Category “Hair loss”

Worries About Increasing Hair Loss In Korea-2482

February 10th, 2011
Worries About Increasing Hair Loss In Korea-2482

Since the Second World War, and more particularly since the 1950s after the Korean civil war, South Korea has become more and more westernised. As such, it also seems to have its fair share of ‘western health problems’; one of these could be hair loss. Why loss of hair is on the increase in Korea […]

Celebrities Can Act As Hair Transplant Role Models-9550

February 8th, 2011
Celebrities Can Act As Hair Transplant Role Models-9550

That’s the conclusion of recent research which found that 55% of people who suffered from hair loss would be likely to get a hair transplant if a celebrity had one. Perhaps more interestingly, more men than women (57% compared to 45%) said they would be more inclined to get surgery. Hair transplant surgery has grown […]

Is Nanogen a Hair Loss Saviour?-0019

February 4th, 2011
Is Nanogen a Hair Loss Saviour?-0019

Hair loss or hair thinning can be a terrible, but there are a number of different solutions now on the market that could help. One of these is Nanogen. Available on the high street, it works by coating any remaining hair with microscopic colour-matched keratin fibres. Keratin is a protein so it is possible that […]

Debate Surrounds Prince William’s Marriage Proposal-3493

February 2nd, 2011
Debate Surrounds Prince William’s Marriage Proposal-3493

A rather strange debate is going on at the moment as to whether Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton because he is going bald. The prince’s baldness was originally noticed in 1998 when it was commented upon in People Magazine. Ten year’s later, William even joked about. Since then, there has been a certain amount […]

The Devastating Effect Of Hair Loss-5449

January 31st, 2011
The Devastating Effect Of Hair Loss-5449

Without doubt losing your hair whether you are a man or a woman is traumatic. It’s perhaps even more so when it’s unexpected. It’s also something that tends not to be discussed; it is one of the last remaining taboo subjects. That all changed recently, when a 60 year old woman found a bald spot […]

Alopecia Returns For TV Celebrity-5676

January 27th, 2011
Alopecia Returns For TV Celebrity-5676

Well known TV personality Gail Porter is reported to have shaved her head again after the debilitating hair loss condition – Alopecia – returned. A previous bout of Alopecia forced the Scottish celebrity to shave her head, which remained bald for five years before her hair began to grow back. While putting on a brave […]

New Technology Developed To Help Prevent Hair Loss During Chemotherapy-7257

January 25th, 2011
New Technology Developed To Help Prevent Hair Loss During Chemotherapy-7257

One of the major side effects of having chemotherapy for treating cancers such as leukaemia is hair loss. Traditionally, patients are forced to either accept their temporary baldness or wear a wig. Both can be embarrassing not to mention stressful. However at the Arab Health trade show which is due to take place in Dubai […]

Nurse Donates Hair To Charitable Organisation-1956

January 21st, 2011
Nurse Donates Hair To Charitable Organisation-1956

With all the depressing news these days both in the UK and abroad, you could be forgiven if you wanted to pull your hair out or lost it through worry. So hopefully this little article will uplift your spirits. A nurse in the USA, who works for the Onslow County Health Department, decided to donate […]

Men’s Sexual Health Linked To Hair Loss Drug-0481

January 19th, 2011
Men’s Sexual Health Linked To Hair Loss Drug-0481

Scientists believe that men may be putting their sexual health at risk by using a particular drug used to cure baldness. The drug in question – Propecia – is made by the well known pharmaceutical firm, Merck. Merck is aware of the problem however, and has mentioned the potential side effects on their web site. […]

Hair Loss Alternative To Surgery-0488

January 18th, 2011
Hair Loss Alternative To Surgery-0488

Harley Street clinic in London recently said that they can offer non-surgical solutions to hair loss. While they are not applicable to all conditions this will be a welcome move for many who have hair loss problems. According to a spokesperson at the clinic, depending on the severity of the condition it might be possible […]

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