The most common form of hair loss is androgenic alopecia, which is a hereditary condition. This means that to a certain extent it’s always been possible to predict at least the potential for hair loss. It’s not been an exact science though and there are still myths perpetuated, even now that male pattern baldness can […]
Jared Leto is credited with starting the latest craze for this style… by turning up at the 2014 Golden Globes with his long hair tucked neatly into a bun behind his head, all held in place with a band. For most right minded men that should be the show stopper, given that any hair style […]
A good forum, and the His Hair one is a great forum, is only as strong as its community. It happens from time to time that a rival, usually very new, entrant, will come onto our boards to promote themselves. It can happen in a variety of ways but always ends up the same – […]
Scientists researching a treatment for blood cancer have uncovered a protein found in umbilical cord blood that may provide a new, breakthrough treatment to cure eczema, rheumatoid arthritis AND alopecia areata. Alopecia areata Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. Sufferers most commonly lose patches of hair but in some cases […]
Hair extensions, originally the domain of the rich and famous, have become increasingly popular with young women the world over in recent years, as they can add length and volume to otherwise lifeless locks. However, with supermodel Naomi Campbell and singer Britney Spears displaying obvious bald patches on their scalps in recent photographs, doctors are […]
If you don’t suffer alopecia personally, you will know someone who does, even if it is in the mildest form. While hair loss may be a natural sign of ageing in some, there may be sound – and treatable – reasons in others. However, even if your thinning hair is simply a symptom of your […]
It is fair to say that your hands are full with a new baby in the home. You are finding new levels of energy and determination you had no idea were there. Absolutely not a time to notice your hair is thinning. But if you do, relax. Here are the essentials you will want to […]
The redemptive story of British MP Nadine Dorries and her return to a full head of hair after a traumatic brush with alopecia. Nadine Dorries was well-known to British readers as an outspoken and rebellious backbench Member of Parliament on the ruling Conservative side. Her views on a range of topics had meant she […]
