Hair Loss & Regrowth Blog

For new moms, motherhood comes with numerous new experiences, but there are a few that come in the form of uninvited body changes. Postpartum hair loss is one of them, typically in the months after giving birth. It is unexpected to discover additional hair shedding in the shower or on the pillow, but postpartum hair […]

Male pattern baldness is a genetic condition that causes thinning at the hairline and top of the crown. It’s more common than you might think – more than half of men over 40 experience it. While it can’t be prevented because you inherit it, medical treatments are available. This can help manage and reduce hair […]

Hormone imbalances can cause female hair thinning and hair loss. While it is not always one hormone, one predominant androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), is the most common cause of hair loss in women. If hormones like estrogen, cortisol, thyroid hormones, or insulin are too high or too low, they can alter the hair cycle. Hormonal changes […]

As you get older, your skin can look duller, your hair thinner, and you will develop more wrinkles. But changes in your hormone levels can speed these processes up. Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are vital for keeping your hair and skin looking youthful.  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help if your hormone levels […]

Women can experience changes in their hair, such as thinning hair or shedding, during perimenopause. Minor changes to hair can have a significant impact, so increased hair loss during a difficult time like perimenopause can be detrimental to self-esteem and mental health. Hair loss is quite common and can happen for many reasons, from stress […]

Weight loss can lead to hair loss in some cases, disrupting the hair growth cycle. It’s usually linked to nutrient deficiencies, hormonal changes caused by rapid weight loss, crash diets, weight loss surgery, and stress associated with losing weight. Losing weight has plenty of benefits – from reducing the risk of diseases to increased energy. […]

The fall of estrogen and increase of androgens like dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can cause thinning during menopause. Your body and mind are influenced by these hormonal changes, but these can wreak havoc with your hair as well. It’s not merely about losing hair, though. Hair can be thin and dry at menopause, lacking body and shine. […]

No one wants to start noticing their hair falling out – at any age. But when you wake up to hair all over your pillow, in the shower drain, or on your hairbrush when you’re in your 20s, it can get totally in your head and undermine your confidence. It’s not really such an unusual […]

Blood work is key to preventing and curing baldness by identifying the cause. Testing must be done to determine the causes of hair thinning and devise an appropriate intervention plan. They are used to reveal hormonal imbalances and deficiencies in nutrients, leading to large-scale health disorders and baldness. There are countless reasons one loses their […]

Post-operative alopecia occurs most commonly from telogen effluvium (TE), which disrupts the typical hair follicle cycling process following a traumatic event like major surgery. Post-surgical hair loss may result from several causes, which include stress, interference with scalp blood supply, post-operative medication, and anesthetic administration. Hair loss that occurs after surgery is typically temporary hair […]