Understanding Hair Loss Caused by Grooming and Chemicals Alopecia is a general term that refers to hair loss from any cause. There are many causes of hair loss including, infection, scalp diseases, chemicals, trauma, medications and natural aging. Most scalp hair loss, in males, is caused by natural balding. In African American females, it is […]
Now that winter is here there are things you can do to prevent dryness, rash and itching. How often you bathe, the water temperature, the type of soap and moisturizers you use are all important’ The skin is the largest organ in the body. It functions to control body temperature, prevent water loss from the […]
Itching and dandruff of the scalp are two of the most common complaints relating to the scalp. The most likely cause is seborrheic dermatitis, or most commonly called dandruff. Cradle cap is the earliest form of this scalp condition, and is usually gone by the age of 6 months. Seborrheic dermatitis usually appears again around […]
Three forms of Lupus Erythematosus are currently recognized by the medical community. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sub-Acute Lupus Erythematosus and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is also referred to as Cutaneous Lupus or Skin Lupus. All forms of “Lupus” primarily affect African American females during the childbearing years. The scalp, face and ears are more […]
Atopic Dermatitis most commonly referred to as eczema is a chronic skin condition that is hereditary. Babies may be born with it or it may occur much later in life. The condition is inherited as one of the atopic diseases. These include asthma and hay fever as well and some individuals may suffer from all […]
