Salk scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered an unexpected molecular target of a common treatment for alopecia, a condition in which a person’s immune system attacks their own hair follicles, causing hair loss. The findings, published in Nature Immunology on June 23, 2022, describe how immune cells called regulatory T cells interact with skin cells using … Read more
Hair transplant surgery is a popular procedure for addressing hair loss in men. It involves extracting healthy hair follicles from a donor area, typically the back of the scalp, and transplanting them into tiny recipient sites in the balding area. The Hair Transplant Process: The Appeal of Hair Transplants in Turkey: Turkey has become a popular destination for … Read more
Hair loss can be a deeply personal and emotional experience. When traditional treatments fail to yield satisfactory results, many individuals turn to the promise of hair transplants. With the global medical tourism industry booming, traveling abroad for hair transplants has become an increasingly tempting option. But is it the right option for you? Pros of … Read more
Genetic hair loss in men follows a pattern of a receding hairline, a total loss of hair from the crown, and ultimately, the classical horseshoe-shaped pattern of baldness. Previous research into male pattern hair loss, also termed androgenetic alopecia, has implicated multiple common genetic variants. Human geneticists from the University Hospital of Bonn (UKB) and … Read more
Caffeine has been studied for its potential benefits in treating hair loss, and the results are promising, but not definitive. Below is the analysis based on available research: Stimulation of Hair Follicles: Caffeine is a stimulant that increases circulation, allowing beneficial nutrients and oxygen to be delivered to the hair follicles to keep them healthy. … Read more
Choosing the right hair loss clinic is a crucial step in your journey to address hair loss. This guide aims to provide you with key factors to consider when making this important decision. Understanding Your Needs Before you start looking for a clinic, it’s important to understand your specific needs. Are you looking for a … Read more
For permanent hair colours to have effect, 3 components are needed. Firstly, the coupling agents which are the dye molecules. Secondly the transfer agents which when activated react with the dye molecules to give the colour. Thirdly, the reacting agents (like the hydrogen peroxides and ammonia) which activate the dye molecules. The peroxide oxidises the … Read more
The observation was made by a team of French researchers who tested a suspected straightening product on animals. The substance investigated was glyoxylic acid which has replaced the banned formaldehyde in many hair straightening products. This investigation was done in response to a healthy 26 yr old woman who had 3 episodes of acute kidney disease 1 … Read more
Hydrogen peroxide is commonly found in permanent hair dyes and is also used as a bleaching agent. There are some patients who are adamant and state that after having their hair dyed at the hairdressers, they feel that their hair growth is affected. In a previous article on hair dyes, it was discussed how permanent … Read more
Seborrheic dermatitis is a red, itchy, flakey skin rash in regions of high sebaceous glands mainly on the face, scalp, centre of chest and back. It is observed that there is an increase in the level of Malassezia which is a normal yeast that lives on the scalp. This yeast produces increased levels of Oleic … Read more