Losing your hair can feel frustrating, even overwhelming, but you’re not alone—male pattern baldness is incredibly common. Maybe you’ve noticed your hairline creeping back or a thinning patch on your crown. It’s easy to shrug it off at first, but those little changes can quickly feel like a big deal. The good news? There are … Read more
Crash dieting, characterized by rapid and significant calorie restriction, can have unintended consequences, including hair loss. Why Crash Dieting Can Lead to Hair Loss: Types of Diets That May Increase Risk: Recovering from Diet-Induced Hair Loss: In most cases, hair loss due to crash dieting is temporary. Addressing any nutrient deficiencies through dietary adjustments or … Read more
Eyelashes play a crucial role in protecting our eyes from irritants such as dust, debris, and foreign bodies. They act as a natural barrier, preventing these particles from reaching the delicate surface of the eye. The Eyelash Growth Cycle: Like scalp hair, eyelashes go through distinct growth phases: Factors Affecting Eyelash Growth: Several factors can … Read more
The Truth About Trimming and Hair Growth Many people believe that frequent hair trims encourage faster hair growth. However, this is a common misconception. Here’s the reality: In summary: While frequent trims don’t directly stimulate hair growth, they maintain hair health and prevent further damage, ultimately contributing to a more polished and healthy-looking appearance.
There was a case reported to a Spanish pharmacovigilance center in April 2023 where an infant developed hair growth to the back, legs and thighs over a period of 2 months. When investigated, it was discovered that the father was using Minoxidil 5% on his scalp for hair growth. After he stopped using the treatment, … Read more
This article is a follow up to the previous article of a case study where a patient on Terzepatide (Mounjaro) which falls in the same class of medicines as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat diabetes. In that article, a patient on Mounjaro to treat diabetes who also had male pattern balding showed positive hair growth … Read more
There have been studies that show that androgenetic alopecia is associated with metabolic disorders such as obesity and insulin resistance but the exact mechanism is poorly understood. There has been a fascinating case published in JAAD Case Reports June 2024 where a man with Diabetes type 2 was prescribed a GLP-1 agonist medication to manage … Read more
You may have noticed that some female celebrities often change their parting position on their head. Currently. It seems that side parting is back in trend. This gives them a change in styling and appearance to maintain their presence of being first to start a trend. Could this be beneficial? Actually, flipping the parting can … Read more
Keratin microsphere gel study in mice is found to be promising in hair growth. A study published in Applied Bio Materials 2024, conducted by the University of Tsukuba found that the topical administration of a gel made of water soluble oxidised keratin gel on mice significantly enhanced cell proliferation and the expression of genes associated … Read more
The Retinol Hype: Is It Worth It? Retinol, a derivative of Vitamin A, has been touted as a potential solution for hair loss. But is the hype justified? While retinol does play a crucial role in various biological processes, its effectiveness in combating hair loss remains a subject of debate. The Science Behind Retinol and Hair Retinol is essential for … Read more