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 »
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 »
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