Hamilton and The History of The Wig
People wanting solutions to their hair loss is nothing new and, for thousands of years, wigs were the best solution because – unlike today with ARTAS® – no good treatment options existed. However, wigs were also a fashion statement during certain points in history, such as the period depicted in the hit musical Hamilton.
Should You Worry About Seasonal Hair Loss?
Hair loss of any kind can be stressful, but seasonal hair loss usually is not a serious problem. However, the term “seasonal hair loss” is more complex than you may assume, so let’s unpack what that can actually mean.
Blonde Hair And Hair Loss
Natural blondes are hard to come by. In fact, only about 2% of the global population is blonde. That is in large part because blonde hair originated from a genetic mutation more than 10,000 years ago and is connected to a recessive gene. Some false reports have claimed that blondes will be extinct by the […]
Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair Loss?
Thyroid issues are one of the most common health problems that can affect hair and lead to hair loss. However, people can suffer from a variety of thyroid conditions, and they are by no means uniform in their symptoms. So yes, thyroid hair loss is a very real medical issue.
Are Bald Men Less Electable?
Every time a presidential race comes along, “electability” becomes a topic of conversation. The much-repeated conventional wisdom is that candidates with hair loss do not win. In reality, the topic of baldness and politicians is more complicated – and the effect of baldness and elections even more so. The short answer is that they are not […]
Microneedling For Hair Growth
Since the 1990s, microneedling has been known as an anti-aging treatment as well as a treatment for reducing scars. It wasn’t until years later, after successful studies, that microneedling proved to have positive results when used to stimulate hair growth on the scalp. What exactly is microneedling, though?
What Is Your Hesitation? Get Your Hair Transplant
At RHRLI, our priority is giving you your sense of self back and restoring your confidence. After our patients’ hair transplants, the smiles we see on their faces after their new hair has grown in, is incredibly rewarding. Still, we understand that it’s a big decision. That’s why we do everything we can to answer […]
Embarrassment About Hair Loss
It’s common to feel embarrassment about experiencing hair loss; especially for women. While it’s not as commonly talked about, up to half of all women will experience some form of hair loss during their lifetime. Part of why we don’t hear more about female pattern baldness is because of the lack of high-profile women and […]
CBD & Hair Loss, Myths and Facts
CBD was a popular trend in 2019, with it being added to all sorts of products. With the stress 2020 is causing so far, interest in CBD has only increased. That leads to a lot of questions about CBD and hair loss.
National Hair Loss Awareness Month 2020
This August marks another National Hair Loss Awareness Month. While some may read this and think that people are already aware of their own hair loss and don’t need to pay any further attention, those people would be missing the point. National Hair Loss Awareness Month is about being aware of the causes, types, and […]