Trichorrhexis nodosa is characterized by the production of nodes along the hair shaft, which are easily broken. The ailment was initially documented in 1852 by Samuel Wilks of Guy’s Hospital, however M. Kaposi did not suggest the term trichorrhexis nodosa until 1876. In the end, trichorrhexis nodosa is a reaction to physical or chemical harm. […]
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Oxidative Stress Impact on The Scalp
The scalp is made up of a high density of terminal hair growth with sebaceous glands that provide a specific microenvironment. The scalp is significantly different than the rest of the skin. It contains a large amount of microbes. These microbes or bacteria can have negative implications on the condition of the hair. Oxidative stress […]
A Master Plan for Hair Loss: Defeat Chronic Inflammation
Since Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s chef revealed that the couple has sworn off a group of foods called nightshades because “they’re not anti-inflammatory,” the Internet has been throwing SHADE at inflammation! (zing!) But inflammation isn’t always bad, particularly acute inflammation. Simply put, it’s the ultimate defense your body naturally has after an injury or infection. Signals and chemical components recruit white blood […]
Hair Dysmorphia
Hair Dysmorphic Disorder (HDD) Most of us have something we don’t like about our appearance — a crooked nose, an uneven smile, or eyes that are too large or too small. And though we may fret about our imperfections, they don’t interfere with our daily lives. But people who have hair dysmorphia (HDD) think about their real or […]
Is Your Hair Loss Caused By Systemic Inflammation
If you have chronic inflammation, your immune system goes into overdrive and attacks healthy cells. This condition is linked to Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and depression. Here are seven ways to assess your risk. 1. Your Hair Loss And Shedding Won’t Stop or Slow Down If you notice your hair loss has gotten worse over the […]
Your Diet and Hair Loss
Once upon a time, we ate food in its purest form every single day. We didn’t obsess over calories, labels, or ingredients. We didn’t weigh our portions or write down every bite that went into our mouth. This time was another era, right around the time the Paleolithic man roamed the earth and ran from […]