Hair lifecycle and structure. What is hair made of?

Hair is composed of strong structural protein called keratin. This is the same kind of protein that makes up the nails and the outer layer of skin. Androgens regulate hairgrowth and in scalp hair Androgens may cause the hair follicle to get progressively smaller and the hairs to become finer in individuals who are genetically predisposed to this type of hair loss

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Minoxidil doesn't work for me anymore

After using Minoxidil 5% first my hair started growing significantly and everyone thought I was wearing a wig! but after 6 months I experienced severe hair loss and irritation. Then in 2 weeks I lost all my grown hair. unfortunately after that minoxidil didn't work for me anymore! Now it's about 6 months that I've started using rogaine foam and the result is not bad but still I lose so much hair and no significant hair growth. I think my hair has become sensitive to minoxidil. I don't know how I can return to those hairy days . Has anyone had the same experience? any suggestion?

Masturbation and hair loss in men

As you continue to age, the body decreases its production of important neuro-chemicals. On the other hand Masturbation limits the endocrine system which controls the release of such hormones. With excessive masturbation, the body can go through accelerated damage to the tissue cells and organs. Men who keep masturbating excessively will eventually reach an exhausted state in which their bodies produce more inflammatory hormones and proteins, including prostaglandin E2 and DHT. These in turn might be the cause of pain and hair loss. Read the full article

Hair loss - Causes and Treatment discussed

Hair loss can be a tough cookie. The causes are hard to determine and some just accept it as a hereditary issue. It could also be caused by a hormonal imbalance, or brought about by stress, yet others believe excessive hair washing, or even constant styling is the culprit. Read more

Can excessive drinking cause Hair Loss?

It isn’t likely that moderate drinking can cause hair loss. In fact studies do not show a link between alcohol use and hair loss. However, heavy drinking may lead to a poor lifestyle that results in nutritional deficiencies or hormonal issues that can thin out your hair. Other lifestyle factors that are often associated with drinking, such as smoking, may lead to other issues related to your overall health. Read the full article

Is moustache hair loss a concern?

Judging by the number of questions at this link it would seem that a considerable number of men are perturbed by this problem. Questions like: My moustache hair falls, 5-6 a day why? Will applying minoxidil peroxide 5 percent for moustache cause weight gain? Is there anything that can help make my moustache grow? It is worth considering all options including surgical restoration such as this one or this one But if you'd like to share your experience or other suggestions just drop us a comment or a private email if you prefer.

Alopecia can be caused by many factors from genetics

Word "alopecia" is the medical term for hair loss. Alopecia, does not refer to disease of hair loss certain - is alopecia any form of hair loss. Word alopecia is Latin, but it itself makes sense, be traced back to the Greek "alopekia" coming from alopek a "fox" can be. Translation, word alopecia is a term for scabies foxes.Hair loss can be conditions that are reflected in the specific diagnosis, number of any is caused by literally. As telogen effluvium such as scarring alopecia and alopecia areata such diagnostic Some have alopecia in their title, but not much. The alopecia may be caused by a number of factors to the environment from genetics. Is the most common form of hair loss is by far the (AGA female pattern alopecia or male, for short) androgenetic alopecia, but also dermatologist, see many people with other forms of alopecia , please. several hundred diseases have hair loss to go by the name "hair loss" the primary symptom.Some hair loss

Hair Loss Cure for Men - Any recent advances?

The magic fix-all for hair loss is still far out of reach. However advances in research can help us understand key contributing factors such as DHT. Dihydrotestosterone, also known as DHT, is a concentrated form of testosterone that plays a determining role in the biological function of men. Despite the positive note that DHT is essential in the development of males, it seems ironic that the search for dihydrotestosterone blockers have been neglected. Read the full article about DHT

Should you attend hair transplant conferences?

In a world filled with dubious choices, conferences are the best place to meet the professionals that can make a difference. Like Dr. Sidhu who has performed over 1100 Hair Transplant surgeries with patients visiting from 7 countries. She has also spoken at leading hair transplant conferences in Turkey, Istanbul, Canada, USA and India. Her philosophy is to bring out the best possible natural outcomes altogether providing a high standard of customer service throughout the consultation and hair fall treatments. Read the full article

What became of this major breakthrough in hair loss?

On 7th Feb 2018 it was claimed that Japanese research could put an end to unwanted baldness. In a breakthrough that greatly surpasses previous efforts, new research is expected to put an end to unwanted baldness in the next five years or so. While human tests might not be on the cards for another five years, ultimately researchers believe the technique could be used to generate healthy hair! The technology could also help cancer patients and others with medical conditions that cause hair loss, said Fukuda. The research was published in the journal Biomaterials. Read the full article & watch the TV interview

How close are we to a cure for hair loss?

Researchers continue to strive for the holy grail of hair loss cures by trying to gain a better understanding of how the hair growth cycle is controlled. Rather than treating the symptoms of hair loss, scientists aim to target the cause, which, in turn, may yield fewer side effects. Recently, there have been numerous discoveries in the hair loss arena that may lead to new promising treatments Read the full article

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