Hair Loss · Page 8
Why hair falls out, the common types of hair loss, and what the evidence says about each.
- Hair Loss
- Hair Growth
- Hair Transplant
- SMP
- Simulation & Stimulation
- Minoxidil & Medicines
- Women's Hair
- Scalp Care
- Treatments by Area
Hair loss in your 30s as a man: catching up, holding on and planning ahead
A practical guide for men in their thirties: what usually causes hair loss at this age, how to start treatment if you have not yet, how to keep a routine going around work and family, and how to think about transplants, SMP and the long view.
Does long hair cause hair loss? Weight, traction and how shedding looks
Long hair often seems to fall out more, clogging drains and covering pillows. Why the same number of shed hairs looks bigger when they are long, when weight and tight styles really do cause traction, how breakage differs from shedding, and when to see a doctor.
M-shaped hairline: mature hairline, early balding, or just your shape?
Many men notice their temples have moved and the hairline now forms an M. Sometimes that is a normal mature hairline, sometimes it is the start of pattern hair loss, and sometimes it is simply the shape you were born with. How to tell, and what to do about it.
The hair pull test: what it shows and how doctors use it
The hair pull test is a quick bedside check doctors use to see whether hair is actively shedding. This guide explains how it is done, what counts as normal, what a positive result can mean, its limits and why a home version should be read with caution.
Non-surgical hair loss treatment in Malaysia: every option, honestly compared
An honest comparison of non-surgical hair loss options available in Malaysia: minoxidil, finasteride, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, spironolactone, PRP, laser, microneedling, exosomes, supplements and cosmetic choices such as SMP, with evidence, precautions and time to judge results.
Why am I losing hair? A pattern-by-pattern checklist of the usual causes
Hair loss has a shape, and the shape is the best clue. A pattern-by-pattern checklist of the usual causes, from gradual thinning and sudden shedding to bald patches and tight hairstyles, with the checks that usually follow.
Traditional Chinese remedies for hair loss: what studies exist, and the safety questions
Many Malaysians try TCM (中医) for thinning hair. How TCM views hair loss, what the studies on herbs and acupuncture actually show, and the safety questions about liver injury, contaminants and interactions.
Diffuse thinning in men: when the whole top gets thinner
Diffuse thinning in men: what it looks like, the main causes from diffuse pattern loss to telogen effluvium and medical problems, how doctors tell them apart, treatment options and a simple first three months.
Autoimmune conditions and hair loss: lupus, thyroid disease and alopecia areata
Autoimmune conditions can affect hair directly, through scalp inflammation, or through thyroid and other changes in the body. This guide explains alopecia areata, thyroid disease and lupus, scarring versus non-scarring hair loss, useful tests and when to see a doctor.