Hair Loss Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Helen Hecker @ Sunday, 6th May 2007 @ 6:11 PM

The trigger for male pattern baldness, also called androgenic alopecia, is DHT, a powerful sex hormone that can adversely affect the hair and prostate gland too. One large study that was done in Australia showed that the prevalence of mid-frontal hair loss increases as people age and affects 57% of women and 73.5% of men aged 80 years and over. The most common form of baldness is a progressive hair thinning condition called androgenic alopecia or 'male pattern baldness' that occurs in ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Helen Hecker @ Friday, 4th May 2007 @ 11:51 AM

Male pattern baldness, also called alopecia, is characterized by hair receding from the lateral sides of the forehead, known as a receding hairline; an additional bald patch may develop on top. It's much easier to prevent the falling out of healthy hairs than to regrow hair in follicles that are already dormant. Baldness is simply the state of lacking hair where it usually grows, especially on the head. Many women notice hair loss about three months after they've had a baby; dur... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Syndey Krause @ Tuesday, 1st May 2007 @ 1:46 PM

While a receding hairline may be easier to deal with and hopefully slow down or even reverse, localized hair loss on the other hand is a lot trickier to deal with, even for men. Massive localized loss of hair is usually caused by disease or as in the case of a condition known as alopecia areata, by an autoimmune disorder. Spot baldness can either happen in just one location (referred to as alopecia areata monocularis) or in the rather extreme case where one loses all the hair on the ent... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Syndey Krause @ Tuesday, 1st May 2007 @ 1:43 PM

Female hair loss is usually much more traumatic than would be the case with men losing hair. For starters, there are many men who have embraced baldness and there are those who now even readily associate it with attractiveness in men. Charismatic celebrities who are bald have helped promote this view. This includes the likes of cinema icons like Van Diesel, Sean Connery and Bruce Willis and sports personalities like wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin, Footballer Zenedine Zidane and tennis... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By James Briggs @ Monday, 30th April 2007 @ 11:28 AM

Millions of people around the world experience unwanted hair loss. While many think of premature baldness as a predominantly male issue, women are also susceptible. If you're losing your hair, the first thing you need to do is find out why. The majority of men who experience hair growth problems have a condition called male pattern baldness which is genetic in nature. However, other factors such as certain diseases, medications, hormonal imbalances and stress can also be to blame.more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By James Briggs @ Sunday, 22nd April 2007 @ 11:52 PM

Minerals have an important role in the promotion of hair growth. When you have a mineral deficiency your hair will suffer as a result. However, overdosing on minerals could cause you severe hair loss. Ok? So what should I do? You must eat foods that have the minerals you need for healthy hair. By getting your minerals from food sources you make it nearly impossible to overdose on minerals. 1. Trace Mineral Silica If you are missing a mineral in your diet it's pr... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Peter Patrick @ Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 9:32 AM

The hair loss treatments defined here cannot provide unequivocal cures for all hair loss conditions, but they do represent government that many sick person have found useful. In other words, they are instance of potential solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly value the causes of their hair loss together with their prospect. This article will focus on tetrad basic approaches: 1. A drugs based attack for those who don't psyche pickings strong medications. more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Monday, 2nd April 2007 @ 3:02 PM

Millions of people suffer from hair loss. Most of those seeking a solution try wigs, pills, potions, gimmicks and gadgets and after much trouble and expense, conclude that they don't work or that the side-effects and other down-sides aren't worth the investment of time or money. So they give up. Before you join the ranks of the discouraged, you should investigate a solution you probably haven't tried that may fulfill your dream of having a healthy head of normal, natural ha... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Syndey Krause @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 4:24 AM

Hair loss is something that many people go through as they begin to age. How you prevent hair loss or increase hair growth varies, but using alternative medicine has become increasingly popular. It's safer, more efficient, and can save you money all at the same time. While there is several complimentary hair loss methods out there, acupuncture seems to be the most effective and most widely used among society. Acupuncture to the scalp is regarded as a safe and painless way to reduc... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Syndey Krause @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 4:17 AM

You've probably heard of the expression "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Now, scientists in Japan have discovered that apples provide much more than just good health. Scientific studies conducted in Japan in 2000 found medical evidence that apple polyphenols- specifically procyanidin B-2 - increase hair growth. In fact, studies conducted showed that procyanidin B-2 increased hair growth by 300% over the control samples. This is exciting news. Anyone who has taken medic... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Tuesday, 6th March 2007 @ 10:29 PM

