What Causes Women’s Hair Loss? A Look at 7 Common Causes of Female Hair Loss

February 4, 2011 · Posted in baldness · Comment 

Let’s face it, hair loss for anyone can be a very distressing problem but women’s hair loss can be especially distressing…

Although the causes of women’s hair loss vary from person to person, by understanding the common causes of female hair loss, this can help you find the right potential treatment or solution.

1) Hereditary thinning, or androgenetic alopecia to give its medical name, is the most common cause of women’s hair loss. The tendency to develop female pattern hair loss can be inherited from either side of the family.

Generally this leads to thinning of the hair in women rather than baldness and can start in the teens, twenties or thirties.

Unfortunately, there are no cures for hereditary female hair loss. However, there are treatments which may help some people such as minoxidil, which is a lotion applied twice daily to your scalp.

An alternative solution which women with thinning hair may consider is female hair transplantation. This procedure involves moving hair from areas of your head with normal hair growth to thinning areas.

As with all surgical procedures, you should only undertake this after taking advice from a specialist.

2) Improper hair cosmetic use is another common cause of women’s hair loss. Treatments such as bleaches, tints, hair dyes, straighteners or perms rarely damage your hair if done properly. However, overuse can cause the hair to become weak or break.

If chemical treatments cause your hair to become brittle and leads to hair loss, then it is recommended you stop the treatments until the damaged hair has grown out.

3) Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss which can affect women of any age. This usually results in hair falling out and leaving round coin sized smooth patches on the head. In rare cases there may be a total loss of hair.

Although the cause of alopecia areata in women is not clear, in time the hair usually grows back by itself. Female hair loss caused by alopecia areata can also be successfully treated by dermatologists.

4) Thyroid disease can also lead to female hair loss. Where an under or over-active thyroid condition has been diagnosed, any associated hair loss can be usually be successfully treated by your physician.

5) Severe infection, flu or a high fever can be a cause of women’s hair loss. After a bout of illness, even as much as four weeks to three months afterwards, you may be taken aback by seeing a lot of hair falling out.

This is caused by your hair going into a resting phase to redirect energy at healing. Any hair loss usually corrects itself though.

6) Some medications can also lead to women’s hair loss. For example, prescription drugs used for arthritis, blood thinning, depression, gout, heart problems or high blood pressure may cause hair loss. High doses of vitamin A have also been associated with female hair loss.

7) Inadequate protein in a women’s diet can be a cause of female hair loss. If you go on a crash diet or have extreme irregular dietary habits then you may develop protein malnutrition.

As with severe illness, the body will put hair into the resting phase to conserve protein. Significant hair loss can occur two to three months later and be easily pulled out by the roots.

Hair loss can be easily reversed by ensuring you eat the correct levels of protein in your diet.

In conclusion, we have looked at several common causes of women’s hair loss and suggested some solutions for treating the problem. However, because there are so many different causes of female hair loss you should always consult your physician or dermatologist to correctly diagnose your problem and the best course of action to treat it.

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Types Of Hair Loss In Men – Alopecia Areata And Androgenetic Alopecia

September 24, 2010 · Posted in hair replacement · Comment 

Some amount of hair loss is natural at any age and most men experience hair loss as part of the natural process of ageing. Hair loss can become a cause for concern when you experience diffused shedding of hair, patchy hair loss or progressive thinning or balding. These symptoms accompany a hair loss condition known as ‘alopecia.’

What is alopecia?

Alopecia is a medical term used for describing baldness or hair loss in men or women. There can be various causes for this common hair loss condition and it is classified into various types, depending on the symptoms. Alopecia may be caused by certain auto-immune conditions such as AIDS and lupus. Other conditions such as hypothyroidism and or fungal conditions such as ringworm could also be responsible for alopecia. Eczema is also known to result in hair loss.

Which men are more prone to male pattern baldness?

Male pattern hair loss generally affects those men who are genetically predisposed to it. It occurs when the levels of testosterone, the male sex hormone, rise after puberty. This testosterone is transformed into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) due to the action of an enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase. DHT adversely affects your hair follicles by slowing down the production of hair and making your hair shorter and weaker. In some cases, DHT can even prevent hair growth completely. This process gradually results in total hair loss.

Androgenetic alopecia vs. alopecia areata

Also known as male pattern hair loss, androgenetic alopecia is a hair loss condition that primarily affects men. It is characterized by a diffused and distinctive loss of scalp hair that starts when you are in your twenties or early thirties.

Androgenetic alopecia occurs according to a definite pattern, beginning above your temples, while your hairline recedes in the form of a typical ‘M’ shape. You also experience extensive hair loss on the top of your head, which can be either partial or total. Depending on the level of testosterone – the androgenic hormone in your body – male pattern hair loss can be linked to a combination of hormonal and genetic factors.

Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss that occurs in spots, either on the scalp or on other parts of the body. Hair loss in this condition tends to be quick and often occurs on one side of the scalp. This condition affects both men and women, and is quite different from androgenetic alopecia because it is not caused due to genetic factors. This hair loss condition is the result of an auto-immune disorder which causes the antibodies to react against hair follicles and attack them as though they were foreign body.

