The Comb Over: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever really considered the comb over? We’ll bet that if you do you will have some sort of reaction. Some might smile or laugh, others might feel self-conscious about or sheepish thinking about this much-maligned hair style. At the same time, there are people from all walks of life who proudly sport this […]
Millennials and Hair Loss
They’re the generation the media can’t stop talking about. They’re shaping taste, marketing campaigns and the power structure of America. They’re millennials, young adults who are often children of the celebrated baby boom generation. While much of the hype around the millennial generation is dedicated to youth culture, they’ve grown into adulthood and are dealing […]
Hair Loss and African American Women
It’s not a demographic that’s usually featured when the media discusses thinning hair. But research shows that hair loss affects a large number of African American women. While much of the attention out there focuses on hair loss issues related to men, African American women have unique issues that are often undiagnosed.
Thinning Hair and Older Women
Society has conditioned us to believe that thinning hair is something that happens to men as they get older. But what about older women? Hair loss can happen to anyone and thinning hair can be a particular problem for older women.
Can Arthritis Drugs Regrow Hair?
At RHRLI we deal with all types of patients who are looking for solutions to hair loss or thinning hair. The most common type of hair loss is Androgenetic Alopecia, often called male or female pattern hair loss. It’s a progressive condition that’s usually characterized by a receding hairline in men or thinning hair in […]
(Disclaimer!) New Research on Genetics and Hair Loss
Hair loss can happen to people from all walks of life. Men and women as well as people of all ethnic backgrounds can see thinning hair. But what role does genetics play in determining how susceptible a person is to hair loss?
Why Hair is Associated with Beauty?
At RHRLI we know hair is very important to just about everyone. We work every day with people who are dealing with hair loss and thinning hair and studies have shown that loss of hair can be significant. One reason for this is that hair is often associated with beauty and some studies even show […]
The Relationship Between Diseases and Hair Loss
At RHRLI, we treat patients who’ve lost their hair for a variety of different reasons. One of the most common causes of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia or male pattern hair loss, which is believed to be caused by dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a derivative of the male hormone testosterone which causes hair follicles to shrink. […]
The Connection Between Testosterone and Hair Loss
You’ve probably read or heard a lot about the causes of hair loss and thinning hair or what factors may play into those causes. One topic much discussed in connection with hair loss is testosterone. You might have heard that this hormone directly causes hair loss, while you also may have heard the connection is not […]
Menopause and Hair Loss
Many people think of hair loss as something that happens to older men. But in fact, hair loss and thinning hair can happen to both men and women of all ages. There are many factors associated with hair loss in women such as some thyroid conditions or vitamin deficiencies. But one that’s often discussed is the […]