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Shampoos: Cleansing and Caring for Your Hair

Shampoos are essential for maintaining healthy hair by effectively cleaning the scalp and hair of dirt, oil, sweat, and product buildup. Here are some common types of shampoos: Key Considerations: By understanding the different types of shampoos and choosing the right one for your hair, you can maintain healthy, clean, and beautiful hair.

Naturally found sugar that may help with hair growth

Scientists have discovered that a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body could be a link to combating male androgenetic hair loss. The sugar chemically known as 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) plays various roles in mammals. The researchers believe that the sugar can boost blood supply to hair follicles to encourage hair growth. This new research … Read more

Is soap a suitable shampoo replacement?

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

Heat Damage: How Does It Affect Your Hair and How to Minimize It?

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 for Hair Loss: Benefits, Side Effects, and What You Need to Know

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

Will my anti-dandruff shampoo stop working if I carry on using it?

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

Could micro-pigmentation be a risk factor for lymphoma?

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

How to avoid hair loss scams

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.

Which country has the highest balding population?

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