Is hair loss all about genetics?
Is hair loss all about genetics?
Genetics has SOMETHING to do with it...but not ALL of it! This is good news! Just because you're genetically prone to something, doesn't mean you're doomed to be that way. For example, does alcoholism run in your family? Does that mean you're destined to become an alcoholic?
Causes of thinning in women
Causes of thinning in women
Experiencing hair thinning is extremely emotional. Perhaps even more so for women – it’s our crown. We get used to the familiar 50-100 hairs a day that we find on our clothing or hairbrushes. Yet, when we look in the mirror one day and see more of our scalp, we start to worry.
10 Surprising reasons your hair is falling out.
10 Surprising reasons your hair is falling out.
Thick, lustrous hair is often depicted as a symbol of beauty, femininity, sensuality, and youth. That said, to see clumps of your hair falling out can be incredibly distressing.
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Treatment for Hair Loss in Women
As scary as telogen effluvium might be, the good news is that it’s usually temporary. According to the National Library of Medicine, this type of non-scarring, diffuse hair loss is usually resolved in about 6 months. Eating nutritious food, staying hydrated, sleeping well, and maintaining daily activity all support healthy regrowth. Supplementing a nutritious diet with oral vitamins such as Vitamin B12, Iron (if deficient), biotin and fish oils also serves to nourish your cells. The application of topical nutrients is also popular. Saw palmetto oil for hair loss and Pumpkin Seed oils are rich in antioxidants and support both men's and women's scalp health....
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