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Peladophobia: Understanding the Fear of Baldness and Bald People

Most of us worry about hair loss at some point — it’s a pretty universal concern. But for some people, the fear of losing hair, or even encountering bald people, can trigger intense anxiety and distress. This fear is called peladophobia.

Hypertonic Pelvic Floor

A hypertonic pelvic floor happens when the muscles in the pelvic region are continuously contracted and unable to relax.

Painful Erection

It’s the middle of the night, and you’re fast asleep. But as you roll over from your back, you realize a nocturnal erection has kicked in, along with an unpleasant sensation down below. You have a painful erection.

Numb Penis

It can be concerning if you start to notice decreased sensation of your penis. Whether you have a fully numb penis or just a mild loss of sensation, this issue has many potential underlying causes.

Anorgasmia

When you think of male sexual dysfunction, concerns like erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation (PE) probably come to mind first. But there’s another sex-related issue that’s more common in men than you might expect: difficulty orgasming.

Monilethrix

Monilethrix — pronounced “moh-NIL-uh-thriks“— is as unique as a four-leaf clover and as frustrating as a tangled pair of earbuds you tossed in your bag.

Hair Loss

Hair loss (often referred to as alopecia) has many causes. Alopecia is an umbrella term encompassing different types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness and patchy hair loss across the entire scalp or body.

Pili Multigemini

Pili multigemini is a rare hair follicle disorder where multiple hairs emerge from a single hair follicle. This creates a bushy, dense, or otherwise unruly appearance.

Trichodynia

Trichodynia, often called scalp dysesthesia, is a condition marked by discomfort or pain in the scalp.

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a psychiatric condition characterized by an unrelenting urge to pull out hair, most often from the scalp.

Trichorrhexis Nodosa

Trichorrhexis nodosa is a common disorder of the hair shaft (the visible strands growing out of skin).

Tinea Capitis

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes (fungi) that affects the scalp and hair follicles.

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