Hair loss treatments

Androgenetic alopecia is an extremely common genetic condition, but sometimes its medical treatment becomes inevitable. The mechanism of action for finasteride is tied to testosterone, the hormone that is metabolized by type II 5 alpha-reductase to DHT in the root of the hair follicle. DHT is thought to be responsible for male-pattern baldness. Finasteride can competitively reduce the levels of DHT in your hair follicle. The oral dose in men is 1mg once daily, without regard to meals; females and children must not use this medication.

Alopecia areata can be treated, particularly if it is addressed during the early stages. Treatment options include steroids, local injections, topical ointments and sensitizers, photochemotherapy and prescription medications also help stimulate re-growth of lost hair. These treatment options, however, may not prevent the formation of new patches or really cure the underlying condition. Consult your doctor in order to determine the best treatment option for you.

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Normal Hair Growth and Common Hair Loss

August 13, 2010 · Posted in baldness · Comment 

Normal Hair Growth Cycles

Undisturbed, each terminal scalp hair usually grows continuously for about approximately three to five years. Then, the hair transitions into a resting state where the visible portion above the skin is shed. No hair grows from the follicle for 90 days. Once this time has passed, a new hair begins growing through the skin and continues for another three to five years at a rate of approximately 1/2 inch per month.

It is thought that as many as 100 genes are involved in regulating the creation, construction and cycling of scalp hair. To date, very few of these genes have been identified.

Common Pattern Hair Loss

Hamilton-Norwood Hair Loss Scale

For those concerned about hair loss, many myths and half-truths abound, but useful information can be difficult to obtain. Therefore, an objective overview of pattern hair loss is presented herein.

In healthy well-nourished individuals of both genders, the most common form of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia (AGA), also known as pattern hair loss. The disorder affects approximately 40 million American men. Perhaps surprisingly, the same disorder affects about 20 million American women. The difference between men and women is that a woman suffering hair loss usually retains her feminine hairline and experiences thinning behind this leading edge. In men, a distinct “pattern” of loss manifests where the frontal edge recedes at the same time that a thinning zone expands from the posterior crown. In more pronounced cases, these zones meet and the person is said to be clinically bald.

Three Triggers

Importantly, three things need to occur in order for one to be affected by AGA. First, one must inherit the genetic predisposition. This means that the problem comes from one or both sides of the family. Second, one needs to attain a certain age. Nine year old children do not experience pattern hair loss. And third, one needs to have the circulating hormones that precipitate onset and progression of the disorder.

Typically, the earliest onset of AGA occurs in late puberty or one’s early 20′s. As a general rule, the earlier hair loss begins, the more pronounced it is likely to become.

Hormones, Enzymes & Other Factors

Crystallography of DHT molecule
From a susceptibility standpoint, the principle hormonal trigger linked to pattern hair loss is 5-alpha dihydrotestosterone, commonly referred to as DHT. Intriguingly, it has been shown that in persons genetically insensitive to DHT, pattern hair loss does not occur. DHT is synthesized from the androgen hormone testosterone and is useful early in life and during puberty.

In adults, DHT is thought to cause significant harm, but very little good. Disorders as disparate as benign prostatic hyperplasia and pattern hair loss are both triggered by DHT. The synthesis of DHT occurs via two closely related forms of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. Hair loss treatment options that efficiently interfere with the interaction between 5-alpha reductase and androgen hormones like testosterone have been shown to offer clinical benefit in treating pattern hair loss.

Because hair growth is regulated by multiple genes and attendant biochemical pathways, the underlying factors are extremely complex. Another challenge to understanding hair loss has been the fact that humans, alone among mammals, suffer from androgenetic alopecia. Thus, no efficient animal model exists that would otherwise tend to shed light upon the key factors at work.

Hair Loss Variations Other Than AGA

In either gender, the differential diagnosis is typically made based on the patient’s history and clinical presentation. The common differentials for AGA include alopecia areata (AA), Trichotillomania, and telogen effluvium. Less often, the cause of hair loss may be associated with disorders such as lupus erythematosis, scabies or other skin manifesting disease processes. Scalp biopsy and lab assay may be useful in ascertaining a definitive diagnosis, but, in such cases, should generally only follow an initial clinical evaluation by a qualified treating physician.

Pattern Hair Loss Treatment Options

It has wryly been observed that the choices for dealing with hair loss are “rugs, plugs, or drugs”. This quip articulates three treatment options that are more kindly referred to as non-surgical hair systems, surgical hair restoration, and pharmacotherapy. A fourth option has recently evolved, which will also be touched on herein. This is non-drug based therapy.

Non-surgical Restoration

Typical Hair Piece

Hair replacement systems have been in regular use at least since the time of ancient Egypt. These products also go by the term hair integration systems, wigs, weaves, hair pieces, toupees and many other names. All have one thing in common—they are not growing out of one’s scalp. Thus, they must somehow be attached either with the bald skin or the fringe of hair remaining above the ears and in the back of the scalp.

