By Bambi Turner
While baldness and hair loss are typically considered to be a man's problem, over 40 percent of hair-loss sufferers are female, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Many women who experience hair-loss symptoms find that they occur when the body is going through major hormonal changes. This means both puberty and menopause are commonly associated with changes in hair growth...
By Anna Pavlichenko
A lice infestation is an unpleasant condition caused by small insects that live in human hair and lay eggs, called nits. Patients can choose from a variety of lice treatments available on the market. However, if you have reservations about using over-the-counter or prescribed lice medications, consider one of the following homemade treatments. They often turn out to be less expensive and help...
By Research Chick
The aftermath of acne can leave behind graphic reminders of what the skin endured, including raised bumps, lesions, lumps and pitted scars. Home and over-the-counter treatments can be a good start for helping heal acne scars, but some types of scarring may need more involved treatments. Serious scars can fade and grow less prominent over time, but a good dermatologist can help improve many...
By Dana Severson
AndroGel is a transdermal, sometimes referred to as a topical, gel that essentially releases testosterone into the skin where it then is absorbed directly into the bloodstream and transported throughout the body. For the most part, it would be used by a man as part of a hormone replacement therapy when his body is unable to create testosterone on its own. When used, it should bring the level of...
By Jayp
Whether you have had a bad haircut, experienced hair loss due to an illness or just want a new hairstyle, at some point, everyone wants her hair to grow faster. When hair grows faster, it usually means that your hair is thicker. This is because it has a chance to produce longer hair shafts before the hair goes into its resting phase and finally falls from the scalp. There are a few tips for...