Hair Loss

Mediterranean Diet & Hair Loss

June 29, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

As we get older, it feels that we have less and less time to do the things we need to do in our day-to-day lives to stay healthy. Between all our obligations to family, work, and beyond… it can be easy to not get enough sleep, stay physically active, or follow a healthy diet. Unfortunately, it’s all too common to fall behind in all three – and all three play a role in our overall hair health.

Today we’re going to focus on diet. There are many diets out there that have gained popularity out here, like the Mediterranean Diet. Does this particular diet promote hair health?

6 Ways Drinking Water Improves Hair Growth

June 22, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

The human body is on average 55-60% water. Staying hydrated is an important part of maintaining your personal health… and that includes your hair.

When we go without water, our bodies automatically ration it so the most important parts – like the brain, kidneys, liver, and your digestive system – can all keep functioning. This means your skin and hair are among the first areas to feel the effects of dehydration, leading to hair damage and loss.

Supplements and Hair Loss

June 15, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

Overall health can impact the health of your hair. Maintaining a diet rich in the vitamins and minerals the body needs is an important part of taking care of not just the body… but also your hair. Circumstances may contribute to certain deficiencies in these vitamins and minerals, which will have an adverse effect on general hair health.

Fortunately, there are several different supplementation options available that are generally accessible. Let’s go over a few of them to better learn which vitamins and minerals are useful in treating hair loss. Of course, speak with your doctor before starting any sort of new supplement routine.

Scarring Forms Of Hair Loss

May 18, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

Any form of hair loss can be frustrating, upsetting, or even embarrassing. For most of us, some amount of hair loss is an unfortunate part of life to which the risk of experiencing it increases with age. While the majority of those experiencing hair loss as they get older will be tied to male or female pattern hair loss (or related to stress), there are other sources of hair loss that affect people every day.

One such form of hair loss is folliculitis decalvans. This is a type of alopecia that involves scarring in the affected area – like the scalp. So, what is it that triggers folliculitis decalvans?

Minoxidil Shedding

May 11, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

Whether you are suffering from male pattern hair loss or are simply worried about thinning hair, you may have an interest in trying Minoxidil (also known under the brand name of Rogaine®) as a remedy. If so, you may have heard about hair loss – referred to as hair shedding – occurring during its use.

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The Link Between Mental Health And Hair Loss

May 4, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

Many of us have come to understand there are multiple factors that lead to hair loss. The most obvious of which is hereditary. If our siblings, parents, or grandparents experience male or female pattern baldness… there’s a good chance we will experience some level of that as well.

We also understand that outside environmental factors could come into play as well as certain illnesses.

While physical illnesses can certainly affect our hair health (as a result of malnourishment or our body’s own immune system mistakenly attacking our hair follicles), our mental health can affect our hair health too. But what is the link between mental health and hair loss?

Nicotine & Hair Loss

April 27, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

There is a wide array of factors that can contribute to hair loss, some more obvious than others. When examining health issues that can contribute to hair thinning, it is worth considering whether there is a link between smoking and hair loss.

First of all, this is really a question about nicotine intake. These days smoking is only one delivery mechanism for nicotine and others, such as vaping and smokeless tobacco (dip/chew), should also be considered.

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How Stress Can Cause Hair Loss

April 13, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

It’s undeniable: stress is hard on our bodies. Stress can have a negative impact on all the body’s major systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive. It can even affect our appearance, wreaking havoc on our skin and hair.

In observance of National Stress Awareness Month, we will examine how stress harms our hair and what we can do to lessen its effects.

Can Drinking Just One Glass of Soda Lead To Hair Loss?

April 6, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

We’ve all heard how what we put into our bodies can have an impact on our overall hair health. Different kinds of foods and medications can affect our blood vessels – which bring nutrients to our hair follicles as well as our skin. Many fried and oily foods can be linked to poor health, which affects our hair. Some beverages can potentially affect our health as well.

Normal Shedding or Hair Loss: What Is The Difference?

March 16, 2023 by Dr. Baiju Gohil

You’re brushing your hair and, when you’re done, there is a significant amount of hair that is now on your brush and not your head. You wake up in the morning to find loose hairs on your pillow.

In these (and similar) circumstances, thoughts often stray to the possibility of hair loss. However, there is a difference between the amount of hair that is shed on a daily basis and excessive hair loss that can affect the volume of your hair.