Scarring Forms Of Hair Loss
Any form of hair loss can be frustrating, upsetting, or even noticeable. 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 […]
Minoxidil Shedding
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.
The Link Between Mental Health And Hair Loss
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 […]
Nicotine & Hair Loss
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 […]
How Stress Can Cause Hair Loss
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 […]
Is It Possible to Delay Hair From Turning Gray?
Some men and women look great with gray hair. In fact, it’s been trendy for the last several years to have a full head of gray hair. But what if you have just a few and feel like they just make you look old? Is it possible to delay the appearance of gray hair or […]
Omega-3 Supplements and Hair Loss
Omega-3 are nutrients you typically get from a balanced diet. In food, you can find them in oily, fatty fish like salmon and tuna. If you don’t like the taste of fish, there are supplements available. Talk to your doctor before beginning any kind of supplement routine. Studies suggest that omega-3 supplements are beneficial for […]
Hair Loss After Pregnancy
Pregnancy and new parenthood are strange and wondrous times. They’re also a physical and emotional roller-coaster… due in part to fluctuating estrogen levels. These hormonal changes can have an impact on your hair, sometimes causing lush growth and at other times causing excessive shedding. When you see larger-than-usual numbers of strands in your hairbrush, it’s […]
Five Winter Hair Care Tips
Most people know they need to add extra moisturizer to their skin in the winter months. Yet a surprising number of people don’t think about what they should be doing differently for hair care in the winter months.
Cold Weather and Hair Loss
Cold weather can be brutal on your skin and that includes your scalp. What affects your scalp can have an impact on your hair… so cold weather can be brutal on your hair even though the temperatures themselves are not responsible. Confused? As with everything related to hair loss, the discussion of cold weather and […]