Such attachment to the living scalp is almost never permanent, and for good reason. Aside from the fact that the unit itself wears out, basic hygiene dictates that the wearer regularly remove the unit to clean the underlying hair and scalp. There are almost always three basic elements to a hair replacement system. The first is the hair itself which may be synthetic, natural, or a combination thereof. The second element is the base of the unit. Typically, the hair is woven in to a fabric-like base which is then attached in some fashion to the scalp. This brings up the third element; which is the means of attachment. Methods include sewing the base to the fringe hair, gluing the base to the fringe hair, or gluing the base to the bald scalp.

Potential advantages to hair systems include the immediacy of achieving a full hair “look” that can appear, to the casual observer, to approximate a full head of hair. The potential disadvantages of hair systems are many and varied.

In persons who are actively losing hair, vs. those who are essentially bald, the hair system itself may rapidly accelerate the process of going bald. Another disadvantage is the hard leading edge that can give away the fact that a person is wearing a hair system. In the past, this problem has been addressed by using delicate lace front artificial hairlines that look quite natural but tend to be extremely fragile.

Because they are nonliving, hair systems must be serviced and eventually replaced themselves. The costs of servicing and maintaining a hair replacement system are not insubstantial–and such costs can dramatically exceed the initial price of acquisition.

Surgical Hair Restoration

Surgical hair restoration, commonly known as hair transplantation, exploits a phenomenon first described in the 1950′s. This phenomenon, donor dependence refers to the observation that hair bearing tissue, when relocated to a previously balding area of the same person’s scalp, continues to produce viable, vigorously hair that persists in its new location as it otherwise would, had it not been “relocated”. In appropriately selected patients, surgical hair restoration can constitute a positive solution to pattern hair loss

There are important caveats to hair transplantation. The first concerns supply and demand. At the present time, one may not transplant hair from one person to another without causing a florid and destructive foreign body response in the recipient. Thus, both operator and patient are relegated to whatever permanent hair bearing tissue is in place. Accordingly, it is highly important to conserve and strategically place this precious resource appropriately.

The second major caveat to hair transplantation concerns achieving clinically beneficial endpoint results. A hair line that is spotty or too abrupt may look worse than it did before it was restored. By the same token, hair behind the leading edge that is not restored in a fashion that yields meaningful density (e.g. 1 hair per mm/sq) often fails to approximate a full head of hair. Therefore, in selecting a transplant surgeon, artistic excellence is at least equal in importance to basic surgical skill.

The third caveat to hair transplantation refers to a problem known as chasing a receding hair line. Because hair loss is progressive and relentless, it is possible that donor hair restored integrated into an apparently intact area of scalp hair may end up as an island of hair because the hair behind it continues to erode. In this situation, patients are compelled to augment hair behind the restoration zone in order to retain a full appearance. This works reasonably well until either the hair stops thinning or one eventually runs out of donor hair.

Ideally, for persons undergoing transplant surgery, it would be helpful to incorporate a treatment option that safely and effectively arrested the progression of hair loss, allowing the treating surgeon to fill in the thin areas without the concern of chasing a receding hair line.

Drug-based Hair Loss Treatment Options

From a treatment perspective, the two most widely used therapeutic interventions against pattern hair loss have been topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil, first sold under the trade-name Rogaine(TM) was initially developed as the oral antihypertensive drug, Loniten(TM). In some patients who used minoxidil to treat blood pressure problems, it was observed that unusual hair growth occurred on the face and scalp. This was somewhat colloquially referred to as the werewolf affect. >From this observation, topical compositions containing minoxidil were successfully tested on balding scalps. Rogaine(TM) (2% minoxidil) was the first hair loss treatment drug approved by the FDA for use in men. Eventually, Rogaine(TM) (2% minoxidil) was approved for use in women. Extra Strength Rogaine(TM) (5% minoxidil) was approved by the FDA for use solely in men.

The advantages of Rogaine(TM) include the ability to arrest, and possibly reverse, pattern hair loss. Based on Pfizer’s own marketing materials, Rogaine(TM) has primarily been shown to be effective in treating hair loss in the vertex and posterior scalp, but not the anterior hairline. Minoxidil is a potent drug with potential side effects that include hypotension and skin irritation.

Finasteride

Finasteride, a selective type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor was originally developed, in 5 mg oral dosage, under the trade name Proscar(TM) to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Because BPH is linked biochemically to the same metabolic pathways that trigger pattern hair loss, it was hypothesized that finasteride could be clinically useful in both pathologies. From this work, Propecia(TM) (1 mg finasteride) was developed. In placebo-controlled studies on men with mild to moderate hair loss, Propecia(TM) was shown to produce clinically relevant benefit in arresting, and in some cases, reversing the progression of the disorder. Propecia(TM) is not indicated for use in women. Noted side effects include reduced libido, as well as reduced ejaculate volume. Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) is another potential side effect. Finasteride can also artificially lower the levels of a key protein (PSA) used to screen for prostate cancer. Finasteride is considered a teratogen (may cause feminizing birth defects) and should not be handled by pregnant women or even those persons who may come into contact with pregnant women.

