All articles tagged with #hair treatments
The article discusses common hair loss 'cures' that can worsen balding in boomers, such as aggressive scalp massages, megadosing vitamins, and unproven devices, emphasizing that proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, along with proper scalp hygiene, are more effective and safer. It highlights the importance of evidence-based solutions over costly, ineffective remedies driven by misinformation and denial.
The article discusses effective ways to stimulate hair growth, emphasizing patience and consistency with treatments like vitamins, scalp care, natural ingredients, protective styling, and lifestyle changes, while highlighting that significant results typically take at least 6 weeks to 3 months.
A 26-year-old Tunisian woman experienced three acute kidney injuries after using a hair-straightening product containing 10% glyoxylic acid at a salon, leading medical professionals to caution against the potential side effects of certain hair treatments. The New England Journal of Medicine published a letter linking the product to kidney damage and urging for its discontinuation from the market, while also noting 26 similar cases in Israel. This incident adds to growing concerns about the health risks associated with chemical hair treatments, including a recent NIH study suggesting a potential link to uterine cancer.
A 26-year-old Tunisian woman experienced three acute kidney injuries after receiving hair-straightening treatments at a salon, leading medical professionals to link certain hair products containing 10% glyoxylic acid to kidney damage. The woman reported a burning sensation and scalp ulcers during the procedures, and subsequent medical examinations revealed increased plasma creatinine levels in her blood. The New England Journal of Medicine piece advises against using products containing glyoxylic acid and suggests discontinuing them from the market, while also referencing a previous NIH study that linked chemical hair-straightening products to an increased risk of uterine cancer.
Expectant mothers can dye their hair while pregnant, as studies show that the chemicals in hair dye are unlikely to negatively impact the fetus. However, some choose to wait until after the first trimester as a precaution. Alternatives include dyeing only the ends of the hair or using plant-based or ammonia-free dyes. There is no need to avoid other hair treatments unless they cause adverse reactions for the mother.