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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Understanding Hair Loss & Growth
THIS IS YOUR HAIR One may not think of the scalp as an organ, but that is exactly what it is—and a complex one at that. The scalp contains between 100,000 and 150,000 hair follicles, an equal number of pigment and sebaceous glands, and thousands of sweat glands. There are at least half a million glands in the scalp, all of which serve the purpose of growing hair. In order to function properly, these glands must be well nourished—starve them and hair loss begins. Thus, diet and nutrition are essential, but first we will examine the structure of hair, and...
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Why am I Shedding?
Shedding can be very unsettling when you've started a topical treatment for hair regrowth. But it is actually a good sign that your follicles are responding to treatment. First, lets understand the hair growth cycle. Hair growth begins under the skin in structures called follicles. Each strand of hair normally grows for 2 to 6 years, goes into a resting phase for several months, and then falls out. The cycle starts over when the follicle begins growing a new hair. Increased levels of androgens in hair follicles can lead to a shorter cycle of hair growth and the growth of...
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Will my hair still fall out after my hair transplant?
So the BIG QUESTION no one seems to know the answer to is: WHY do men only lose hair on the top of their head, and not the sides or back? There are various theories, one including the theory of 'gravity' which is really interesting and I'll post the link at the bottom. The reason so far that has been put forward is that the top of the head contains genetically programmed follicles, sensitive to DHT. The sides and the back of the head do not contain follicles that are susceptible to DHT. This is why hair transplantation works! The...
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