Entries by VanScoy Hair

Laser Hair Regrowth Therapy

Laser Hair Regrowth Treatment Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) which is also known as low-intensity lasers is used to promote tissue repair and regeneration. Laser Hair Regrowth technology has been researched since the 1960s. It was first used to treat and to prevent certain medical conditions. It is the different types of lasers and their frequencies […]

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VIDEO: Genetic Underpinnings of Alopecia Areata

The below video shared by the National Institute of Health gives a brief introduction to Alopecia Areata, the autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles leading to hair loss.  As the video mentions, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) supported the establishment of a national registry […]

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My Hair Is Thinning What should I Do

QUESTION: Hello Todd, I came across your website and decided to write to you about a problem that has been plaguing me for about 6 to 8 months now. I do hope you can help guide me in the right direction. I used to have very very thick black hair till 2 years ago. However, […]

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When Dandruff Becomes More Than Just an Annoyance

Dandruff is embarrassing and annoying, but can it be cured? Does it lead to baldness? Dandruff may be a sign that something’s haywire with your hair follicles, and that can lead to thinning hair. Here’s what’s really causing that itchy, flaky scalp. Your skin, including your scalp, naturally sheds dead skin all the time, usually […]

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The Ways Humidity Affects Hair

Summer does a number on your hair. The salt from swimming in the ocean and the chlorine from pools can do a lot to cause dryness to your hair. One element of summer that many don’t understand is the humidity and why it makes it so difficult for their hair. We are going to discuss […]

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Is Stress The Cause Of Your Hair Loss?

Men’s anguish from hair loss isn’t precisely newsworthy, yet finding the reason for their hair loss can be groundbreaking. Heredity is typically the guilty party and most men credit it to terrible genes. What a few men don’t understand is that their male pattern baldness isn’t fundamentally foreordained by hereditary qualities and that push could […]

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Are the Holidays Dulling Your Hair?

During the holidays, everyone wants his or her hair to be on point. Hair stylists are likely to see an uptick in last-minute appointments as people prepare for holiday parties and galas. However, the holidays also bring many surprise stress triggers, some of which can affect the luster of your hair. Let’s explore the science […]

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