Dutasteride

Like finasteride, dutasteride was originally developed to treat BPH. Unlike finasteride however, dutasteride inhibits both isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, while finasteride inhibits only type II 5-alpha reductase. Interestingly, a clinical study undertaken by GlaxoSmithKline, the EPICS trial, did not find dutasteride to be more effective than finasteride in treating BPH.

At the present time, dutasteride is approved to treat BPH. Clinical trials for dutasteride as a hair loss drug were undertaken, but halted in late 2002. Potential side effects noted with the use of dutasteride include gynecomastia, changes to PSA levels, teratogenic effects and others that closely parallel the negative side effect profile described by the makers of finasteride.

In December 2006, GlaxoSmithKline embarked on a new Phase III, six month study in Korea to test the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of a once-daily dose of dutasteride (0.5mg) for the treatment of AGA in the vertex region of the scalp (types IIIv, IV and V on the Hamilton-Norwood scale). The future impact that this study will have on the FDA’s approval or disapproval of Avodart for the treatment of male pattern baldness in the United States is yet to be determined.

Other Drugs

On occasion, but specifically in female patients drugs including spironalactone & flutamide have, on occasion been used off-label to treat various forms of hair loss. Each drug comes with a host of potential side effects, and none has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of pattern hair loss.

Non-drug based Hair Loss Treatment Options

Recently, botanically derived substances have come under serious investigation as potentially useful tools against AGA. This effort has been largely pioneered by the makers of HairGenesis(TM). After the creation of HairGenesis(TM) a number of other products came on the market. Some incorporated drugs like minoxidil. Others, used variations on the theme of non-drug based formulations. However, aside from HairGenesis(TM), none has been supported with a third party, IRB monitored, placebo-controlled, double blind study–published in the peer-reviewed medical literature. This makes HairGenesis(TM) unique in the category. For those wishing to see how HairGenesis(TM) is thought to compare to other hair loss treatment options, a review of the HairGenesis(TM) Comparison Page is encouraged.

Inasmuch as the bulk of this website focuses on the benefits associated with HairGenesis(TM), the numerous points in favor of HairGenesis(TM) treatment will not be reiterated herein. Two points are relevant to the present discussion, however, and will be concisely articulated.

First, the complex of naturally derived active substances used in HairGenesis(TM) have been shown to operate through pathways and mechanisms that are unique from one another, as well as separate and apart from those within which drug-based treatments work. Suffice to say that this observation has presented a unique opportunity to develop HairGenesis into a “cocktail” treatment wherein formulation synergy would most likely occur.

In plain English, this means that HairGenesis(TM) has been designed to be greater than the sum of its parts.

The second key point is that research is actively underway by the makers of HairGenesis(TM) to develop new, more advanced and more potent, versions. Such improvements will be reported as appropriate.

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Hair Loss Natural Treatment

July 18, 2010 · Posted in baldness · Comment 

Isn’t it paradoxical that inspite of the fact that most of us enter the world as bald as a coot, and sometimes even exit that way, we spend our lifetime trying to maintain our hair through thick and thin. All of us lose between 40 and 120 strands of hair a day, depending on the amount of hair one has and its growth cycle.

Hair growth is not a continuous process. Hair follicles have a growth phase (anagen) and a resting, non-growth phase (telogen). Depending on how we treat our hair there will invariably be a variation in the amount of hair loss too. The lost hair is often so quickly replaced that we almost never notice its departure. But If you start to notice an alarming amount of hair on the bathroom sink or on your brush, if your pillow is covered with scads of loose hair, if your part seems to be getting wider or you’re seeing more scalp, you’ve probably got a problem and its time to take some action before you are fated to join the million men and women suffering from hair thinning or pattern hair loss. Hair loss and thinning can lead to anxiety, depression, and lack of confidence and fear too.

Why on earth did it happen to me?

Hair loss begins when a certain enzyme converts the hormone testosterone into another hormone called DiHydrotestosterone (DHT). Androgenetic Alopecia, or hereditary hair loss is the most common cause of hair loss. Roughly put, the more Androgens or the hormones that affect hair loss you have the faster you will lose hair. Men generally lose their hair in a horse-shoe shaped pattern; i.e. they lose hair at the top of their head. Women on the other hand very rarely ‘go bald’. Here hair thinning takes place with the part getting wider and the hair receding from the frontal area behind the frontal hairline. Telogen effluvium or hair loss due to emotional stress is another major cause for hair loss. What happens here is that hair goes through a synchronized shift from the anagen phase to telogen, the resting phase? This occurs after severe physiologic stress, such as any major surgery, pregnancy, death, divorce, loss of job etc. Usually once the period of stress is over hair growth slowly returns to normal.

