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 »
Everyone’s an expert on hair – or so it seems these days. Just Google “hair” and see what pops up – there are a lot of websites that have good science behind them. But there are just as many websites that perpetuate ancient myths and haircare ideas that have long been disproven by research and… Read more »
There’s a persistent myth that hair loss is passed down from the mother’s side of the family. While there’s some truth to this, this myth is not entirely factual. Male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is a heritable trait strongly associated with the AR gene that’s found on the X chromosome. Since men get their… Read more »
When a man is growing up, it might feel like bad news to look at Dad and notice his hair disappearing over the years. By their late teens or twenties, many guys are already wondering if they’re going to suffer from hair loss. Is a hair restoration or hair transplant in their future? Let’s face… Read more »
Baldness is a common problem affecting men and women alike. Most men will experience hair thinning or baldness at some point in their lives. While baldness is often hereditary, there are other causes too. The exact cause of male pattern baldness is unknown, but genetics plays a role. However, some people inherit the gene from… Read more »
Most American men will suffer from hair loss, including thinning or baldness. It is normal to lose about 100 hair strands every day, but losing too much hair than what’s normal is a sign of hair loss. Hair loss needs medical attention, unlike hair shedding. So, yes. Hair loss differs from hair shedding. Hair shedding… Read more »
Male pattern baldness is an issue that plagues millions of men, but thankfully there are a variety of restoration options available that can stop hair loss in its tracks. If you’re experiencing male pattern baldness and are looking to take the first step in the hair restoration process, the Norwood scale is an excellent tool…. Read more »
Did you know that genetics plays a part in hair loss? And that both men and women can be affected? If you come from a long line of balding family members, chances are you’ll be joining them probably sooner than you’d like. Here, we’ll discuss the relationship between genetics and hair loss. We’ve even got… Read more »
Have you noticed your hair is looking a little thin lately and that you struggle to catch your breath or feel more tired than usual? The culprit may be iron deficiency! While there may be any number of reasons for hair loss, one of the most common, especially for women, is lack of nutrients. The… Read more »
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