General Hair Loss

Body Dysmorphic disorder, BDD, is a chronic anxiety disorder that affects the individuals perception of themselves. This mental disorder is a somatoform disorder that can only be treated by professional medical help. This would come…

From the day we are born we have hair on the scalp and over the body. This post explains the basics of how hair grows, and how best to maintain hair over the course of…

More and more chemicals and toxins are to be found in our surroundings than ever before. The skin is the largest organ of the body and the most absorbent. It absorbs whatever is in the…

The DIY hair count test is a 60 second combing test that was first used on a group of men aged 20 to 40 and a group aged 41 to 60. They were all given…

Male pattern hair loss is a genetic condition that takes on a particular format and can easily be recognised. Although more predominant in men, it can happen to women as well and is known as…

Asian hair is different to that of a white caucasian person, as nature has its own way of ensuring the body can cope with the different conditions in different parts of the world. Skin pigmentation…

A crash diet in January is common after the Christmas season food and drink binge. For many it is one of the New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight. Unfortunately some take it a bit…

Wrinkles and hair loss are part of natural ageing but for many it is not a part of life they want. Over the years there has been a lot of focus on skin care products…

Diffuse hair loss is the general thinning of hair and can appear in both men and women either in a uniform appearance or in random places on the head. Diffuse hair loss can show as…

Hair loss in families can be genetic. The chances of becoming bald or having thinning hair is higher for those who have a member of the family with this condition, however the family member does…