Part 1 can be found here. Aging is a natural process that affects all aspects of our body, including our hair. While much attention has been given to skin aging and hair loss, the aging of hair itself has not been widely studied. Hair aging involves both intrinsic factors, which are related to the natural… Read more »
We received very positive feedback from last week’s blog article “What Countries Are Most Bald?” So we’ll take a deeper look beyond countries into the people who occupy them, especially those native to a given area. Keep in mind that research has shown us so far that genetics (which controls ethnicity) is the number one… Read more »
Why do some people go bald sooner than others? Is there a connection between hair loss and where you come from, or at least where your ancestors are from? In this series of several articles, we will discuss hair loss data from countries, and hair loss data by popular ethnicities. Beyond the Fallout First, it’s… Read more »
Male pattern baldness can be caused by various factors such as hormonal changes, genetics, and medical conditions. However, some lesser-known triggers like dehydration can also lead to hair loss. At the Advanced Medical Hair Institute, we conduct tests such as blood tests, pull tests, scalp biopsies, and light microscopy to determine the exact cause of… Read more »
It’s a great time to be alive! Exciting new developments in the field of hair loss and growth is being driven by genome-wide research, including user-participation studies and polls. This new generation of information, like most science before it, has prior decades of data to thank for it. One data block builds off the next… Read more »
There are many reasons an individual may go through hair loss, but one that is not mentioned as often is drug usage. The term “drugs” has a mostly negative connotation, but it is meant as an umbrella term to cover these four main types: Over-the-counter Prescription Recreational Illegal Because there is no such thing as… Read more »
Lather, Rinse, Repeat Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone that plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, such as the growth of facial and body hair, deepening of the voice, and development of the prostate gland. However, elevated levels of DHT are also linked to hair loss in men, specifically male… Read more »
In the same way that humans have built better technology over the centuries to gain knowledge of the cosmos, we make strides every year in better understanding genetics and the role it plays in our lives. Will I grow to become tall like my father? Or smart like my sister? Will my hair turn white,… Read more »
First things first, every hair follicle goes through a stage of shedding called exogen. A healthy scalp loses up to 100 strands of hair every day during this stage, assisted by contact with the scalp through brushing, combing and washing. A stray hair in the sink is rarely cause for concern. We can also lose… Read more »
As with most medical issues, Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL), or Male Pattern Balding (MPB) can be both easy and difficult to identify depending on a lot of factors. Fortunately, the science behind hair loss has advanced quite a bit over the past century, and there are many options available to you if you are… Read more »
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