Hair Loss Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By James Briggs @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 10:55 PM

In our society a great deal of focus is placed on the physical appearance of a person. For men that suffer from hair loss it isn't an image that sits well with them. You do have a handful that don't fight it and just choose to shave their head and go bald. Most men though do want that full head of hair so they are determined to fight the thinning of it. Reasons why Men Suffer from Thinning Hair There are quite a few reasons why men have male pattern baldness. A big one is... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Tom McGowan @ Friday, 19th September 2008 @ 12:55 PM

You're in a bank. It's Friday afternoon and there's a long line at the teller's window, and so you wait. And wait. You're bored, and can't wait to get out of there. You look around, and everybody looks like the way you feel. As you look around, something catches your eye. You notice near the ceiling a round mirror. You look around some more and realize there are several of these mirrors spread throughout the bank. You guess there must be security cameras behi... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Musa Aykac @ Friday, 19th September 2008 @ 4:33 AM

All men will experience it some day; you will ultimately lose your hair completely or have a multiple variety of bald patches. But this does not only apply for men, women are just as likely to experience a major outbreak as men, the main different is that men can often get away with baldness, while as women find it harder to deal with. As we all know with any illness, if you catch it early you will have the best possible chance of making a full recovery. This also applies for hair loss, r... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Musa Aykac @ Friday, 19th September 2008 @ 1:48 AM

Everyone at some point in there lives deal with stress, especially in this day and age, where stress is at an all time high. Expenses are higher than ever, living costs at an all time max and the credit crunch looming over everyone's head. If that is not enough to get you stressed than I do not know what is. Stress is a major health concern and one of the big risks that it can pose is potential hair thinning, ultimately ending up with you losing your hair. Stress itself does not actu... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Carol Bell @ Tuesday, 16th September 2008 @ 2:38 AM

In accordance to the continuing improvements in hair transplant technologies, the procedure is becoming far more common. Currently, it is much more difficult to spot a person with a hair plug and this makes people more inclined to undergo the procedures. Yet, many people continue to not know some facts about the process. For men over 50, baldness is a serious issue. Some 50 percent of American men experience a degree of hair loss. There are many options for men who must deal with this typ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 10:39 PM

The hormones associated with pregnancy are one of the primary causes of female hair loss! Postpartum hair loss affects almost everyone, but the thinning hair is visibly noticeable in approximately 10% of all new moms. Several hair restoration treatments are available to help these unfortunate new mothers regain their confidence and good looks, so they can stop worrying about their hair and enjoy their new baby. Why Postpartum Hair Loss Occurs Known technically as 'Telogen Effl... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Christine Harrell @ Saturday, 13th September 2008 @ 10:09 AM

For the more than five million people afflicted with Alopecia Areata, non-surgical hair replacement is the only way to enjoy a full head of hair since there is presently no cure the disease. There are three different forms of the disease that cause patchy and even complete hair loss. Treatment, therefore, is finding non surgical hair replacement methods that allow the disease's victims some relief from the trauma of this devastating disease. Alopecia Areata and Its Forms Alope... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Bercle George @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 3:24 PM

I cannot magnify enough the need to be calm and relaxed even under the severest of pressures if you are to keep a mane of healthy hair. Stress is among causes of hair loss. Stress interferes with the normal function of the body, and that includes the growth cycle of the hair and can cause hair loss. So, next time you are severely stressed up, remember that you are negatively contributing to the loss of your hair. Hair loss symptoms can be exhibited in a number of ways. You may see excess... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Sarah Pauer @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 1:53 PM

Loss of hair really is foul play by God. He gives us all this hair to get acquainted with, and then suddenly chooses to slowly remove it. Not fair! Something ought to be done, and most men act in some way. Not always in most fashionable way though. Let's talk about it. Even though we have changed decennium you may still see quite a few solving this problem in really embarrassing ways. We have all seen them and wondered. For example the ones growing long strands of hair on their templ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Christine Harrell @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 1:23 AM

For the more than five million people afflicted with Alopecia Areata, non-surgical hair replacement is the only way to enjoy a full head of hair since there is presently no cure the disease. There are three different forms of the disease that cause patchy and even complete hair loss. Treatment, therefore, is finding non surgical hair replacement methods that allow the disease's victims some relief from the trauma of this devastating disease. Alopecia Areata and Its Forms Alope... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Dominic Donaldson @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 2:17 PM

