Among the myriad things that can contribute to hair loss, some are old wives tales and some are accurate. Among many other pieces of “common wisdom” is the idea that sweating can cause hair loss. Is there a tangible connection between exertion induced or night sweats and hair loss?
[Read more…]Autoimmune Disease And Hair Loss
Autoimmune diseases turn the body’s defenses – normally deployed against infections and bacteria – against its own tissues. Psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis are two of the most commonly encountered examples of these disorders… but there are many others. Some of them can have a negative effect on your hairline.
[Read more…]What Is Anagen Effluvium?
Anagen effluvium is a non-scarring form of hair loss that occurs in both men and women all over the world. It involves the loss of hair that has been chemically damaged during their anagen/growth phase. Injury to the hair follicles causes them to shed structurally damaged hairs.
[Read more…]Diseases and Hair Loss
Your overall health has a profound impact on the health of your hair. Even common illnesses like the flu or simple infections can disrupt your hair’s growth cycle, resulting in excess shedding or slow regrowth.
Serious (or potentially serious) illnesses like cancer or COVID-19 can cause significant hair loss, and chronic illnesses – especially autoimmune diseases – can wreak havoc on your hair and scalp. Autoimmune illnesses can cause chronic telogen effluvium or lead to permanent baldness.
[Read more…]Male Psychology & Hair Loss
At first glance, a connection between one’s mental health and their hair health (or volume) might seem odd. However, the mind-body connection is a powerful one, and the link between a man’s physical and mental health even extends to the health of his hair.
[Read more…]What is Androgenic Alopecia?
By far, androgenic alopecia is the number one reason our clients undergo hair replacement procedures. Nationwide more than 80 percent of hair transplants are performed to reverse the effects of this type of hair loss.
Androgenic alopecia is also referred to as male pattern baldness (MPB) or female pattern hair loss. It is caused by a group of genetic factors linked to heightened sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – a testosterone byproduct. DHT causes hair follicles to constrict, which produces thin hairs that fall out more easily. This condition progresses as one ages and one’s hormone levels fluctuate.
[Read more…]Top 5 Causes of Hair Loss
To address hair loss, it’s crucial to determine what is causing it. Some forms of hair loss are reversible, and some are not. Luckily, nearly all can be treated with some combination of lifestyle changes, medications, or surgery. When it comes to choosing your path to a fuller head of hair, understanding the underlying reason for your hair loss is the first step.
[Read more…]Types of Hair Loss
Hair loss is incredibly common. At some point in our lives, more than 80 percent of men and 50 percent of women will experience significant hair loss. Our identity can be so bound up in our physical appearance that losing too much hair can negatively impact our self-esteem and affect all aspects of our lives – from romance to career.
The good news is that some kinds of hair loss are temporary… and that cosmetic medicine has greatly advanced. Which means that even permanent hair loss may be rectified with hair replacement procedures. Before addressing hair loss, it’s crucial to determine what condition you’re experiencing and what’s causing it.
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