Hair Loss

Alopecia Universalis is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes total body and scalp hair loss. It can be very distressing to live with and can affect people of any age. In this article, we’ll go through what you need to know about Alopecia Universalis from the symptoms and diagnosis to treatment options and tips on…

Bald patches, thinning hair and premature balding are just a few issues that people face when it comes to hair loss, and it’s only natural to feel self-conscious about it. Thankfully, there are a variety of hair loss treatments and procedures available to help combat this — including scalp micropigmentation. Scalp micropigmentation is a common…

Creatine is a supplement popular with athletes and bodybuilders. This organic amino acid, found naturally in the muscles, helps supply energy to your muscles.  Creatine supplements are thought to help your muscles to produce more energy, improving high-intensity physical performance and speeding up muscle growth. However, there is some discussion around whether creatine may or…

There is a vast variety of products which promise to stop hair loss. Before you purchase any of them, you should research the product, examine its ingredients and consult with a professional. One treatment you may have come across is DHT blocking shampoo. In this article, we’ll outline how DHT blocking shampoo works, look at…

Hair loss can be caused by different conditions and factors, one of which is stress. But what are the most common causes of hair loss? And how does stress relate to it? In this article, we’ll put the spotlight on stress and its link to hair loss. We’ll also ask what normal hair loss is,…

Are you suffering from hair loss, and wondering if dying your hair is contributing to it? Some dyes are harmful due to the chemicals contained within them, and the process of applying the dye can also cause hairs to dislodge.  Can hair dye cause hair loss? Dying your hair causes damage to the hair shaft…

Hair loss appears in different ways. One of the most common patterns is the ‘V’ shape, also known as a widow’s peak.  In this article, we’ll discuss what widow’s peaks are and what causes them. We’ll also look at the various ways in which a widow’s peak can be corrected. What is a widow’s peak?…

Shampoo containing caffeine is marketed and sold by several brands – including Alpecin, TruePure and Ultrax Labs – but is it really capable of reducing, or even reversing, hair loss? In this article, we weigh up the evidence for and against the status of caffeine shampoo as a hair loss product.  We answer the following…

A mature hairline is not the same as a receding hairline. As you age your hairline will naturally migrate up evenly at the temples, this is called a maturing hairline. A maturing hairline tends to settle at the age of 27. It often results in an even “M” shaped hairline. A receding hairline is when…