Many people notice troubling changes from their scalp when they have telogen effluvium. Some notice itching. Others notice flaking when they're reasonably sure that they've never had dandruff before. Someone might say, "as if my horrific hair shedding is not bad enough, now when I look at my clothes to pick off all of the spent hairs, I now notice little flakes sitting on my shoulder. It appears that I now have dandruff and my scalp is itchy. I've never had a dandruff issue in my life. Is my dandruff related to my hair loss? Will fixing the dandruff improving the shedding?" I had some flaking with my own telogen effluvium, but I was told that it was dry scalp instead of traditional dandruff. Both of these conditions cause white flakes and itching. In my case, my scalp dried out because ...
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Having a full head of hair is something that most men would like to hold on to for as long as possible. Going bald or having a receding hairline happens to a number of men, and can dramatically affect their self-esteem.There are a few reasons why this happens:GeneticsMale pattern baldness or hair loss is largely dictated by our genes, and genetics is probably the most common explanation behind why men lose their hair. It's estimated that more than 80% of cases of male pattern baldness are hereditary.Natural hair lossLosing some amount of hair is a natural process. From morning till night, the average adult male will lose around 100 hairs from the head, and though some get replaced by new ones, some are not. This is all part of the natural ageing process.Sudden or patchy hair lossSudden or
Read MoreYou might be having the urge to constantly pull your hair. You may even be ashamed of it but you cannot control it. The reason you are doing so is because you may have Trichotillomania. Trichotillomania is an impulse disorder in which a person is feeling a constant urge, which one may not be able to resist, to pull their hair. Impulse control disorders are conditions in which you have strong, uncontrollable urges to take part in self-destructive behavior. Some examples of impulse control disorders are Pyromania and Kleptomania. Pyromania is the urge to set fires and Kleptomania is the urge to steal. The real reason behind Trichotillomania is not been understood or found, however researchers believe that it is caused due to chemical imbalances in the brain. Trichotillomania may also be a ge...
Read MoreHave you recently noticed a lot of hair falling and you are unknown to the reason. There is nothing to panic as with advancement in medical science even bald people can be cured through hair transplant surgery or hair replacement procedure or through medication, but before you opt out any of these hair restoration options, let us discuss few of the very common reasons that trigger hair fall.Hair loss reasonsStress or Illness: If you recently been through any physical or emotional stress or a chronic illness, this can trigger a sudden hair fall. Stress such as financial crises, family problems, an accident or anything. This sudden Stress or Illness pushes your hairs in the last phase that is shedding. But there is nothing that you need to do here as your hairs will grow again once the Stres
Read MoreNowadays, you can buy wigs made from real human hair. In fact, there are high quality wigs available for those with sensitive scalps. Given below are a few tips that can help you choose your human or synthetic hair wig.1. Terms and FeaturesFirst of all, you need to understand some relevant terms like silk cap, feather-light, Remy, synthetic, wefted and lace front, to name a few. Understanding these terms will help you get familiar with the features of a wig.2. Try a Wig FittingMany wig shops sell wigs online as well. As soon as you have a good idea of what you need, you can order online. It's better to get a wig fitting to check out various styles to find one that looks best on you.3. Take a Friend with youIf you are buying at a local shop, make sure you take a friend with you. They will g
Read MoreIf you are a regular swimmer or love to visit water parks to beat the heat, then this article is definitely for you.Yes we all know that to keep the water parks or swimming pools water clean chlorine is mixed, this kills the harmful bacteria and germs that can make you sick, but here is one thing more that you should know about, that chlorine might be good for everything, but not for your hairs.Harmful effects of chlorine on hairs are: Dehydrate and steal all the natural oil and protective ingredients from the scalp Can also de-colour your hairs and can also break off How to protect your hairs from chlorine water before you enter a swimming poolCondition your hairs:Before you enter in the swimming pool apply coconut oil or a very good conditioner to create a protective layer for y
Read MoreAccording to the Urban Dictionary, bad hair refers to kinky or extremely wavy crowns. 'Bad hair' is a term that has been predominantly used in the African-American settings. However, curly or wavy does not really define the term. Any hair that is hard to manage owing to certain issues related to health or not could constitute bad hair. Most people (of African descent or not) will have bad hair days. When you are facing an issue with your locks, managing it becomes difficult. Below are 5 clear signs that you have less than perfect hair.1. You have dry locksDry hair is usually weak and often brittle. By touching, you can tell whether it is dry or not. If it is not smooth and supple, you are lacking in terms of moisture. The best solution is a good conditioner. A conditioner will seal the moi
Read MoreHair loss can happen to anyone at any age, reason could be many, such as an imbalance or unhealthy diet, stress or depression, hormonal imbalance, lifestyle and many more, whatever may the reason be, the problem is, that it can have a very deep impact on person self-confidence, as you are not only losing your hair but also your attractive personality.Mesotherapy processMesotherapy process is very simple. During the mesotherapy procedure nutrients, vitamins and minerals those are necessary for escalating the process of hair growths are directly injected through micro-injections in the scalp around the affected area. Mesotherapy hair loss treatment is very fast, other than any hair restoration treatment. In certain cases, patients reported positive signs of hair growth after their first Meso
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