hair loss
3 ways to treat hair loss
Hair loss can be something quite unpleasant. Therefore most people want to treat it is as soon as possible and they start trying all sorts of remedies. Be wary though. There are different hair loss treatments on the market. You’ve probably come across...read more
A cure for dandruff!!
What Is Dandruff? Following are some the definitions I have come across:Dandruff is a bothersome problem sometimes thought to be associated with inefficient hair care. Nothing could be further from the truth - anyone who has dandruff knows ...read more
Alopecia areata: an introduction
Definition Alopecia areata is hair loss of unknown cause, characterized by round patches of complete baldness. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The specific cause of alopecia areata is unknown. A family history of alopecia is present in about a fifth of all cases. Alop...read more
Alopecia Areata: Everything you need to know
What is it ? Alopecia Areata is a condition that can cause a sudden patchy loss of hair. It is a fairly common condition. As many as 1 in 1,000 people may suffer from it at one time or other. Occasionally it becomes wide spread and severe. It can be caused...read more
Alopecia areata: not fully understood!
Alopecia areata (AA) is the patchy loss of hair on the scalp or body. It can occur at any age and affects 1% of the population, most commonly children. The reasons for its development are not fully understood. Although not life threatening, the hair loss can be psychological...read more
Causes and symptoms of male pattern baldness
Definition Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss in men. It usually follows a typical pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown, and is caused by hormones and genetic predisposition. Causes, incidenc...read more
Chemotherapy related hair loss
Chemotherapy consists of the administration of drugs that destroy rapidly reproducing cancer cells. Cancer cells are some of the most rapidly reproducing cells in the body, but other cells, such as those which contribute to the formation of hair shafts and nails, are also ra...read more
Female hair loss
Hair is an essential part of our body and plays a significant role in our life. It’s something we spend time on every day and one of the first things we notice when we meet somebody else. That’s why hair loss not only causes cosmetic concerns but may also cause f...read more
Female pattern alopecia, the most common type of hair loss
The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia. Alopecia means baldness, but just as in men, it does not have to be complete hair loss. This is seen as hair thinning predominantly over the top ...read more
Female pattern hair loss
The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia or baldness. This is seen as hair thinning predominantly over the top and sides of the head. It affects approximately one-third of all susceptible...read more
Grey hair
Grey hair is seen as one of the most typical signs of getting old. Everyone experiences it since it is a normal aspect of aging . The age at which the greying process starts is dependant on three factors: health, heredity and environmental f...read more
Hair loss in children: more than you imagine
Hair loss in children is a more prevalent occurrence than most people imagine. Currently children's hair loss is responsible for approximately 3% of all pediatric office visits in this country.The American Hair loss Association recognizes that children's hair loss can be an ...read more
Hair loss non-surgical treatment options: drugs
Both of the drugs that are currently medically approved treatments for hair loss were discovered by accident rather than design. Minoxidil was first discovered in the 1970’s and taken as a tablet for high blood pressure. It was subsequently noted that some men and wome...read more
In your teens and already loosing your hair
Baldness is seen as a typically old people’s complaint. However, teenagers may lose their hair as well. It’s not your common situation but it is possible. Losing your hair during your teens can be a stressful occurrence. Especially because your body is changing c...read more
Laser and IPL hair removal background information
Using light as a medical treatment has grown significantly in recent years. Now, there are a number of devices which use light for a variety of medical treatments. Ultra - Violet light, for example, has been used to treat psoriasis (a chronic skin disease) for a number of ye...read more
Laser hear removal: does it hurt?
Does it hurt and what could go wrong? Problems after Laser or Intense Pulsed Light, IPL treatment for hair removal vary according to your skin type and the type of hair removal machine used, but here are some of the potential complications. Immediately after the procedure, ...read more
Male pattern hair loss
Dating as far back as history will take us, baldness has been a part of the aging process that many men fear the most. Before Rogaine, hair transplants and hair additions, men coped in various ways from magic ointments to the styling of their hair. Julius Ca...read more
Non-surgical hair loss solutions
Hair additions Any external hair bearing device added to existing hair or scalp to give one the appearance of a fuller head of hair. i.e. Hair weaves, hair extensions, hair pieces, toupees, non-surgical hair replacements, partial hair prostheses, hair wefts, etc. Devices may consist of huma...read more
Optimum health for women and men
Optimum Health for Women General health & well-being Many demands are put on a woman’s body throughout her life; menstruation, pregnancy and menopause all have an impact on health. In addition, the popularity of dieting among wom...read more
Scalp psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition affecting 2-3% of the population of the United Kingdom and Ireland. What does it look like? Psoriasis is in simple terms only a vast acceleration of the usual replacement processes of the skin. It appears as raised red patches of skin c...read more
Surgical Hair Loss Solutions
Modem techniques in hair grafting (the most frequently performed method of transplanting hair) are performed by taking small pieces of hair bearing scalp from the back and sides of the head and moving them into holes and slits on the top of the head. This te...read more
Vitamins and hair loss
Vitamins are necessary for your body health as well as hair health. Different vitamins contribute to maintain your body metabolism and hair growth. These also prevent your hair from falling. So it is very important for you to take different vitamins in your ...read more
What happens during the laser and IPL hair removal treatment?
Your first discussion with a practitioner should clearly set out your expectations of laser or intense pulsed light, IPL treatment and the practitioner should tell you whether or not these results are achievable using this method of hair removal. Your medical history should ...read more
What is hair transplantation and how does it work?
Every single follicle of hair on the human scalp is genetically programmed before birth to either become sensitive to the male hormones dihydrotestosterone - DHT (causing the follicle to wither and die in time) or not to become sensitive to these hormones an...read more
