5-Alpha Reductase (5a Reductase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the irreversible reduction of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. So how does 5-alpha reductase effect hair loss? Lets take an in-depth review. Androgenic alopecia results in follicular miniaturization. Androgenic alopecia is the scientific name for male and female pattern baldness. Androgenic alopecia is … [Read more...]
Can Marijuana Cause Hair Loss
The THC in marijuana increases your testosterone levels... which could lead to increased DHT production. The main and most potent ingredient in marijuana, is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). When you smoke, vaporize or otherwise ingest it, there's an immediate increase in testosterone levels. As a result, these increased testosterone levels can cause your skin's oil glands to … [Read more...]
Young Women and Hair Loss
Losing your hair can be a catastrophic experience and it could be particularly traumatizing for a women given the social stigma attached to it. Hair Loss can affect your psychological and emotional personality. Women can suffer from hair loss in all age groups ranging from 10-70 years. It becomes noticeable during your shower, while you are brushing it, … [Read more...]
Hair Loss Myths – Fact or Fiction
Let's get to the bottom of this, below are a list of the most popular and talked about hair loss myths. Find out if they're fact or fiction. 1. WEARING A HAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS - FICTION There is no chance this could ever cause hair loss! 2. OVEREXPOSURE TO THE SUN CAUSES HAIR LOSS - FICTION Sun can damage your skin but does not interrupt hair follicle function. 3. WASHING … [Read more...]
Laser Cap vs iGrow Laser, Laser Hair Therapy, Hair Loss Solutions
Laser Cap vs iGrow Laser With the advancements of at home laser devices in recent years - two devices stand alone among the competition. The laser Cap which consists of 224 low-level true lasers for both maximum efficacy and scalp coverage and the iGrow which is manufactured by the same group who produced the legendary Revage 670 In-Clinic Laser in the 90's. … [Read more...]
Fixes for Dull and Dry Hair
Trying new hairstyles is a blast. But no matter how you twist, turn, or pin--a new 'do won't look good on hair that's dry, damaged, and generally just blah. Here are the products We've found to really make a difference on these hair issues: Dryness and Static: Treatment Conditioner All that static crackling around your head is caused by low humidity, indoor heating, and … [Read more...]
Can Your Hair Loss Be Costing You Your Career?
By age 35, two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss, and by age 50, approximately 85 percent of men have significantly thinning hair. But bald men still face some discrimination. Which leads to the question..can your hair loss be costing you your career? John T. Capps was denied a job because of his lack of hair. Capps' hair … [Read more...]
UPDATED: How Far Along Is Stem Cell Hair Loss Therapy
For the past 15 years Stem Cell research has been at the forefront when it comes to hair loss and finding a cure. Recent news states that researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have gotten closer to being able to use stem cells to treat thinning hair -- at least in mice. The researchers said that although using stem cells to regenerate missing or dying hair … [Read more...]
Study Shows Thymus Peptides Can Prevent Hair Loss
A new hope for hair loss suffers across the world has been yielding exciting results recently. The latest development, published in the Journal of Plastic Dermatology provides another avenue of investigation for the creation of new treatments. This time, researchers have discovered the hair restoring properties of ‘thymus peptides’. These chemicals can be synthetically … [Read more...]