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The Positives of Being Bald
You have definitely seen an old man who is bald. In recent years more than it was the case many years back, younger men are becoming bald. Thinning hair often happens to men and not to women. However, in older women who are past menopause stage, it would not be…
Topical Anthralin for Hair Loss: 4 Pros and Cons
Although most commonly used to treat the skin condition psoriasis, Anthralin cream or paste can also be administered to treat alopecia, or hair loss. Many have applied Anthralin to their balding spots with notable levels of success, and although it acts slower than…
8 Pros and Cons of Taking Minoxidil (Rogaine) for Alopecia
One of the most popular treatments for Alopecia, Minoxidil is an over-the-counter medication to stop and/or reverse hair loss. As with all meds, there are upsides and downsides, and some people respond better to it than others do. Making the decision to medicate is…
3D Hairpieces: Game-changers of the Century
Chemotherapy and the resulting hair loss (alopecia) can be quite difficult to deal with. Many chemotherapy patients choose to cover their heads until their hair grows back, which can take a very long time. While wigs often look like the best option, since they…
3 Ways To Treat Hair Loss
If you’re losing hair, the first thing you should do is figure out what’s behind it. Visit your doctor for a diagnosis and keep an eye on your lifestyle habits—sometimes poor diet, physical inactivity, or a lot of stress can be behind those loose clumps of hair on…
4 Common Types of Hair Loss
Male (or Female) Pattern Baldness Thanks to androgenic hormones, people can develop baldness on certain spots of their heads as they age. However, some start to lose their hair in their teens or twenties. Men will usually lose hair closer to the back of their…