on the scalp and different areas of the body like the eyelashes and eyebrows. In this disorder, sufferers feel an intense desire to pull out...
People’s desire to have blemish-free, younger-looking skin has paved the way for innumerable beauty products and treatments. Currently, when it comes to facial treatments, the latest craze is LED facial therapy. What Is LED Facial Therapy? LED facial therapy, also...
Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. While it is non-life threatening and not physically debilitating, this condition has far-reaching emotional and psychological effects, especially for certain groups like women, teenagers and young adults. Hence, it’s...