Welcome to HerHairLossHelp.com! As a woman, losing hair or having thinning hair can be a devastating and often confusing experience. A number of women suffer hair loss whether it be through androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, universalis, telogen effluvium, etc. With all of the possible triggers for our hair loss physically and emotionally, sometimes [...]
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FAQs concerning the diagnosis of PCOS
How should PCOS be diagnosed?
PCOS should be diagnosed by a credible physician who will begin with a basic physical examination. He/she may also want to have an ultrasound done of your ovaries and require a number of blood tests. Be sure to let your physician know if you are experiencing any of the [...]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
How common is PCOS?
It is currently believed that approximately 5 to 10% of women have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive years and the leading cause in women for infertility. Since many women can have PCOS without exhibiting any symptoms, the actual number of [...]
Sally’s Not-So-Quick Guide To The Wonderful World Of Wigs
Dear Friends,
I have put this not-so-quick-guide together, to try and steer you through the endless maze of where to start when you are looking to buy a wig. I hope you find it useful,
Sally Turney
Resident Wig Expert
HerHairLossHelp.com
Where to start…
There are so many choices aren’t there? It can be an incredibly daunting experience to buy your [...]
Scarring Alopecia - All Flared Up! {video}
My thanks go out to MoDolly, who has gone above and beyond to get the word out about scarring alopecia. More women need to know the symptoms and treatment options available!!
Thyroid levels affect Alzheimer’s risk - study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women with low or high levels of a hormone that affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels may have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported Monday.
While it is not clear whether Alzheimer’s affects thyroid function or the other way around, the findings dovetail with long-standing knowledge that having an [...]
TE vs. CTE
Just wanted to summarize some research I’ve done over the past couple of years… for the benefit of my fellow TE shedders… Here goes…
Classic TE lasts roughly 3-6 months and has a very specific and temporary trigger… e.g. childbirth, major surgery, illness
CTE is basically TE lasting longer than 6 months and the insult or trigger [...]
Blood Tests to Have Done FIRST!!
When you are first finding answers as to the cause of your hair loss, it’s easy to get lost in the maze of tests and panels that your doctor should do. Here is a complete list of blood tests to request at the beginning and the meaning of ‘normal’ ranges.
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Finding a Good Dermatologist (or Doctor in General)
Finding a good dermatologist or doctor can prove to be one of the most difficult things to face when you are experiencing hair loss…
A good physician will say, “I’m sorry. This must be hard for you to understand.”
He/she will give you the address of the National Alopecia Foundation or other support organizations and tell [...]
Birth Control / Contraceptives and Hair Loss
BCPs contain a combination of estrogen and progestin. All BCPs now have one main source of estrogen — ethinyl estradiol. Ethinyl estradiol is a constant in the BCP equation but the part that changes is the progestin level. There are a number of different types of progestin and some of them are higher in androgenic [...]
