Love — or the Lack Thereof — Can Make or Break Your Hair

There is a theory that women who change their hair drastically are going through a major change in their work or love life. But maybe it is the other way around.

New science tells us that hair loss in women is precipitated by genetics and love loss through death or divorce. Perhaps some women may say, ‘Crap, being single is the one time you really need great hair’.

Society is not as kind to balding women as you would think. But it is not why some women stay single. These women are also not single because they are too picky, they need to lose 5 pounds, or ‘it’ll happen when one is not looking’. There happen to be deeper reasons. You can read on to know how to deal with intimate relationships, conventional or complicated as they may come. And in the process, you can curb telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss that is usually due to emotional stress.

For those with boyfriends, you have to walk a fine line between helping your guy stay fashionable without being his mom. Fine line indeed.

You can remain friendly with an ex. At least that is what Adele says. This presupposes that men and women can be friends at all.

Living with a lover is tricky. But there are a few things you can do to make it less weird. For instance, your boyfriend could join Fight Club so you can have more free time to watch Friends marathons. And more creative solutions to cohabitation problems

It looks like empowered women, those who are decision-makers in the household, have sex less frequently than laid-back ladies. Hmm, that is kind of crazy.

Crazy facts — or fiction — aside, establishing a healthy intimate relationship by taking the time to do recreational activities together can double the chances of being able to maintain healthy hair and scalp.

Top 2 Medications to Stop Hair Loss

Hair loss can be caused by heredity, underlying medical conditions, and reactions to certain medications and treatments. Known medically as alopecia, hair loss appears most commonly in the form of androgenetic alopecia, or pattern baldness. This condition affects close to 1/3 of men, as well as women, and is often permanent. Other forms of hair loss can be temporary, such as alopecia areata, which can cause hair loss on areas of the body besides the scalp. While no cure for hair loss exists, some medications can slow down hair loss or help regenerate hair.

1. Topical Products

Many hair loss medications can be directly applied to the scalp or hair. The most common is minoxidil. Minoxidil can come in either foam or liquid form; users simply rub it into their scalp twice a day for the medication to be effective. After about 12 weeks, users should see results, which can range from a slower rate of hair loss to the growth of new hair. Often, however, hair that develops with minoxidil is shorter and thinner than the former hair, and if use is discontinued, new hair will cease to grow.

Another external option for hair loss is anthralin. It comes as either an ointment or cream and is a tarry, synthetic substance. For anthralin to be effective, users must apply the product to the scalp and rinse it off once a day. It may take up to 12 weeks for the growth of new hair to be seen.

2. Pills

Finasteride is the only hair loss medication in pill form that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Finasteride works by preventing testosterone from converting into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a hormone that damages hair follicles. For the drug to be effective, users need to take the pill once a day. Results can take several months but usually include a slowdown in hair loss, and sometimes the growth of new hair. Side effects can include decreased sexual function and drive. Like minoxidil, finasteride ceases to be effective once dosage is stopped. Women (especially pregnant women) should not use finasteride, as it has been known to cause birth defects and other problems.