Is Your Hairstyle Causing Hair Loss?
A tight ponytail, cornrows or braids can look great. But did you know that wearing your hair tightly pulled back can eventually lead to hair loss? Hairstyles that constantly pull on your hair include cornrows, dreadlocks, hair extensions, braids, buns, ponytails and up-do’s that...
Is there hope for treatment of alopecia areata?
What is alopecia areata? This is a disease that develops when the body attacks its own hair follicles (where hair grows from), which can cause hair loss anywhere on the body. Many people who develop alopecia areata develop a round or oval bald patch...
Oral Minoxidil: New treatment for male and female baldness: new use of an old drug
What is oral minoxidil? Minoxidil is a drug originally used to treat high blood pressure. Interestingly, it was found that one of the side effects of the medicine is to increase hair growth, so it was then used as a topical treatment for Androgenetic...
Manicure and Pedicure: Pros and cons
I love having a manicure at least once a month, but is this safe? What are the pros and cons of this habit? Is the use of Ultraviolet nail lamps safe or not? Manicure & Pedicure Νail polish originated in India with henna during...