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The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 80 million United States citizens experience hair loss due to genetics or aging. But thinning hair can also signify a more serious health problem, like lupus or hypothyroidism. How can you detect if your hair loss indicates anything more serious? Here are some obvious warning signs to keep…
For a woman, hair loss is a devastating and emotional experience. Our society expects women of any age to sport a thick head of hair. Short or shaved hairstyles draw negative connotations, often perceived as unfeminine. There are several key signs of hair loss in women. You may find more hair falling out when brushing…
When men lose their hair, a surprising number will grab the razor and go fully bald. This is an acceptable response to male hair loss. However, if a woman does that, she’s considered unconventional or worse. It’s not nearly as socially acceptable as men’s hair loss. Unfortunately, about 50% of women experience significant hair loss.…
If you have noticed some hair loss, you may be concerned that going bald is in your future. The good news is that, if recognized early, it may be possible to halt and even reverse early signs of hair loss. Common Early Hair Loss Signals Bald spots – you may notice small areas where your…
The telogen phase describes normal hair shedding that occurs every day. This natural cycle goes mostly unnoticed, with the most observable hair loss usually taking place during bathing. However, there are certain health issues that can cause these phases to increase in frequency and volume. Telogen effluvium occurs when more hairs than normal are shed…
We know that genetics can be one of the most significant factors contributing to hair loss. However, other things can influence the severity of that hair loss, especially over long periods. One of those is cigarette smoking. How do nicotine cigarettes cause hair loss? They can affect it in several ways. Poor Circulation It’s well…
It is understandable to worry about your hair falling out – especially if you come from a family of bald men. Hair shedding is normal, but there is a stage where the level of loss can become more of a concern. On an average day, between 50 and 100 strands of hair falling out is…
If your hairline does not match on both sides and the issue is recent, you may wonder if it indicates the onset of balding. As you age, the hairline does tend to recede. However, when the process is uneven, it can become cause for concern. A “maturing hairline” is a perfectly normal part of getting…
There are some professions that are all about image. If those expectations extend to the personal appearances of employees, it may spell trouble for those who are suffering from hair loss or thinning. While an employer cannot legally discriminate against you due to baldness, there are other ways they can make progression difficult. Candidate Profiling…
A certain amount of hair loss on a daily basis is perfectly normal. However, many people have reported unusual amounts of hair loss since the pandemic began. This excessive hair loss may be temporary and attributed to all the stressful events that happened in the past year. If you have been experiencing more hair loss…
