How can hair loss be mistaken for thyroid problems?

Posted on 7th December 2018 at 14:26

Most individuals are no stranger to losing a few pounds, blue mood, loss of hair and occasional irregular period. If individuals are currently struggling with these problems on a regular basis, with a cluster or some severity of these signs and symptoms, their thyroid function may be the problem.

You might find it a little bizarre that hair loss can be a symptom of thyroid problems, but there is definitely a medical link.

Is there a relationship between alcohol consumption and hair loss?

Posted on 12th November 2018 at 15:11

Hair loss can be attributed to various causes, but have you ever thought how alcohol may play a role in this? Although there is no evidence in a direct relationship between hair loss and alcohol consumption, excessive drinking can indirectly cause hair loss.

Quick Tips For Hair Growth

Posted on 3rd November 2018 at 13:37

Most of us expect hair to grow naturally without any effort which could be the reason why you still don’t have the desired hair length. Healthy hair growth can be attributed to many factors which we often assume. Here are some quick tips for hair growth that will enable you to flaunt long healthy hair.

Psychological impacts of hair loss

Posted on 20th October 2018 at 19:31

Partial or total hair loss comes with far-reaching consequences on the image of the people with the condition. Alopecia not only affects how people view themselves but also how other people relate to those who have the condition.

The level of psychological impact people with alopecia go through will range from one person to the other depending on their self-esteem or how positively they view their condition. Below we take a closer look at some of the main psychological impacts and associations that a person can experience with this condition.

Is it a myth that scalp massage can help with hair growth?

Posted on 13th October 2018 at 15:24

If your hair is thinning or needs a little more natural boost, a scalp massage is often recommended. Apart from its obvious benefits (for relaxation,) we take a closer look at whether this works for hair growth also.

Is There A Cure For Male Pattern Baldness?

Posted on 28th August 2018 at 07:49

Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) affects 50% of men before they reach the age of 40 and 80% by age 70. Perhaps you are one of them and already have significant hair loss. Or maybe you have just started to notice that things up top are not as luxuriant as they once were.

What Is A FUE Hair Transplant?

Posted on 20th August 2018 at 08:00

FUE, an abbreviation for Follicular unit extraction, is a common hair transplant surgery. It involves extracting hair follicles from a section of the body of a donor. The extracted hair follicles are finally implanted into the target area. According to a study done in 2016, FUE hair transplant accounted for 52.6 percent of the hair restoration procedures performed in that year.

Can You Reduce Levels of DHT?

Posted on 23rd July 2018 at 09:15

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a sex hormone that's naturally produced in the body and plays a major role in developing certain masculine characteristics such as the prostate, muscle growth, deep voice, and hair. This hormone is a modified form of testosterone. Despite the fact that most people don't have to worry about their DHT levels, excessive levels of this hormone can cause hair loss. High levels of DHT block essential nutrients from reaching the hair follicles, which causes hair to degrade, shrink, and eventually stop growing thus leading to baldness. There are said to be several ways to reduce DHT levels to give hair a survival chance and in this article we will take a closer look at what some of these are.

Research news: Can an osteoporosis drug help to bring back hair growth?

Posted on 13th July 2018 at 17:56

Hair loss is a big worry for a lot of people and although significantly more common in men, many women also struggle with this demoralising condition. With 2 out of 3 men starting to lose their hair by age 35 it can be an upsetting and stressful time.

Do family factors & genes affect your chances of suffering from baldness?

Posted on 18th June 2018 at 08:26

Even in this era of modern medical science, myths about hair loss are still extremely common. Androgenetic alopecia (or male pattern baldness, as it is more commonly known) affects men at different ages. Some start to suffer as young as their early twenties, while many more are affected by the time they reach their thirties.