Unwanted hair on the face or body is one of the most common cosmetic concerns we treat at Advanced Dermatology of the Midlands. Whether it is coarse facial hair, excess body hair, or hair growth tied to a hormonal condition, there are more treatment options available today than ever before. This post walks through the causes of unwanted hair growth…
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Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is one of the most common causes of hair loss. This is an autoimmune condition where patches of hair are generally lost on the scalp. Though it can be more widespread or affect virtually any area of the body that has hair including the beard in men or eyebrows\eyelashes of females. The condition can afflict a very broad spectrum of the population. Hands-down, alopecia areata is the most common cause of hair loss in children, but it also may affect individuals at any point during their life.
Birthmarks are benign skin markings that are present at birth or appear shortly thereafter. They can vary widely in size, shape, color, and texture and may occur anywhere on the body.
Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. It often results in the formation of pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads, primarily appearing on the face, neck, chest, back, and shoulders.
At Advanced Dermatology of the Midlands, we see those skin checks saves lives on a near-daily basis. Skin cancer rates have been on the rise in our country for decades. Melanoma is the third most common skin cancer and has the greatest tendency to be lethal. Per year in the United States, there are more than 100,000 new cases of melanoma diagnosed. When it comes to the diagnosis of melanoma, the single most important thing is early detection. Early detection saves lives by allowing us to catch melanoma in its earliest stages when it can be easily cured.