Baiju C. Gohil, MD, FACS
The holidays are famous for bringing stress along with joy. So, it’s hardly a shock that to some, they are also associated with hair loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Though, as a side note, the “Christmas tree pattern hair loss” in women is not related to the holiday season. Instead, it’s a type of hair loss that’s a side effect of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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So many myths exist about thinning hair or hair loss, as well as distortions, and even more of them about hair thickening products. There seems to be an almost endless array of things that claim to end or reverse hair loss, and many – if not most – of them are worthy of skepticism. In the interest of combating misinformation on the topic, let’s take a look at one of the more common ones: hair thickening shampoo.
If you are experiencing thinning hair and aren’t ready to consider undergoing a hair replacement procedure… hair fibers are a cost-effective, noninvasive way to camouflage hair loss and to give the appearance of thicker, fuller hair.
It’s that time of year when America goes on pumpkin overload – pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin-scented candles, pumpkin-themed décor, and so much more! It has gotten to the point where pumpkin mania has become the subject of jokes. What often gets lost in the conversation are the excellent health benefits of pumpkin, including the possibility that it may even help slow or reverse some types of hair loss.
Hair density varies more than you might think. The typical human has approximately 100,000 hairs on their scalp, the middle of a range whose low end is 90,000 and the high end is 150,000. That provides a range of variance of 60,000 hairs.
There are many factors that govern how many hairs a person has on their head. Many of these are comparatively obvious: age, genetics, ethnicity, and environmental factors being the most well-known. The question today is whether or not hair color is one of those factors.
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We know that what goes into our bodies affects how well our bodies perform various functions. Whether that’s running, lifting, breathing, or even growing hair… what we eat matters.
There are many diets that contribute positively to overall hair health. Diets with sufficient amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals are necessary for proper hair health and growth. With all the variety of all the food in the world, surely sugary and delicious chocolates must have some effect.
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There are many causes for hair loss that are instigated by different factors including illness, stress, and genetics. For the vast majority of us, hair thinning or loss is a reality that we will have to face at some point… whether it be temporary or permanent.
One form of hair loss caused by illness is alopecia areata. This auto-immune disease affects approximately seven million Americans – or around 2% of the population. It’s a condition that often causes hair to fall out in inconsistent batches, unlike male or female pattern baldness which creates hair thinning and loss in more predictable patterns.
A hair mask is a treatment used to strengthen and hydrate dry and damaged hair to help restore balance and shine. Hair masks are more concentrated than your typical conditioner and left on your hair for much longer (20 minutes to several hours). They can be bought in stores… though there are many homemade masks that can be made from ingredients you might already have in your home – like bananas, honey, or even mayonnaise.
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Many medicines can contribute to hair loss. Whether due to oral medications, topicals, dietary supplements, or merely due to a change from one medication to another… there are innumerable potential triggers for this. The most pertinent questions are “Will it be permanent?” and “How can I stop or slow it?”
For the majority of us, hair thinning (and loss) is an inevitability. When we’re younger, male pattern baldness is less prevalent. But by the time men reach middle-age, more than half of men are experiencing some level of baldness.
A high percentage of women experience noticeable hair loss over time as well – approximately 40% by age 50. The leading cause of hair loss for people as we get older is male or female pattern baldness… but other factors do play a role.
Our environment, diet, stress levels, and more can have an impact on our overall hair health. While some of those factors can be mitigated, other factors involved – like our genetics – are out of our control. So how does ethnicity impact how prone we are to hair loss?