Nutrition The significance of diet and the way it can affect your hair should not be underestimated. Numerous problems can arise from either a deficiency or an excess of nutrients, and in some cases nutrition alone can be the cause of a hair loss problem. Often a simple change in diet will have a beneficial …
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95% of Male hair loss is caused by this!
What Causes Balding? Many people experiencing hair loss may wonder what the most common cause is. Androgenetic Alopecia accounts for almost all cases of hair loss in men and women, approximately 95% to be exact. In men, this is more often referred to as Male Pattern Baldness. It is known for causing a receding hair …
PCOS?
I see many patients that have, or think they have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Hair loss can be an early indicator Do you think you have PCOS? Here are the signs to look out for. Period problems: PCOS often comes to light during puberty, as 75 per cent of those with the disease will experience period problems where …
Fast food, fast way to hair fall!
Some people wonder if the food they eat could be causing their hair loss. It is actually true, somewhat, that eating too much fast food can contribute to hair loss. Processed foods and fast food alike usually provide little to no nutrition required for healthy hair growth or the physique in general. Too much fast …
Dandruff
Contrary to popular belief, dandruff (pityriasis capitis) is not dry scalp. Most dandruff is oily so there is no point in putting on oil and rubbing it in, to cure your dry scalp – it will only make the oily flakes oilier – and stickier. Pityriasis capitis affects most people at some time in their …