Does Finasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin Cure Hair Loss?
Have you been researching hair loss and thinning recently? You have surely found many hair loss solutions and probably see Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin pop up frequently. What exactly do these prescription medications and other hair loss topical solutions do
Successful Alopecia Areata Drug Trials!
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation estimated that 6.8 million Americans are affected by this auto-immune skin condition. With the large number of citizens affected, it is great news that clinical trials are showing success. HPIHair Partners stays on top of
What is Alopecia?
Jada Pinkett Smith's Hair Loss Disease Explained At 50 years old, Jada Pinkett Smith is a unexpected champion of alopecia. She has first spoke publicly about her struggle with alopecia in 2018, on her talk show, Red Table Talk. Sitting by
Blog Series: Help Your Hair Loss & Scalp Irritation The Natural Way
Part Two: Vitamins and Minerals Do you think the generic multi-vitamin that you take daily is sufficient for your overall health including your hair and scalp? Possibly, but how do we know for sure? If you searched recently for thinning hair
FDA’s Approach & Interest in New Balding Drugs
What is in store for the hair loss community? As we have recently observed, the powers of the FDA can be ramped to warp speed when a natural disaster occurs and thousands of lives are lost! Certainly, grateful something lights a
Epigenetics: Getting to the Root of your Hair Concerns
Have you exhausted all your options for why your hair is thinning or isn’t as luxurious as it once was? Are internet searches, advice from your hairstylist, and maybe even asking your doctor not getting you anywhere? Maybe it’s time
MTHFR = 2 Parents + Defective Genes
What is MTHFR?MTHFR is a gene in the body responsible for the manufacturing of the MTHFR enzyme called methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. This enzyme is necessary for methylation (an epigenetic signaling tool that cells use to lock genes in the "off" position), DNA repairs,
Why Do I Lose More Hair in the Fall?
Why do we see increased loss particular times of the year? Is your skin dryer in cooler months? Is your scalp more sensitive in the fall and itchy in the spring and summer? Seasonal hair loss is REAL. Like seasonal allergies, our bodies
Vitamins for Natural Hair Growth
Are you one of the 1 in 5 Americans who suffer from hair loss? Hair loss can be caused by a variety of reasons. Though generally speaking there are 7 distinct types of hair loss Androgenic Alopecia Male pattern hair loss Female pattern hair loss Telogen
Powerful Foods that Prevent Seasonal Hair Loss
Is hair loss normal? Seasonal shedding, like seasonal allergies (or even skin problems), happens when a change in temperature stresses the scalp and follicles, causing strands to come out. Of course, there is more to it than that. Get the real
What is Alopecia Totalis?
As we discussed in our prior blog, “What is Alopecia Areata?”, September is Alopecia Awareness Month. Alopecia is a Latin term meaning “hair loss”, however there are four main types of alopecia: Androgenic Alopecia (AGA), Alopecia Areata (AA), Alopecia Totalis
What is Androgenic Alopecia?
Alopecia is a Latin term meaning “hair loss”, however there are four main types of alopecia: Androgenic Alopecia (AGA), Alopecia Areata (AA), Alopecia Totalis (AT), and Alopecia Universalis (AU). This month HPIHair Partners will dive into the differences between these