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Even if you don’t see any snow where you live during the winter months, you’ll still experience cold temperatures and challenging weather conditions. It’s second nature to wrap up warm when things start to look frosty and icy outside, but we may not always pay the same attention to our hair. And as you’ll see, a little winter hair care can go a long way toward combating some of the more challenging aspects this season presents us with.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder impacting many women. It is not uncommon for this condition to lead to excessive facial and body hair development. However, for some women, it also causes female pattern hair loss or could be related to this condition. Why is this? What can be done about it?

The December holiday season is a time of year when we tend to overindulge. So, the New Year is a time of reining things back in again. New Year, new page… and a new approach to food. Plenty of us focus on weight loss, as we try to start January on a positive note.

Have you thought about hair oiling? It’s a process that has been used for centuries to provide nourishment and moisture to the scalp. This method has been used by many people to improve their overall hair quality and reduce annoying frizz and damage. Yet, if you are going to use hair oiling, you’ll need to ensure you do it properly. The wrong methods – and these mistakes – could lead to a bigger problem with bacteria and a difficult to treat condition. There are several hair oiling mistakes you need to avoid.

The flu, like many other medical conditions, creates significant changes in the body when it occurs. Even if you get the flu shot, you may still come into contact with the virus. When this happens, your body goes into full force to protect against the infection, working hard to fight off the invading illness. As that happens, your body needs to put more energy and reserves towards the illness, often reducing its focus on other tasks, like hair growth. For some people, getting the flu or any serious health condition can result in hair shedding and hair thinning. Could it be happening to you?

Did you know that the stress you feel on a daily basis could be contributing to your hair loss? Stress is something many people face on a daily basis, whether it is at home, within relationships, at work, or at school. That’s not a good thing because it can impact health in many ways. Yet, one thing to keep in mind is that stress and anxiety can cause an unhealthy level of stress hormone in the body that leads to hair loss. And, until you deal with that stress, you may find it hard to get your hair to grow back.

In many situations, hair loss is related to factors like genetics or stress. Even hormone changes may cause hair loss. For those who have significant hair loss that is not attributed to one of these concerns, a condition called folliculitis decalvans could be to blame. This is not a common condition, but it can occur to many people, and when it does, it can create long-term, often permanent results. That includes baldness and scarring. If you think you may have this condition, be sure to reach out to your doctor for immediate help and support.

Lichen planopilaris, sometimes called lichen planus pilaris, is an inflammatory skin condition that sometimes impacts the scalp and hair. For those who have this condition, it can be debilitating and may lead to the loss of hair. If you believe you have it or are unsure if you do, seek out a specialist to get comprehensive care and support. Doing so could be critical to your health and restoring proper hair growth. Here is what you should know about it.

Have you heard of red light therapy? Are you wondering if it could help with your hair loss? For many, hair loss is taxing because of the way it impacts our self-confidence. No matter what is happening in your situation, it’s easy to see how important it is to find a therapy that works for you. Could red light therapy be the solution?

For those looking for a way to encourage hair growth, the use of derma rollers could be one option. This is a type of at-home treatment that promises to provide the same type of benefit as the use of microneedling. Yet, that is not always the result. If you are looking for a way to encourage hair growth, be sure to speak to both your doctor and a hair professional for ideas and to learn what could be the underlying problem. Here’s what you need to know about derma rollers for hair growth.