Rogaine and Androgenetic Alopecia There are several drugs currently available on the market that are specifically designed to treat various forms of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia, better known as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness. With over 1.5 billion people suffering from hair loss around the world, hair loss is not an issue […]
What is Ketoconazole? Ketoconazole is an anti-fungal medication that is prescribed to treat infections that involve the mouth, urinary tract, and epidermis. However, it has also been shown to help stimulate new hair growth. Ketoconazole has been shown to be particularly effective in treating people who suffer from androgenetic alopecia; better known as male and […]
Female Hair Loss Statistics While hair loss can be devastating for men, it can be even more devastating for women, with a woman’s appearance given added precedence in a culture obsessed with beauty and youth. Furthermore, about 30 million women in the United States suffer from hair loss, making up nearly 40% of all hair […]
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication that is used to treat hair loss in adults and is marketed under the brand name Rogaine in the United States. It is available without a prescription, and can either be rubbed into the scalp or can be sprayed on to halt or decelerate hair loss, as well as […]
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is widely used as a highly effective means to reduce hair loss. Handheld LLLT devices are available, as well as more convenient hands free models. Both are available over-the-counter and do not require the supervision of a health care provider. Interestingly, the laser energy that is used to stimulate the […]
Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent that is available by prescription and is typically applied topically to treat fungal infections. However, it also possesses anti-androgenic effects that reduce the secretion of various androgens-including testosterone-via the adrenal glands and female and male reproductive organs. As a result, ketoconazole has been used to reduce hair loss in men […]
Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, Coenzyme R, or Vitamin H, is a type of B-Complex Vitamin that can be used to treat hair loss. The water soluble compound can be found organically in small doses by consuming bananas, yeast, carrots, and liver. Furthermore, biotin deficiency can lead to hair loss, dermatitis, loss of hair […]
People who work out, particularly those who are actively engaged in bodybuilding, may quickly learn about the negative effects of bodybuilding on one’s hairline. In other words, those who engage in vigorous bodybuilding and related activities are at an increased risk of losing their hair, as well as having to deal with increased acne, and […]
As men get older, they used to lose hair above the temple and it may lead to complete baldness in some of them. Usage of natural remedies, medical procedures and hair health improvement are the leading solutions available for male pattern hair loss. Usage of natural remedies Egg oil and coconut oil are referred as […]
Various reasons can be cited for hair loss including mineral deficiency, medications, pollution, and wearing helmets. Hair loss can be prevented through methods such as hair care, eating for good hair, stress management, testing for thinning, and clinical treatment. Hair Care According to the opinion of cosmetologists, subjecting hair to frequent and constant heating procedures […]