Hair loss affects millions of men and women worldwide.1 One of the most common forms of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia. Androgenic alopecia results in receding hairlines and balding. Many individuals seek treatments to help their hair regrow. Still, there is a need for the availability of favourable treatment options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatments […]

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Hair is a physical feature that can impact quality of life, particularly when it comes to how it makes people feel about themselves and act around others.1  People have reported feeling depressed, embarrassed, insecure, and anxious about their hair loss.1 Besides these psychological impacts, hair loss is also linked to social avoidance.1 In men, androgenic alopecia […]

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How Fast Does Hair Grow? The average rate of hair growth is about half an inch a month according to the American Academy of Dermatology.2 This results in about six inches of hair growth every year. This is good news for those who want to grow long locks! However, this rate of growth is influenced […]

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Did you know that there are approximately 100,000 hair follicles on your head?1 Vitamins are an essential part of good hair care and growth – but does vitamin B12 provide any benefits for hair growth? Each hair follicle goes through four distinct phases: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), telegen (resting), and exogen (shedding).2 Hair loss is […]

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Recent research investigated the effectiveness of a stem cell treatment for hair loss, with encouraging results. Almost 50% of men and 45% of women over the age of 50 experience hair loss, commonly referred to as male (or female) pattern baldness. Hair loss is not life threatening but lowers the quality of life for those […]

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In a recent study published in Dermatology and Therapy, researchers examined the role of minerals and vitamins in hair loss. Hair loss is a common problem with many causes. It can affect the scalp and other areas of the body. Every person experiences hair loss to some degree and it becomes more common with age. […]

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Hair loss and wrinkles are generally accepted to be irreversible hallmarks of aging. There is a chance that this might change. A recent publication in Cell Death and Disease describes how a team of British investigators stumbled on a way to reverse hair loss and wrinkles associated with aging in mice. The aging process is […]

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Researchers recently studied if a drug could prevent skin inflammation and hair loss in lab mice, as reported in Scientific Reports. For most of us, hair loss, or the loss of hair color, is an unavoidable part of aging. There are few effective treatments for this age-related condition. Scientists need a better understanding of the […]

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