Many of us find ourselves closely examining our hair from time to time to make sure it is still all there. It can be easy to over-analyze and look at anything as a sign of balding. For instance, as men get older their hairline matures… which is different from a receding hairline. This happens naturally as men go from their teenage years into adulthood with their hairline climbing up about an inch. [Read more…] about Early Signs Of Balding
Thyroid Disease
Why Does Graves’ Disease Cause Hair Loss?
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid. In autoimmune diseases, the body’s immune system misinterprets another part of the body as the enemy and attacks it. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system. This small gland in the neck controls how your body uses energy, which has profound effects on the entire body. The thyroid even affects how your heart beats. [Read more…] about Why Does Graves’ Disease Cause Hair Loss?
Pregnancy and Hair Loss: What You Need to Know
Something that many people don’t consider, understandably, is how pregnancy can affect your hair. Women account for up to 40% of Americans that suffer from hair loss – through pregnancy, stress, medication, and age. [Read more…] about Pregnancy and Hair Loss: What You Need to Know
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. [Read more…] about Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair Loss?
Hair Loss From Diabetes
March 24th is Diabetic Alert Day. The American Diabetes Association uses this day to raise awareness of this chronic condition. [Read more…] about Hair Loss From Diabetes
Nutrition and Hair Loss
National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is the second Wednesday in March, which means this year it falls on March 11. That makes it a perfect time to address some common questions we get about nutrition and hair loss. [Read more…] about Nutrition and Hair Loss
Are People with HIV Good Candidates for Hair Restoration?
Modern HIV treatment means people are living longer than ever with AIDS, which is wonderful. It also means that classic aging issues can now affect patients. This includes androgenic alopecia, more commonly known as male or female pattern baldness. Hair restoration for people undergoing treatment for HIV/AIDS requires special consideration. We’ll examine these considerations as part of AIDS Awareness month and World AIDS Day. [Read more…] about Are People with HIV Good Candidates for Hair Restoration?
What You Can Do to Slow Hair Loss
No one wants to experience hair loss but the sooner you start addressing it, the better the results you can have. If you start to notice thinning hair, a widening hair part or signs of a receding hairline, here are nine steps you can take to slow your hair loss. [Read more…] about What You Can Do to Slow Hair Loss
Can Your Hair Texture Change?
It seems like no one is ever happy with their hair. People with curly hair want straight hair, people with straight hair want curly hair, and everyone wants more hair. So can your hair texture change over time? Yes, for a variety of reasons, some good and others less desirable. [Read more…] about Can Your Hair Texture Change?
Adolescent Hair Loss
While people generally think of hair loss as a problem for older people, it can also affect adolescents. As with any other form of hair loss, a medical evaluation is recommended to determine if it’s due to an underlying health condition, stress, genetics, etc.