Pattern Baldness

What’s the Difference Between a Mature Hairline and a Receding Hairline?

What's the difference between a mature hairline and a receding hairline?When it comes to hair loss, there is a lot of terminology used that can be confusing to those not versed in the particulars of the subject. One of these points of confusion is between two seemingly similar, but quite different, terms: mature hairline and receding hairline. As part of Hairstyle Appreciation Day, we would like to alleviate that confusion.

First of all, let’s define what a hairline is. Your hairline is the leading edge of your hair, the place where it visibly stops – most often along the edge of the forehead. There are several types of high hairlines, each having their own distinct possible causes.

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Is There an Evolutionary Benefit to Being Bald?

Is there an evolutionary benefit to being bald?Since the beginning of recorded history, thinning hair has been a concern for our species. The specter of hair loss is a familiar one to most people since the overwhelming majority experience some variety of it over the course of their lives. Is it possible that there is an evolutionary justification for it?

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Retinoids And Hair Loss

retinoids and hair lossAll of us – especially as we get older – look for ways to help ensure that our hair lasts for as long as possible. We become increasingly aware of the products we put in our hair, perform proper maintenance, and look more into how diet or medication can affect our overall hair health. We understand how certain vitamins in our diet are an important part of keeping our hair healthy, but some are more important than others. [Read more…] about Retinoids And Hair Loss

Tired Of Self-Treating? Give Yourself The Gift Of Hair Restoration

man with healthy full hair after ARTAS hair restorationFor many people, thinning hair and hair loss can creep up on us with age. It can sometimes be hard to notice when we see ourselves every day that our hair just isn’t what it used to be. Sometimes it even takes another person pointing it out to you before you really begin to grapple with the fact that you’re experiencing hair loss. [Read more…] about Tired Of Self-Treating? Give Yourself The Gift Of Hair Restoration

Does Bear Oil Cure Baldness?

Bear oil being applied to hairBaldness is something that mankind has been trying to combat since its earliest days. Primitive wigs and hairpieces go back to early civilizations like the Celts and the Sumerians. Ancient Egyptians would mix concoctions to put on their heads in the hopes of curing baldness. The Roman Empire saw the use of the combover by people like Julius Caesar. [Read more…] about Does Bear Oil Cure Baldness?

Birth Control Pills And Hair Loss

woman holding birth control pillsBirth control is an important part of many women’s lives – whether they’re sexually active or not. Birth control pills are frequently prescribed to even out hormone cycles in addition to preventing pregnancy. In fact, a recent study showed that nearly 2/3rds of women aged 15-49 in the United States use some form of birth control with the pill being the second most popular option. [Read more…] about Birth Control Pills And Hair Loss

Top Three Reasons For Hair Loss

top reasons for hair lossThere are many reasons why people lose their hair. Hair loss does not discriminate against age, gender, or ethnic background. It also manifests in different forms depending on the reason for the hair loss; receding hairlines, male pattern baldness, hair thinning, and patches of hair loss.

So, what are some of the top reasons for hair loss?

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3 Ways Your Hair Changes with Age

the hair aging processWe all understand that our bodies change as we get older. One of the more visible changes is in our hair. The majority of men experience some degree of hair loss by age 35… and the vast majority of men experience hair loss by age 50. [Read more…] about 3 Ways Your Hair Changes with Age

Lack of Sleep and Hair Loss

man having trouble sleepingMany of us know that stress plays a role in hair thinning or hair loss. Specifically, telogen effluvium is a type of hair loss associated with high stress where a high number of hair follicles on your scalp end up being pushed into the resting phase together, which results in a disproportionately large amount of hair to shed or fall out together resulting in noticeable hair thinning. [Read more…] about Lack of Sleep and Hair Loss

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