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The Microbiome and Hair Loss: A Scientific Review [2021]

Rob English — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:44:29 +0000

Can the bacteria inside of our guts affect hair loss? It’s possible. Studies now link changes to our gut bacteria (i.e., the microbiome) to hair loss disorders such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and maybe even androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss). In this article, we’ll dive into the science surrounding the microbiome, its connections to ... Read more...

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Helminthic Therapy (Hookworms) for Hair Loss? A Scientific Review

Rob English — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:13:51 +0000

Helminths are parasitic worms that live in our intestines. Once maligned by the medical field (and eradicated in most of the developed world), studies now suggest that helminthic worms may have “co-evolved” with humans. They might even help regulate our gut flora, immune systems, and hormones. Today, researchers are wondering if the absence of helminths ... Read more...

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Vitamin B1 for Hair Loss: Good or Bad for Hair Loss?

Rob English — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:27:06 +0000

Vitamin B1 – also known as thiamin (or thiamine) – is part of the B-vitamin complex. Marketers claim that vitamin B1 can help support healthy hair growth, reduce hair shedding, and even prevent hair loss. Then again, marketers also make the same claims about B-vitamins like biotin, niacin, and vitamin B12. And typically, the claims ... Read more...

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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Does It Regrow Hair? Maybe, Maybe Not.

Rob English — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 23:54:30 +0000

Summary: Platelet-rich plasma therapy can increase hair counts by 25-40%. But with a $1,000+ price tag and results contingent upon repeated PRP procedures, it's not the right option for every hair loss sufferer. Here's why.

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The Scalp Tension Theory Of Hair Loss: A Scientific Breakdown

Rob English — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:56:02 +0000

Can Scalp Tension Cause Hair Loss? It’s Possible. Is there a connection between scalp tension and pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia)? Sixty years ago, researchers thought no. Today, many are changing their tune. The scalp tightness theory recently regained popularity in hair loss forums, but it isn’t new. Over 100 years ago, Bernarr Macfadden noted ... Read more...

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Rosemary Oil For Hair Loss? Not So Fast… (See Photos)

Rob English — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:19:34 +0000

Read time: 20 minutes The Rosemary Oil, Minoxidil, Hair Loss “Breakthrough” Study In 2015, a team of Iranian researchers made headlines after publishing a study on rosemary oil, minoxidil, and hair loss. The team wanted to compare the effects of rosemary oil versus 2% minoxidil on hair count. So they conducted a test on 100 ... Read more...

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