Hair loss is natural and something many people will experience in their lifetimes. In many cases, hair loss is a reflection of age and/or genetics. But did you know that thinning hair and hair loss can also be a symptom of health-related issues? How Health...
The key to solving any problem is to find the cause, but this is hard to do with hair loss because of the multitude of contributing factors. In addition to genetics, diet, and lifestyle, many wonder if cold weather may be a cause of hair loss. If your hair thins in...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. – IAHRS, ABHRS,ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, New York City, March 7, 2012 Alopecia is a general term that means hair loss. There are many different types of alopecia, from androgenetic alopecia, which is a genetic...
How are Antidepressants and Hair Loss Related? Hair loss affects over 50% of all men & 25% of all women worldwide. There are many reasons for hair loss. The cause of hair loss could be due to genetics & hormones. Nutrients that affect testosterone levels,...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. – IAHRS, ABHRS,ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, NYC, March 7, 2012 Alopecia areata is one of three known autoimmune diseases that can cause hair loss. The other two are Scleroderma & Lupus. However, unlike...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. – IAHRS, ABHRS,ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, NYC DHEA and Hair loss is a Real Thing. Is it the Cause Though? The idea that DHEA can cause hair loss can be distressing because there are clear benefits of taking DHEA....