Do Fungal Infections Cause Hair Loss?
We all know – some of us more than others – how advanced age leads to thinning hair and male (or female) pattern baldness. Some of us may be lucky enough to make it into middle age without suffering from too many changes to our hair. While some, unfortunately, feel the effects before even graduating […]
Can Seasonal Allergies Cause Hair Loss?
Like other types of allergies, seasonal allergies come about because the body’s immune system is overreacting to something in the environment. Typically, this is during the shift of seasons when certain plants begin their pollination cycle. People experiencing allergies know all too well the seasonal allergy symptoms of congestion, sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, and runny […]
Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
Many things can influence hair thinning and hair loss, including a variety of nutrition and diet-based factors. Also known as riboflavin, vitamin B12 is instrumental in the creation and delivery of red blood cells to the follicles of the scalp. The better this blood supply is, the more oxygen and nutrients are supplied to the […]
How Does Scalp Psoriasis Contribute to Hair Loss
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition caused by the body’s immune system. It is well known for causing inflammation and plaque formation on the scalp by creating an overabundance of skin cells. This excessive skin cell production builds up like snow drifts on the skin of the scalp. As that happens, they create plaques […]
Can a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Lead to Hair Loss?
Vegetarians refrain from eating the flesh of animals, and vegans go a step further by also omitting foods that are derived from animals – such as dairy and eggs. There are many reasons people choose to commit to these lifestyles, and it can be a healthier choice for many. If not handled correctly, vegetarian and […]
How to Treat Hormonal Hair Loss
Our hormones are inextricably linked with our health. They regulate growth, metabolism, reproductive functions, blood pressure, and other crucial processes. To a large degree, they also dictate our hair’s health. Some hormones regulate the hair’s growth cycle, while too much or too little of others can cause hair loss.
Corticosteroids and Hair Loss
Corticosteroids are synthetic drugs that resemble cortisol – a hormone produced naturally in our bodies by the adrenal gland. Several biological processes utilize cortisol… such as our metabolism, immune response, and stress. At low doses, corticosteroids can lower inflammation by reducing the production of certain chemicals in the body, and at higher doses can reduce […]
Does Anesthesia Cause Hair Loss?
While unusual, it is not uncommon for patients to suffer some hair loss after surgery. There are several potential reasons for this hair loss. Stress, medications, or the type of surgery can affect your hair’s normal growth cycle. There is a natural growth cycle your follicles typically go through, which is a process that typically […]
Weight Loss Drugs and Hair Loss
With the current popularity of weight loss drugs (like Wegovy and Ozempic), some people are reporting that the weight loss aids also cause hair loss. Yet doctors say weight loss medications have no impact on hair growth while confirming that people taking those medications are sometimes experiencing hair loss. Sound contradictory? The reason is actually […]
Does Hair Color Determine the Number of Hairs on a Human Head?
Hair density varies more than you might think. The typical human has approximately 100,000 hairs on their scalp, the middle of a range whose low end is 90,000 and the high end is 150,000. That provides a range of variance of 60,000 hairs. There are many factors that govern how many hairs a person has […]