What is traction alopecia? Traction alopecia is a type of gradual hair loss caused by pulling force being applied to the hair. This can be particularly problematic if you wear hair extensions. Traction alopecia is recession of the hairline due to chronic hair pulling. You will probably first start to notice this in the fringe […]
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DHT is the enemy of hair follicles on your head as it is responsible for shrinking hair follicles and causing hair loss. DHT wants those follicles dead! This is often the reason for hair loss and hair thinning in men and women. What is DHT? Testosterone in our bodies converts to DHT. Even though women […]
Telogen effluvium occurs when the growth (anagen) phase of the hair growth cycle is cut short by a disturbance in your body. This causes many more hairs than usual to move from the growth phase to the shedding (telogen) phase, causing much more than usual for fall out daily. It is very normal to lose […]