Since the Second World War, and more particularly since the 1950s after the Korean civil war, South Korea has become more and more westernised. As such, it also seems to have its fair share of ‘western health problems’; one of these could be hair loss. Why loss of hair is on the increase in Korea […]
That’s the conclusion of recent research which found that 55% of people who suffered from hair loss would be likely to get a hair transplant if a celebrity had one. Perhaps more interestingly, more men than women (57% compared to 45%) said they would be more inclined to get surgery. Hair transplant surgery has grown […]
Hair loss or hair thinning can be a terrible, but there are a number of different solutions now on the market that could help. One of these is Nanogen. Available on the high street, it works by coating any remaining hair with microscopic colour-matched keratin fibres. Keratin is a protein so it is possible that […]
A rather strange debate is going on at the moment as to whether Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton because he is going bald. The prince’s baldness was originally noticed in 1998 when it was commented upon in People Magazine. Ten year’s later, William even joked about. Since then, there has been a certain amount […]
Without doubt losing your hair whether you are a man or a woman is traumatic. It’s perhaps even more so when it’s unexpected. It’s also something that tends not to be discussed; it is one of the last remaining taboo subjects. That all changed recently, when a 60 year old woman found a bald spot […]
Well known TV personality Gail Porter is reported to have shaved her head again after the debilitating hair loss condition – Alopecia – returned. A previous bout of Alopecia forced the Scottish celebrity to shave her head, which remained bald for five years before her hair began to grow back. While putting on a brave […]
One of the major side effects of having chemotherapy for treating cancers such as leukaemia is hair loss. Traditionally, patients are forced to either accept their temporary baldness or wear a wig. Both can be embarrassing not to mention stressful. However at the Arab Health trade show which is due to take place in Dubai […]
With all the depressing news these days both in the UK and abroad, you could be forgiven if you wanted to pull your hair out or lost it through worry. So hopefully this little article will uplift your spirits. A nurse in the USA, who works for the Onslow County Health Department, decided to donate […]
Scientists believe that men may be putting their sexual health at risk by using a particular drug used to cure baldness. The drug in question – Propecia – is made by the well known pharmaceutical firm, Merck. Merck is aware of the problem however, and has mentioned the potential side effects on their web site. […]
Harley Street clinic in London recently said that they can offer non-surgical solutions to hair loss. While they are not applicable to all conditions this will be a welcome move for many who have hair loss problems. According to a spokesperson at the clinic, depending on the severity of the condition it might be possible […]