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Bye bye bald spot!

Do you know that Alopecia Areata or bald spot or “poknat” is a common occurrence and the cause is most of the time unknown? ๐Ÿค” Good news is that spontaneous recovery can happen! But to speed up the process, intralesional steroid injection, topical medicines and oral supplements may be given by your dermatologist! ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿ’Š For diffuse balding, PRP injections or microneedling can help regrow the hair faster! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ Go to your nearest friendly neighborhood board-certified dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. ๐Ÿค“

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Little itchy louse

Interesting fact: head louse can travel 23 cm per day ๐Ÿ•ท Pediculosis humanus capitis is a subspecies that infests the scalp, feeds on the scalp & neck, and deposits its eggs on the hair. ๐Ÿ’‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Most patients will experience itchiness on the back & sides of the scalp. If you look closely, you will find nits on the hair shaft near the base of the scalp. ๐Ÿ‘’๐Ÿงข Sharing hair brushes and head gear transmits the lice from one person to another. ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Good news is that treatment is simple! Use a fine-toothed comb to remove the nits from the hair shaft. You may also suffocate the lice by applying petroleum jelly on your hair overnight. โ˜๐Ÿผ But if the infestation is unmanageable with these home remedies, consult your friendly neighborhood dermatologist! ๐Ÿ˜Š