OUR HAIR RESEARCH BLOG
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Seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss – Update 2022
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND HAIR LOSS Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory condition of the skin. On the [...]
Liposomal peptides; A novel way to increase hair density and hair fibre length
WHAT ARE LIPOSOMAL PEPTIDES? Liposomal peptides are engineered peptides reacted with lipids (fats) to introduce peptides into [...]
Bamboo extract for smoother, stronger hair; An excellent moisturiser, antioxidant and source of silica
BAMBOO EXTRACT FOR SMOOTHER, STRONGER HAIR Bamboo extract has excellent moisturising properties and a high silica content, [...]
Red clover; An estrogenic and balancing herbal extract for the scalp
RED CLOVER; A BALANCING HERBAL EXTRACT FOR THE SCALP Red clover is a dark pink herbaceous flowering [...]
Hydrolysed alpha-keratin supports healthy hair growth by reducing transdermal water loss
WHAT IS HYDROLYSED ALPHA-KERATIN AND CAN IT STIMULATE HAIR GROWTH? Hydrolysed alpha-keratin is a liquid [...]
Growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor and the hair growth cycle: improving hair health
GROWTH HORMONE, GROWTH FACTORS AND THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE The normal hair growth cycle is [...]
Can sulphur help with hair loss? The contribution of sulphur to the follicle and growing hair fibre
WHAT IS SULPHUR AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR HAIR GROWTH? Sulphur, an essential chemical element for [...]
Are low calcium levels linked to hair loss? A new multi-omics study proves a link to hair loss
COULD CALCIUM LEVELS BE LINKED TO HAIR LOSS? Calcium is essential for all living cells [...]
Types of hair loss: Telogen effluvium – Update 2022
WHAT IS TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM? Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss where there is excessive shedding of [...]
Types of hair loss: Alopecia areata – Update 2022
WHAT IS ALOPECIA AREATA? Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that is also known as ‘spot baldness’. [...]
Diagnosing causes of hair loss; How does a doctor determine hair loss?
HOW DOES A DOCTOR DIAGNOSE HAIR LOSS? Whilst you may be sure your hair is [...]
I just found out I have endometriosis. Is this why my hair is falling out?
COULD ENDOMETRIOSIS BE CONNECTED TO HAIR LOSS? Endometriosis does not directly affect the hair follicle [...]
Crohn’s disease and hair loss: How does Crohn’s contribute to common hair loss conditions?
COULD CROHN'S DISEASE BE LINKED TO HAIR LOSS? Crohn's disease usually presents with gastrointestinal symptoms [...]
How does hair grow? Hair growth through the keratinisation process of the hair fibre
HOW DOES HAIR GROW? Scalp hair can grow at a rate of between 0.6 cm [...]
Hair loss: Types of hair loss – Update 2022
WHAT EXACTLY IS HAIR LOSS? Hair loss, also known as baldness or alopecia is defined [...]
Is hair regrowth possible after hair loss due to PCOS? Hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome
WHAT IS PCOS ? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where the ovaries become [...]
Does eating raw onions help with hair loss? 4 ways onions help with hair regrowth
ONIONS: HAIR AND SCALP BENEFITS Onions are a major provider of essential nutrients and bioactive [...]
What prescription drugs cause hair loss? Diagnosing drug-induced hair loss
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND HAIR LOSS Hair loss can be induced by prescription drugs and drug-induced hair [...]
Hemochromatosis and hair loss; The silent genetic mutation that leads to iron overload
HEMOCHROMATOSIS AND HAIR LOSS Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder, characterised by uninhibited intestinal absorption [...]
Clinical trials: research shows tocotrienols (vitamin E) increases hair volume by 34%
HOW CAN VITAMIN E HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? Vitamin E is a group of eight fat soluble [...]
Ferritin and hair health; Is ferritin a reliable biomarker in relation to hair loss?
COULD FERRITIN LEVELS BE LINKED TO HAIR HEALTH? Ferritin is a protein that stores iron, releasing it [...]
Cholesterol metabolism and hair growth: cholesterol affects hair follicle biology and can induce hair loss
CHOLESTEROL METABOLISM IS IMPORTANT FOR HAIR GROWTH Cholesterol is vital to the normal function of all human [...]
Genetic hair loss disorders: a breakdown of genetic hair loss conditions
GENETICS AND HAIR GROWTH DISORDERS Many of the genes causing hair shaft defects have recently been documented. [...]
Phytoestrogens increase growing phase (anagen) by binding to estrogen receptors in the hair follicle
PHYTOESTROGENS AND HAIR GROWTH Research published by Ebling in 1957, demonstrates that estrogens increased the growth rate [...]
Food allergies may contribute to the onset, severity and duration of alopecia areata
COULD A FOOD ALLERGY BE LINKED TO ALOPECIA AREATA? Food allergies are considered to be a facilitating [...]
Water will not hydrate your hair; The moisture myth (your hair isn’t dry it’s rough)
THE MOISTURE MYTH Moisturisation of the hair is a cosmetic term that has been historically misunderstood by [...]
