Tag Archives: Hair

Tinea capitis

Tinea of the scalp is caused by dermatophytes that invade the skin of the scalp and its hair follicles. Who gets it? Tinea capitis occurs more often in prepubertal children and infection has a peak incidence in the first decade … Continue reading

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Tinea barbae

Tinea of the beard is a dermatophyte infection of the skin and hair follicles located in the bearded areas of the head and neck. It is a slowly evolving disease and infection of the skin causes itchiness while infection of … Continue reading

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Hair Care On A Budget

How to have healthy hair on a budget- which expensive products to avoid and which affordable products to use. Continue reading

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Strand by Strand: Introduction to Hair

What is hair’s purpose? What is it made of? Why is some hair curly while other hair is straight? Click here for your crash course to hair essentials, and pick up a few fun trivia facts to impress your friends. Continue reading

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