Despite common perception, hair loss does not come down to one's lack of luck. Most ... [more]

Despite common perception, hair loss does not come down to one's lack of luck. Most people naturally lose some of their hair as they get older. But age, changing hormones and heredity cause some to lose more than others. The result can be partial or total baldness, for which men are more likely to experience. So how does it start? Well, the normal life cycle of hair is between two and three years and during this cycle it grows approximately one centimetre each month. About ninety percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time, with the remaining ten percent in a resting phase. After 3 to 4 months, the resting hair falls out and a new one starts to grow in its place. Given the natural cycle, it is normal to shed some hair each day. However, some people may lose more than normal. What causes excessive hair loss? There are a number of factors that can cause temporary hair loss including: * Stress - stress is a powerful emotion that can wreak havoc on your behaviour, skin, nervous system and even your scalp. People often lose hair from the sheer stress of an illness or major surgery. The good news is that when caused by stress it is usually temporary. * Hormone imbalance - this type of hair loss is usually associated with an overactive or underactive thyroid glands or an androgen or estrogen is out of balance. In most instances, simply addressing the hormone imbalance may stop it. * Disease or infections - hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease like lupus or diabetes or can eventuate due to certain infections like fungal infections of the scalp. Hair loss associated with disease or infections can usually be cured once the disease or infection is treated. * Medicines - anticoagulants or medicines used for gout, high blood pressure, depression or heart problems can cause hair loss. * Hairstyles - any hairstyles which pull on your hair (like cornrows, tight pigtails or hair rollers) can cause a type of loss called traction alopecia. If the pulling is stopped before scarring of the scalp develops, hair will grow back normally. If you don't fit into one of these categories, there is a good chance that you fit into the category known as 'common baldness'. 'Common baldness' is an inherited trait found mostly in men which starts with a receding hairline and eventuates to baldness on top of the head. There are a range of hair loss treatments on the market now from shampoos and balms to handheld laser machines. Which one you choose is extremely important so you should seek professional advice in selecting a treatment that is made specially to suit your lifestyle and your situation. You should look for a reputable company who has a good track record and is specialised in permanent hair replacement. For those who have already experienced excessive loss of hair, a hair transplant might be necessary. But rest assured, hair loss surgery has evolved and the procedure has become less invasive, promoting more natural hair growth results. By the way, do you want to learn more about Self Improvement? If so, I suggest you check hair transplant and hair replacement.

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Have you had your thyroid tested? You need testing for ANTIBODIES as well as ... [more]

Have you had your thyroid tested? You need testing for ANTIBODIES as well as TSH. TSH ‘norm’ should be .3 – 3 (w/ most feeling best at < 2) but would not matter if antibodies are present. Indicative of Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis…main cause of HypOthyroid & is worse (...OR Graves Disease - HypERthyroid). WARNING: Doctors seem not to want to find/treat thyroid disease. You may have to go to more than one doctor before you get the right tests, interpretation, and treatment. Best wishes. Ck these: http://thyroid.about.com/bio/Mary-Shomon-350.htm http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ http://www.thyrophoenix.com/index.html God bless

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Alopecia Areata, atype of hair loss, is caused by an autoimmune disorder where the body’s ... [more]

Alopecia Areata, atype of hair loss, is caused by an autoimmune disorder where the body’s own immune system attacks the hair follicles cause severe hair loss. This affects all hairs of the body. This is a strange phenomenon that is still not completely understood. Alopecia areata usually begins when clumps of hair fall out, resulting in totally smooth, round hairless patches on the scalp. The area of hair loss may tingle or be very slightly painful. The hair tends to fall out over a short period of time, with the loss commonly occurring more on one side of the scalp than the other. Exclamation point hairs are often present. Exclamation point hairs are hairs that become narrower along the length of the strand closer to the base, producing a characteristic "exclamation point" appearance.

By: Dana Eton 2011-07-27 05:24:11

It is important to understand the normal hair growth cycle to understand why hair loss ... [more]

It is important to understand the normal hair growth cycle to understand why hair loss occurs. The hair follicle is an anatomical structure which evolved to produce and extrude (push out) a hair shaft. Hair is made up of proteins called keratins. Human hair grows in a continuous cyclic pattern of growth and rest known as the "hair growth cycle."

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There are different causes for hair loss. 1. Heredity. If you are a man, you ... [more]

There are different causes for hair loss. 1. Heredity. If you are a man, you might be experiencing the beginning of balding. It does begin in your 20's. 2. Health. If there is an illness, it may affect your hair and cause hair loss. 3. Stress. Stress can be a contributing factor to hair loss. Many people experience a degree of hair loss due to stress. The doctor will ask you questions and will be able to determine the root cause of your hair loss and then recommend a treatment plan.

By: Nina 2011-01-23 19:53:50

Poor diet is definitely one cause of hair loss. Stress and anxiety is another big ... [more]

Poor diet is definitely one cause of hair loss. Stress and anxiety is another big one. The actual main reason is a build up of DHT (dihydrotestosterone). There are natural DHT blockers available like Saw Palmetto. But to really reverse hair loss you need to lower the DHT level on your scalp and use a product with Minoxidil in it. Provillus is a popular one and they have a lot more information on their website about hair loss. You might check it out. They give away free trials too.

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