Feb14

Is My Flaky Scalp Causing My Hair to Fall Out?

Do you find yourself constantly brushing flakes off your shoulders? Have you tried anti-dandruff shampoo hoping that will correct the embarrassing problem?

If you are experiencing a flaky scalp, then there is a chance that it could be causing your hair to thin out.

Flaky/dry scalp is most often caused by run of the mill “dandruff”. The skin on your scalp is constantly replacing itself and when the old cells are pushed out, they can create the flakes that you see appearing on your head or your clothing. Sometimes people think this is all because they have “dry scalp” but this is really due to mild inflammation on the scalp and “dysregulated cell turnover;” the skin is shedding either too fast or too slow.

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Oct26

Hair Transplant vs. Medication: What’s Right for Me?

By Limmer HTC - Head Scratcher

Even if you stem from a long line of proudly balding patriarchs, no one loves the moment they begin to lose their hair. Despite the fact over half of all men experience hair loss before age 50, the embarrassment and frustration of seeing more scalp and fewer locks is inevitable.

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May25

What Is Folliculitis and What Does it Have to do With Hair Transplants?

By Limmer HTC - Head Scratcher

Hot tubs, close shaves, and hair restoration surgery all have something in common: they can lead to folliculitis. When hair follicles become inflamed or infected, the result is those annoying little pimple-like bumps that pop up on your skin.

Though the majority of cases are more annoying than dangerous, untreated folliculitis can evolve into bigger problems.

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Dec1

What is The Perfect Age For a Hair Transplant?

By Limmer HTC - Head Scratcher

Finding clumps of hair in your brush may cause you to panic and immediately start researching how to make it grow back, or possibly even look into a hair transplant. It’s fairly common for people to start losing their hair in their 20’s but there is no reason to immediately freak out. Those first signs of hair loss can be painful to discover, and you might start imagining that small bald spot on the top of your head growing bigger and bigger. Most hair loss is genetic so if you take a look at your family history, you should get a sense of what your head may look like at a certain point in your life.

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Nov10

Hair Transplant Procedures: To Tell or Not to Tell?

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hair Transplant Surgery,Hairy Situations,Head Scratcher

If you’re considering a transplant procedure, it’s normal to wonder how others might react to your new look. What might friends, family or co-workers say? Would they say anything? Would they notice? What if they notice but don’t say anything for fear of offending you?

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Aug8

Can I Use Hair Donated by Another Person for My “Hair Transplant” Procedure?

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hair Transplant Surgery,Hairy Situations,Head Scratcher,Transplant Technology

At the first sign of thinning or after years of dealing with baldness, many men take to the internet to research restoration options.

First, visit your dermatologist (a better option than your PCP for hair loss), to find out if the problem is rooted in genetics or something else. Your next step is a hair restoration specialist.

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Jul28

Which is Tougher: Hair Loss in Men or Hair Loss in Women? Part 2

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hairy Situations,Head Scratcher,Locks of Fun

Last Week’s Hair Blog Takeaway: Hair Loss in Women is Quite Common

On last week’s blog, we set out to answer the question: Is hair loss tougher and more difficult for men or women? Unsurprisingly, there is heated debate between the sexes, so we weren’t able to completely answer this complex question, hence, part 2.

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Jul18

Which is Tougher: Hair Loss in Women or Hair Loss in Men? Part I

By Limmer HTC - blog,Hairy Situations,Head Scratcher,Locks of Fun

In regards to hair loss, there’s little doubt the process is traumatic for men and women alike.

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Mar9

Does Laser Hair Therapy Work?

By Limmer HTC - Head Scratcher

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.

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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.

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