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 »
The American Lung Association makes an annual “State of the Air” report. This year’s report found that over 119 million Americans live in places with unhealthy pollution levels. That translates to over 35% of the population. And what’s more, these numbers come after decades of cleanup efforts. And this is an improvement over the 2022… Read more »
Hair loss is a common experience that affects people of all ages, genders, races, and backgrounds. Millions of people experience it and many seek out answers for possible prevention or for a change in appearance if it has already begun. If you’ve noticed an increase in hair loss, it’s important to understand how to recognize… Read more »
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 »
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