I didn’t realize I had androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) until I turned nineteen years old. One day, I pulled my lengthy hair back to reveal what was a receding hairline, and I was immediately hit with a reality that I wasn’t ready to face. The psychological effects of hair loss had never been brought …
We place a lot of importance on our hair and, as a result, it’s a very distressing occasion when we come to the realization that it’s falling out. The most important step when you discover your hair loss isn’t going away is to determine the root cause of the loss. You can find effective treatments …
Hair is the fastest growing tissue of the body, made up of proteins called keratins. Every strand of hair is made up of three layers: the inner layer or medulla (only present in thick hairs); the middle layer or cortex, which determines the strength, texture, and color of hair; and the cuticle, which protects the …