Limmer HTC, Author at Limmer HTC, San Antonio TX

Mar9

Does Laser Hair Therapy Work?

There are many different reasons why a person may lose their hair during a lifetime. Disease, medications, genetics, stress, or the unavoidable aging process, can all have a detrimental effect on a person’s hair. Those of you who’ve experienced hair loss have likely also experienced the feeling that you’re losing part of your identity. Well, you’re definitely not alone. Physically, hair is part of you, but it’s also part of the bigger you, the way you see yourself and how others perceive you.

Feb15

The Science of Attractiveness: Does More Hair Make a Man Hotter?

By Limmer HTC - Locks of Fun

What is attraction? What is attractiveness? When it comes to finding a partner, natural selection and evolution of humans share many similarities with the animal kingdom. The ultimate goal for advancing the species is making a reproductive choice that will benefit the collective gene pool, thus ensuring the future survival of the species. Whether humans realize it or not, they look for many of the same positive characteristics as other animal species.

Jan26

Receding Hairline Stages: What You Can Expect To See As It Gets Worse

By Limmer HTC - Hairy Situations

Noticing a receding hairline can be devastating, but knowledge is power.

Receding hairlines can affect men and women of all ages for different reasons. The most common cause for men is male pattern baldness, caused by genes that make the hair susceptible to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT makes hair follicles shrink, leading to hair loss. Women can also experience receding hairlines but more often, female hair loss is diffuse. It can be related to DHT, but it’s typically a result of lowered estrogen levels with menopause.

Jan12

Easy Lifestyle Changes that Can Help Prevent Hair Loss

By Limmer HTC - Simple Solutions

There’s no time like the start of a new year to break bad habits, especially when it comes to hair loss. For many people, a few simple lifestyle changes can help keep the hair on their heads.

Here are some simple things you can do to help curtail hair loss.

Dec29

How an Arthritis Drug is Shaking Up the Hair Restoration Industry

By Limmer HTC - Transplant Technology

Researchers have recently discovered that Xeljanz, a popular drug used to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis, could help with hair loss in a way that’s never been seen. This revelation comes from a recent study conducted at Stanford, Yale and Columbia. Patients suffering from alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that leads to hair loss, were prescribed Xeljanz in pill form, resulting in positive hair growth.

So what about using Xeljanz for male pattern baldness?

Dec19

Comparing the Most Famous Santa Movie Beards

By Limmer HTC - blog,Locks of Fun

For centuries, Santa Claus has been easily identified by his bright red suit and snow white beard. Clement C. Moore’s poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,“ published in 1822, gives one of the earliest descriptions of Santa’s iconic beard: “And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.”

Dec6

How Much Biotin Should You Take to Treat Hair Loss?

By Limmer HTC - Head Scratcher

Just because you are experiencing hair loss doesn’t mean you should jump straight into scheduling a hair transplant. There are a handful of effective non-surgical hair growth treatments available that can help stop and reverse hair loss.

Nov18

Beardspiration: Top 6 Big & Beautiful Celebrity Beards

By Limmer HTC - Locks of Fun

No Shave November is upon us once again, which means it’s time to stow your razors and get facial hair-crazy. Some men (and women!) participate in this yearly event in the name of fun and cancer awareness, while others compete to see who can grow out the most glorious beard by month’s end. While the rules of engagement might be clear, the purpose of the phenomenon is not so obvious.

Nov8

Is a Hair Transplant Permanent?

By Limmer HTC - Head Scratcher

Permanent hair loss deserves a permanent solution. And for many, hair transplant surgery delivers a satisfying, long-lasting result. A qualified surgeon can discuss each individual’s needs, risks, and eligibility for hair restoration surgery.
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Oct20

Does Cancer Cause Hair Loss?

By Limmer HTC - Head Scratcher

Cancer – it’s one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can receive. The single word can trigger thousands of questions. Will I survive? Can it be treated? Will I lose my hair? Compared to other side effects, hair loss may be minor. But for many patients, the emotional impact can be devastating.

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