3 Ways Drinking Water Improves Hair Growth
Most people don’t associate the glass of water they had with dinner and the amount of hair lost in the morning shower… but it might be time to start. Healthy hair requires hydration. If you don’t drink enough water, you are staying dehydrated.
What Are the Stages of Hair Growth
Every seven years, you’re a whole new person. We have all heard that your body replaces or regenerates all its cells over the course of 7 years. Usually this is accompanied by some schtick about how we are not the people we once were. But is it really true? Quest Diagnostics tried to clarify […]
Stress and Hair Loss
When we are particularly stressed, we will often quip that we are “pulling our hair out.” But the question is does that mean we are literally losing hair? And if so, how does stress create hair loss? Like many old adages, the saying has its roots in reality. Stress can – indeed – cause you […]
What Is DHT?
Many myths surround the propensity of men to lose their hair. Because it happens to a large portion of the population and because of the self-esteem tied to hair loss, one of the more prominent half-truths told is that testosterone is responsible for pattern balding. While it is true that hormones have an influence on […]
Testosterone’s Effects on Hair Loss
Testosterone, much like Goldilocks in the classic children’s story, is best when it is “just right.” Both too much and too little testosterone can play a role in hair loss. The complicated way in which sex hormones play a role in hair loss is confusing and creates a lot of misinformation. You may have been […]
Are Hair Loss Shampoos Effective?
You have probably come across ads for hair loss shampoos, but are they an effective way to treat hair loss? That depends on the shampoo and the type of hair loss. But the wrong type of shampoo can actually cause hair loss.
What Is Androgenic Alopecia?
Androgenic alopecia is one of the many forms of permanent hair loss. For people who are starting to lose their hair, one of the first questions they often ask is whether the hair loss is permanent. As most people know – especially when they look at a shower drain – some hair loss is normal […]
Top 7 Causes of Hair Loss
Medically speaking, we get to blame our parents for a lot of different disorders. From heart disease to hair loss, genetics play a significant role in the way we look and our overall health. So, are your parents responsible for your hair loss? Let’s look at the list.
FUT vs FUE
The technology used to combat hair loss has evolved explosively over the past decade or two, resulting in amazing advances inconceivable in prior years. Hair transplants have benefited from advancements in robotics as well as in scanning and imaging technology. The two proven types of transplants used today are FUT and FUE. FUT (Follicular Unit […]
Types of Hair Loss
Do you see a lot of hair remaining on the brush when you style your hair? Normally this is not something to worry about, the average person sheds 50-100 hairs each day. However, more than that can indicate a problem. When it comes to hair thinning and hair loss, there are many varieties and a […]