Are you facing itchy scalp problems? That scalp is the most important part of your hair. This is because the health of your scalp determines how healthy your hair grows out. Dr Teo Wan Lin, accredited Singapore dermatologist and author of the Haircare Bible: Dermatologist’s Tips for Haircare and Hair Loss, explains the latest research…
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Itchy Scalp? The Microbiome May be the Cause
An itchy scalp, or scalp pruritus, is a common problem that can lead to symptoms such as frequent scratching or discomfort, scabbed or flaking skin, or redness on the scalp. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about itchy scalp and its links to the scalp microbiome, including excerpts from accredited dermatologist,…
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Sensitive Scalp: Can it Cause Hair Loss?
Do you feel itching, tingling, pain and redness on your scalp? Does your scalp feel tight and itchy? If yes, you may have a sensitive scalp. In this article, we’ll take you through the signs of sensitive scalp, and hair and scalp conditions linked to it, including excerpts from Haircare Bible: A Dermatologist’s Tips on Haircare and…
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Hair Loss Shampoo for the Scalp Microbiome
Hair loss (alopecia) can be a major source of distress and is a common problem. In this article, we’ll go through common causes of hair loss, including facts about the hair cycle, what constitutes a good hair loss shampoo, and all about the scalp microbiome. We will also share an excerpt from Haircare Bible: A Dermatologist’s…
Does itchy oily scalp cause hair loss? How about dandruff? It is pertinent to recognise the condition of your scalp to effectively treat and prevent hair loss. What causes dandruff and scalp inflammation? Dandruff is a lay person’s term for a medical condition called seborrheic dermatitis. The term dermatitis itself was first to an inflammatory…
In the third instalment of my series on dealing with hair loss in Singapore as a dermatologist, I’m going to discuss dandruff and scalp sensitivity. This is one of the commonest scalp complaints that my patients have in conjunction with hair loss symptoms and leaves many of them wondering if it is the cause of…
By Dr. Teo Wan Lin, Consultant Dermatologist at TWL Specialist Skin & Laser Centre Am I losing hair? Do you notice more hair than usual in your drain, on the floor, combs and on your pillow? Do you find your hair parting wider and ponytail less thick? Do you have family members with hair loss?…