Biotin Supplements and Your Hair Health
Biotin is considered part of the B complex of vitamins even though it is listed as either Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H. It is also an extremely popular additive to hair products, with a plethora of claims regarding the impact it has on hair appearance and growth. Part of this claim is based on basic […]
What Is A Hair Follicle?
Not everything we are taught about hair is wrong, but a lot of it is. Ask anyone who has ever been told that if you pull a hair out and “get the root” that it will not grow back. That is not how that works. There are several different parts of a hair, and most […]
Do You Lose More Hair In Winter?
As chilly winds blow, it is easy to imagine that your hair is getting thinner. But as the chill of a Pennsylvania winter sets in, that shiver on your scalp might be more than just your imagination. Seasonal hair loss is not just your imagination. The changing weather and time of year can lead to […]
Exercise and Hair Loss
We have all seen the commercials with the woman or man whose hair looks perfect after a workout. Their makeup isn’t smudged, they’re not out of breath, and their hair looks like they just stepped out of the salon. Nobody looks like that at the gym we go to. After an exercise routine, most of […]
Why Is Hair So Important To Men?
Some men seem to lose their hair gracefully or start shaving their heads to hide the pattern of balding. While others will fight tooth and nail to keep up the illusion of healthy hair, even when the comb-over is painfully obvious. What makes different men react so differently to hair loss? It could be about […]
What Is Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia?
Ever wondered why some balding men look like Mr. Clean – with a shiny, fuzz-free scalp – and others must shave their heads? Cicatricial alopecia might be part of the answer. Cicatricial alopecia, sometimes called scarring alopecia, often leaves behind skin that “is bald, smooth and shiny, and pores are absent because of a complete […]
Winter Hair Care
Winter is coming and that means it is time to prepare your hair. Many people do not think about the ways that the changing seasons impact their hair and should impact their hair care routine. Treating your hair and your scalp the same year-round is not a great idea. Colder and drier winter nights can […]
Alcohol and Hair Loss
Many factors can aggravate hair loss, including genetics, environmental factors, and diet, among others. Is there evidence that wine, beer, and cocktails are among those factors? The occasional drink has no negative impact on your hair, but consistent drinking, excess drinking, or using hair products that contain alcohol can.
Anatomy of Scalp
The scalp is the soft tissue covering the head, except for the areas of the face and neck. Many people mistakenly think of the scalp as only the skin under our hairline, but it is so much more than that!
Ethnic Hair Loss Patterns
Hair loss is universal with every ethnicity susceptible to it to some degree. That said, some groups are more prone to hair loss than others, and some demographics are more likely to experience certain types of hair loss than others. Yet even though we know about these differences, is there some truth and science behind […]