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If you’re thinking of making some New Year’s resolutions, a few minor things could really help you prevent hair loss and hair thinning. Here’s a short list of easy tips. Eat Well We’ve talked about how certain vitamin deficiencies can play a role in hair loss. Try to eat better. By that, we mean eat foods that are less processed—the processing strips out most...

7 Reasons Why You May Be Losing Your Hair The public often doesn’t realize that hair loss (and hair growth) is a complicated affair. So, if you’re losing your hair, there may be several different reasons contributing to the problem. Below are some of the best-known triggers for hair loss. 1. Stress. It’s generally accepted that stress plays a role in hair loss. And...

Topknots, ballerina buns, chignons, twists – whatever you want to call your go-to hairstyle, there’s no denying the simplicity and sophistication of rolling your long hair up into a high bun. From the office to the beach, topknots are extremely versatile and functional. Some even snooze with their hair pulled back to keep curly tresses in tow and avoid overheating throughout the night. But,...

The Importance of Vitamin D The Importance of Vitamin D Getting enough nutrition, protein, calories, and vitamins are all important for hair health. Vitamin D, however, is so important and so often deficient in Americans that it belongs in a class by itself. There is no doubt that a vitamin D deficiency can be a factor in hair loss, but it’s not clear whether...

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss? One question that we receive regularly is can depression cause hair loss? We know that there is a relationship between depression and hair loss, but hair loss can also cause depression. So, is the depression causing the hair loss or is the hair loss causing depression? Stress does appear to contribute to hair loss. And we know that hormonal...

For those who are at an advanced stage of hair loss progression, non-surgical methods may not be sufficient to treat their loss and they need to consider a surgical solution for their hair loss. Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure which transplants healthy hair follicles to areas of thinning and is an option for some with healthy donor areas. There are two main surgical...

It’s estimated that hair loss affects nearly 30 million women in the United States alone. When it happens, it can be very difficult to detect. Female hair loss has a tendency to affect the entire scalp at once, causing thinning that is spread out and hard to see. To make matters worse, hair loss gets more difficult to treat over time. Know the signs,...

You’re concerned about your hair loss, but not sure which professional to call first? Should you schedule an appointment to discuss your concerns with your primary medical professional or medical subspecialist such as a dermatologist or endocrinologist? Maybe you would like to talk to a hair loss non-surgical specialist or a hair restoration surgeon. Understanding what is prompting you to seek treatment can also...

Many people are shocked to learn that eating certain foods can make hair grow faster. However, faster growing hair is not only a matter of eating well. Hormones, stress, and genetics also play a vital role in determining just how fast and thick your hair will grow. And while you can't do anything about genetics, you can make healthy lifestyle choices that will encourage...