Hair loss - Page 3
Understand everything there is to know about hair fall, find out why it's not inevitable and what you can do about it.
Too acidic a diet and hair loss
Today, our diet tends to favour acidic substances to the detriment of basic (alkaline) substances. This imbalance can have a negative influence on the health of our hair, sometimes even leading to hair loss. If your hair mass...Hair colouring and hair loss
The answer is NO! And here's why: colouring products are only applied to the length of the hair, they don't penetrate under the scalp, where...Hair loss due to pulling or trichotillomania
There are usually two types of traction alopecia: one is caused by a certain type of hairstyle, the other is the result of bad habits (in children) and/or a behavioural disorder called trichotillomania (from the Greek for "hair" and "pulling"). Like its...Chemotherapy and hair loss
Hair grows back gradually after chemotherapy. With a little patience and a few tricks to keep the scalp healthy, it's possible to regain beautiful, healthy hair.Alopecia areata and hair loss
SYMPTOMS OF HAIR LOSS HAIR LOSS BY PLATES Fortunately, this is the most common form of hair loss, because it is also the most easily cured. It is defined by sudden hair loss, in isolated areas of the scalp, and by the appearance of...Vitamin D and hair loss
What you need to know Discoveries about vitamin D Vitamin D used to be strictly confined to its role as a bone growth factor, but its scope has now been considerably broadened and it is the subject of wide-ranging research. It...Diabetes and hair loss
In the case of unbalanced diabetes, some people suffer from diffuse hair loss. Few diabetologists are concerned about this symptom, which is not vital and which they regard as a "cosmetic" sign of the disease. But for...Hair loss and thyroid problems
1° THE THYROID IN A NUTSHELL The thyroid gland, which is located at the base of the front of the neck and weighs only 20 to 30 grams, is little known to the general public (except for those to whom it plays tricks)....Iron deficiency and hair loss
♦ Iron is vital for the nutrition and oxygenation of the hair's reproductive cells.♦ A settled iron deficiency can lead to thinner, brittle hair and diffuse, continuous hair loss.♦ Nearly half...
Symptoms and causes of non-androgenetic hair loss
Things to remember Only 10% of female hair loss is not linked to an androgenetic problem* The same is true for male hair loss.10% of hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors.Treatment for baldness: 3 real-life stories
These days, there are countless ways to combat baldness, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, from the most original (to say the least) to the most professional. It's not always easy to make sense of all these treatments...Baldness and coronary heart disease
Are bald men more likely to develop coronary heart disease than hairy men? Yes, says a team of researchers from the University of Tokyo, in an article published in the very serious British Medical Journal* on 3 April...Hypertension and hair loss
"Bad head, bad heart". As with cholesterol, there may be a link between androgenetic alopecia and high blood pressure. Apart from clinical observation, researchers have not yet been able to explain the correlation between the two. Furthermore,...Androgenetic hair loss in men
Key facts: In men, androgenetic hair loss accounts for 97% of cases. The earlier it starts, the more severe it is likely to be. It never stabilises on its own. The sooner it is treated, the more likely it is to improve...Pre-menopause, menopause and hair loss
Hair loss at the menopause is caused by androgens. These hormones weaken the hair. To neutralise the process of deterioration, we need to intervene at the point where hair life is developed: the root and the hair follicle.Contraception and hair loss
Because our hair is hormone-dependent, a contraceptive pill can influence its health, for better or for worse. This applies to scalps that are sensitive to the activity of androgen hormones* and can have a positive or negative influence on hair loss...Hair loss after pregnancy: what to do?
Hair can change with motherhood. During pregnancy, hair is at its best, but after giving birth, it falls out too much. Normally, hair loss is reversible and everything returns to normal after a few months. Normally...Androgenetic hair loss in women
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW In women, 90%* of hair loss is due to androgen hormones. There are four criteria that can tell you whether you are suffering from this type of hair loss, known as "androgenetic" or "androgenic" hair loss.Essential foods for healthy hair
On your table, here's why the right diet for combating hair loss includes a sufficient intake of: 1° PROTEINS Their role It's vital: proteins contain the two sulphur-containing amino acids, methionine and cysteine,...Diet and hair loss
YOUR HAIR AND THE GLYCEMIC INDEX Eat as few foods rich in refined sugars with a high glycaemic index (GI) as possible. This applies primarily to sugars, cereal products and starchy foods that have been industrially processed (or...Cholesterol and hair loss
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHOLESTEROL AND HAIR LOSS It all started with a somewhat surprising clinical finding: men at risk of cardiovascular disease often also suffer from hair loss. In 1982,...Seasonal hair loss in spring
In spring, stimulate your hair's regrowth to help you cope with early-season hair loss. At this time of year, it's essential to treat and rebalance your hair's three vital functions if you want to...Seasonal hair loss in autumn
Like dead leaves, they come back every year between the end of August and the end of November! With a tailor-made Clauderer treatment, you can quickly regain your hair density.Hair loss and puberty
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHY DOES HAIR CHANGE AT PUBERTY? Hair changes from puberty onwards because from now on it will live and develop under the influence of male sex hormones (androgens) and male...
