Since women's bodies work differently than men's, the most common cause of hair loss for the sex is not genetic. The most common cause is actually hormonal. Changes in hormone levels, such as those seen with menopause, pregnancy, thyroid conditions, or the stopping or starting of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, can cause temporary hair loss in women.

When certain hormones, like oestrogen or testosterone, are produced more rapidly or their production is...

Hair loss can occur after pregnancy, major stress trauma or illnesses. There are some medicines as well which can cause hair loss. You can prevent this if you stop taking those medicines, but after consulting a doctor. Medicines that can cause this include blood thinners, also called anticoagulants, medicines for gout problems, medicines used in chemotherapy for cancer, excessive intake of vitamin A, birth control pills & even certain antidepressants. Certain infections like fungal...

Extensive clinical trials have shown that some of the treatments showing the best results for longer and thicker hair are those that incorporate natural products. One of the natural products that has been proven to be most beneficial for hair growth is called Jojoba Oil.

What Is Jojoba Oil?

Jojoba oil is not truly an oil.  It is actually comprised of wax esters making it very close in composition to the substance known as sebum that is naturally...

One of the first practices to be adopted for individuals who wish to take care of their hair is the use of gentle hair products which may include mild or baby shampoos. The use of such simple and gentle products has an equally gentle effect, and it certainly goes a long way in preventing dryness of both the hair quality and the scalp regions.

The second practices to be adopted are the use of soft combs and brushes and use them carefully and gently. Here too, the...

Medical hair restoration is a surgical procedure in which hair from the back of the head has been moved to the area of hair loss. In general, the fringe (back and sides) of hair on a balding area is called as donor dominant hair. The dominant hair is the hair that will continue to grow throughout the life of most people. The transplantation of the hair to a bald area does not actually alter the ability to grow. Candidates for hair transplant surgery are usually those individuals...

People pay special attention to the way their hair looks. This is because hair is very important for someone.  Hair is one of the first things that can be observed when you look at a person. But what should someone do when they don’t have all the necessary hair to style?

Wigs provide an easy solution to problems and situations like this. Wigs are created in order to enhance the looks of the wearer. In the past long wigs were worn by men in order display their...

It has been proven time and again that nature is the best healer for all illnesses. The same applies to the hair of the human body. Any amount of external intervention in the form of shampoo and cosmetic products will not promote the hair growth or regeneration from a long term perspective. All the chemical components will only aid the hair growth in the short term. In the process, they could produce a number of side effects on the human body that cannot be ridden off quickly.

Baldnessor hair loss is a medical condition where a frequent falling of hair take place where a person experiences either a complete fall of hair occurs or thinning down of hair to patches. Baldness (opposite to general mindset) occurs in both male and female and is not just limited to a particular age group. Baldness in teenagers and adult comes for various reasons ranging from medical problem to cosmetic damage to deficiency of minerals, vitamins or iron in the body. Baldness is also...

Worried about hair loss? Don’t be. The personality of a human being is dependent on his personal outlook and its well being. In an era which has witnessed revolutionary changes in the field of dermatology, the cure for hair loss , dandruff and baldness is finally here.
Hair adds on to the attribute of a person in a very big way. It gives a younger and smarter look thus giving an edge over the people who have been devoid of this beautiful gift of God. While the Brad Pitts of...

Male Hair loss generally refers to the male pattern baldness. It is medically referred as "Androgenic Alopecia". Male hair loss affects a person at any time after puberty. The hair usually recedes the letter "M" and the crown hair becomes thinner as age advances. It is common in men and women. But a lot more men suffer from it than women.

For the male Propecia is a good product that should not be used by women. If a women is pregnant Propecia may injure the...