What Is a Normal Amount of Hair Loss in Women?

what is a normal amount of hair loss in women?

Hair thinning and loss are an inevitability for the overwhelming majority of people around the world. In fact, more than half of all men are experiencing some level of baldness by the time they reach middle age, and the numbers continue to rise sharply into senior years. What often gets less attention is how this […]

Four Common Reasons Men Put Off Hair Restoration

Four Common Reasons Men Put Off Hair Restoration

Many people who consider hair replacement hesitate over the decision. While today’s approaches are more effective, less painful, and more natural looking than ever before… it is still a big decision. And one that some agonize over.

What You Need To Know About Medical Tourism

What you need to know about medical tourism

According to the CDC, millions of Americans every year participate in medical tourism – which is traveling to another country for medical treatments and surgeries. As a result, it’s very possible someone you know (or perhaps even yourself) has participated in medical tourism before. There are many reasons people may choose to involve themselves in […]

What Is a Scalp Biopsy?

what is a scalp biopsy

The older we get, the more likely we are to hear doctors requesting biopsies to check on our health. The definition of biopsy is the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the living body. A biopsy can help to shed some light on a condition you may have or even help your […]

Hair Styling And Hair Loss

hair styling and hair loss

Many of us become increasingly aware of the state of our hairline as we get older. After all, nearly half of all men experience some level of hair loss by the time they reach their mid-30s, and the vast majority of women even experience some level of hair loss by the time they reach their […]

Why Is Jada Pinkett-Smith Shaving Her Head?

Why is Jada Pinkett-Smith Shaving Her Head? What You Need to Know About Alopecia

If you watched this year’s Academy Award ceremony, you saw Will Smith slap Chris Rock for mocking his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith. But you might not have realized that Rock’s “joke” was about a medical condition that caused her hair loss.

The Importance Of Self-Care

the importance of self care

The term self-care has become more and more popular over the past few years. While it might sound straightforward, there are some misconceptions around it.

Does Winter Really Make Your Hair Fall Out?

does winter really make your hair fall out?

As we transition from fall to winter, we New Yorkers have to go through a lot. The leaves fall and make a mess, it gets darker and darker earlier every day, and we end up with just a couple of weeks of perfect weather before it feels like we skip straight to the chill that […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder And Hair Loss

man with hair loss from seasonal affective disorder

Millions of Americans are affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which can negatively impact their quality of life. In fact, anywhere from .5% to 3% of the general population is affected by this disorder. SAD is a form of depression and can create a lot of obstacles for those suffering from it, but can it […]