Cellular Stress May Cause Graying of Hair
Environmental toxins - typically ultraviolet light, ionizing radiation and harsh chemicals - that damage the DNA of the cells that produce hair color are probably what causes hair to go gray, a recent study revealed.
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ReGenica May Offer Hope for Hair Loss Sufferers
A new formula hair growth formula called ReGenica is scheduled to present preliminary mid-trial results of the first human clinical evaluation. The purpose of this double-blind, randomized study is to evaluate safety in the clinical application of the ReGenica product for hair regrowth.
Trial researchers are also examining product efficacy as a secondary objective, specifically looking at the same end-points they have seen in the animal model - new hair growth, and the thickness of new and existing hair.
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Link Between Baldness and Smoking Found
A recent study by Far Eastern memorial hospital in Taiwan has shown that cigarette smoking can contribute to male hair loss. Male pattern baldness is considered by scientists to be a hereditary problem caused by the male sex hormones. Male baldness varies among different races and Asian men are less likely to become bald as they age compared to Caucasians. Researchers became aware of the link between smoking and baldness after conducting a survey of over 700 Taiwanese men with an average age of 65. The survey collected data on the age when the men started losing their hair, the risk factors possibly associated with hair loss, and the smoking history. Read more about Link Between Baldness and Smoking Found
Local Anaesthesia for Hair Loss
New technologies make hair transplant operations virtually pain free. For many people suffering from hair loss, the thought of undergoing hair transplantation always raises one major question. How much pain is involved? The answer is to that question lies with new computerized anesthestic technology. The CompuMed system utilizes a micoprocessor which controls the infusion and pressure of local anaesthesia that is delivered to the skin. Read more about Local Anaesthesia for Hair Loss
Hair Loss In Women - More Common Than They Like to Admit
This article was submitted by Dr. Robert True as seen in News USA Believe it or not, hair loss is common in women, too. Some women, like men, lose hair in one area like the crown of their head. Other women tend to lose hair evenly all over the head, resulting in thin hair on the entire scalp. Read more about Hair Loss In Women - More Common Than They Like to Admit
Types of Chemical Peels and What Makes them Different
There are three main types of peels. Light peels are most commonly performed using alpha hydroxyacids. These are naturally occurring acids found in fruits and other foods. Alpha hydroxyacids have proven to be effective in treating dry skin, acne, liver or sun spots, diminishing fine facial wrinkles, decreasing pore size, and improving skin texture. Light peels are usually performed in a series of six to eight peels, each peel two or three weeks apart. This type of peel leaves the skin with a red glow that only lasts for a day or so. Read more about Types of Chemical Peels and What Makes them Different
Why and How Does the Body Age?
How the Body Ages:
The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes. And they contain DNA or the genetic material of the cell. A prime cause of ageing is every cell's chromosomes are capped with a protein button called a telomere.As individuals age, these telomeres wear out and fray, slowing and halting Read more about Why and How Does the Body Age?
Baldness and Prostate Cancer Risk
In this day and age, bald is beautiful. But is it also a health risk? New research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research shows men who started to bald in the back of their heads before age 30 are at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer. More than 14 percent of those with prostate cancer reported having what's called vertex baldness by age 30 compared to just over 5 percent of those who did not have cancer. Read more about Baldness and Prostate Cancer Risk
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