Clinical trials; Research proves a daily 4 minute scalp massage will give you thicker hair
COULD A 4 MINUTE SCALP MASSAGE REALLY GIVE YOU THICKER HAIR? A small study concluded that regular [...]
Clinical trials: topically applied caffeine increases three key hair growth factors
HOW CAN CAFFEINE HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is a plant [...]
The raw carnivore diet: does eating raw meat improve the digestibility of protein?
COULD THE RAW CARNIVORE DIET HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? The raw carnivore diet is the practice of [...]
Vitamin B complex and its role in hair growth; B vitamins impact hair follicle energy and cellular metabolism
THE IMPORTANCE OF B-COMPLEX VITAMINS FOR HAIR GROWTH B vitamins play a key role in hair growth [...]
Why calories shouldn’t count; Calorie counting and associated reversible hair loss
COULD A LOW CALORIE DIET BE RELATED TO HAIR LOSS? Hair is energetically expensive and can be [...]
Zinc supplementation can reverses hair loss in cases of alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium
ZINC IS ESSENTIAL FOR HAIR HEALTH Zinc is the second most abundant trace metal in humans after iron [...]
The hair pulling problem: is trichotillomania an obsessive compulsive disorder?
TRICHOTILLOMANIA; THE HAIR PULLING PROBLEM Trichotillomania is the fierce urge to pull hair from the scalp or [...]
The connection between hormones and the hair growth
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HORMONES AND HAIR GROWTH Hair grows in continuous cycles that are partially controlled by [...]
Iron deficiency and hair loss: you don’t have to be anemic to have to have iron dependant hair loss
WHY IS IRON SO IMPORTANT FOR HAIR GROWTH? The five major minerals that are crucial for normal [...]
Is Tyrosine an effective replacement for Rituximab or Tofacitinib in the treatment of alopecia areata?
ALOPECIA AND JANUS KINASE ENZYMES Researchers have identified the specific immune cells and primary inflammatory signalling pathways [...]
The gut bacteria and hair growth connection; Scientists prove gut bacteria is essential for healthy hair
THE GUT BACTERIA AND HAIR GROWTH CONNECTION The human gut harbours a vast array of bacteria that [...]
Types of hair loss: Androgenic alopecia and pattern hair loss
TYPES OF HAIR LOSS; ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA Androgenic alopecia is an androgen dependant type of hair loss that involves recession [...]
Poor liver function can contribute to hair loss; 5 signs your liver is being overworked
LIVER FUNCTION AND HAIR HEALTH The liver is a vital organ that detoxifies various molecules, synthesis proteins [...]
Seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss – Update 2022
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS AND HAIR LOSS Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory condition of the skin. On the [...]
Liposomal peptides; A novel way to increase hair density and hair fibre length
WHAT ARE LIPOSOMAL PEPTIDES? Liposomal peptides are engineered peptides reacted with lipids (fats) to introduce peptides into [...]
Bamboo extract for smoother, stronger hair; An excellent moisturiser, antioxidant and source of silica
BAMBOO EXTRACT FOR SMOOTHER, STRONGER HAIR Bamboo extract has excellent moisturising properties and a high silica content, [...]
Red clover; An estrogenic and balancing herbal extract for the scalp
RED CLOVER; A BALANCING HERBAL EXTRACT FOR THE SCALP Red clover is a dark pink herbaceous flowering [...]
Hydrolysed alpha-keratin supports healthy hair growth by reducing transdermal water loss
WHAT IS HYDROLYSED ALPHA-KERATIN AND CAN IT STIMULATE HAIR GROWTH? Hydrolysed alpha-keratin is a liquid [...]
Growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor and the hair growth cycle: improving hair health
GROWTH HORMONE, GROWTH FACTORS AND THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE The normal hair growth cycle is [...]
Can sulphur help with hair loss? The contribution of sulphur to the follicle and growing hair fibre
WHAT IS SULPHUR AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR HAIR GROWTH? Sulphur, an essential chemical element for [...]
Are low calcium levels linked to hair loss? A new multi-omics study proves a link to hair loss
COULD CALCIUM LEVELS BE LINKED TO HAIR LOSS? Calcium is essential for all living cells [...]
Types of hair loss: Telogen effluvium – Update 2022
WHAT IS TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM? Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss where there is excessive shedding of [...]
Types of hair loss: Alopecia areata – Update 2022
WHAT IS ALOPECIA AREATA? Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that is also known as ‘spot baldness’. [...]
Diagnosing causes of hair loss; How does a doctor determine hair loss?
HOW DOES A DOCTOR DIAGNOSE HAIR LOSS? Whilst you may be sure your hair is [...]
I just found out I have endometriosis. Is this why my hair is falling out?
COULD ENDOMETRIOSIS BE CONNECTED TO HAIR LOSS? Endometriosis does not directly affect the hair follicle [...]
Crohn’s disease and hair loss: How does Crohn’s contribute to common hair loss conditions?
COULD CROHN'S DISEASE BE LINKED TO HAIR LOSS? Crohn's disease usually presents with gastrointestinal symptoms [...]
