Thyroid Disorders And Hair Loss
We are all genetically predisposed to hair thinning and loss at some point in our lives. Male and female pattern baldness affects the overwhelming majority of us. While environmental factors impact the potential for hair loss and can potentially escalate or delay the onset, it eventually catches up with us with age. Male and female […]
How to Treat Hormonal Hair Loss
Our hormones are inextricably linked with our health. They regulate growth, metabolism, reproductive functions, blood pressure, and other crucial processes. To a large degree, they also dictate our hair’s health. Some hormones regulate the hair’s growth cycle, while too much or too little of others can cause hair loss.
Early Signs Of Balding
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Hair Loss From Diabetes
March 24th is Diabetic Alert Day. The American Diabetes Association uses this day to raise awareness of this chronic condition.
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.
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 […]
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.