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Can Breast Cancer Cause Hair Loss?

 
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is the unregulated growth of cells in your breasts. The breast is composed of three different parts: the lobules, ducts, and connective tissue. According to the CDC, the kind of breast cancer you get is determined by where in those three parts of the breast become cancerous. The two most common forms of breast cancer are invasive ductal...

Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?

 
Introduction The body is an incredibly complex machine, and many systems are running simultaneously in order to make sure you can function properly everyday. Diabetes seeks to disrupt this balance by affecting the way the systems in your body acquire energy from food.1 Some of those systems include the production of new hair. So can diabetes cause hair loss? In short, yes. The destructive...

What Is Telogen Effluvium?

 
Is it me, or has life been getting more hectic as the years go by? Life and personal stresses stacking up on each other to a point where it can feel like a little too much. Collecting and dealing with all kinds of stress can have a significant toll on your body - including your hair. Telogen effluvium is one such condition that has...

Is Coconut Oil Good For Hair Growth?

 
Introduction Coconut oil can be used for a variety of different applications. From cooking to hair care, it’s versatility has proven to be useful in many people’s lives. Extracted from coconuts, the oil has a sweet taste and distinctive aroma which can be found in countless cuisines around the world. For the purposes of this blog, we’ll be going over its use in helping...