Other factors for hair loss include use of birth control pills (relating to the amount of the progestin hormone in the pill), or a reaction to certain medications or even some supplements. Hair loss is also a known reaction to chemotherapy drugs. Thyroid, syphilis and other illnesses will also lead your hair to fall out. Improper care too plays a role in hair loss. Pulling the hair by wearing a very tight pony tail, cosmetic changes like colouring the hair, rebonding too much blow drying , over zealously brushing your hair , can all cause hair to be pulled out prematurely.

Another important factor is diet. Improper diet, iron deficiency, dyes used incorrectly, losing too much weight too soon and menopause can also cause your hair to thin out.

So what can one do to slow down or reverse hair loss?

History tells us of how the Greek physician Hippocrates tried to alleviate his patients’ baldness with pigeon droppings. Aristotle tried goat’s urine to remedy his own baldness. Cleopatra prepared pastes for Julius Caesar made of ground horse teeth, deer marrow and charred mice mixed with bear grease. Its unlikely that any of these remedies bore fruit but the effort in that direction continues. One should however not lose hope as today, more than ever, there are many ways to slow down and even treat hair loss to a large degree.

First check if you are missing out on any of the following:

· Adequate intake of vitamins.

· Balanced diet rich in iron and protein.

· Intake of raw vegetables, fresh fruits, salads, green leafy vegetables regularly.

· Washing hair twice weekly with a light shampoo.

· Reduce anxiety, stress and sleeplessness.

· Check for infections of scalp.

If hair fall persists meet a dermatologist or a physician who deals with hair loss and ascertain the reason for the hair fall. No absolute cure for hair loss has been found so far, yet not all varieties of hair loss are untreatable. Drugs known to slow the onset of common baldness, minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia) are available with prescription. These have gained wide popularity but few of its side effects are still coming to light.

Other Options

Surgical treatments are becoming quite popular as they give a very ‘natural’ look. Hair is transplanted from the back of the scalp from where it grows. This is a very expensive treatment and the can be quite invasive. Experts agree that a diet rich in whole foods and irons help promote hair growth. The food we eat shows in the quality of blood, and, therefore, the hair. For men, it has been suggested that a low fat diet may help decelerate the balding process. For women, hair loss could be a sign of a gastrointestinal problem, which needs to be checked. Lack of protein, or an excess or Vitamin A are a often stated cause of hair loss.

According to Chinese Medicine, hair loss is related to a kidney deficiency. The ancient texts caution that too much sweet or salt could cause hair to fall out. Natural remedies such as Aromatherapy, and natural supplements and herbs such as Saw palmetto oil, Folic acid,Silica biotin, and vitamin B5 are also said to help rejuvenate and maintain thickness of the hair. Ayurveda believes in a holistic approach to alleviate hair loss issues. It is based on the use of plant oils, herbs, as well as meditation, diet, exercise and massage to balance a person’s three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that make up one’s “Prakruti” (mind-body type). According to this ancient science, oils such as brahmi and Bhrigaraj oil reduce Pitta dosha in the hair follicles thereby stimulating hair growth. Mixing either of these oils with some coconut oil and leaving it overnight is a popular solution.

Everyone’s hair loss is different, and with constant care and attention one can reduce hair loss and have a head full of beautiful tresses.

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Natural Hair Loss Remedies That Really Work

July 12, 2010 · Posted in baldness · Comment 

Hair is a slender threadlike outgrowth of protein on the skin of the skull. The hair is a reflection of our way of life! As soon as we stressed, tired, sick, it has an impact on our hair. It becomes dull, brittle, and sometimes fall. The hair falls (45 to 60 per day) and renewed permanently. This type of hair loss is normal, every one experiences it once a while. The normal hair loss occurs mostly in the late summer and spring. A hair loss of more than 60 hairs per day is considered excessive; it disserves attention.

Alopecia is any type of hair loss. However, there are many types of hair loss: androgenic alopecia or male-pattern baldness (the most common form of hair loss in both men and women), alopecia areata (a recurrent nonscarring type of hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing area) telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss caused mostly by poor diet, stress, medication, childbirth, febrile illness and surgical operation. In this type of hair loss, the hair comes back after the causes are treated or stopped. Hair loss during chemotherapy is a type of telogen effluvium. In the case of chemotherapy for instance, the hair grow back within two months.

Causes of male pattern baldness

Hereditary balding is the most common cause of hair loss; that is, you are inherited hair loss from either your mother’s or father’s gene. Certain men are genetically predisposed to male pattern hair loss. In this case, the hair fall due the effect of hormones on the hair follicle that produces male pattern baldness. Stress has often been involved in the occurrence of hair loss, but has not been confirmed by scientific studies. However, we are all victims of stress induced by the events of daily life, we must assume the role of stress when hair loss occurs in the weeks following an emotion with an intensity abnormally high.

