PCOS and hair loss

Polycystic ovary syndrome (often abbreviated PCOS) is a common condition in which there is an imbalance in a woman’s sex hormones. Although the cause of PCOS has not exactly been determined, most evidence points to it being a genetic disease. One of the most stressful symptoms of the disease is hair loss. It can be […]

Diabetes

Diabetes can cause many symptoms from skin issues, to fatigue and hunger, to hair loss. Hair loss is actually considered to be one of the first symptoms of Diabetes. The rate of hair loss can become worse as the condition continues. Diabetes is a hormonal disease, which is indicated by too high of sugar levels […]

Water in Dubai

Water in #Dubai cause #hair loss? The water contains chlorine fact! What are the problems with that? the damaging effects of chlorine on their hair. While chlorine can dry out and weaken hair strands, the chemical does not cause hair loss or balding. To reduce the effects of chlorine, wash your hair immediately after swimming […]

Thyroid and Hair Loss

Can your thyroid effect your #hair? Millions of people suffer from thyroid disease. The sad truth of the matter is that most people affected by this disease are women. The thyroid hormone is the hormone responsible for your metabolism, heart rate, and mood. When one has too little thyroid hormone, he or she is said […]

Male Pattern

Androgenetic #Alopecia (male pattern baldness) Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is also known as male pattern baldness and is the most common cause of hair loss. Approximately 50% of men are affected by the age of 50 and 20 to 53% of women are affected by the age of 50. Although the condition is benign, the psycho-social […]

Snake Oil Products

I just finished a phone consultation with a gentleman from Kuwait that prompted me to write this blog article. He saw a hair clinic chain that sold him a special product that contained minoxidil (Rogaine) along with other vitamins for several hundred dollars. He was also sold a shampoo service for $2000 for which he […]

Why?

Why does it happen? There are many reasons why we lose hair: hormone changes during pregnancy or the menopause, nutritional factors such as crash-dieting or periods of illness, medication, and scalp damage or disease. In men, hair loss is commonly genetically inherited, known as androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness.

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