Reversible Causes of Prematurely Graying Hair
Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the rare, reversible causes of hair graying through some unknown mechanism.
All Videos for Hair Health
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Why Does Hair Turn Gray?
As with vitiligo in the skin, buildup of hydrogen peroxide kills the pigment cells in hair follicles.
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Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
Is the higher rate of bladder cancer among hairdressers due to exposure to hair dyes? And what about at-home use of hair colorants?
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How Not To Age – Live Presentation
In this live lecture, Dr. Greger offers a sneak peek into his latest book, How Not to Age, a New York Times Best Seller.
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Caffeine Shampoo and Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth
I cover natural topical treatments for hair growth, including pumpkin seed oil, caffeine, green tea, pyrithione zinc, ginger, Chinese knotweed, and rosemary.
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Book Trailer for How Not to Age
Learn about my newest book, How Not to Age, a New York Times Best Seller.
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Food for Hair Growth
Hot peppers, soy foods, and pumpkin seeds may help with hair loss.
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Pills for Hair Growth
What are the pros and cons of finasteride (sold as Propecia) and minoxidil (sold as Rogaine) for hair loss?
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Supplements for Hair Growth
Might biotin or zinc supplements prevent hair loss in men and women?
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The Complications of Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery
The extent of risk from bariatric weight-loss surgery may depend on the skill of the surgeon.
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Does Tea Tree Oil Work for Nail Fungus?
Tea tree essential oil is pitted against the antifungal cream lotrimin for the treatment of fungal nail infection, but what about treating the underlying cause?
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Does Tea Tree Oil Work for Dandruff and Athlete’s Foot?
Are the effects of tea tree oil anti-fungal or merely anti-inflammatory?
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Amla vs. Cancer Cell Growth
Indian gooseberries (amla), an important plant in Ayurvedic medicine, may have anticancer properties, as well as cough-, fever-, pain-, stress-, and diarrhea-suppressing effects.