Poor nutrition – Good nutrition is vital to healthy hair growth. Having inadequate protein or iron in your diet can cause you to experience hair loss. Lack of vitamins in your diet can lead to hairloss. For instance, recent researches reveal that Folic Acid helps maintain healthy hair, nails and skin. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, enhances scalp circulation. Many researchers confirm that Vitamin B12 helps prevent hair loss. Note, increasing those vitamins intake in your diet may take from 2 to 3 months to produce visible results in your hair’s condition. Natural hair loss treatment requires patience.

Other causes of hair loss – Localized hair loss occurs mostly in male pattern androgenetic alopecia, infections by fungi, Traction alopecia (trichotillomania, braids and hair straightening) or scarring alopecia (caused by cutaneous lupus erythematosus, folliculitis, cicatricial alopecia, Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia). Localized hair loss can be also caused by certain tumors (basal cell carcinoma, epidermoid carcinoma)

Conventional Treatment

Hair Transplant – This chirurgical method, the most common, requires no hospitalization or general anesthesia. It involves extracting roots and hair follicles from the donor area (a small strip of scalp generally located at the back of the head). This area is never the subject of hair loss.

Natural Treatment

Herbal Remedies – Why use expensive hair transplant surgery to restore your hair while you can get your hair back naturally and for less. Our hair loss herbal remedies are blend of carefully chosen herbal ingredients known for their beneficial effect on circulation, hormonal and thyroid functioning, thereby promoting hair and nail growth. Used regularly, it can improve the strength and quantity of hair by stimulating and nourishing the tiny hair follicles to produce stronger, more abundant hair and by slowing down abnormal hair loss. Those supplements have an excellent blend of nourishing nutrients that block the DHT in the body. They prevent hair loss and promote regrowth of hair follicles. They supplies nutrients for growth of healthy thick hair. To learn more about Our Hair loss Herbal remedies, please visit our his http://www.vitalfoodstore.com/natural-hair-loss-remedies-chemo-and-hair-loss-s/141.htm natural hair loss remedies website

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Hair Loss Treatment Medication

July 5, 2010 · Posted in baldness · Comment 

Hair loss is one of the most common and bothersome conditions for people. Tension sets in as soon as one notices thinning of hair or excessive hair loss and everyone starts advising all types of treatment plans. But before you decide for any expensive treatment plan or hair loss treatment medication, it is advisable to understand what hair loss is and the types and benefits of medication available for hair loss treatment to ensure effective and desirable results.

Hair loss
Hair loss and male pattern baldness are embarrassing conditions for men. Before you go for any other hair loss treatment medication it is important to know about the process of hair loss.

The scalp hairs are divided into two phases, growth phase and resting phase. Almost 90% of our hairs are in growth phase, which lasts for approximately four to five years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. Once the hairs are fully grown, the resting phase starts, which lasts for up to four months. After this period, the hairs fall out naturally and are replaced by new hair in its place. This is an ongoing process and as a result of which we can lose up to 100 hairs daily. However, this is a normal occurrence and is not deemed as hair loss.

Hair loss process starts if the rate of hair fall increases at an alarming rate. Moreover, if the new hairs that replace the old one come slowly or are thin, it may be onset of hair loss. Male pattern hair loss (male pattern baldness) is the most common cause of hair loss but there could be some other reason behind your hair loss. Hence it is important to discuss your particular hair loss with your doctor before you buy Propecia or begin any other hair loss treatment.

Benefits of medication over other types of treatments
With hair loss becoming a common cause of concern amongst millions of people across the world, every year a large number of medications, herbs, spices, nutritional supplements, oils, shampoos etc comes up in the market each claiming itself to be the panacea for hair loss. Each year, men suffering from hair loss spend billions of dollars in an attempt to treat their hair loss. Unfortunately, 99% of all products being marketed in the less than ethical hair loss treatment industry are completely ineffective for the majority of those who use them.

If you are going bald you should seriously consider hair loss medication treatments to halt or even reverse your hair loss. While there is no “Hair Loss Cure”, hair loss drugs can often stop or even reverse alopecia aerate in most people. Medication for treating hair loss slows thinning of the hair and increases coverage of the scalp by growing new hair and enlarging existing hairs.

Types of Medications for Hair loss Treatment
Today there are two FDA approved medications for hair growth – minoxidil which is sold over the counter as Rogaine, for both men and women, and Finasteride, a prescription pill sold as Propecia, for men only. Two other drugs have been recently approved for hair growth and include a high-estrogen oral contraceptive and Aldactone (spironolactone). However, these two medications are only for women due to their feminizing side effects.

Both these medications slow thinning of the hair and increase coverage of the scalp by growing new hair and enlarging existing hairs. However, the effectiveness of finasteride or minoxidil depends on your age and the location of hair loss. These medications do not work for everyone, and you should not expect to re-grow a full head of hair.

Propecia as Hair Loss Treatment Medicine
Propecia (Finasteride) is proven to be the most effective hair loss treatment medicine to treat male pattern baldness. Propecia is for men only, and is not approved by the FDA as a hair loss treatment for women or children.

