Have you been wondering how your hair grows? Well, we all possess hair follicles, which are skin organs made of epidermal cells. These follicles produce hair, starting at their roots. At the bottom of hair follicles, where the roots are located, cells made of protein are responsible for hair production. They access the blood supply… Read more »
Some people wash their hair several times a day. It may start as a quick shower in the morning to start their day, followed by another wash and shampoo after they get done with their morning workout at the gym. Then, later that same day, they get home from work and feel “scuzzy” so they… Read more »
People spend a lot of time, money and energy on their hair. Most people care so much about their hair and how others think of it that it becomes ingrained into their overall psychological well-being. So what happens when a person starts experiencing some hair loss? If and when a person loses some hair on… Read more »
Summertime is the time of the year when people spend a lot of time outdoors, oftentimes in direct sun. Meanwhile, it’s also the time to “go in the water,” whether it’s at a pool, the river, or the ocean. Coney Island, for example, is usually packed with “sunbathers” in June, July and August. With regards… Read more »
There are many people who mistakenly believe that men are the only ones who suffer from hair loss. However, according to the American Hair Loss Association, women make up about 40 percent of the total number of hair loss sufferers in America. Moreover, for women, the psychological effects that often accompany hair loss can be… Read more »
Why am I losing my hair? It’s a question that many men and women ask themselves every single day. Unfortunately, there’s not always a clear-cut answer. For some people, hair loss is hereditary, while for others, hair loss is the result of them being under too much pressure at work or not getting the right… Read more »
Hair loss is a difficult ordeal for most people to endure. Yet here’s the interesting thing: hair loss is very, very common. So if you have hair loss, you’re not unique. Hair loss is common for both men and women. Over their lifetimes, both genders are likely to experience it. Did you know that hair… Read more »
Is hair loss hereditary? For the most part, yes, it is. You inherit genes from your mom and dad. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just based on genes passed down from your mother’s side. In fact, studies have shown traditional hair loss is essentially genetically determined, so if it “runs in the family,” there’s… Read more »
When your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles– where hair growth begins– you may be diagnosed with “alopecia areata.” It’s a common autoimmune skin disease whereas there’s hair loss on the scalp, face and/or other parts of the body. In the U.S. potentially more than 6 million people experience alopecia areata, which usually first occurs… Read more »
Are Certain Groups More at Risk for Hair Loss? Did you know that hair is actually a protein filament that grows from follicles in the skin? Everyone has a unique head of hair, however, people begin to lose hair at different points in their lives. Who is at a risk for hair loss and why?… Read more »