Celebrate the ginger in your life – or your own red hair – on November 5th for National Redhead Day. Because redheads have frequently been harassed, the day is intended to empower those with red hair, whether natural or dyed. [Read more…] about Redheads and Hair Loss
Alopecia
JAK Inhibitors for Treating Alopecia
With an estimated 80 million Americans suffering from hair loss, doctors are regularly testing new treatment options and the latest prospect is [Read more…] about JAK Inhibitors for Treating Alopecia
Is It Ever Too Late for Hair Restoration?
Pretty much one of the first questions a person dealing with hair loss asks is – do I have enough hair to even get a hair transplant? Unfortunately, hair loss can happen for many reasons, which means the answer can vary. [Read more…] about Is It Ever Too Late for Hair Restoration?
When Should You Worry About Hair Loss
Everyone experiences some hair loss each day – unless you have no hair, of course. Still, everyone wonders occasionally – how much hair loss is normal? Unfortunately, there is no single answer. [Read more…] about When Should You Worry About Hair Loss
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month
National Hair Loss Month
Hair loss isn’t just an inconvenience. It can be a sign of a health problem. Knowing the type of hair loss you’re experiencing is important to better understand your options. That’s why every August, we want to increase awareness for Hair Loss Month! Here are some interesting facts about hair loss you may not know.
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Is There a Link Between Prostate Cancer & Hair Loss?
Male pattern hair loss, of which the most common form goes by the medical name of androgenetic alopecia, is a sign of aging most men want to avoid. However, reports of a link between androgenetic alopecia and prostate cancer is even worse news. [Read more…] about Is There a Link Between Prostate Cancer & Hair Loss?
Are Short Men More Likely to Lose Hair?
With the National Institute of Health reporting that more than 50 percent of men will suffer some form of hair loss by age 50, it’s no wonder that men frequently try to determine what their personal health risk is for androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is the formal name for the most common type of hair loss in men. From considering the history of hair loss on both mother’s and father’s side to listening to old wives’ tales relating stories of hair loss and hairiness elsewhere, men want to anticipate any potential problem and act to counter it as soon as possible.
Trans Men, HRT & Hair Loss
No man likes to see himself starting to lose hair, but hair loss in trans men poses some specific challenges. Since the most common form of hair loss, which is formally known as androgenetic alopecia, is hormone related, balancing it with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be tricky.
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Trans Women, HRT, and Hair Loss
When preparing to transition, trans women have to consider many health factors, such as how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might affect other medications they’re taking or existing health conditions, but androgenetic alopecia, also commonly referred to as “male pattern baldness”, often isn’t at the top of the list. Despite that, hormone-treated transgender women and hair loss can be complicated.
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Adolescent Hair Loss
While people generally think of hair loss as a problem for older people, it can also affect adolescents. As with any other form of hair loss, a medical evaluation is recommended to determine if it’s due to an underlying health condition, stress, genetics, etc.