Woman blames airline for hair loss
It was a very unpleasant flight home for United Airlines passenger Karen Reed that resulted in her filing multiple complaints to United. Reed said she had to cut out a chunk of her hair after…
General Hair Loss
Your hair snoozes, your hair loses
New research has shown that baldness could be the result of sleeping hair follicles. Experts at L’Oreal say hair follicles are having 40 winks, which means new hair doesn’t grown, leading to thinning. However Dr…
The anguish of hair loss from chemotherapy
Losing my hair would be worse than losing my breast. That was among my first thoughts when the doctor told me he found a tumor the size of a hockey puck on my right breast.…
Happy International Men’s Health Week!
Today sees the start of the tenth International Men’s Health Week (IMHW), which always begins on the Monday before Father’s Day. The overall aims of IMHW are to: Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for…
20th Anniversary of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
Hair restoration experts from around the world will commemorate the past, present and future of hair restoration surgery at the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), the world’s…
Natural treatments to prevent hair loss in children
Although not as common as hair loss in adults, hair loss in children can be severe. In many cases, the hair will grow back naturally with time. Topical steroids and synthetic substances are typically used…
Are bald men more likely to get prostate cancer?
Bald men are indeed more prone to developing prostate cancer, says a recent study. Researchers found that men who underwent prostate biopsies were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer if they had lost significant…
Why the recession has left us receding
41% of the UK population are reported to have lost hair due to the stresses of the economic downturn. Loss of jobs is causing loss of hair for this staggering number of Brits, according to…
Give your Dad his hair back for Fathers Day!
Traditional Father’s Day gifts include ties and dress shirts, golfing or fishing equipment, or a shaver. But what if your dad has a closet full of dress-wear, a shaver he already loves, and isn’t a…
Does MRSA cause hair loss?
When a person contracts MRSA, the last thing they would likely expect is to lose their hair as a result. However, it appears that hair loss symptoms are not as uncommon as first thought. The…
Does anesthetic cause hair loss?
Hair loss after surgery is an unusual but not uncommon concern. There are two types of hair loss that may occur following anesthesia, Pressure Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Pressure alopecia This form of hair loss…
Stewards claim toxic uniforms are causing hair loss
Hundreds of American flight attendants say their new uniforms are causing their hair to fall out. The Alaska Airlines staff have complained that the outfits, which may be contaminated with a toxic chemical, have also…