Pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is one of the most common causes of hair loss, seen frequently in men as they age. Moreover pattern hair loss is not an exclusive gentleman’s club. An expected 40% of women will develop pattern hair loss as they age1. However there are
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5) Side-Effect Free Using a hair system means no drugs are required. There are only two medications currently approved for common causes of hair loss such as pattern baldness1. These medications have been shown to decrease further loss and improve new growth, but both have their downsides and only one
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Cancer. Just the word can bring chills to those that know what it’s like to battle this relentless disease. You wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. But what happens when a child gets diagnosed with cancer? Should hair loss be an expected side effect of treatment? Treatment, such as chemotherapy, can
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Hair transplants are a common way we can adjust our hairlines and create coverage in our thinning areas. There are many different techniques used in hair transplants. Strip excision, follicular unit extraction (FUE) and partial longitudinal-follicular unit transplantation are examples of some techniques used today. Although all of these can
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Hair transplants can add coverage and encourage confidence. With so many different techniques available it may be hard to choose which method best suits you. Today we are going to discuss one hair transplant option that does not require sacrificing the length of your hair. FUE is a popular technique
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Alopecia areata is a relatively common autoimmune disease. Although the nails can be involved, the major symptom is hair loss. It can be in small amounts leading to bald patches, or larger volumes, all the way up to complete hair loss including eyebrows and eyelashes. It is possible for the
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Noticed some patchy hair loss randomly across your scalp? Maybe even a large portion of your hair has disappeared for no apparent reason. Has this happened before? Did it regrow spontaneously? Frustrated about the lack of treatment options? These are the symptoms of alopecia areata, a condition where the immune
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How we style our hair can be an extension of our personality and creativity. What hairstyle we choose can also impact how much hair we have. Tight ponytails, braids and extensions all have one thing in common. They put tension on our roots. Regular pressure on the same areas over
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For those struggling with scalp psoriasis here are a few tips: A change in texture might be your first clue. If your scalp feels bumpy or bristly be sure to speak to a hair care professional or your doctor to check for psoriasis. These bumps or
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder1. Some characteristic symptoms of this condition include itchiness, lesions, skin flaking, and swelling2. In a survey of 792 patients who had psoriasis, it was found that 79% of these patients had psoriasis of the scalp.3 As mentioned in a previous blog, scalp psoriasis
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