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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Hair Loss due to Iron Deficiency?
One of the primary causes of hair loss in premenopausal women is an iron deficiency. If worried about hair loss, your doctor has probably already tested you for anemia by running a panel of iron levels. But even with results suggesting normal levels—you could unknowingly, still be low on this essential vitamin. The body’s reserve […]
Hormones and Hair Loss
This week we will cover several hormonal topics – acne, PCOS, menopause, weight, PMS, and sex. The most common type of hair loss is Androgenetic Alopecia, but female hair loss can also be caused by hormones. Many women have hair follicles that are overly sensitive to testosterone, so shedding occurs, even though testosterone levels […]
8 Things Your Hair Says About Your Health
When it comes to our hair, most of us worry most about what to do with it: how short to cut it, how to style it, whether to color it once it begins to go gray. But experts say that our hair says a lot more about us than how closely we follow the latest […]