Can Pregnancy Affect My Hair?
It’s hard to think anything that’s more significant than a pregnancy. You’re bringing a new life into the world and if all goes according to plan, you will be carrying a child for nine months. You also have to get ready for the delivery and prepare your living space and nursery. On top of all […]
How Women Should Prepare For Hair Restoration
It’s an unfortunate fact that when people think about hair loss, more often than not, they think of cases involving men. But many women do suffer from hair loss and they want information and solutions the same way men do. There are difficulties that women encounter that are different from men and that’s one of […]
Hormones, Women and Hair Loss
You hear a lot about the causes of hair loss. Some of what you hear is a myth, like when you hear wearing hats might cause hair loss. Sometimes you hear something that seems unusual but is true. For example, wearing a tight hair style can create a condition called traction alopecia, which does cause […]
5 More Common Hair Loss Myths
You hear them all the time: urban legends, old wives’ tales, myths. We often hear things that simply aren’t true, but many people believe anyway. At RHRLI, we hear myths all the time about hair loss. We’ll even hear patients repeat these myths. We want our patients to understand the truth about hair loss and […]
Age Groups and Hair Loss
Some people consider hair loss to be a condition that only affects older men. But hair loss doesn’t just affect men and it doesn’t just target one age group. Plenty of younger people lose their hair for various reasons. And even those who do lose a significant amount of hair when they’re younger, see different […]
Postpartum Hair Loss: What You Need to Know
Giving birth is one of the milestones of any mother’s life. It can be a very joyful experience and it can also be difficult and sometimes extremely stressful. There are also extreme hormonal changes associated with giving birth. You may have heard that stressful situations can result in hair loss and you might also have […]
Love Yourself for Valentine’s Day: Come to RHRLI
In Act 1 Scene 3 of Hamlet, William Shakespeare wrote one of the most famous quotes in human history: “This above all: to thine own self be true.” Shakespeare also wrote many love sonnets, and while they may be on your mind as Valentine’s Day approaches, you shouldn’t forget to love yourself first. That’s why this […]
How Women Approach Hair Loss
Hair loss can be difficult. Many of society’s attitudes about personal appearance are related to hair. And it is often recognized as an indicator of beauty. Losing your hair can be significant for any patient, but hair loss can be particularly hard on women. At RHRLI, we help all of our patients by offering a […]
Major Causes of Hair Loss for Women
Thinning hair is not just a problem that strikes men. We tend to think of men first, but according to the American Hair Loss Association, 40 percent of those who suffer from hair loss are women. Because it’s not traditional to focus on hair loss for women, it can also be particularly difficult to deal […]
How Hair Transplants for Men and Women Differ
Many people consider hair loss or thinning hair to be an issue that affects men, but women also suffer from hair loss and often with significant consequences to their self esteem. While men and women both deal with issues related to hair loss, there are differences in how this occurs.