Toronto Hair Transplant Surgeons
All of your hair follicle’s are tiny structure’s made of cells and connective tissue that surrounds the root of a hair. It exists within the dermis and the epidermis, the two top layers of the skin. Your hair sits within the follicle, and although the principle is pretty straight forward its functions are quite complex. … Read more
Hair loss and hair thinning can be devastating to both men and women. It affects self-esteem, can damage one’s self-worth, and is taken very seriously by many people. August is Hair Loss Awareness Month and it’s important for us to take this time to break down stigmas and open up the conversation on this detrimental … Read more
Its no secret that our scalp can get dry, itchy, irritated, and even flaky. Sometimes these issues are caused by underlining health conditions or diet, while in some people the cause may be much simpler – a dry scalp. If you suffer from some of these problems what ways are there for you to condition … Read more
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies and adds length to our lives, but what about excessive exercise? Is it healthy? The truth is that those “killer” workouts may cause hair loss. What Causes Hair Loss? Excessive exercise places enormous energy demands on the body which may result in hair loss. When … Read more
Your Scalp & Your Health When you have a headache it’s your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. Maybe you need to eat, maybe you’re lacking vitamins, or maybe you’re a little dehydrated – all of these things cause headaches. You can take an Advil and feel a little better, but why … Read more
Minoxidil is a topical ointment used to treat/slow hair loss and aid in potential new hair growth. Over the counter, it comes in 2 strengths: 2% and 5%. Both strengths are applied to a dry scalp twice a day. Some doctors carry higher strengths available by prescription only, which are usually applied once a day. … Read more
The Mount Sinai Health System (New York) has announced the launch of the DigniCap, which is a scalp cooling system. It has recently been cleared by the FDA to reduce the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced hair loss in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. The DigniCap is now available in 3 of its cancer center location. … Read more
According to RegrowHair.com, Minoxidil is a “tried and true” hair loss medication that’s been proven quite effective in preventing and reversing progressive balding. There is no cure for male pattern baldness, but its progression can be slowed in some men using Minoxidil. Minoxidil appears to work by widening the hair follicle, causing a thicker strand … Read more
There’s nothing worse than a dry, itchy, flaky scalp. Those little hair snowflakes that fall onto your shoulders can be embarrassing, the persistent itch can uncomfortable, and the dryness, at times, might even be slightly painful. The main reasons your scalp might be in this condition can vary from general health conditions to eczema and … Read more
It’s no secret that many people are trying to live healthier lives than their parents did. For the most part, we eat well, avoid chemicals, and smoking hasn’t been “cool” for decades. Sales of organic food hit $35 billion in 2014, according to the Nutrition Business Journal, and that number continues to climb at a … Read more
It’s what you’re mom’s cousin’s friend from school had, right….the one who was allowed to wear a hat on picture day? You’ve probably heard of it before, or even used it in conversation, but what is alopecia, exactly? How is it different from regular old baldness? Alopecia is a condition that is often mispronounced, but … Read more
It starts slowly… You brush your hair and find many long strands left behind in your brush. You finish shampooing and find noticeable clumps of hair on the shower floor. You tell yourself it’s nothing, after all, it’s normal to shed hundreds of hairs a day, right? Eventually, it’s hard to deny. You can really … Read more