Types of Hair Loss Treatments for Women
The average person loses between 50 and 100 hair each and every day, according to the Canadian Dermatology Association. Excessive hair shedding occurs when a person sheds significantly more hairs every day. The correct term for this condition is telogen effluvium. In this blog post, we will...
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It’s normal to lose anywhere between 50 to 100 strands of hair every day. With 100,000 hair follicles on your scalp, losing 100 doesn’t seem like much. Excessive hair loss, however, could cause patchiness, bald spots, or clumps to fall out. If you’re experiencing...
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Thinning Hair in Women: What Does It Mean and What to Do About It
About 40% of people who suffer from hair loss are women. Unfortunately, thinning hair in women could indicate another health problem. If you’re shedding more than 125 hairs per day, you might want to pinpoint what’s causing your hair to thin. Understanding the root...
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Confirming Telogen Effluvium: What to Expect From a Hair Pull Test
With an average of two hairs or fewer pulled from the scalp when confirming telogen, a hair pull test is a pretty painless procedure. So, if you have been postponing that trip to a dermatologist, it’s time to make an appointment. A hair pull...
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How Raw Pumpkin Seeds Can Help With Telogen Effluvium
If you’ve experienced hair loss recently then know you’re not alone. Hair loss affects at least 50% of people at some point in their lives. That being said, telogen effluvium is a different type of hair loss. It typically occurs after a stressful or traumatic...
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The 4 Stages of the Hair Cycle Explained
Did you know that the American Academy of Dermatology says it’s normal to lose between fifty to one hundred hairs each day? Despite this fact, many people begin to immediately panic when they notice hairs coming out in the shower or while combing. So,...
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How Much Hair Loss Is Normal?
More than 50% of women will experience hair loss by the age of 65. While many people lose a few hairs each day, how much hair loss is normal, and when should you be concerned? Out of the 100,000 hairs that you have, when...
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How Trauma Can Induce Temporary Hair Loss
Since each person has 100,000 hair follicles or more, some hair loss is common. While about 40% of women lose extra hair because of how they style it, some conditions could be causing hair loss. If you’re stressed out, it could exacerbate hair loss....
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Hair Loss and Metal Toxicity: Is There a Link?
Did you know that one of the most frequent causes of hair loss in women, telogen effluvium, is linked to metal toxicity? When you think about heavy metals, you may see images of industrial smog, polluted rivers, and contaminated drinking water. Well, even though you do...
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Telogen Effluvium: Symptoms To Look Out For
At any time, 90% of the hair on your scalp grows. Your follicles go through a life cycle, but when this is interrupted, it can lead to hair loss. From an unbalanced diet to stress, there are various reasons you could be experiencing hair...
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