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 »
Category: Hair Loss
When Will Genetic Baldness Start Showing?
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 »
Does Baldness Skip A Generation?
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 »
Which Side of the Family Does
the Baldness Gene Come From?
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 »
Hair Loss vs. Hair Shedding-Is There a Difference?
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 »
The Norwood Scale:
What Is It and How Does It Help Treat Hair Loss?
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 »
The Relationship Between Genetics and Hair Loss
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 »
Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss:
Everything You Need to Know
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 »
How can I prevent baldness?
Baldness is a condition that gets worse over time, but it’s not one that you have to just wait and see if it happens and then have to live with it. Adopting healthy habits and seeking treatment at the first sign of shedding is key to preventing, slowing, or stopping hair loss and giving treatments… Read more »
How Do I Stop Hair Loss?
Losing your hair can negatively affect your self-confidence and cause you to feel stress. You’ll probably try to cover up your hair loss by styling it differently, or you might simply decide to live with it, even if it damages your self-esteem. It’s better to take action and learn the cause of your hair loss… Read more »