Hair & Nail Disorders

Alopecia areata is a form of autoimmune disorders affecting hair loss in any part of the body. Depending on the severity, our dermatologist will discuss the pros and cons of various treatments available, ranging from topical treatment, injections of steroid, and immunotherapy.

Everyone loses between 50-100 strands of hair a day. However if you notice thinning of your hair with receding hair line, please consult our dermatologist early. There are available effective treatment that caters for both men and women.

Treatments options available are:
1. Topical minoxidil
2. Other substitute botanical topical treatment
3. Oral supplements
4. Other Oral medications depending on your conditions
5. Low level laser therapy (LLLT)

Hirsutism means unwanted male-patterned hair in a women. This is a common occurrence in certain racial groups. Sometimes, hirsutism can be linked to an underlying medical condition such as polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Effective treatment options available are:
1. Topical treatment
2. Intense pulsed light – not recommended in dark-skinned individuals
3. Laser – Diode Laser

Nail abnormalities may be clues to an underlying skin or medical condition. Nail infections with fungus and bacteria are not uncommon.

Fungal nail infections are challenging to manage. Topical treatment can be tried but quite often oral anti-fungal is required.

If oral medications is not preferred, our dermatologist can discuss and perform nail surgery if necessary. Please consult our dermatologists if you have any concerns.