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Christmas is only a week away, and I’ve got another nice story. This one comes from my very own Ohio, and tells of Katie and Megan Cochran, sisters who recently donated their ponytails to Locks of Love. In addition to the sisters. “I can’t imagine how it would feel” not to have hair, said Katie, […]
I’m sure there’s a good reason, a sensible reason, a reason why the failure to re-open two post offices in Belsize Park is worthy of a picket line. I just don’t know what that reason might be. Regardless, Ms. Porter was out so lend support to the cause.
Photo - Camden New Journal
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“Time himself is bald, and therefore to the world’s end will have bald followers”
~William Shakespeare
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Mukul Sharma has a nice article at Mid-Day, sort of a Hair 101. He covers most of the basics:
Hair growth and the life cycle of the hair follicle
A bit on age related hair loss
Hair color… including graying
A bit on why hair is variously curly, straight, or something in between
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Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital are reporting the results of a study conducted over the last year. Turns out Propecia artificially lowers PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels by 50%. Artificially lower PSA levels might result in later detection of prostate cancer.
Something to keep in mind when you have that prostate exam… or decide whether […]
US World Cup skeleton rider, Zach Lund, has completed his one year suspension from the sport, and in ready to compete. Last year, Lund was suspended for using finasteride, the active ingredient in Propecia. Lund maintains that he used the drug to combat hair loss - a claim supported by the photo which accompanies this […]
“Following her heart and the example of her Aunt Chrissy, 7-year-old Cheyanne Ruff had 13 inches of her long, blond hair cut off Thanksgiving Day for Locks of Love.”
Roy Church has another story of kindness in the Wabash Plain Dealer.
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Carla Johnson at The Prescott Herald has evidence that US culture is changing. The rising ethnically diversity in both the general population and within the ranks of dermatologist is resulting in greater focus on the medical differences among the various skin and hair types. Differences in color and texture are obvious, but research is discovering […]
Ms. Porter may be losing her baldness, but it appears her sense of humor is intact. This is London has more.
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Jane Cohen has a lovely story in The Mirror about 8-year old Nikkita Gibson and her mom Louise, both of whom have alopecia. “I wish I had her courage. I still don’t feel comfortable going out without a wig.” Take the moment and read their story.
UPDATE: GMTV has another story focusing on Nikkita and Louise.
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