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More than half the population in the developed world struggles with excess weight, but another, smaller segment is afflicted with eating disorders of a different kind, anorexia nervosa and bulimia. These diseases are characterized by severe and often dangerous weight loss: anorexia by simple undernourishment, bulimia by alternating bouts of compulsive overeating and purging (through self-induced vomiting or the use of diuretics, laxatives and enemas).

In some cases with either disease, the individuals will engage in excessive exercise. Indeed, proprietors of health clubs are told to look out for members who use cardiovascular equipment for extended periods of time in correlation with related behaviors and appearance. Both are considered medical-psychological disorders, and in extreme cases the individual can die of her or his disease. Anorexia and bulimia occur most frequently in young females, as young as 9 years old and up through the mid-40s, although one out of eight victims are males of similar ages. An estimated 8 million in the Middle East suffer from one form or the other. Continue reading “Eating disorders and your hair”

The color of your hair does not determine if you will experience hair loss or not. Blondes characteristically have more hairs per head than do red heads but these hairs are generally finer in texture. Blondes and brunettes both have the same chance of balding. It all comes down to genetics. Blondes who got their hair color through a process of bleaching their hair however, may experience hair loss due to a reason other than genetics. The chemicals and dyes in hair coloring can affect the health of your hair. Some chemicals dry out your hair so extremely that it may actually break off. If your hair is badly damaged, it can lead to visible thinning and even bald patches.

If you believe have experienced hair loss due to genetics or chemicals, you should see your Trichologist as soon as possible to correctly diagnose you. If they determine it is not due to a medical issue, you may want to begin looking for hair loss treatments

Zinc actually does play an important role in the health of one’s hair. The average adult body contains anywhere from two to three grams of Zinc. 63% of the body’s Zinc resides in the bone and muscle, while another 20% is in your skin tissue. When zinc levels are low, testosterone levels may also drop. DHT levels have also been known to rise when zinc levels are low. DHT can inhibit the growth of hair by blocking hair follicles from receiving the required nutrients and blood flow they need to live. This, in turn, can lead to hair loss.

If you think you are experiencing hair loss due to a zinc deficiency, DHD recommends you see your Trichologist as soon as possible to best diagnose your case of hair loss

There are a number of herbal supplements available that claim to work as a hair loss treatment.   Biotin has not had any clinical studies on human beings showing that it combats hair loss or regrows hair. Biotin is a nutritional supplement  that has been around for years and is taken orally. There is some preliminary evidence that hair loss can be reduced when biotin is taken by mouth in combination with zinc while a cream containing the chemical compound clobetasol propionate is applied to the skin. But the finding is not conclusive.

Currently there are only 3 hair loss medications on the market: finasteride (marketed as Propecia), which you take orally, Revivogen and Tricomax, which are applied topically

Having been in clinical practice for over 20 years I have seen many thousands of people with hair and scalp problems, and in the vast majority of cases the disorders, particularly those of the scalp, have greatly improved as soon as the scalp is either washed more regularly, or better, more appropriate, products are used on it.

Not washing the hair with shampoo has become something of a trend over the past few years but this really is a very bad idea. Continue reading “To Poo or not to Poo?”