Gorgeous Hairdressing

All my career I have been very aware of the psychological significance of hair; when our hair looks good, we feel good. It has an effect on morale, confidence, quality of life and many people's personalities are identified by their hair. With the advancement of cancer research, oncologists cannot always accurately predict the outcome on the hair.

Cradle cap most commonly occurs in the first three months of a baby's life. Just when you thought you had enough to worry about as a new parent, something else is added to the list! But the good news is it can be easily treated, and the baby is likely to be unaware of the condition.

The exact cause of cradle cap is unclear, but one theory is that remains of the mother's hormones from the pregnancy stay in the baby's body for a few months, causing an increase in the rate of sebum production in some babies.Sebum is a waxy substance produced by the sebaceous glands, at least one located next to every hair follicle, which serves to lubricate the skin, and also the hair as it emerges from the scalp.

There are two basic considerations to be made when trying to ensure a healthy head of hair. The first is to be aware that as hair is forming it is alive. Each follicle, the pocket within the scalp where the hair is growing from, has its own network of nerves, blood and muscles. The capillaries in the follicle are delivering nutrients to the live cells as they become the keratinized protein that grow outward from the scalp.

You may be aware that iron is an important mineral for hair, but it is interesting to know why this is the case. When we talk about the significance of iron in relation to hair, we are specifically referring to ferritin, the name given to the amount of iron stored in our bodies. Often patients will come to us for consultation having already had blood tests, and been told their iron level is 'normal'.

Thyroid conditions can be complicated and involved, requiring careful and comprehensive management by health care providers - typically by Endocrinologists. The following information serves as a general overview for the purpose of offering a simple understanding of the system and why it may in fact be part of the reason you are noticing hair changes and challenges!