Many people experiencing hair loss may wonder if the medication they take is to blame. This can be very hard to determine, as there are thousands of medications that all have been linked to hair loss. Some of the most well known drugs or ingredients that have been linked to hair loss are aspirin, bismuth, boric acid, bromocriptine, carbon monoxide, clofibrate, danazol, doxorubicin, ibuprofen, iodine, morphine, nafoxidine, nicotinyl alcohol, estrogens, phenindione, propanolol, tamoxifen, and warfarin. Continue reading →

Although hair loss may seem like a more prominent problem in men, women are nearly as likely to lose, or have thinning, hair. Most women notice it in their 50s or 60s, older than the age that majority of men start losing hair, but it can happen at any age and for a variety of reasons. Women also tend to experience different hair loss patterns than men. There are some cues to alert women when they are losing more hair than normal. When waking up in the morning, there may be an usually large amount of fallen hair on a woman’s pillow, for one. Another would be when a woman combs her hair (especially without tugging, which can pull the hair out) and more than normal will be left in the comb. There are also other visual cues that women can look for over time. Continue reading →

There are many drugs of all types that have hair loss listed as a known side effect. However, without knowing the exact diet pill you are taking, it would be very difficult to determine if it actually does balding. If you are taking a weight loss pill and have recently started to notice hair loss, there is a chance that it may be the cause of the problem. You can check the side effects on the bottle, and decide to stop consumption from what you find there. If you are still on the fence, you should definitely see your physician as soon as possible before deciding on continuing use of the pills. Your physician will be able to diagnose what is causing your hair loss, and can help find an alternative weight loss solution if your diet pills are at fault

Many women swear by using mayonnaise, olive oil, or other common food products to help keep their hair healthy. With so many proposed solutions and a lack of clinical research, it’s hard to say that these things really work. While it might work for some people, preventing hair loss is really about good health overall and taking preventative steps to ensure you scalp and hair follicles stay healthy. Even with all of that if you’re genetically predisposed to hair loss, you may still have to battle with balding. So this is more of a myth than a tested, tried and true solution.

Staying hydrated is important health of your entire body. The recommended 8 to 10 glasses a day helps ensure that your skin and everything underneath it is well hydrated and functioning correctly. Your hair and scalp require water to thrive, just like any other parts of your body. If you are not drinking the recommended amount of water a day, it is possible that your hair starts thinning and falling due to dehydration. When the body is deprived of sufficient amount of liquid/ water, it compensates in other ways. Hair loss could be an effect of that. Continue reading →