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Liposomal peptides; A novel way to increase hair density and hair fibre length
LIPOSOMAL PEPTIDES INCREASE HAIR DENSITY AND LENGTH Liposomal peptides are engineered peptides reacted with lipids (fats) [...]
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 [...]
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 liquid protein [...]
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 2021
WHAT IS TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM? Telogen effluvium is a common type of temporary hair loss where there is [...]
Types of hair loss: Alopecia areata – Update 2021
WHAT IS ALOPECIA AREATA Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that is also known as [...]
Diagnosing causes of hair loss in women; 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? Studies have shown a link between hair [...]
Collagen synthesis and the follicle; How can increasing collagen intake increase hair growth?
WHAT IS COLLAGEN AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR OUR HAIR? Collagen plays a major [...]
How does hair grow? Hair growth through the keratinisation process of the hair fibre
HOW DOES HAIR GROW? Hair is made up a protein called keratin and follows a [...]
Hair loss: Types of hair loss that effect women – Update 2021
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
CAN EATING RAW ONIONS HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? Onions (Allium cepa L.) are excellent sources [...]
How to recover lost hair on the top of your head? Tips to help increase hair volume
CAN I RECOVER HAIR LOST ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD? If you notice hair [...]
Is it normal if my hair falls every time I comb it? How to check if you are losing too much hair
HOW MUCH HAIR FALL IS NORMAL WHEN COMBING HAIR? Daily hair loss is inevitable, hair [...]
Does vitamin D deficiency cause hair loss? The role of vitamin D in hair loss
DOES VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY CAUSE HAIR LOSS? Vitamin D (also known as calciferol) is a [...]
What are the side effects of minoxidil? 5 common side effects of minoxidil therapy for hair loss
WHAT IS MINOXIDIL AND HOW DOES IT HELP HAIR GROWTH? Minoxidil is a vasodilator that works [...]
How can shampoo prevent hair loss? 4 top ingredients for struggling hair follicles
HOW CAN SHAMPOO PREVENT HAIR LOSS? Shampoo is in contact with the the scalp for [...]
What prescription drugs cause hair loss? Diagnosing drug-induced hair loss
WHAT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS? Hair loss can be induced by prescription drugs [...]
What can cause hair to fall out? 5 triggers of hair loss in women
WHAT CAN CAUSE HAIR TO FALL OUT? There are many conditions that contribute to different [...]
How to increase blood flow to hair follicles; 4 tips for thicker fuller hair
INCREASE BLOOD FLOW TO THE SCALP FOR THICKER, FULLER HAIR Your circulatory system provides the [...]
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 [...]
The rise of the ‘nearly vegans’; Could reducing your meat intake reverse hair loss?
IS THE RISE OF VEGANISM AND THE 'NEARLY VEGAN' CONTRIBUTING TO HAIR LOSS? The vegan diet is [...]
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 [...]
Vasolidators increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate growth factors that can increase rate of hair growth by up to 30%
VASODILATORS AND BLOOD CIRCULATION TO THE HAIR FOLLICLE The hair follicle relies on an adequate blood supply [...]
Lipid metabolism and hair: cholesterol affects hair follicle biology and can induce hair loss
NORMAL LIPID METABOLISM IS IMPORTANT FOR THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE Hair follicles originate from the skin, an [...]
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 MIMIC ESTROGENS TO INCREASE HAIR GROWTH Recent studies show that phytoestrogens work like natural estrogens and [...]
Folate and DNA methylation; A mechanistic link between folate deficiency and hair loss
WHAT IS FOLIC ACID? Folate is an essential B complex vitamin required by the body to perform [...]
Food allergies may contribute to the onset, severity and duration of alopecia areata
COULD A FOOD ALLERGY BE LINKED TO ALOPECIA AREATA? Food allergies have been considered to be a [...]
Clinical trials: results show certain essential oils can be beneficial for hair growth
CAN ESSENTIAL OILS PREVENT HAIR LOSS? Essential oils have been used to promote hair growth for years. [...]
Water will not hydrate your hair; The moisture myth (your hair isn’t dry it’s rough)
Why does my hair feel dry? The smooth silkiness we equate with moisturised hair, is actually from [...]
Physiological changes of hair follicle mechanisms in relation to potassium deficiency
POTASSIUM IN A BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM Potassium ions are essential for all living cells, its main job being [...]
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 YOUR HAIR? Caffeine prolongs hair growth duration resulting [...]
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 [...]
Clinical trials: can fatty acids and antioxidants help hair regrowth?
CAN FATTY ACIDS AND ANTIOXIDANTS HELP WITH HAIR REGROWTH? Some fatty acids are not essential; you do [...]
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 The hair follicle in particular is particularly vulnerable to [...]
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 [...]
Clinical trials: Zinc supplementation reverses hair loss in alopecia areata patients
ZINC; ESSENTIAL FOR HAIR HEALTH Zinc is required for the function of over 300 enzymes and is [...]
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 [...]
Are blood tests accurate enough to detect the cause of hair loss?
