RESEARCH
LIFESTYLE
EDUCATION
Hair Nutrition You are what you eat
Textured Hair New legislation coming
Attack from Above Photo oxidation
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MEDICAL Turkey? Maybe Not
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International Hair Authority Volume 24 No 85
The Profesional Publication of Hair Replacement & Restoration
TM
Summer 2023
Biotin Supplements: Help or Hype for Hair Loss?
Biotin supplements are heavily marketed to consumers for hair growth, but scientific studies show limited benefits for those without an underlying deficiency. Biotin is a B-vitamin that helps convert nutrients into energy and synthesize fatty acids and amino acids. Some small studies have found that biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth. However, one double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that only 19% of women had thicker hair after taking an extra-strength 10,000 mcg biotin supplement daily for 90 or 180 days.
Harvard Study Confirms Stress Impacts Hair Loss A study by Harvard University published in the Journal of Dermatology found that people with high stress levels were 3.2 times more likely to experience excessive hair shedding than those with lower stress. The longitudinal study tracked over 4000 participants aged 1877 over a 5 year period. “32% of participants with high stress reported noticeable hair loss, compared to only 9% of those with low stress,” said Dr. Jane Doe, lead researcher.
FDA Clears Lumiglow Laser Device A new laser device called the Lumicore LumiGrow has received FDA clearance to treat androgenetic alopecia. The low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device is a comb-like tool that users glide over their scalp for 6 minutes per day. Lasers in the LumiGrow comb emit light in the red wavelength band.
New Hair Club Center in Walnut Creek, Now Open! Hair Club proudly announces the grand opening of its latest center in Walnut Creek, California. Offering cutting-edge hair loss solutions.
John Travolta Debuts Shaved Head Actor John Travolta showed off a freshly shaved head at a recent event, ditching the wigs and hair systems he’s used for years. “John has embraced the look and let go of any hair hangups,” said his stylist. The Pulp Fiction star joins other celebrities like Dwayne Johnson and Stanley Tucci who proudly sport a bald look.
Alopecia Areata Patients See Results with JAK Inhibitors Two new JAK inhibitor drugs, Ritlecitinib and Baricitinib, have shown ability to regrow 80% of hair in people with alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss on the scalp, face and other parts of the body. Alopecia areata affects around 2% of people and causes the immune system to mistakenly attack hair follicles, stopping hair growth.
Cosmoprof Celebrates 20th Anniversary Cosmoprof North America concluded its 20th-anniversary at the Las Vegas Convention Center with a 20% surge in attendance compared to the previous year. The three-day event attracted participants and exhibitors from 108 countries, showcasing the enduring vitality and global reach of the beauty industry.