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Causes and treatments of female pattern baldness
More and more women, including younger and younger women, are affected by baldness. What are the mechanisms of female pattern baldness? How can you spot the warning signs? What are the...
Early signs of male pattern baldness
Baldness remains a traumatic experience. To remedy the situation as soon as possible, learn to identify the first signs of incipient baldness.What treatments are effective for hair regrowth?
There are a number of natural and drug-based solutions and treatments for baldness, to stimulate effective hair regrowth in men and women.
Tips and solutions for thinning hair in women
Thinning hair doesn't have to be a fatality for women. Discover several solutions to make your hair denser and stop hair loss!
Alopecia: causes, consequences and solutions
Whether it's just temporary hair loss or a more permanent phenomenon, alopecia is often a concern for men and women alike. What causes it? What can be done about it?Wearing a helmet and hair loss
Question from Patrick B. For my work, I've had to wear a helmet for several hours a day for the last 2 years. I never had any particular problems with my hair before. Now I have the impression that my hair gets greasy quicker...Which pill should I choose for my hair?
Question from Charlotte P. How do I know if the contraceptive pill I'm taking is good or bad for my hair? Clauderer answer If you don't have an androgenetic tendency to lose your hair, it's a safe bet that you...The Mirena IUD and hair loss
Question by Albertine P. Could the Mirena IUD be the cause of my hair loss? I had the IUD fitted at the beginning of the year and was delighted not to have to take the pill every day...Minoxidil and hair loss
Key facts: A few words on the origin of the use of minoxidil to combat hair loss: Minoxidil is included in both lists. It is therefore considered to be both a "medicinal product the use of which...Does levothyrox cause hair loss?
Question by Véronique N. 2 years ago, my doctor discovered that I was hypothyroid, which explained my abnormal hair loss, among other symptoms. Since then, I've been taking Levothyrox. My thyroid balance has been difficult to...Androgens and hair loss
Question by Lucien B. What is DHT and what does it have to do with hair loss and androgen hormones? Clauderer Answer DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is a hormone in the androgen family. The secretion of this hormone...Replacing the Diane 35 pill and hair loss
Question from Aliette M. I read your file on androgenetic hair loss because I've been suffering from this type of hair loss myself for many years. I used to take the Diane 35 pill, which limited the damage. But in 2013...Japanese straightening
Japanese straightening changes the keratin in your hair: what are the positive and negative aspects? Clauderer, Hair Specialist, gives you the answers
Brazilian straightening
HOW DOES IT WORK? Chemical + thermo-mechanical action The aim is to smooth the hair, without altering its physical structure, by adding vegetable keratin and silicones to the hair's natural keratin and bonding them together....
Blow-drying and straightening irons
HOW DOES IT WORK? Thermo-mechanical action, reversible with humidity Both processes act on the flexible hydrogen and salt bonds in keratin. But because these bonds are hydrophobic (they don't like water), they immediately revert to their natural form, as soon as the...How do you straighten your hair? We explain it all to you!
If you've got frizzy hair, it's often very tempting to have it straightened. The idea is that straightened hair will be easier to style for both men and women, because it will be...The benefits and harmful effects of the sun on your hair
In summer, what's good for some hair types is bad for others: it all depends on the nature and sensitivity of your scalp. Just like your skin, your hair needs attention if it's to enjoy...Treating the three vital functions of hair
Clauderer treatments rebalance the hair's three vital functions to prevent hair loss, particularly in women. The birth and development of hair (keratinisation) depend on three vital functions: Elimination - Circulation - Regeneration. If...
How can I make my hair grow faster?
Who hasn't dreamt of one day having long, dense, supple hair that fell to mid-back or even to the hips? Without necessarily wanting to achieve such lengths, perhaps you simply want to know how to make your hair grow faster...Vitamin ingredients for hair
AN ESSENTIAL TRIO These three ingredients are essential, as they form the very raw material of keratin. So it's essential that you find them in every product you buy to combat alopecia, whatever the nature of the problem.What are the best vitamins for hair?
What can vitamins do for hair? Are they effective? Back to school comes with its share of stress, new things that aren't always pleasant, bad weather, etc, etc, ... You feel flat, you lack energy and your hair...How to shampoo properly?
The way you shampoo your hair is no trivial matter, and goes a long way to determining your hair's ecosystem. Here are 10 questions and answers to dispel preconceived ideas and help you shampoo successfully. Two successive washes are recommended for clean hair....
Scalp psoriasis and hair loss
Have you noticed the appearance of yellow or white patches on your head accompanied by severe itching? What if it's psoriasis? A chronic inflammatory skin disease, psoriasis is thought to affect 2% to 3% of the population...Dandruff and itchy scalp
Although we tend to associate dandruff with itchy scalp, this is not necessarily automatic. You can have an itchy scalp without it being linked to dandruff, and vice versa....
