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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The main causes of hair loss in women
- When you think of hair loss it's natural to assume that it's a condition that predominantly affects men. Some experts however suggest that as many as one in four women will experience hair loss at some time in their lives. So why don't we see and hear more about it? Perhaps the answer has something to do with one or more of the following: - Women are better at disguising hair loss. -...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hair transplant methods to be avoided
- Hair transplantation as a means of treating hair loss has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, some clinics today still use methods that are outdated and can cause pain, scarring and less than presentable results. This article highlights some of the hair transplant methods that you should avoid like the plague. Round / square grafts - this is the original method that leaves patients ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont lose hair because of poor grooming
- One of the most common reasons why men and women lose their hair is due to poor cosmetic grooming. The unfortunate thing about this is the fact it is so preventable. Fortunately there are some steps you can take to put right some of the damage caused. Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology's 2004 summer conference, Dr Zoe Draelos offered a number of recommendations to improve the h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Latest techniques deliver painless hair transplants
- The recent development of improved hair transplant techniques ensures that patients can now benefit from pain-free surgery. Unlike the older techniques that could be painful and cause unsightly scarring, the Woods Technique of Follicular Relocation is minimally invasive, painless and leads to hair restoration that looks and feels completely natural. Under this technique physicians tr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ayurveda can help stop hair loss
- Most hair loss sufferers seek solutions from Western medicine or turn to remedies derived from local traditions. Some experts however argue that the ayurvedic system of medicine has much to offer in dealing with hair loss conditions. Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine practiced in India and Sri Lanka. It is a complete approach to health care designed to promote a way of life rat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is the role of minoxidil (rogaine) in treating hair loss conditions?
- Minoxidil is one of only two FDA-approved treatments for hair loss and is the only anti-baldness drug approved for women. Originally introduced as a medicine to treat high blood pressure, it was noticed that users began to grow extra hair. It is now available without prescription as a topically applied liquid in solutions like Rogaine, but cheaper generic versions are also available. A 2% solution...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How does propecia (finasteride) help in the treatment of hair loss?
- Finasteride was initially marketed to treat prostate conditions under the name Proscar in 5mg pills. It was known to inhibit the formation of DHT, a major contributor to both prostate cancer and male pattern hair loss. Subsequent research showed that a 1mg daily dose of the same drug was sufficient to control hair loss for 83% of men after two years of treatment. Since 1998 this version has...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Coping with telogen effluvium
- Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition that is characterized by a general thinning of the hair over a period of months. It is usually found in people who have recently experienced trauma with common causes including childbirth, major surgery and severe illness. It occurs when one or more factors interfere with the normal growth cycle and manifests when large numbers of hairs are prematu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is normal about hair loss?
- It is important to note that shedding of hairs is a natural process with anything from 100 to 300 hairs randomly shed each day. In this article we'll look at two distinct aspects of normal hair loss. Firstly, we'll examine what is actually involved in the hair growth cycle. Secondly, we'll assess the natural progression of hair loss over time. Hair is composed of long, twisted keratin fiber...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hair loss in women - the role of dht & sebum
- Hair Loss In Women - The Role of DHT & Sebum - According to some estimates, Hair loss in women affects one in four women in the U.S.A. alone.It can be very distressing for a woman, not least because it is so misunderstood and often fails to elicit sympathy from those closest to her. Hair loss in women is usually not so severe as hair loss in men.Although the numbers of men and women ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Six causes of hair loss in women
- Six Causes of Hair Loss In Women are:#1. Hair loss in women is often connected to pregnancy. Three to six months after delivering a child, many women notice a degree of hair loss as the hair goes into a resting phase because of the physiological impact of the pregnancy on the body.#2. A woman's body can also be greatly affected by intensive diets and losing a lot of weight in a short...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hair loss - the reasons
- General: Hair is constantly going through cycles of growth, resting, shedding. When hairs that are lost are not replaced, or when more hair follicles go into the resting phase, hair loss becomes noticeable. While there is ongoing debate regarding hair loss reasons, the list below shows many of the common contibuting factors:Ageing The period for hair loss is between the 20 and 50 years of a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hair loss in men - the contributing factors
- With hair loss in men, hair at the temples recedes and the crown can also begin to thin.Eventually a horse shoe pattern around the sides of the head appears.The main signs of hair loss in men:1. Receeding hairline2. Moderate to extensive hair loss, particularly on the crown of the head.About ninety-five percent of hair loss in men is attributable to Androgenic Al...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dht and hair loss
- DHT hair loss affects both men and women.DHT stands for Dihydrotestosterone which is the resulting product of direct contact between the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, found in the skin and the scalp, with the hormone testosterone.DHT hair loss is caused by the DHT binding to receptor sites on the scalp and hair follicles which interrupts and interacts with the normal chain of events invo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Follicular unit extraction vs. older methods of hair transplantation
- Punch grafts, scalp reductions, scalp extensions...In the past, as the names of these earlier procedures indicate, undergoing a hair transplant was a painfully unpleasant process. Men with receding hairlines and balding scalps often resorted to the unnatural-looking, and often ridiculed, toupee to avoid the pain, slow healing, and scarring of a transplant.Because of this, the hair tr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Coping with alopecia areata
- Alopecia areata is a condition that is typified by patchy hair loss over the scalp or body. It comes in several forms ranging from a single patch to total body hair loss (alopecia universalis). Its cause may be difficult to diagnose but many cases appear to link directly to imbalances in the immune system that can be treated effectively. In most cases hair will reappear on its own but some patient...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Coping with male pattern baldness
- Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) is by far the most common cause of hair loss amongst men and a serious problem for many women. For it to develop, three important components must come into play: 1. A genetic predisposition for balding to occur. 2. The presence of male hormones. 3. Aging - enough time for the first two factors to occur. Despite the common pe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do traditional hair loss remedies have any relevance today?
