by Dr. Missy Clifton | May 28, 2021 | Hair & Hair Loss
HAIR LOSS AND MENTAL HEALTH As a board-certified dermatologist since 2003, I have treated thousands of men and women with hair loss. More than many other types of skin issues, hair loss or alopecia can be very emotionally distressing and can even lead to depression...
by Dr. Missy Clifton | May 5, 2021 | Hair & Hair Loss
HAIR BASICS 101 Let’s dive into hair basics. Humans are born with roughly 5 million hair follicles covering the scalp and the remainder of the body. Hair begins to develop in an embryo at the third month of gestation and continues for the next 3 months. Hair...
by Dr. Missy Clifton | Apr 12, 2021 | Hair & Hair Loss
Different Types of Non-Scarring Alopecia The non-scarring alopecias will be the focus of our first discussion. As a board-certified dermatologist, I have been treating disorders of hair and hair loss for over 15 years. Hair loss can be emotionally devastating and, in...
