August 25, 2026
Scalp Threading for Hair Loss: Does PDO Add Benefit Beyond Scalp Wounding? | Expert Dermatologist Guide

Scalp threading for hair loss has emerged as a procedural option for androgenetic alopecia and female-pattern hair loss, usually involving absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) threads placed beneath the scalp. The proposed benefit is that insertion creates controlled tissue injury and a wound-healing response that may influence follicular activity. As a UK-trained dermatologist and dermatopathologist, Dr. Sasi […]

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Microblading Complications: Why Eyebrow Tattoos Turn Grey and Blur Over Time

Microblading is widely described as a “semi-permanent” cosmetic procedure. In reality, it is a form of superficial tattooing with long-term biological consequences. Many patients present years after the procedure with concerns such as greying, blurring, or uneven pigment. These outcomes are often perceived as complications. In many cases, they represent the natural Evolution of pigment […]

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Corticosteroids for Alopecia Areata

This is an important and interesting negative study which confirms that the prognosis is poor for diffuse alopecia areata and that treatment options are limited. We do need to find a more effective therapeutic modality for this dreadful and devastating disease. Luckily for localised alopecia areata, the treatment options and prognosis are excellent.   Original […]

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