- Could it be possible that our ancestors got it right with some of their traditional hair loss remedies? Folklore tells us they certainly went to great lengths to find solutions to thinning hair. Although each culture had its own approach influenced by local conditions, there seem to have been many examples of common practices. Nettles, for example, formed an important element of traditional...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Herbal hair loss remedies for external use
- In a separate article in this series we looked at some of the most popular herbal hair loss remedies for ingestion. Here we'll expand that theme to include some potentially useful herbal remedies for external use. Aloe vera - some Indian tribes of Mexico attribute their thick, healthy hair to regular use of aloe vera gel which they rub into the scalp and hair each night. Herbalists believe ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Herbal hair loss remedies that offer hope
- Herbs hold an obvious appeal for many people because they support the body's natural healing mechanisms to target the cause of the problem, as opposed to merely tackling the symptoms. It would be wrong to present herbal hair loss remedies as a miracle solution for all sufferers - there is however growing evidence to support the view that some herbal remedies offer real hope to many people. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top nutritional tips to support healthy hair growth
- 1. Eat adequate amounts of protein. Protein is composed of the amino acids essential for the building of new cells, including hair. Five amino acids are of particular relevance to hair growth - cystine, cysteine, methionine, arginine and lysine. Inadequate protein intake over a lengthy period can force hair into the resting phase with shedding a few months later. It is obvious then t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is there a role for nutrition in dealing with hair loss?
- Could something as basic as inadequate nutrition really contribute to excessive shedding of hair? Does sensible nutrition have a role to play in helping hair to regrow? The answer to both questions is yes! There is no doubt that poor nutrition and hectic lifestyles can contribute to hair loss. Modern diets can be associated with a number of nutritional deficiencies that are thought t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do natural hair loss remedies have any real relevance?
- The effectiveness of modern hair loss treatments is clear for all to see, but many people simply prefer not to use strong chemicals or non-natural substances. If you fall into this category, does this mean you'll just have to accept an ever-decreasing head of hair? The answer to this is an unequivocal NO! Many natural hair loss remedies, both traditional and contemporary, have shown ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treatment options available to hair loss sufferers
- The hair loss treatments outlined here cannot provide definitive cures for all hair loss conditions, but they do represent regimes that many sufferers have found useful. In other words, they are examples of potential solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly assessing the causes of their hair loss together with their expectations. This article will focus on four basic approach...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Develop a strategy for dealing with premature hair loss
- The fact you are reading this probably indicates you have concerns about the rate of your hair loss. Baldness may sometimes be a source of amusement to those with a full head of hair, but premature hair loss at any age can be the cause of intense concern to those affected. But you can do something about this! By following the guidelines suggested in this article you will place yourself in a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Treatments that offer hope to hair loss sufferers
- Many people experiencing premature hair loss simply resign themselves to a process that is as inevitable as growing old. This is a positive and healthy reaction to what is a natural process for many. But for others the onset of premature balding or excessive hair loss represents a traumatic development that causes untold worry and suffering. This too is a legitimate reaction regardless of whether ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are the common hair loss causes?
- One of the most worrying aspects of hair loss treatment is the tendency of so many people to seek solutions without first determining what has caused their loss in the first place. At best, sufferers may waste money on inappropriate 'wonder cures' or even legitimate treatments that unfortunately are not suitable for their particular needs. At worst, some people may be risking their health b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are hair loss treatments just one big scam?
- The hair loss industry is not one that inspires great confidence in most people. I have to admit this is perfectly understandable given the damage caused by the many rogues and charlatans who have abused the trust of far too many vulnerable people - people who have received worthless and even dangerous products or advice in exchange for their hard earned cash. The end result is the prevalance of a...
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- 2007-03-30 12:59:09 - Yet more care hair myths ? the truth and the lies
- Those hair care myths just keep coming! In this third of 3 articles, we examine some of the most widely known myths - and dig out the truth.
1. Hair should be washed every day
FALSE: There is no correct schedule for washing hair. Every person should shampoo according to the specific needs of their hair type and texture. While some people do benefit from a daily shampo...
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- 2007-03-30 12:59:09 - Why you should stop snoring -
- If you or your sleeping partner snores, you may think of snoring as merely an irritant. But, snoring can have serious social and health consequences. So, there is every reason why one should attempt to stop snoring.
Snoring can cause severe problems in relationships because of the disrupted sleep of the sleeping partner. Research shows that sleep partners of people who snore heavily...
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