Should You Worry About Seasonal Hair Loss?
Hair loss of any kind can be stressful, but seasonal hair loss usually is not a serious problem. However, the term “seasonal hair loss” is more complex than you may assume, so let’s unpack what that can actually mean.
The Difference Between No Shave November & Movember
It’s that time of year again. Men all over the country are opting to hold off shaving for the whole month as a part of No Shave November or Movember. While these two events are often lumped together and can sound like they’re the same thing, there are some big differences between the two to […]
Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair Loss?
Thyroid issues are one of the most common health problems that can affect hair and lead to hair loss. However, people can suffer from a variety of thyroid conditions, and they are by no means uniform in their symptoms. So yes, thyroid hair loss is a very real medical issue.
Alopecia Areata Awareness Month
September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month. Organized by the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, the goal is to raise awareness of alopecia areata by sharing educational information, organizing local events, and getting more people to understand the need for an FDA-approved treatment. The first step to increase the awareness of alopecia areata is to know what […]
Embarrassment About Hair Loss
It’s common to feel embarrassment about experiencing hair loss; especially for women. While it’s not as commonly talked about, up to half of all women will experience some form of hair loss during their lifetime. Part of why we don’t hear more about female pattern baldness is because of the lack of high-profile women and […]
National Hair Loss Awareness Month 2020
This August marks another National Hair Loss Awareness Month. While some may read this and think that people are already aware of their own hair loss and don’t need to pay any further attention, those people would be missing the point. National Hair Loss Awareness Month is about being aware of the causes, types, and […]
Hair Pulling and Hair Loss
Hair loss can have many causes. Sometimes it’s genetic, from a disease, environmental, due to a hair style, a nutritional imbalance or deficiency, or medication side effect, but one of the most tragic reasons is when it’s a result of hair pulling because the people frequently blame themselves. Hair-pulling disorder, also known as trichotillomania, is […]
Hair Bleaching and Hair Loss, James Charles & Dani Austin
Hair bleaching is often mentioned as a possible reason for hair loss. With social media influencers James Charles and Dani Austin admitting to their own problems with hair loss, the topic has come up all over again.
Dandruff and Hair Loss
Dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, affects roughly half the adult population. Though it can affect other parts of your body, it primarily causes dry, scaly skin on your scalp resulting in dead skin falling off in flakes, commonly referred to as dandruff. While you may have known all of that already, what you might […]
Eczema & Other Skin Conditions and Hair Loss
The health of your skin is linked to the health of your hair. Different skin conditions such as eczema and seborrheic dermatitis can impact your scalp’s health. It’s not all that uncommon either; up to 5% of the population suffers from scalp eczema.