Propecia works by blocking the enzyme, Type II 5 alpha-reductase from converting testosterone to its active form DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in the body. DHT plays a major role in inherited male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia). In this process, it reduces the level of the hormone in the scalp which shortens the hair growth cycle and allows hairs to revert to a normal growth cycle. This can result in stopping further hair loss and increasing new hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.

A single 1mg Propecia tablet is to be taken everyday continuously for 3-6 months before benefit is seen. When Propecia is discontinued, the hair loss process resumes so continuous use is recommended to sustain benefit.

Also remember that Propecia is a prescription only medicine with certain side effects and should be taken after consultation with the doctor.

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Generic Propecia Basics

January 3, 2010 · Posted in hair treatment · Comment 

What is Generic Propecia?

GENERIC PROPECIA is a medical breakthrough – the first pill that effectively treats male pattern hair loss on the vertex (at top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area.

How does Generic Propecia work?

Scientist have recently discovered that men who suffer from male pattern hair loss have an increased level of a substance called DHT in their scalps. Both PROPECIA and its generic form block the formation of DHT and in this way appears to interrupt a key factor in the development of male pattern hair loss in men. Most important, PROPECIA helps grow natural hair, not just “peach fuzz,” and is as convenient to take as a vitamin: one pill a day. Click Here for more info.

Does Generic Propecia work for all men?

At the conclusion of a 24-month study of men age 18 to 41 with mild to moderate hair loss at the top of the head, 83% treated with Generic Propecia maintained their hair as determined by hair count (vs. 28% with placebo). Most men reported an increase in the amount of hair, a decrease in hair loss, and improvement in appearance. Although results will vary, generally men will not be able to grow back all of the hair they have lost.

What are Generic Propecia’s side effects?

Like all prescription drugs, Generic Propecia may cause side effects. In clinical studies, side effects from Generic Propecia were uncommon and did not affect most men. A very small number of men experienced certain sexual side effects, such as: less desire for sex; difficulty in achieving an erection; and a decrease in the amount of semen. Each of these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men. These side effects were reversible and went away in men who stopped taking Generic Propecia. These side effects also disappeared in most men (58%) who continued taking Generic Propecia.

Is Generic Propecia safe?

Generic Propecia is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY. Further, women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use Generic Propecia and should not handle crushed or broken tablets of Generic Propecia because it may cause abnormalities of a male baby`s sex organs. Generic Propecia tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling.

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Propecia – The Antidote For Male Pattern Baldness

December 29, 2009 · Posted in hair treatment · Comment 

Rely on Propecia for treating hair loss

Propecia is an oral prescription drug which is approved by the FDA. Propecia is one of the most popular drugs used for treating mild to moderate male pattern hair loss, particularly on the top and mid-scalp area of the head. In small doses, this drug is also used to treat prostatic hyperplasia, while larger doses are recommended during the treatment of prostrate cancer. A number of clinical trials have proved that in most cases, Propecia can successfully prevent further loss of hair, while in some men it can also lead to hair re-growth. However, results do vary depending on the severity of the case, and it may not be possible to re-grow all the hair you have lost.

Does Propecia live up to all the hype?

Propecia is available in the form of a pill and contains 1mg of the drug called finasteride. It is manufactured by Merck & Co. Inc. The benefits of Propecia are well documented by a series of clinical trials. Most men suffering from hair loss reported visible improvement after a course of Propecia, either in the form of re-growth or stopping of hair loss. However, in order to be effective, the drug needs to be taken every day for a period ranging between 3 and 6 months before results show. And if you want to retain your re-grown hair, you need to keep up with the course.

How does Propecia work?

One of the major reasons why some men are affected by male pattern baldness, known as androgenetic alopecia in medical terms, is excessive levels of a chemical called DHT in their scalp. DHT shrinks hair follicles so that they are no longer visible. Propecia helps in reducing DHT levels to a significant extent by inhibiting its formation. Thus, the affected hair follicles are prevented from further shrinking. Finasteride, a drug that was originally used in the treatment of prostrate cancer, is the main component of Propecia. The drug is generally prescribed in doses of 5mg and is particularly successful in combating hair loss in the crown of the head.

What is the ideal dosage and frequency of use for Propecia?

It’s safe to take a single tablet of Propecia per day. Doctors do recommend half a tablet and a full tablet to be taken alternatively, but this is not the officially recommended dosage. Large-scale official clinical trials have shown that the drug works most effectively if taken once a day. Moreover, the drug has a half life of 5 to 6 hours. Thus, you will derive no benefit from Propecia if you skip a dose. It is always advisable to consult your doctor and talk over your concerns

How accessible is Propecia?

As Propecia is a prescription-only drug, you need to consult your doctor or purchase it online from a registered doctor. There are a number of reliable sites that follow professional and ethical standards while selling drugs. These require you to take an online consultation with a registered doctor before delivering the drug treatment to your doorstep. All you need to do is follow a few simple steps in order to receive a valid prescription to buy Propecia online. Buying it from a secure site will allay all your concerns about privacy as well as security.

