Hair Loss · Page 3
Why hair falls out, the common types of hair loss, and what the evidence says about each.
Chemotherapy and hair loss: what to expect and scalp cooling
Hair loss is one of the most feared side effects of chemotherapy. Here is why it happens, when to expect it, how scalp cooling may help some people keep more hair, and what recovery usually looks like.
Trichotillomania: when hair pulling is hard to stop
Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling disorder, not a bad habit or a lack of willpower. Learn the signs, why it happens, how it differs from other patchy hair loss, and the behavioural treatment that helps most people.
Swimming, chlorine and your hair
Chlorinated pools can leave hair dry, rough and even lighter in colour. Swimming damages the hair strand rather than the root, and a few simple habits help protect it. Here is what research and dermatologists say.
Hair dye and hair loss: allergy, breakage and safety
Hair dye can damage the hair shaft, and an allergic reaction to it can inflame the scalp. Here is how dye affects your hair, how to spot a reaction, and how to colour more safely.
Hair fall after rebonding: breakage or real hair loss?
Rebonding combines strong chemicals with high heat. That can weaken hair so it snaps, and it can irritate or burn the scalp. Here is what the research says about hair fall after rebonding and how to look after your hair.
Heat styling and hair damage: safer habits
Hair dryers, flat irons and curling irons can leave hair dry, frizzy and prone to breaking. Here is what heat does to hair, what a study of women's hair found, and dermatologists' tips for styling with less damage.
Hair breakage vs hair loss: how to tell
Not every hair on your pillow has fallen from the root. Some have simply snapped. Knowing the difference between breakage and hair loss helps you choose the right next step.
Blood tests for hair loss: what may be checked and why
Not everyone with hair loss needs blood tests, but they can help find treatable causes. Here are the tests doctors may consider, why, and how to prepare.
Sleep and hair loss: is there a connection?
Late nights, shift work and stress are common in Malaysia. A 2026 systematic review found poor sleep is common in people with hair loss. Here is what that does and does not mean.
Smoking and hair loss: what the research shows
A 2024 meta-analysis linked smoking with male pattern hair loss. Here is what the numbers mean, what they cannot prove, and why quitting is worthwhile for your hair and much more.
Creatine and hair loss: where the worry comes from
Gym-goers often hear that creatine causes balding. The worry comes from one small 2009 study. Here is what that study found, what newer research shows, and how to think about it.
Coping with hair loss: the emotional side
Hair loss can affect confidence, mood and sleep. These feelings are common and valid. Practical ways to cope, and when to ask for help with anxiety or low mood.