Category: Hair Loss

Shedding Hair after Hair Transplant

Shedding Hair after a Hair Transplant

While hair shedding is normal as we tend to shed between 50-100 strands of hair daily, shedding after a hair transplant can confuse most patients. If you are contemplating a hair transplant or worried that your surgery failed because you are losing hair, this article is for you. In this post, you’ll learn more about… Read more »

Is There a Link Between Weight Gain and Hair Health?

Is There a Link Between Weight Gain and Hair Health?

Some types of hair loss are due to unavoidable hereditary factors, while others are attributable to questionable lifestyle choices. The actual cause determines whether your hair will regrow, the kind of treatment you need, and the rate of thinning. At the Advanced Medical Hair Institute, we have an in-depth understanding of the link between your… Read more »

What is Alopecia?

What is Alopecia?

If you’re experiencing unpredictable hair loss, you’re not alone. It’s most likely alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that affects millions of Americans. In most instances, it causes bald patches that are around the size of a quarter. In rare cases, alopecia totalis results in a completely bald scalp, while alopecia Universalis causes complete hair loss… Read more »

Alcohol and Hair Loss: Does One Affect the Other?

Alcohol and Hair Loss: Does One Affect the Other?

While moderate alcohol consumption helps you relax, chronic abuse can have various adverse consequences. Other than the nasty hangovers and dehydration, long-term effects include liver damage, hallucinations, fatigue, and stomach distress. While alcohol use is not a direct cause of hair loss, it plays a role in intensifying the situation. How Alcohol Aggravates Hair Loss… Read more »

10 Minerals and Vitamins that Can Help Hair Growth

10 Minerals and Vitamins that Can Help Hair Growth

While genetics, age, and hormones contribute to hair loss, some dietary habits are also to blame. Your thinning hair could be the result of nutritional deficiencies. Fortunately, you can reverse this situation by creating a healthy meal plan. As part of routine tests, Dr. Joseph Williams considers this possibility and offers valuable recommendations for healthier… Read more »

Can You Lose Your Hair From Wearing Hats?

Can You Lose Your Hair From Wearing Hats?

You might choose to wear hats for various reasons. Although these accessories make you look fashionable, they also conceal baldness. While this solution is convenient and cost effective, it might trigger concerns about the long term effects of head coverings. Is it true that hats cause hair loss or is it just a myth that… Read more »

5 Hair Care Tips for Men

5 Hair Care Tips for Men

Taking care of your hair helps you prevent hair problems such as a dry scalp, hair breakage, and even hair loss.  For men, it may be a challenge figuring out how to take care of your hair correctly. Fortunately, you can achieve your hair goals without spending much of your time and money. Here are… Read more »

5 Common Foods that Can Contribute to Hair Loss

5 Common Foods that Can Contribute to Hair Loss

While age and hereditary factors are the most common causes of hair loss, some lifestyle habits also contribute to the condition. Your nutrition and diet affect how hair follicles grow. Dr. Joseph Williams’s comprehensive treatment plan includes helpful tips on the best eating habits to prevent hair loss. Which Foods Can Contribute To Hair Loss?… Read more »

What Are the First Signs of Hair Loss?

What are the first signs of hair loss?

Hair loss may occur for several reasons ranging from medication and stress to genetics. Since it affects everyone differently, some people start experiencing hair loss as early as in their 20s, while others start noticing it in their 50s. In most cases, male pattern baldness occurs gradually, which makes it difficult to detect. Fortunately, there… Read more »

Surgical Hair Restoration for Women

Surgical Hair Restoration for Women

Although balding is mostly associated with men, women also make up a sizable percentage of hair loss sufferers. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that 40% of females will have visible hair loss by 40. If you’re in this age group, and are experiencing issues with hair loss, Dr. Joseph Williams has the surgical expertise to… Read more »