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Dr. Nina Ross, NDWritten by certified trichologists. Clinically reviewed by Dr. Nina Ross, ND.
Dr. Nina Ross carefully examining a client's hairline and scalpFeatured · Hair Loss

Can Traction Alopecia Be Reversed? When It's Too Late

Early traction alopecia is often reversible. Advanced traction alopecia with follicular scarring is manageable and may not fully regrow. Here is how the stage is read at 200x.

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A woman parts her natural hair at the crown in a bathroom mirror, checking her scalp up close.Hair Loss

Is Low Potassium Causing Your Hair Loss?

Low potassium can let sodium build around follicles and block iron and zinc uptake, which can tip hair into diffuse shedding. Signs, food, and what to test.

6 min readClinically reviewedA phlebotomist labeling a ferritin iron studies blood sample while a client gives bloodHealth & Wellness

Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss: Signs Your Shedding Is Internal

Shedding that tracks with low iron often shows up in ferritin, not only hemoglobin. What to look for, and how we connect labs to the scalp.

6 min readClinically reviewedIllustration of four glowing hormone medallions, estrogen, thyroid, DHT and cortisol, linked in a circleHealth & Wellness

Which Hormone Makes Hair Grow? The Four That Matter

Estrogen, thyroid, DHT, and cortisol each move the hair cycle differently. Here is which one is likely yours, and what we check next.

6 min readClinically reviewedMolecular model of L-lysine above a hair strand, a skin cell and a collagen fiberHealth & Wellness

L-Lysine Benefits for Skin Before and After: What's Real

L-lysine supports collagen and iron absorption, which matters for scalp and shedding. What is real, what is hype, and why testing beats guessing.

6 min readClinically reviewedIllustration of a hair strand cut away in layers, showing keratin and the amino acids cysteine, methionine, arginine, lysine, proline and glycine that build itHealth & Wellness

The Real Truth About Amino Acids for Hair Growth

Seven amino acids behind keratin, blood flow, collagen, and stress pathways. Why more protein alone often fails, and how labs guide the plan.

6 min readClinically reviewedAn open magnesium supplement bottle with capsules spilling out on a wooden table beside a glass of waterHealth & Wellness

Is a Magnesium Deficiency Thinning Your Hair?

Magnesium supports scalp blood flow and keratin building. Signs of low levels, why diet alone often falls short, and where functional testing fits.

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Dr. Nina Ross carefully examining a client's hairline and scalpWhat 200x actually showsRead the answer →A phlebotomist labeling a ferritin iron studies blood sample while a client gives bloodIs my shedding normal?Read the answer →Dr. Nina Ross carefully examining a client's hairline and scalpEdges: when to worryRead the answer →Minoxidil topical solution bottle with labeled scalp irritation symptoms: dryness, itching, flaking, irritation, redness, inflammation and sensitivityThe minoxidil itchRead the answer →DHT molecules binding to a hair follicle beneath the scalpDHT in plain languageRead the answer →Cross-section illustration comparing a healthy follicle with a thin, balanced sebum layer against a follicle with excess sebum buildup from an overactive sebaceous gland and a thinner hair strandOily scalp, thin hairRead the answer →
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How to Stop Alopecia Areata From Spreading: What Works

Smooth patches that keep appearing mean the immune attack is still active. What calms the flare, what only masks it, and how we read the scalp first.

8 min readClinically reviewedMinoxidil topical solution bottle with labeled scalp irritation symptoms: dryness, itching, flaking, irritation, redness, inflammation and sensitivityHair Loss

That Minoxidil Itch? Why Your Scalp Hates It

An itchy, red, flaky scalp after minoxidil is irritation, not progress. Why propylene glycol matters, and what to read before forcing growth.

7 min readClinically reviewedPortrait of a woman with thinning at the edges of her hairline, resting her chin on her handHair Loss

The Hair Loss Crisis Every Black Woman Faces

Thinning edges are not a styling failure. Traction alopecia, CCCA, and hormonal drivers, and why culturally competent care changes the outcome.

8 min readClinically reviewedA trichologist examining a client's scalp with a 200x magnifying device while a screen shows the magnified viewHair Loss

Choosing a Trichologist Near Me: What to Check First

The top search result is not proof of expertise. What to write down before you search, what to look for on a site, the red flags, and the questions to ask on the phone.

7 min readClinically reviewedA client reacting with surprise as she and her trichologist look together at a magnified 200x view of her scalp on a screenHair Loss

Why Finding the Right Trichologist Near Me Changes Everything

Most trichology training barely covers Black hair. What a specialist actually sees, why generic treatments fail, and how to spot the right fit.

7 min readClinically reviewedCross-section illustration comparing a healthy follicle with a thin, balanced sebum layer against a follicle with excess sebum buildup from an overactive sebaceous gland and a thinner hair strandScalp Concerns

Oily Scalp and Thinning Hair: How the Two Are Connected

An oily, irritated scalp can push hair into shedding. Here is what links the two, and how we calm the scalp so growth can restart.

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DHT Blockers for Hair Loss: The Real Truth

DHT can miniaturize follicles, but it rarely works alone. When blockers help, when they do not, and what we check before you buy another one.

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