Ever run out of shampoo and considered using soap instead? While it might seem like a quick fix, it’s not the best choice for your hair’s health. What is soap? Soaps are mixtures of sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids and the process of making soaps is known as saponification. The problem with hard water and … Read more
Does heat styling damage your hair? Absolutely! Excessive heat exposure from styling tools and UV rays can have a significant impact on your hair’s health. The UV rays can also initiate stress on the hair follicle resulting in Telogen effluvium. How Does Heat Damage Hair? Protein Breakdown: Heat disrupts the keratin proteins that give hair its strength and … Read more
Dutasteride is a medication gaining traction for its ability to combat hair thinning and promote regrowth in men. However, before considering this treatment, understanding its benefits, side effects, and suitability is crucial. It is important to note that it is not licensed to treat hair loss. What is Dutasteride? Dutasteride (brand name Avodart) is a … Read more
Dandruff (D) and its related condition, seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a long term condition where treatment has to be ongoing to manage it. Anti-dandruff shampoos contain zinc pyrithione (PTZ) are often used to control the condition. One often thinks that with regular use of such shampoos, would they stop working if used for long term? … Read more
In the first large study of its kind, tattoos were found to raise the risk for malignant lymphoma by about 20% compared with no tattoos. Tattoo ink often contains carcinogens and, when applied to the skin, can trigger an immunologic response. This study was a population-based case-control study of all incident cases of malignant lymphoma … Read more
Promises that Sound Too Good to Be True: Research the Product and Company: Be Wary of Unrealistic Pricing: Consult with a Specialist: Additional Red Flags: By following these tips and doing your research, you can increase your chances of finding legitimate and effective hair loss treatments and avoid falling victim to scams.
The winner for the award for the country with the most balding men goes to Czech Republic with 42.8% of men losing hair. They are closely followed in second place by Spain where nearly 42.6% of the male population are losing hair. In third place was Germany with 41.2%. This is according to the World … Read more
We don’t truly know if dairy contributes to inflammation of scarring alopecia. There have been no studies done to prove or disapprove this. There are patients who will say that removing dairy and gluten from their diet has helped them to ease the symptoms of lichen pilanopilaris (a type of scarring alopecia) and that their … Read more
This was in the news in 2018 when the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that makers of Alpecin caffeine shampoo could no longer advertise that their shampoo could reduce hair loss. The reason they gave was that there was not adequate evidence to support their claim. The ASA stated, “Taking into account the body of … Read more
Hair loss is a common and often distressing side effect of chemotherapy. However, a technology called scalp cooling offers a glimmer of hope for those wanting to preserve their hair during treatment. What is Scalp Cooling? Scalp cooling involves wearing a specially designed cap that circulates cold liquid throughout treatment. This constricts blood vessels in … Read more