Hair loss can negatively impact feelings of self-esteem and can contribute to behaviors that reduce an individuals’ quality of life. Hair is a visible part of our appearance and has particular associations in our society. Whether the hair loss is a temporary condition...
A few stray hairs circling the drain every time you shower aren’t that big of a deal – or are they? While we all lose a few random hairs from time to time, the signs of true hair loss are different. Spotting the signs of early hair loss can help you understand what is...
Hair loss is generally caused by three things: heredity, chemical imbalances and physical stress. While there is no preventing the first cause, the second two are often triggered by environmental factors relating to health, hygiene and personal care. Adults who have...
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...
By Dr. John Frank, M.D. – IAHRS, ABHRS,ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: ‘The Bald Truth’, NYC How are Depression, Antidepressants and Hair Loss Related? Hair loss affects over 50% of all men & 25% of all women worldwide. There are many reasons for hair...
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...