When it comes to our hair-growing abilities (or inabilities,) one of the main factors is genetics. A predisposition for conditions such as pattern-baldness or alopecia areata can obviously have a significant impact on your life1 however there are some good and bad habits which can contribute to the hair that
Read more →There are quite a few characteristics associated with Trichotillomania. At the core, this condition consists of the repetitive pulling of one’s hair. The scalp is the most common hair pulling site, however other areas include eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic hair, body hair and facial hair. (1) Fingers, tweezers, pins or other
Read more →Nail biting, pimple popping, picking a scab, are these things that haunt our teenage years? Or are they something more? We all do repetitive self-grooming behaviors, like pulling out those little grey hairs, but when behaviors like these start to escalate, they can harm our body.(1) There is a condition
Read more →There are many reasons for hair loss, some of which have been discussed throughout this blog: pattern baldness, alopecia areata, shedding (telogen effluvium) and even rare hair disorders. Likewise we have also mentioned possible treatment options, the evidence supporting them, as well as the possible side effects. There are some
Read more →Some of the most common reasons for hair loss are determined by your genetics. People can inherit a pre-disposition for hair loss conditions such as male pattern baldness and alopecia areata. Even so, your hairline is not absolutely completely out of your control. There are some habits which have been
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