CAN BLOOD TESTS SHED LIGHT ON SHEDDING HAIR? Blood tests are the single highest volume medical [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Liposomal peptides; A novel way to increase hair density and hair fibre length
LIPOSOMAL PEPTIDES INCREASE HAIR DENSITY AND LENGTH Liposomal peptides are engineered peptides reacted with lipids (fats) [...]
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 [...]
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 liquid protein [...]
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 2021
WHAT IS TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM? Telogen effluvium is a common type of temporary hair loss where there is [...]
Types of hair loss: Alopecia areata – Update 2021
WHAT IS ALOPECIA AREATA Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that is also known as [...]
Diagnosing causes of hair loss in women; 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? Studies have shown a link between hair [...]
Collagen synthesis and the follicle; How can increasing collagen intake increase hair growth?
WHAT IS COLLAGEN AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR OUR HAIR? Collagen plays a major [...]
How does hair grow? Hair growth through the keratinisation process of the hair fibre
HOW DOES HAIR GROW? Hair is made up a protein called keratin and follows a [...]
Hair loss: Types of hair loss that effect women – Update 2021
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
CAN EATING RAW ONIONS HELP WITH HAIR LOSS? Onions (Allium cepa L.) are excellent sources [...]
How to recover lost hair on the top of your head? Tips to help increase hair volume
CAN I RECOVER HAIR LOST ON THE TOP OF MY HEAD? If you notice hair [...]
Is it normal if my hair falls every time I comb it? How to check if you are losing too much hair
HOW MUCH HAIR FALL IS NORMAL WHEN COMBING HAIR? Daily hair loss is inevitable, hair [...]
Does vitamin D deficiency cause hair loss? The role of vitamin D in hair loss
DOES VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY CAUSE HAIR LOSS? Vitamin D (also known as calciferol) is a [...]
What are the side effects of minoxidil? 5 common side effects of minoxidil therapy for hair loss
WHAT IS MINOXIDIL AND HOW DOES IT HELP HAIR GROWTH? Minoxidil is a vasodilator that works [...]
How can shampoo prevent hair loss? 4 top ingredients for struggling hair follicles
HOW CAN SHAMPOO PREVENT HAIR LOSS? Shampoo is in contact with the the scalp for [...]
What prescription drugs cause hair loss? Diagnosing drug-induced hair loss
WHAT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS? Hair loss can be induced by prescription drugs [...]
What can cause hair to fall out? 5 triggers of hair loss in women
WHAT CAN CAUSE HAIR TO FALL OUT? There are many conditions that contribute to different [...]
How to increase blood flow to hair follicles; 4 tips for thicker fuller hair
INCREASE BLOOD FLOW TO THE SCALP FOR THICKER, FULLER HAIR Your circulatory system provides the [...]
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 [...]
The rise of the ‘nearly vegans’; Could reducing your meat intake reverse hair loss?
IS THE RISE OF VEGANISM AND THE 'NEARLY VEGAN' CONTRIBUTING TO HAIR LOSS? The vegan diet is [...]
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 [...]
Vasolidators increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate growth factors that can increase rate of hair growth by up to 30%
VASODILATORS AND BLOOD CIRCULATION TO THE HAIR FOLLICLE The hair follicle relies on an adequate blood supply [...]
Lipid metabolism and hair: cholesterol affects hair follicle biology and can induce hair loss
NORMAL LIPID METABOLISM IS IMPORTANT FOR THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE Hair follicles originate from the skin, an [...]
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 MIMIC ESTROGENS TO INCREASE HAIR GROWTH Recent studies show that phytoestrogens work like natural estrogens and [...]
Folate and DNA methylation; A mechanistic link between folate deficiency and hair loss
WHAT IS FOLIC ACID? Folate is an essential B complex vitamin required by the body to perform [...]
Food allergies may contribute to the onset, severity and duration of alopecia areata
COULD A FOOD ALLERGY BE LINKED TO ALOPECIA AREATA? Food allergies have been considered to be a [...]
Clinical trials: results show certain essential oils can be beneficial for hair growth
CAN ESSENTIAL OILS PREVENT HAIR LOSS? Essential oils have been used to promote hair growth for years. [...]
Water will not hydrate your hair; The moisture myth (your hair isn’t dry it’s rough)
Why does my hair feel dry? The smooth silkiness we equate with moisturised hair, is actually from [...]
Physiological changes of hair follicle mechanisms in relation to potassium deficiency
POTASSIUM IN A BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM Potassium ions are essential for all living cells, its main job being [...]
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 YOUR HAIR? Caffeine prolongs hair growth duration resulting [...]
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 [...]
Clinical trials: can fatty acids and antioxidants help hair regrowth?
CAN FATTY ACIDS AND ANTIOXIDANTS HELP WITH HAIR REGROWTH? Some fatty acids are not essential; you do [...]
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 The hair follicle in particular is particularly vulnerable to [...]
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 [...]
Clinical trials: Zinc supplementation reverses hair loss in alopecia areata patients
ZINC; ESSENTIAL FOR HAIR HEALTH Zinc is required for the function of over 300 enzymes and is [...]
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 [...]
Are blood tests accurate enough to detect the cause of hair loss?
CAN BLOOD TESTS SHED LIGHT ON SHEDDING HAIR? Blood tests are the single highest volume medical [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]