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Posted by Gary, on February 26th, 2008, under HAIR SCIENCE Trichology Institutes, TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist, RSS
People anxious over their hair loss might not need to worry anymore, for a gene that prevents regeneration of hair has been identified - opening a broad path to treatments for thinning locks. A healthy individual loses about 100 strands of hair daily, with losses occurring evenly around the whole scalp. However, this hair is replaced. The [...] - More on Hair Loss Gene Identified
Posted by Gary, on February 18th, 2008, under HAIR SCIENCE Trichology Institutes, TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist, RSS
In this factsheet: * The Facts on Vitiligo * Causes of Vitiligo * Symptoms and Complications of Vitiligo * Diagnosing Vitiligo * Treating and Preventing Vitiligo The Facts on Vitiligo Affecting 1% to 2% of the population, vitiligo (pronounced “vit-il-eye-go”) is a skin condition in which a loss of pigment causes the skin to appear white (depigmentation). [...] - More on Vitiligo (Depigmentation, Loss of Skin Pigmentation, Skin Discolouring)
Posted by Gary, on February 5th, 2008, under HAIR SCIENCE Trichology Institutes, TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist, RSS
Question: Why does some people’s hair turn grey or even white? Answer: Leaves turn beautiful colors each autumn as they lose their pigment, die and fall off the tree. As we age, our “leaves” turn grey or white as the hair’s pigment cells - which give hair its colour - die. This loss of pigment, called melanin, is [...] - More on Why does some people’s hair turn grey or even white?
