Hair Care Articles by Internationally Recognised Dermatologists Updated : Hair Loss Part 1: Scarring Alopecias Alopecia refers to 'hair loss' and can be classified as scarring and non-scarring forms. This article will address scarring alopecias... What is Dandruff Really? We have all seen people with those white flakes on their shoulders, but is it really just dandruff? Is it contagious? Can't they do something about it? Hair Loss Part 2: Alopecia Areata Hair loss or "alopecia" can be scarring or not. "Alopecia Areata" is a form of non-scarring alopecia... Managing Dandruff - How to Treat Those Flakes Pityriasis capitis is an excess of white scales or skin flakes on the scalp that itches. It is caused by a yeast that is normally present on the skin that combines with the secretions of the oil glands... Bad Hair Day? Tips for Dealing with Common Hair Problems We all have those days where no matter what we do, we can't control our hair. Below are some tips which will help you take better care of your hair...

Great Skin Care Tips for the Holidays It's that time of year; parties, company dinners, family get-togethers and you want your skin to look great through the whole season. Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking great for the holidays... Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses As time goes on, we all acquire tiny bits of extra skin called skin tags. These can range in size from 1-10 mm, and are flesh colored or brown... Diaper Rash - A Baby's Bottom Story. Diaper rash is common in babies and toddlers and is generally caused by the constant wetting and drying of delicate skin and exposure to irritants. No matter how clean and dry you keep your baby's bottom, they will likely develop a diaper rash at some point... The Best Moisturizers: Myth or Medicine? Who doesn't want smooth, hydrated, healthy skin? From basic formulas that claim to keep skin moist, to concoctions that promise an end to aging skin and wrinkles, the choice of a skin moisturizer can be overwhelming... Learning About Sun Protection Sunshine, although essential for health and well being, is certainly a hazard for the skin. For many people it feels good to spend time outdoors and this makes it difficult to avoid excessive exposure to the sun... Halloween and Your Skin With Halloween upon us, adults and children alike are planning costumes for parties, school events and trick or treating. For some adults, it is the one time of year that "the inner child" comes out to play... A Resolution That Helps Your Skin - How Stopping Smoking Improves Your Skin We all know that aging is a natural biological process that affects all of us. The aging of your skin is also greatly affected by external factors that accelerate this process; particularly smoking... Hormones and Your Skin "How to achieve beautiful, supple and young-looking skin." You almost can't avoid it - splashed on magazine covers, reported in newspapers and marketed on television and radio, the message to improve our skin would appear paramount to how we and others view our looks...