Hair Loss Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Musa Aykac @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 4:48 PM

These days not only men are losing there hair but it is also women who are experiencing hair loss. There is not many products available for a woman at the moment, due to the simple fact that it is not a very common occurrence. This being said there are a lot of natural solutions that are available to help get your hair back and growing strong. The reason that women actually lose there hair is because of the fact that blood flow is decreased to there hair follicles. This being said there is lots ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Peter Geisheker @ Sunday, 29th June 2008 @ 12:43 AM

Women who lose their hair suffer far more from their hair loss than men. For women the loss of their hair can be a tragic and horrific experience. Women are raised to fix their hair and fuss over the style and look of the hair on their heads. If a woman loses her hair her self-esteem will take an extremely large blow. Society tends to look at a woman by the way that she looks, whether that is appropriate or not. Girls learn from their older siblings or their mom how they are supposed ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Peter Geisheker @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 11:10 AM

If you are a woman who is losing your hair this can be an incredibly devastating experience. Many women spend a great deal of time fixing their hair and making it look just right. Their self-confidence can be seriously diminished if they are losing their hair. It is a great deal more problematic for women than it is for men in the same situation. Women are viewed in society based on the way that they look. Whether that is right or wrong it is reality. A young girl learns how to behav... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 8:46 PM

Hair loss and thinning hair is a problem that is faced by thousands of people worldwide. There has over the years been many forms of treatment that have been developed to lessen the prevalence of hair loss and thinning and replace hair that has been lost. Many different people and organisations have invested time and resources into tackling the problem of hair loss and as a result modern day techniques have become extremely sophisticated and further to this techniques have been developed that ha... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 15th June 2008 @ 8:53 AM

Whenever hair loss happens it is an ominous occurrence, for either gender at any age. You would likely be concerned about if it happens when were in your twenties; you would still very likely be concerned about it in your forties or even in your sixties. Men are worried about hair loss just as women are. Losing your hair is not something one would wish for and it is actively fought by many with any possible efforts and resources. Ways of Handling Postpartum Hair Loss Among n... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 11:21 AM

The range of reasons that causes people to lose their hair is vast. There are a number of different theories surrounding hair loss many of which relate to sexual selection and although there is no comprehensive answer to why people lose their hair there appears to be a strong correlation between the levels of testosterone that people produce and the levels and types of hair loss. In the majority of cases hair loss occurs after puberty and this seems to be the trend across all types of primates a... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Tommy Lee @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 5:56 AM

It is natural to lose hair and is part of the body's way to renew itself. The list of all the possible causes is exceedingly long but it is a common problem that affects millions of men, women, and children. Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss of any type. Male pattern hair loss is the most common form, representing close to 95 percent of all cases in men; and due to a hereditary condition: Androgenic Alopecia. If your hair loss is more moderate, however, it�... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Casey Markee @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 10:31 AM

No matter what type of hair style you wear, your hair will look its best if it is healthy. When you take the time to care for your hair properly, you won't have to worry about spending money on a lot of expensive products to make your hair healthy. There are several things that you can do to make your hair healthier and prevent future damage. Healthy happy hair is within your reach if you pay attention to these tips. 1. Avoid split ends - Split ends can lead to long term damage. They... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 8th June 2008 @ 8:24 AM

The most prevalent kind of hair loss is male hair loss which can be the end result of an elevated sensitivity to the male sexual hormone that is present in certain regions of the scalp and can possibly be passed down from generation to generation. At one point in time, baldness was understood as undesirable as well as unfortunate however attitudes towards baldness have changed and a head that is clean-shaven in modern society is regarded as attractive as well as fashionable. Hormone Sensi... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Helen Hecker @ Saturday, 7th June 2008 @ 5:10 PM

Hair loss is also known as alopaecia, alopecia and baldness that happens in men, women and children. Hair loss refers to the loss of hair due to an increase in the rate of hair falling out and its not being replaced by new hair growth. Seeking natural treatment is the best remedy and vitamins, minerals and other supplements may or may not be taken safely as a hair loss solution. Many of the hair loss drugs on the market today require a daily dose for a lifetime. Besides being expensive, they all... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Shaun Parker @ Friday, 6th June 2008 @ 12:03 PM