What kind of adverse reactions accompany Propecia?

Although no drug can claim to be free from side effects, most studies have determined that the adverse effects of Propecia, the only male pattern baldness drug approved by the FDA, are largely uncommon and do not affect a large number of sufferers. During clinical trials, sufferers did experience adverse symptoms like lower levels of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, or lesser amounts of semen. However, these adverse reactions disappeared as soon as these users stopped taking the drug. Pregnant women should never handle Propecia in a broken or crushed form as the active ingredient present in the drug may lead to abnormalities in the sex organs of a male baby.

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Alopecia Areata Cause Hair Loss

December 29, 2009 · Posted in hair loss · Comment 

Alopecia Areata affects approximately 2% of the overall population, including more than 5 million people in the United States, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). Alopecia Areata is considered a skin disease because it occurs on the skin of the hair, or scalp, and is usually diagnosed by your dermatologist. Luckily, agree experts, it includes no rashes, hives or itching, although exposed scalp areas do require extra care.

The problem with Alopecia is that for many who have it, have it for life. Some people experienced a bald spot and then hair would simply grow back even without treatment and never has it happen again. But for some their hair grows back again, sometimes for years posing no problems.

Alopecia causes no pain to most and they don’t need pity from anyone. It is not contagious. They are healthy individuals just with their hair problems. It is not like diabetes or hypertension, where although these diseases are not seen, they have more serious complications. Alopecia on the other hand, still allows those who have it to enjoy any activity they choose, with no food limitations or drugs to maintain.

Androgenic Alopecia is characterized by thinning of the hair on the scalp as opposed to follicular hair loss. Male pattern hair loss usually doesn’t present itself until after puberty when the male hormones are really elevated. This is when someone with a genetic predisposition to balding will start to notice their hair thinning.

Loss of scalp and body hair is termed as Alopecia in the medical slang. It can be brought on by several factors. The condition has become common during recent years and has been the source of many concerns and insecurities. However, it is a condition that is easily treated. Once the causative element is removed, so is the hair loss.

The effects of alopecia can be remedied if proper diagnosis and prompt medical treatment is given. It is a disease that affects many so instead of hiding or denying it, do not be ashamed to consult with a medical specialist.

Androgenetic Alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is the type of alopecia that is considered hereditary. It is also known as male pattern baldness, although it can also affect women. In androgenetic alopecia, the hair on the scalp turns nearly transparent before falling off.

Heredity does play a role in its development. Having a relative with Alopecia increases a person’s risk of having it as well. It is also caused by an over active immune system where the body develops cells that act on the hair follicles making them stop hair production.
The cause of this autoimmune dysfunction is still unknown. Association with other autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, allergies and vitiligo have been noted. It has also been linked to emotional stress.

Alopecia causes no pain to most and they don’t need pity from anyone. It is not contagious. They are healthy individuals just with their hair problems. It is not like diabetes or hypertension, where although these diseases are not seen, they have more serious complications. Alopecia on the other hand, still allows those who have it to enjoy any activity they choose, with no food limitations or drugs to maintain.

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Hair Loss – Natural Cure for Hair Loss

December 25, 2009 · Posted in hair loss · Comment 

The day finally arrives to where you wake up and half of the hair on your head is left on your pillow. When this happens the first thing that you will do is freak out and start to think that it is time to get in your rocking chair or to think that your life as you know it is changing. All of this can be stopped and even sometimes reversed if you know the secrets of hair loss treatments.

A healthy diet should consist of a full list of vitamins and nutrients. When it comes to hair health, Biotin and protein are just two of the essential nutrients needed by the body in order to grow full-bodied hair. The good news is that a typical American diet is packed with such nutrients which means that vitamin deficiency is somewhat of a rarity.

However, folks who may be under some sort of weight loss program should be wary of their nutritional intake. Vegan and vegetarian circles may also want to look into their protein intake as vegetables are not that high on the said nutrient.

Based from long researches on male pattern hair loss, medical experts have found out that the efficiency of Minoxidil is usually high on the frontal areas of the scalp and vertex area. Improvements and hair growth differ depending on the dosage of the medication. Unfortunately, its method of action is not scientifically defined.

I have seen something queer written on some websites. According to these experts, removing a part of the hair prior to laser hair removal (with the aid of other mechanisms like waxing) will be highly beneficial. According to these people, the average time period required for treating the affected part will be minimized.

Well, I say to you now; please do not follow that advice. Waxing and other skin treatment procedures will disrupt the outer texture of the skin. Extra sensitivity will be added to the surface of the skin. When laser beams are subjected to the same surface, rashes will be the result.

The prominent temporary side effect that is often seen on the majority of the population is pain. There is no exact explanation for this pain; meaning it can occur due to a number of factors. The key factor that must be kept in mind in this scenario is something simple – please inform the clinic if you experience any kind of pain.

This will help them to prescribe additional medications. Swelling is another type of side effect that can also be treated by using medications. Some people might start experiencing redness in the skin.

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