How does hair grow? Hair growth through the keratinisation process of the hair fibre
HOW DOES HAIR GROW? Scalp hair can grow at a rate of between 0.6 cm [...]
Hair loss: Types of hair loss – Update 2022
WHAT EXACTLY IS HAIR LOSS? Hair loss, also known as baldness or alopecia is defined [...]
Is hair regrowth possible after hair loss due to PCOS? Hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome
WHAT IS PCOS ? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where the ovaries become [...]
Does eating raw onions help with hair loss? 4 ways onions help with hair regrowth
ONIONS: HAIR AND SCALP BENEFITS Onions are a major provider of essential nutrients and bioactive [...]
What prescription drugs cause hair loss? Diagnosing drug-induced hair loss
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND HAIR LOSS Hair loss can be induced by prescription drugs and drug-induced hair [...]
Hemochromatosis and hair loss; The silent genetic mutation that leads to iron overload
HEMOCHROMATOSIS AND HAIR LOSS Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder, characterised by uninhibited intestinal absorption [...]
Clinical trials: research shows tocotrienols (vitamin E) increases hair volume by 34%
HOW CAN VITAMIN E HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? Vitamin E is a group of eight fat soluble [...]
Ferritin and hair health; Is ferritin a reliable biomarker in relation to hair loss?
COULD FERRITIN LEVELS BE LINKED TO HAIR HEALTH? Ferritin is a protein that stores iron, releasing it [...]
Cholesterol metabolism and hair growth: cholesterol affects hair follicle biology and can induce hair loss
CHOLESTEROL METABOLISM IS IMPORTANT FOR HAIR GROWTH Cholesterol is vital to the normal function of all human [...]
Genetic hair loss disorders: a breakdown of genetic hair loss conditions
GENETICS AND HAIR GROWTH DISORDERS Many of the genes causing hair shaft defects have recently been documented. [...]
Phytoestrogens increase growing phase (anagen) by binding to estrogen receptors in the hair follicle
PHYTOESTROGENS AND HAIR GROWTH Research published by Ebling in 1957, demonstrates that estrogens increased the growth rate [...]
Food allergies may contribute to the onset, severity and duration of alopecia areata
COULD A FOOD ALLERGY BE LINKED TO ALOPECIA AREATA? Food allergies are considered to be a facilitating [...]
Water will not hydrate your hair; The moisture myth (your hair isn’t dry it’s rough)
THE MOISTURE MYTH Moisturisation of the hair is a cosmetic term that has been historically misunderstood by [...]
Clinical trials; Research proves a daily 4 minute scalp massage will give you thicker hair
COULD A 4 MINUTE SCALP MASSAGE REALLY GIVE YOU THICKER HAIR? A small study concluded that regular [...]
Clinical trials: topically applied caffeine increases three key hair growth factors
HOW CAN CAFFEINE HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is a plant [...]
The raw carnivore diet: does eating raw meat improve the digestibility of protein?
COULD THE RAW CARNIVORE DIET HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? The raw carnivore diet is the practice of [...]
Vitamin B complex and its role in hair growth; B vitamins impact hair follicle energy and cellular metabolism
THE IMPORTANCE OF B-COMPLEX VITAMINS FOR HAIR GROWTH B vitamins play a key role in hair growth [...]
Why calories shouldn’t count; Calorie counting and associated reversible hair loss
COULD A LOW CALORIE DIET BE RELATED TO HAIR LOSS? Hair is energetically expensive and can be [...]
Zinc supplementation can reverses hair loss in cases of alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium
ZINC IS ESSENTIAL FOR HAIR HEALTH Zinc is the second most abundant trace metal in humans after iron [...]
The hair pulling problem: is trichotillomania an obsessive compulsive disorder?
TRICHOTILLOMANIA; THE HAIR PULLING PROBLEM Trichotillomania is the fierce urge to pull hair from the scalp or [...]
The connection between hormones and the hair growth
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HORMONES AND HAIR GROWTH Hair grows in continuous cycles that are partially controlled by [...]
Iron deficiency and hair loss: you don’t have to be anemic to have to have iron dependant hair loss
WHY IS IRON SO IMPORTANT FOR HAIR GROWTH? The five major minerals that are crucial for normal [...]
Is Tyrosine an effective replacement for Rituximab or Tofacitinib in the treatment of alopecia areata?
ALOPECIA AND JANUS KINASE ENZYMES Researchers have identified the specific immune cells and primary inflammatory signalling pathways [...]
The gut bacteria and hair growth connection; Scientists prove gut bacteria is essential for healthy hair
THE GUT BACTERIA AND HAIR GROWTH CONNECTION The human gut harbours a vast array of bacteria that [...]
Types of hair loss: Androgenic alopecia and pattern hair loss
TYPES OF HAIR LOSS; ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA Androgenic alopecia is an androgen dependant type of hair loss that involves recession [...]
Poor liver function can contribute to hair loss; 5 signs your liver is being overworked
LIVER FUNCTION AND HAIR HEALTH The liver is a vital organ that detoxifies various molecules, synthesis proteins [...]