Hair & Nails

Dermatology covers more than the skin: hair, scalp, and nails are part of the same specialty. Common concerns include hair shedding or thinning, scalp irritation or flaking, and nail changes such as brittleness, discoloration, or ridging.

These concerns can have many causes, from nutritional and hormonal factors to specific dermatological conditions. Because treatment depends entirely on the diagnosis, an accurate assessment matters more here than almost anywhere else in dermatology.

Dr. Kashmar examines the scalp, hair, or nails, reviews your history, and where needed recommends appropriate investigations before building a treatment plan. Treatment options are determined following an individual assessment.

The first step is diagnosis: identifying whether a concern reflects a temporary change, a treatable dermatological condition, or a sign of something systemic that needs investigation.

Treatment then follows the diagnosis, and may include medical therapy, scalp or nail care planning, and monitoring over time. Because hair and nails grow slowly, plans are structured around realistic timelines.