Androgenetic Alopecia is a condition that affects 1 in 7 people in the US, approximate 35 million people, which is 12.87 percent of the total population. The condition can affect any part of the body which has hair follicles and varies in severity. The condition does not cause many debilitating physical problems however does have a serious affect on the sufferer psychologically as it lowers self esteem. The condition can affect men, women and even chimpanzees and is more commonly known a... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Carol Bell @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 3:56 PM

Hair loss is a natural part of the body's process of renewal. The causes are many and varied but one thing is for sure and that is untold millions of people of all sexes and ages are affected by it worldwide. If you loss your hair, the correct medical term for this occurrence is Alopecia. Androgenic Alopecia may not be a term you have heard but it accounts for nearly ninety five out of one hundred cases of hair loss in men; it is usually referred to as Androgenic Alopecia, and it's her... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By James Briggs @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 6:31 AM

Biotin is a natural product that your body uses to promote the growth of hair. It also helps to keep it very healthy so you can have terrific looking hair. It is also responsible for the growth of skin and nails. Most individuals get all the Biotin they need from the foods they consume. There are large amounts of it found in both liver and eggs. Some other foods that contain Biotin include peanuts, chicken, milk, and cheese. Do I have a Biotin Deficiency? Even if you eat a very go... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Bercle George @ Thursday, 21st August 2008 @ 5:02 PM

Hair loss can actually be an indication of a disease ravaging your body without your knowledge. Conditions such as lupus cause you to lose a substantial portion of your hair. If you are losing your hair for reasons you are unable to fathom on your own, go and see a dermatologist straight away for diagnosis. Excess hair loss during a combing session is an indication of a hair problem. Don't try to style or tease your hair when it is wet because it causes it to sketch and break. Many p... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Kristi Ambrose @ Friday, 15th August 2008 @ 2:13 AM

If you're one of the many men or women that have hair loss or hair loss problems such as male pattern baldness or thinning hair, there are many treatments you can do to prevent or aid in the problem. Well over 95% of men have some degree of hair loss. By age 35 to 30 American men have some degree of hair loss, and by age 50 approximately 85% of men have thinning hair. This problem happens less in women but the problem still does exist. Men and women lose hair or have hair loss problems for ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Helen Hecker @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 8:45 PM

If you're considering a more drastic permanent measure to solve your hair loss problem or baldness you'll want to read this article so you fully understand the cost of a hair transplant, also called hair restoration surgery and the risks involved. In the past, hair transplants have been expensive and the quality of the grafts wasn't of the better quality available today. But prices for these grafts have come down, partly due to the competitive nature of the hair loss market... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Kristi Ambrose @ Wednesday, 13th August 2008 @ 11:00 PM

Many men and women have hair loss problems such as male pattern baldness or thinning of hair, but there are many different treatments you can do to help the problem. 95% of men have some degree of hair loss by age 35 to 40 American men have some degree of hair loss, and by age 50 approximately 85% of men having thinning hair. This problem happens less and women but the problem still does exist. Most of the time when women have hair loss problems is because of diets, stress, hormones, or... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Michael Patrick @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 8:52 PM

Some of the major causes of hair loss among men are genetic predisposition towards balding, stress, hormonal imbalance, disease and advanced age. Genetic causes of hair loss and advanced age generally lead to permanent balding while stress, disease and hormonal imbalance frequently cause temporary hair loss. Fortunately, permanent hair loss effected by genetic anomalies and advanced age can still be reversed with the right treatment. If you are one of those men who are in your fifties and are go... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Christine Harrell @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 7:02 AM

Approximately 25 million women in the United States are suffering from female hair loss, and unfortunately, they are suffering in silence. Society quietly accepts male hair loss as a natural part of life, but by some unspoken rule, the idea of a woman with thinning hair is strictly taboo. It isn't just the idea that the hair is falling out that causes the most damage; it is the emotional scarring and pain that these women suffer even after a hair loss treatment has been found. Aliena... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Bercle George @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 3:26 PM

Hair loss can actually be a sign of a disease ravaging your body without your knowledge. Conditions such as lupus cause you to lose a substantial part of your hair. If you are losing your hair for reasons you are unable to understand on your own, go and see a dermatologist straight away for diagnosis. You should understand the reason or reasons why you are going bald. Excess hair loss during a combing session is a sign of a hair problem. Do not try to style or tease your hair when it is w... more...