While most hair loss is caused by genetic factors, your lifestyle and diet choices can also have an impact on the health of your hair. Take salt, for instance. In addition to contributing to a host of medical problems, including high blood pressure and heart disease, too much sodium in your diet can lead to … Continued
If you’re starting to notice hair loss more on one side of your head than on the other, it’s natural to wonder whether your sleeping position can be affecting this. Are you accelerating your hair loss by sleeping on your favorite side every night, and should you force yourself to alternate sleeping positions each night? … Continued
While UVA and UVB rays from tanning beds have not been proven to cause hair loss with normal scalps, some studies have indicated that UV radiation can speed up hair loss for those who suffer from androgenetic alopecia. A study published by the University Hospital Center of Sart Tilman in Belgium notes that men suffering … Continued
If you’re a young woman who is experiencing noticeable hair loss on your head, one common explanation is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This endocrine condition affects up to 10% of childbearing-age women. Most are diagnosed between age 20 and 30, though many women go undiagnosed. What are the symptoms of PCOS? PCOS causes an imbalance … Continued
If your hair has slowly been thinning over time or you’re noticing increased hair loss, you may be suffering from involutional alopecia. This is a condition that shortens the growth phase of your hair follicles and forces them into the resting phase faster than usual. Involutional alopecia occurs naturally with age. This gradual thinning of … Continued
While hair loss is a natural result of aging, there are reasons to worry when your hairline starts to slowly disappear. Millions of dollars are spent each year on hair loss treatments, no matter at what age or level of hair loss. Unfortunately, men suffering from male pattern baldness or who are genetically pre-disposed to … Continued
Androgenetic alopecia (commonly called male or female pattern baldness) is the most common form of hair loss. This occurs in men whose hair follicles are sensitive to the hormone dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. Over time, DHT-sensitive hair (usually found on the top and front of the head) becomes weaker and finer, and eventually it stops growing. … Continued
There are roughly 80 million men and women in the world suffering from hair loss. Hair loss is caused by a number of different factors. Male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss and is estimated to affect 90 percent of men by age 50. That said, pattern baldness (or genetic hair … Continued
Myths about what causes hair loss are everywhere. At Bosley, we’re here to debunk some of the most common hair loss myths. In fact, while 40% of men over the age of 40 (and 50% of men over the age of 50) will experience some form of hair loss, none are due to the conditions … Continued
Standing on your head will not encourage hair growth or prevent balding, it’s just an old myth. The old tale suggests that standing on your head will increase blood flow and that increased circulation will promote hair growth. There is no clinical evidence to suggest that this is true. Although circulation is important, supplements, exercise, … Continued