Hair Loss Myths and Folklore

Cures for baldness date back to ancient times and strange and unusual concoctions are said to have worked. Likewise, there have been an equal number of myths surrounding hair loss. Some popular hair loss myths include: Hats – hats have always been said to be a cause for balding. Interestingly however, men who are bald…

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Why Do Hair Implants Work Well For Men?

Hair implants have so far been the most effective method to solve hair loss issues amongst men. This cure for male pattern baldness works well as men usually have effective ‘donor’ areas that can be used for the hair transplant procedure. Such donor sites are absolutely necessary for the procedure to be successful. Hair loss…

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Vitamin E may reverse male pattern baldness

A new study from Carotech indicates that daily supplements of vitamin E could increase hair growth by 42 percent in those suffering from male pattern baldness. A placebo-controlled trial conducted over eight months involving 28 volunteers with male pattern baldness also referred to in medical terms as androgenetic alopecia at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences…

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Asian men who smoke may have increased risk for hair loss

A report in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology states that smoking could be linked with age-related hair loss amongst men in Asia. The journal is one of the JAMA/Archives journals which states, “Androgenetic alopecia, a hereditary androgen-dependent disorder, is characterized by progressive thinning of the scalp hair defined by various patterns. It is…

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Keeping Tabs on How Much You Drink

Many people who have an alcohol addiction don’t recognize that they have a problem until it’s too late. It’s easy to become unaware of how many drinks you have in a day or a week and not realize that your alcohol consumption is more than it should be. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and…

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Discovery of Two Genetic Variants of the Baldness Gene

A joint research conducted by McGill University, Kings College London and GlaxoSmithKline Inc., have identified two additional genetic variants that cause male pattern baldness in Caucasians. Research also shows that male pattern baldness affects a third of all men are affected by the age of 45 and concern individuals both emotionally and economically. Therapy for…

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Baldness Consultation: Not to be ashamed of

A recent ABC news study revealed that nearly 35 million American men lose their hair; that’s about 50% of all men. This issue really is something to be alarmed about. Baldness can be prevented or even treated, you just need to visit a reliable hair specialist or submit yourself for a baldness consultation. Most men…

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Whitening Risks

If you’re considering laser teeth whitening or the more traditional method of bleaching, you should be aware of the risks that come with undergoing the procedure. While not everyone will have the same reaction, some people are more at risk for adverse results than others. For those individuals, other options such as porcelain veneers might…

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