Kids go through enough troubling times as it is, without needing to worry about the nightmare stress of hair loss. While there are many triggers that can set it in motion, some of the more frequent stresses in a child’s life can come in the form of families breaking apart, severe illness, and even embarrassment… Read more »
It’s never easy for an adult to go through pain and suffering in life, but there’s something especially cruel about a child who has to endure it. The underlying reasons for the hair loss in young people under age 20 are numerous, but we’ll cover an overview of some of them today. It’s important to… Read more »
We here at Advanced Medical Hair Institute have consulted with thousands of people interested in changing their look once hair loss begins. Just because we are a business, it does not mean that we recommend hair transplants for everyone seeking one. That being said, not everyone who elects for a hair transplant does so for… Read more »
See previous articles in this series. While science has shown we’re not actively to blame for most hair loss (thanks for nothing, genetics!), there are still several ways we damage our hair. Paying attention to what we can control is the first step to doing our part for a healthy scalp and hairline. Cleaning An… Read more »
There are many reasons why we experience hair loss. As mentioned before, genetics is far and away the biggest reason. But since everyone doesn’t fall under that umbrella, it’s definitely worth looking into those less common causes. See here for the first, second, and third articles in this series. How does weight come into play… Read more »
See here for part 1 and part 2. While a combination of factors is responsible for hair loss – genes, hormones, and the aging process itself – a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, looking specifically at hair loss in men, found that genetics has roughly an 80% influence on whether an individual… Read more »
See here for part 1. Deficiencies We recently touched on autoimmune disorders like Lupus and Diabetes, as well as hormonal disorders and local infections. This week, we will discuss more causes of non-genetic hair loss, focusing on deficiencies. Vitamins Biotin, riboflavin, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies have long been associated with hair loss. Research is… Read more »
We noted just last week that some have estimated as much as 80% of hair loss cases worldwide are due to genetics. But what about hair loss that is not found inside your genetic makeup? Let’s review several of the non-genetic reasons we might suffer hair loss. Underlying medical conditions sometimes trigger hair loss. In… Read more »
While we’ve known for quite some time that hair loss is mostly genetic, now more research is focusing on the non-genetic causes. It is estimated that up to 80% of androgenetic alopecia (the leading cause of hair loss) cases are due to genetics. Also, genes that determine hair structure (size, texture and shape of hair)… Read more »
Talk of climate change is everywhere these days, especially since we just hit the hottest month on record. It is a pressing global issue with far-reaching consequences, affecting various aspects of our lives. Beyond its well-documented environmental impacts, recent studies have explored potential connections between climate change and human health, revealing unexpected associations, such as… Read more »
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