Dandruff is caused by lipid (fat) autoxidation damage to scalp cells, resulting in their proliferation and then falling off. Rancid, musty hair and scalp odors are also caused by autoxidation of lipids in the scalp and on the hair. It can be effectively controlled by shampoos containing antioxidants, such as selenium sulfide (found in Selsun […]
Read more Male Pattern Baldness and What You Can Do About It V
Many use topical estrogens and androgens to help control their own case of male pattern baldness. They found that the use of the estrogens alone tends to lead to scalp fragility and tenderness, whereas the androgens alone lead to scalp acne. To avoid these side effects, people use a 1 to 15 mixture of estradiol […]
Read more Male Pattern Baldness and What You Can Do About It II
In spring a young squirrel’s fancy turns because the days are getting longer, and exposure to longer light periods sets off a chain reaction involving the brain and pituitary gland, resulting in release of hormones that affect sex hormone levels and in turn cause the sex glands to enlarge and produce their sex hormones. —Joseph […]