Hair loss can be a difficult topic to talk about. It can be hard to come to terms with and even harder to find solutions for. This blog post will cover some of the ways in which we can manage hair loss, both mentally and physically. We’ll also touch on confidence and how to find […]
Hair loss injections treatment is where concentrated patient’s own platelets are retrieved and through injection implanted into the scalp to accelerate hair growth or reverse hair loss. Plasma is found in your blood and contains a form of protein that supports cell growth and faster healing i.e. follicles from which your hair grows. However, your […]
Hair loss in Men “Losing your hair isn’t usually anything to be worried about but it can be upsetting. It’s normal to lose hair. We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, often without noticing – Hair loss in men is serious”. Androgenetic hair loss is seen in both men and women but […]
Telogen Effluvium Telogen effluvium is a scalp disorder characterized by the thinning or shedding of hair, resulting from the early entry of hair into the telogen phase (the resting phase of the hair follicle). Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss that usually happens after stress, a shock, or a traumatic event. It […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Related Hair Loss Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms due to elevated androgens (male hormones) in females. Signs and symptoms of include irregular or no menstrual periods, heavy periods, excess body and facial hair, acne, pelvic pain, difficulty getting pregnant, and patches of thick, darker, velvety skin. Polycystic ovary […]
Caffeine and Hair Loss Coffee is probably the most widely consumed beverage worldwide. It has been shown to improve attentiveness, concentration, and athletic performance. Now the cosmetic and beauty industries are going wild over a new way to use caffeine – for hair growth. Five claimed benefits of caffeine products on hair: Stimulates hair growth […]
Postpartum hair loss “After I had my first baby, I started getting postpartum hair shedding, which is totally normal. When you’re pregnant you retain all your hair and it’s shiny and thick and lovely, and then once you give birth it starts to shed. It can seem quite extreme because you haven’t been shedding your […]
Menopause and Hair Loss Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experience at some point in their lives. During this time, the body goes through numerous physical changes as it adjusts to fluctuating hormone levels. Many women have unpleasant symptoms during menopause, including hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia. Hair loss is another […]
How to Prevent Hair Shedding in Autumn/Winter? It’s normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day. When the body sheds significantly more hairs every day, a person has excessive hair shedding. The medical term for this condition is Telogen effluvium. This Autumn leaves may not be the only thing you see falling. The […]
Does braiding or tying your hair in a ponytail cause hair loss? Some hairstyles such as tight ponytails and braids excessively pull the hair and cause a specific type of hair loss known as Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia is caused predominantly by a pulling force being applied to the hair. This differs from the hair-pulling […]
