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
It is often thought that in regions where the water is hard, washing hair feels ‘different’. Hard water contains more dissolved salts such as calcium carbonate and magnesium sulphate. Whether these salts impact the tensile strength of hair was investigated and the study published in the International Journal of Trichology in 2013. One batch of … Read more
Before one can hypothesise this, we need to look at the circadian rhythm which is the natural internal rhythm that governs the sleep wake cycle every 24hrs. Melatonin is the hormone that regulates this sleep and waking cycle from the pineal gland in the brain. For night shift worker, this sleep- wake pattern is disrupted … Read more