This article was previously published July 20, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Your body uses vitamins for normal cell functioning; Essential vitamins must be consumed because they cannot be manufactured by the cells. Vitamins are grouped into two categories: fat soluble and water soluble.1 The fat soluble types get stored in fatty… Read More »
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have conducted a study that has determined the role that a critical protein plays in the development of hair cells. These hair cells are vital for hearing. Some of these cells amplify sounds that come into the ear, and others transform sound waves into electrical… Read More »
Early Balding and Hair Loss Early Balding and Hair Loss : With over 85% of people experiencing balding by the time they reach 50 years old, many people get paranoid about even the subtlest of hair fall. This article discusses hair loss in different stages of one’s life and getting scalp micropigmentation (SMP) as a treatment.… Read More »
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue, joint pain, joint stiffness, and a butterfly-shaped rash on the face. In addition, some people with lupus experience hair loss. Losing your hair can be distressing, but there are ways to deal with this condition. Not everyone with lupus experiences hair loss. But many people living with… Read More »
Half a pill twice a day, with peanut butter. Have a question? I take Lutein and vitamin C as recommended by my doctor because I have macular degeneration. We, at Orthopedic Associates, pride ourselves in providing our patients the best possible care. Please make sure that you are posting in goucosamine form of a question.… Read More »
What should I know about using minoxidil? Oftentimes, hair loss is a symptom of insufficient nutrients being processed in our bodies. I am 34 yrs old and dhich to get pregnant, with no luck. Maybe someone can recommend a doctor in your area that would be more helpful. Patch Testing Solution Treat the Allergy. The… Read More »
The barbershop and beauty salon are important community touch points for health, wellness, and social connection in so many peoples’ lives. In my book, HealthConsuming: From Health Consumer to Health Citizen, I feature the black barbershop to introduce a chapter on “The New Retail Health.” In the COVID-19 pandemic, how we’re dealing with hair is… Read More »