Postpartum Hair Loss
Defining Postpartum Hair Loss
A general thinning of the hair, occurring during a period of months, is a medical condition known as telogen effluvium. It is most often caused by a traumatic physical event such as childbirth. The event results in a disruption of the normal hair cycle and subsequent shedding of the hair. Read more
Fight Dandruff With Natural Home Remedies
Dandruff is an irritating hair problem which is known to be caused by a fungal infection. Dead skin cells accumulate to form thick white scales, on the scalp and shed randomly. Itchy and dry, the scaly dead skin is unsightly and embarrassing. However, if you are suffering from dandruff, sit back and read for further information on easy remedies that will make dandruff go away for ever! Read more
Hair Fall After Pregnancy
As if it was not enough to go through 9 months of hormone assault, hours of labor and an emotional rollercoaster to drive you crazy, the next thing you have to contend with is hair loss In this brief article, I would like to mention a few things about hair loss after pregnancy. Hopefully after you have read this article, things will start to look a whole lot brighter and you would be feeling a lot more reassured. Read more
Male Pattern Baldness and Why Men Go Bald
What is male hair loss (male pattern baldness/androgenic alopecia)?
Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in certain parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation. Read more
Female Hair Loss and Causes of Female Hair Loss
Female hair loss is a genetic condition inherited from either parent. The genetically affected hair follicles in women experiencing female hair loss are susceptible to a byproduct of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which causes the hair follicle to shed the normal hair and produce thinner, shorter, colorless hair. Read more
What is Hair Loss and Hair Loss Remedy
The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 6 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any one time, is in a resting phase. After 2 to 3 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. Read more
Sulphur and Hair Growth: How Sulphur Promotes Hair Growth
If you are suffering from hair loss, you may already know there are several reasons for the loss. One reason may be hormone changes as well as nutritional changes. If either of these has played a part in your hair loss, then you may want to begin looking into choices to keep your hair in its place. One of the nutrients to consider is sulphur and how it relates to hair growth. Read more
Definition: Alopecia Areata
A microscopically inflammatory patchy hair loss occurring in sharply defined areas. It may also lead to diffuse hair loss and nail changes. ALOPECIA AREATA is probably an autoimmune disease. The characteristic initial lesion is commonly a circumscribed totally bald, smooth patch. At its margins, hairs which appear normal may also be very readily extracted. Subsequent progress is variable. The initial patch may regrow within a few months, or further patches may appear which may rapidly become confluent. Read more
Hair Loss Option: Cosmetic Concealers
In an ideal world, this is probably the best solution. It costs nothing or very little. The only downside is that if you do nothing, you will definitely continue to lose hair. Currently, short, buzzed haircuts are in style and many men find that they look good with this kind of hair cut and it minimizes the appearance of their hair loss. However keep in mind that fashions change and that this kind of hair cut may be out of style eventually. One thing that can be done to look better even if not treating your hair loss is the use of hair loss concealers. Read more
Hair Loss Overview & Treatments
Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in certain parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation. In the past, baldness was often seen as something unfortunate or undesirable. However, this attitude has changed over the years and nowadays a clean-shaven head is usually considered both fashionable and attractive. Read more
