You may have noticed in recent years that more and more items at the grocery store and on restaurant menus are featuring labels to note if a particular item is gluten-free. In order to be a gluten-free food, the item in question cannot include wheat, barley, or rye in its ingredients. While some people choose gluten-free foods as part of their diet, others require gluten-free foods because they suffer from Celiac disease. [Read more…] about Celiac and Severe Hair Loss
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Bizarre Baldness Cures Throughout History
Hair loss is nothing new. Baldness in ancient times did exist so people have been searching for a long time for solutions to problems with their appearance, including hair loss. Before modern treatments, like ARTAS® Robotic Hair Restoration procedures, people tried all sorts of bizarre methods to cure hair loss. [Read more…] about Bizarre Baldness Cures Throughout History
Can Your Hair Brush Be Causing Your Hair Loss?
That sounds like a simple question, but the connection between hair loss and brushing is actually complex. At its simplest level, skipping hair brushing will not prevent hair loss – which is what some people assume when they hear brushing might contribute to hair loss. However, under certain circumstances, brushing your hair can contribute to increased breakage and a particular type of hair loss. [Read more…] about Can Your Hair Brush Be Causing Your Hair Loss?
Intelligence & Hair Loss: Do Smart People Lose More Hair?
Many of us have preconceived notions about what baldness means on other people. While we often negatively think about baldness for ourselves, some positive stereotypes do go along with it. Among those positive associates are those who perceive male baldness as being a sign of intelligence, maturity, being better educated, and more successful. [Read more…] about Intelligence & Hair Loss: Do Smart People Lose More Hair?
Can Online Gaming Cause Hair Loss?
Playing video games, referred to more often simply as “gaming”, has been increasing in popularity more and more over the decades. What used to be thought of as a pastime for kids – much like comic books and young adult genre fiction novels – has become dominated by adults. [Read more…] about Can Online Gaming Cause Hair Loss?
Hair Loss, Propecia, and Suicide
A variety of methods are available for dealing with persistent hair loss from wigs to the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Restoration procedure, and some people try prescription medications such as Propecia, also known as finasteride in its generic form. [Read more…] about Hair Loss, Propecia, and Suicide
Phobias Related to Hair Loss
Stress and anxiety are common responses to discovering hair loss. After all, it is an unfortunate reality that most of us will experience to some degree in our lives, causing additional stress and disruption. [Read more…] about Phobias Related to Hair Loss
Why Has Hair Become So Important to Men?
The common misconception – and stereotype – is that women care more about their hair than men. Not only is that largely untrue but certain studies in recent years have shown a sizable number of men care more about their hair than women.
Over the past few years, we have seen the advent of the man bun increase discussion on men’s hair styles. Changes in diet and exercise mean that people look younger for longer… so there has been more focus on appearance, which also affects men. Advances in hair restoration and maintenance have also helped spotlight men’s hair. [Read more…] about Why Has Hair Become So Important to Men?
Top Iconic Hairstyles
Hairstyle trends change all the time, and that’s nothing new. The pace of change might be more frequent now that we have mass communication, but a look through history demonstrates the changing fashion of hairstyles through the centuries. Still, some styles go beyond popularity into iconic hairstyles.
Hair Follicle Dissection
When discussing hair thinning or loss, it’s almost always in reference to the health of the hair follicles. In addition to other factors, hair follicles being clogged or damaged contribute to both temporary and permanent hair loss. But what exactly are hair follicles? What makes up a hair follicle and what is its growth cycle? Let’s dissect them. [Read more…] about Hair Follicle Dissection