Recent content by Yarkira

Sleep itself doesn't cause genetic Male Pattern Baldness. That's almost entirely driven by DHT sensitivity and your genetics. However, chronic poor sleep and staying up until 2 AM definitely spikes cortisol (stress hormone), which can cause diffuse shedding. So while being a night owl won't turn...

The combination of redness, oily scalp, flaky forehead skin, and accelerating hair loss strongly sounds like seborrheic dermatitis, which can also worsen shedding. Good on you for getting thyroid work done first. Outside of medical treatments, focusing on overall health and lifestyle...

The £3.5k budget is actually fairly generous for London if you learn to do basic maintenance yourself! £900 per system is high-end, though. Oonce you get comfortable, you can cut that hardware cost in half by ordering units online and just booking a solid local stylist for the cut-ins. Two...

I got my Ferritin, Thyroid (TSH), Vitamin D, and B12 checked first. And there is one thing that I'd like to point out. A lot of labs will mark your ferritin as "normal" if it's over 15, but most dermatologists like to see it around 50–70 minimum for optimal hair retention/growth.

Great tips! I didn't hear about the use of a hot comb. Thanks for sharing!

I'm in the same boat right now. I've been suffering from a headache for a week. Did you find the reason? How long did you take painkillers?

Yeah, I’ve had the same problem with conditioners. Some make my hair feel really soft, but then it looks flatter and thinner, especially if I use too much. I try to keep conditioner mostly on the ends and go pretty light around the roots since my hair gets greasy fast. I’ve also been looking at...

I’d definitely stop pulling it super tight. If you have to stretch it that much just to get it to the sides, I’d have the template and fit checked before getting the next one. As for how long they last, I think it really depends on the lace, how often you take it off, and how rough you are with...

That's definitely one of the wilder hair loss theories I've seen! Pattern baldness is really down to genetics and DHT sensitivity, not jaw alignment cutting off blood flow. I actually use Carefree Dental for my routine checkups, and jaw positioning only ever comes up for stuff like TMJ or bite...

Honestly, the "bald rich people" point always settles this debate for me. If billionaire tech guys and celebrities can't just buy a full head of natural hair overnight, there clearly isn't some magic cure being hidden away from us. The scalp tension and Botox theories are super interesting to...

I know the feeling. I fought wearing hats for a while too because it just didn't feel like "me", but eventually I realized nobody was paying nearly as much attention as I was. These days I actually have a few that I genuinely like, and it's become more of a style thing than trying to hide my...

I’d probably run this by both the hair transplant clinic and the dentist before booking everything back to back. The transplant itself is pretty straightforward, but adding a root canal and crowns a few days later might be a lot while your body is still healing. I’d also double check the...

Pretty cool study. It’s wild to think that hair loss could be connected to how stem cells manage their energy and repair themselves. Obviously it’s still just a mouse study, so there’s a long way to go before we know if it applies to people, but it’s interesting stuff. I’m also curious to see...

I think diet can affect people in very different ways. Some people do great on a vegan diet, while others run into issues if they aren’t getting enough of certain nutrients like protein, iron, B12, zinc, or healthy fats. Hair changes can have a lot of causes, so it’s probably worth looking at...

Honestly, just swap it out. I had a completely useless, weak shower head in my old place and my scalp always felt greasy, like my hair loss treatments weren't actually rinsing out properly. Plus, you’re totally right about the massage effect. A decent bit of pressure gets the blood flowing to...