Category: Hair Loss

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 »

What’s the Impact of Covid-19 On Hair Loss?

What's the Impact of Covid-19 On Hair Loss?

COVID-19 patients exhibit various symptoms. Although scientists are still studying the disease, recovering patients are increasingly reporting hair loss as one of its effects. What we know for sure is that fever is an essential symptom of the coronavirus. It’s not uncommon for people who suffered high fever during illness to experience hair loss months… Read more »

What You Need to Know About Hereditary Pattern Baldness

What You Need to Know About Hereditary Pattern Baldness

Hereditary pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a naturally-occurring condition where hair falls off as you age. It affects both men and women, although it is more prevalent in men. Hereditary pattern baldness in men starts as early as age 20 or 30, while women experience it much later in life. Female-pattern baldness… Read more »

Can A Thyroid Disorder
Be the Cause of Your Hair Loss?

Can A Thyroid Disorder Be the Cause of Your Hair Loss?

Common causes of hair loss include hereditary factors, hormonal changes, radiation therapy, and harmful cosmetic treatments. Other triggers might be harder to pinpoint. Some drugs that treat cancer, arthritis, depression, hypertension, and high blood pressure also have hair loss as side effects. Another less understood cause is thyroid disease. What Causes Thyroid Disorders? Your thyroid… Read more »

What Are the Differences Between
Male and Female Hair Loss?

While both men and women experience hair loss, the patterns differ depending on sex. Common causes across genders include aging, medication, autoimmune disorders, harmful hair products, genetics, a bad diet, stress, and lifestyle habits such as smoking. Having glanced at the similarities, let’s discuss the variations in detail. Differences Between Male and Female Hair Loss… Read more »

Is There a Link Between Weight Gain and Hair Health?

Is There a Link Between Weight Gain and Hair Health?

Your hair restoration procedure will be more effective if our specialists understand the exact cause of hair loss. Your weight does not have a direct effect on hair health. However, some lifestyle changes associated with weight gain and loss ultimately affect its development. Let’s analyze in detail the connection between body weight dynamics and hair… Read more »

Are You Too Young for a Hair Transplant?

Are You Too Young for a Hair Transplant?

Male pattern baldness usually occurs in your 30s and 40s but sometimes it starts earlier. Although not as common, some people experience it in their late teens or twenties. This development could be traumatic especially if you’re a younger man. Dr. Williams’ hair transplant procedures are so advanced that he can guarantee a natural looking… Read more »

What Causes Hair Loss?

What Causes Hair Loss?

Over 50% of men tend to experience hair loss by age 50, and the number increases with an increase in age. While shedding 50-100 hair strands daily is normal, more than that indicates an underlying problem. Shedding copious amounts of hair, balding, or experiencing thinning usually signals abnormal hair loss that may require treatment. Below… Read more »

What is Alopecia?

What is Alopecia?

If you’ve started noticing a lot of hair stuck on your hairbrush or in the shower drain, you could have alopecia. This condition results in patches of hair loss on your scalp. Although these spots could be as small as the size of a quarter, in extreme cases, you could lose all of your hair…. Read more »