Hair loss can have a huge impact on a woman’s quality of life. It can present a large amount of psychological and emotional problems, and if others fail to recognize these problems it can greatly add to the effect. This can range from just a small decrease in self-esteem, to increased amounts of anxiety and …
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Dandruff, the facts!
Many of us will have looked down in horror at a fine sprinkling of white flakes on the shoulder of a dark top. But many forms of dandruff do not shed. Dandruff is characterised by the formation of fine, white or grayish loose skin scales. The epidermis (outer layer of skin) constantly changes and skin …
Does exercise to help your hair?
Regular exercise is necessary as part of a healthy lifestyle, but can it prevent hair loss? Maybe. Exercise helps to increase circulation, which may help keep your scalp healthier and in turn help prevent certain types of hair loss. People who exercise also tend to drink more water, which also contributes to overall hair …
Testosterone, does it matter how much you have?
Some people believe that high levels of testosterone can cause male pattern baldness. However, this is not true and has been disproved multiple times in studies. Men who have low testosterone and receive therapeutic injections of testosterone have not noticed any difference in loss of hair. Additionally, studies have shown no changes in the hair …
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Scalp massage, should you bother?
The scalp contains far more blood vessels than most other areas of skin on the body. It also contains approximately 100,000 hairs, which is more than any other part of the skin. Scalp massages may promote hair growth by helping to unclog the hair follicle from dead skin and increasing blood flow to the …