Can Blood Thinners Cause Hair Loss?
Some degree of hair thinning and loss is a fact of life for the vast majority of us as we age. The older we get, the higher the chance is that you will be affected by hair loss. Many men, for example, start to experience signs of hair loss by age 30 with the majority […]
Sodium And Hair Loss
There are many environmental factors that can impact our overall health, which includes the health of our hair. Some of these factors include the quality of sleep we get, stress, exercise, and our diet. Today we are going to be focusing on diet… specifically on our sodium and electrolyte intake. While sodium is an important […]
Top 9 Biotin-Rich Foods
Known as vitamin B7, Biotin is an essential nutrient that is naturally found in a variety of foods – as well as in dietary supplements. The body uses it to help metabolize food and many other bodily functions. Most people receive the amount of biotin they need by eating a healthy, balanced diet. Biotin is […]
Does Marijuana Cause Hair Loss?
As more and more states legalize medical or recreational cannabis, including most recently Ohio, aspects of its use that were previously unexplored are getting scrutiny. As data accumulates, we are constantly learning new things about how it interacts with various medical conditions… including alopecia. Over the past few years as these programs have spread across […]
Impacts of Hair Loss on Social Life
The psychological effects of hair loss, especially among men, can be great and far reaching. The impact upon self-esteem and, as a result, social interactions from hair loss are worth exploring.
Can Hair Grow Back After Drug-Induced Hair Loss?
The modern age has given us amazing medicines, with more and more jaw-dropping discoveries made every year. One thing about them that is notoriously not so much fun are the side effects that frequently come with them.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) And Hair Loss
Most of us will experience some form of hair loss over the course of our lives. This is the result of genetics and a natural change in hormone production. That said, there are a number of other causes for hair loss, both temporary and permanent, related to illness and disease. Because of how tied our […]
Diabetes Hair Loss
First it is important to understand that there are fundamental differences between the two types of diabetes, in order to understand how they contribute to hair loss in different ways: Type 1 is an autoimmune condition that occurs when the pancreas does not make insulin. Type 2, sometimes referred to as insulin resistance, is the […]
What Is Hair Transplant Overharvesting?
Getting a hair transplant to help address thinning hair or balding might seem like the perfect solution, but it does not always end up that way. Some patients are finding that they suffer from a condition called donor area alopecia. This is caused by the over-harvesting of donor hair… which is sadly common in overseas […]
Thyroid Disorders And Hair Loss
We are all genetically predisposed to hair thinning and loss at some point in our lives. Male and female pattern baldness affects the overwhelming majority of us. While environmental factors impact the potential for hair loss and can potentially escalate or delay the onset, it eventually catches up with us with age. Male and female […]