Laser combs are compact, hand-held versions of large laser therapy machines used by hair clinics around the world. Unfortunately, no one really knows how they work or the long term side effects. The FDA recently approved laser combs to treat hair loss, so what was at first a fad may now be burgeoning into a major sales market. Laser combs cost over $600 and must be used for fifteen minutes three times a week. But in most cases, they stimulate little more than a peach fuzz sort of hair gr... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Tuesday, 6th March 2007 @ 10:27 PM

This article answers the following questions: What is hair replacement surgery? Does it work for everybody? Does it hurt or cause scarring? Do hair transplants produce natural-looking hair? How to find a qualified doctor. 1. Q. What is hair replacement surgery, and are the results really permanent? A. Yes, happily, they really are. Hair transplant procedures rely on the genetics of hair growth. For the vast majority of people who lose their hair, a sizable portion of hair never falls o... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 3:23 PM

The uninformed might fear that hair transplant surgery would be painful or risky, but in actual fact, this solution to hair loss and baldness is painless and safe in the hands of a qualified hair surgeon specialist. The scalp is anesthetized locally the surgery is performed. While sitting in the chair for the three to five hour procedure, patients may watch TV, read a magazine, or chat with a friend or spouse. There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to return to work the followi... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 12:53 PM

Commercial media are full of offers to solve the problem of hair loss, but there is only one permanent solution: hair transplantation (also called hair replacement surgery). The procedure yields natural-looking results. They look natural because they are natural - your own hair grows in areas of your scalp that were previously bald or thinning. This is achieved and maintained permanently without an endless regimen of expensive drugs. If you already know about hair replacement surgery and ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 12:52 PM

Thinning hair and baldness afflict millions. These conditions are caused by several main factors: 1. African-Americans and others who style their hair in "corn rows" or tight braids often suffer hair loss, because chronic pulling of the hair follicles (roots) slowly destroys them. This usually results in permanent hair loss of the frontal scalp. 2. Pattern baldness is a genetic condition that usually afflicts men but also occurs to a lesser degree in women. This condition, also kn... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 9:46 AM

Perhaps of all hair-loss solutions, the one that works best, modern hair transplant technology, is the one least understood. Hair replacement surgery is in fact the only permanent solution to hair-thinning and baldness. Check out the four opinion statements below and see if you have been a believer in myths. MYTH # 1: Hair transplants are phony-looking, obvious and embarrassing. FALSE. While that was true in the past (and still is, if you don't find an experienced and qualified do... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 9:46 AM

Too much has already been written about pills and potions that promise to halt hair loss. Most of the claims in such articles and ads are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, not enough has been said about products on the market that contribute to hair loss, supplements and pills that many people take, unaware of their side effects. Let's look at a few of the key offenders: * Growth hormone supplements Growth hormone supplements increase the testosterone level, which increas... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 9:45 AM

The only permanent "cure" for hair loss is hair replacement surgery. Sometimes drug therapy is used in conjunction with surgery, but medications alone will not restore hair to bald areas of the scalp. If drug therapy is the only weapon in your doctor's arsenal, when drug therapy stops, your hair will begin to fall out again. The FDA has approved just two medications for hair loss: Rogaine and Propecia. * Rogaine -- a foam or liquid solution, applied twice daily, that ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 9:44 AM

Statistics show that as many as 25 million women in the U.S. suffer from hair loss. If you are one of them, you may be wondering if a very high quality wig might be the solution for you. Even well-made wigs constructed of natural hair have their drawbacks. One is that they may contribute to even further hair loss since clips, glue or weaves are needed to attach them to your scalp. Wigs require regular care and maintenance, generally to the tune of about $300 every month. Exposure t... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Hair Loss | By Lawrence Shapiro @ Wednesday, 28th February 2007 @ 11:47 AM

Millions of people suffer from severely thinning hair and baldness. The causes of these conditions are multiple. One type of permanent hair loss is caused by continually wearing the hair in tight braids or corn rows. Some African-American hairstyles promote this type of baldness, which destroys the hair follicles (roots) over time. Another type of hair loss is pattern baldness, a genetic condition that occurs most often in men but can also occur with less intensity in women. Also... more...