There is a definite social stigma attached with being bald. Especially, it can be argued, for women. Hair is closely related to sexuality and often women can feel less sexy with less hair. Often when people lose their hair it can be a very traumatic experience and this will often affect the person that is losing their hair regardless of whether or not the perceived loss of sexuality is real or not. Fortunately there are an increasing number of women that have been bald and there are now ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 1st June 2008 @ 1:50 PM

The problem of hair loss can be found today in many different age groups, no more is it restricted to merely the elderly. Hair loss can be experienced because of numerous different causes; for instance genes, because of which many people experience hair loss in the latter part of life, hectic life schedules and stress, which ends up forcing us to have diets that are poor and/or existing medical conditions which ends up being treated by an assortment of drugs which have unwanted side effects. ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 25th May 2008 @ 7:45 AM

Hair loss can be a worrying problem for many people. For men and women it can lead to a loss of self esteem with hair related to sexuality and for women that have lost their hair as a result of chemotherapy for breast cancer it can be a major part of the psychological trauma that they face. Chemotherapy is a commonly used treatment for cancer but it can be extremely worrying and it can in itself be an extremely harrowing form of treatment that makes the person receiving it feel dreadfull... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Corbin Newlyn @ Saturday, 24th May 2008 @ 6:46 PM

A common problem throughout the world for both men and women is that of hair loss. One of the fundamental causes of baldness is the composition of the genetic makeup of some individuals that make them more prone to baldness compared to others. For some individuals who are predisposed genetically to baldness, the balding process might set in when they reach the age of 40. For individuals who have an extended family history of baldness, it is frequently challenging to reverse this type of p... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 18th May 2008 @ 5:04 PM

Frequently, it is a very emotional stage in a women's life at the stage of menopause. As your body switches gears and conforms to changes, you might go through some new sensations that you have never felt before when you were younger. Additional changes might be so subtle that you won't really feel or notice in any direct way, however the effects that it will have on other parts of your body are so pronounced such as balding or thinning hair. Menopause and hair loss don&... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Musa Aykac @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 9:59 PM

Hair loss has been a parameter that most men will experience one day, but most men are now experiencing this at an earlier age then usual. When hair loss used to occur in your mid 40s or 50s we are seeing it occur on more and more young men of an age range of about 20, the reasons behind this is yet to be discovered but it can be down to lifestyles, stress and genetics. An average male will produce around 100,000 hair follicles in a lifetime, this being said only an average of 100 strands... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Shaun Parker @ Friday, 16th May 2008 @ 4:06 AM

The causes of male pattern baldness have been analysed by many leading doctors and hair specialists and there are also a number of theories. Some theories make the suggestion that male pattern baldness is a result of male pattern baldness. This theory follows that bald men are more virile and that bald men are more sexually active than men with full heads of hair. There is of course not comprehensive and indisputable evidence to support this but nevertheless scientists have made links be... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Brian Welsch @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 1:26 PM

If you're concerned about baldness and thinning hair, there are many new types of hair loss treatments that are available for you. These include certain medications and even surgical interventions to correct or prevent this problem. Medical Hair Loss Treatments There are only two drugs approved by the FDA that have proven to be effective against hair loss, Finasteride and Minoxidil or Rogaine. Finasteride works by blocking an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase; this enzym... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 6:44 AM

Biotin is primarily a component of vitamin B; individuals who go through treatment with medications such as Minoxidil and other hair loss medications (Propecia) typically need added supplementation with biotin for optimal results. This next brings us to the question of what exactly is biotin and its role in hair loss or propagation. Biotin and Hair Loss -- What You Need To Know Biotin is primarily, what makes up your hair and nails; this vitamin is not manufactured within the human... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Corbin Newlyn @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 2:37 AM

Diabetes and hair loss go hand in hand since hair loss primarily a side effect of the disease itself. Nevertheless, you have to understand it primary cause so that you will be able to treat it effectively and that is only able to be determined by your personal physician. Diabetes and hair loss can ultimately be a temporary problem to deal with, which might eventually stop after a period of time or it can get worse as time goes by. The only effective way for you to treat your hair loss is ... more...