Can Hair Loss in Women be caused by Inflammation?

Posted on 3rd June 2019 at 14:37

While it’s no secret that hair loss has more of an impact upon the male percent of our population in comparison to women, this is still a common issue known to affect around at least 40% of females in their lifetime. Many varying factors are known to cause a loss of hair in females, ranging from reasons of genetics down to issues of nutrition; however, many medical explanations can be found to have the influence of one thing in common: inflammation.

So, why can inflammation be found to cause hair loss, and is this an issue that can be prevented?

Tricks for preventing Hair Loss

Posted on 15th May 2019 at 09:03

Many of us will find ourselves battling hair loss at some point in our lives, turning to the use of simple home remedies and other tips and tricks as a way to try and combat this. However, it can be difficult to tell whether these techniques actually work or not. So, below we have compiled a list of actions you can take in order to try and decrease your rate of hair loss; helping you to maintain a healthy head of hair.

Can Weight Loss impact Hair Loss?

Posted on 3rd May 2019 at 08:51

Most of us would consider losing weight to have an overall positive impact on our health, but can the same be said for the effect this has on the health of our hair? There are cases in which the loss of weight can have negative effects, especially on our hair. However, this is rare for most people and only really occurs when weight is lost under specific circumstances; although there are ways, with the correct care and knowledge, that this can be prevented.

Can Stress affect the success of a Hair Transplant?

Posted on 17th April 2019 at 11:46

As we all know, stress can have a wide number of effects on the human body, with one of the most prominent of these being hair loss. As a result, it is perfectly natural to be concerned about whether this can have any kind of determination upon the success of your hair transplant surgery; especially if you’re one of those more prone to stress in your everyday life.

Can Hair Loss be caused by Pregnancy?

Posted on 4th April 2019 at 09:23

To most, it is common knowledge that, due to heightened levels of estrogen that slow shedding, hair can become thick and radiant during pregnancy. However, the opposite effect can sometimes be found, with mums-to-be experiencing a loss, or thinning, of hair instead. While this may sound concerning, this amount of hair loss is completely natural in the majority of cases, but what factors can cause this? What hair loss treatments are available for women?

Does Caffeine Shampoo prevent Hair Loss in Men?

Posted on 25th March 2019 at 12:05

Caffeine shampoo is a product that’s been filling the shelves of our local supermarkets and drugstores for quite some time, having won its success by drawing people to the many benefits it’s said to hold; such as hair regrowth, and the prevention of hair loss. These claims are based upon the results of a 2007 lab experiment that found caffeine stimulated the regrowth of hair follicles in a petri dish. But how do these results reflect upon the effectiveness of caffeine shampoo? Does the product work as well as it is said to?

Are Hair Loss Concealers a permanent solution to Hair Thinning?

Posted on 14th March 2019 at 10:17

With the ever-apparent rise of social media popularity, and more of us obsessing over our physical appearances than ever before, we find ourselves reaching to the quick and easy remedies to fix our beauty mishaps. But how well do these products really work? Do they offer a permanent solution, and are they worth it in the long run?

Poor habits that Impact your hair health

Posted on 21st January 2019 at 08:26

Hair is considered part of beauty by many people. If you love your hair and would like to keep it healthy for the longest time possible, then there are certain poor practices you need to think about which could be having an adverse effect on making your hair healthy. These habits can easily make your hair thin at a rapid pace. In this article we will consider some of the main habits that you might naturally do every day and come to accept as normal. These however may not be great for your hair.

Weight loss and hair loss

Posted on 10th January 2019 at 14:38

The hair is made up of fast-growing cells. At any given time, there are close to 120,000 hair roots growing on a human scalp. This growth must be supported by protein and other essential nutrients. Low iron and calorie intake negatively impact hair follicles. Most people on a weight loss program tend to switch to vegetarian diets which have low calories. Most people limit their protein intake when on a weight loss program. While this might be useful in weight loss, it has negative implications on healthy hair. Since hair is not a vital organ in the body, the distribution of essential nutrients is prioritised to other organs. Sustained hair growth calls for a balanced diet in the right amounts to enable the nourishment of non-vital organs. As many people embark on New Year weight loss programmes then this post will be extra useful for them.

Can Acupuncture Remedy Hair Loss?

Posted on 17th December 2018 at 14:07

As we all know, Alopecia is a condition that results in hair loss in some areas or all areas of the human body. This condition will usually result in bald spots the size of a coin on the scalp. Stress one factor that causes Alopecia; family history has also been found to cause the condition. If one of the identical twins suffer from this condition, there is more than a fifty percent chance that the other twin will suffer from Alopecia.

The condition has no known cure. Many people who suffer from Alopecia will usually have tried all methods believed to cure the condition. Efforts can be made to try and stimulate hair regrowth, sometimes the effort can work, and the hair can grow back. In other cases, the condition does not improve that is why some have suggested using acupuncture to help. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this.