•Are Hair Loss Treatments Just One Big Scam?
Are Hair Loss Treatments Just One Big Scam?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 stigma that the industry is...
•Ayurveda Can Help Stop Hair Loss
Ayurveda Can Help Stop Hair Loss
by: Richard Mitchell
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 rather than an occasional treatment. As a holistic...
•Common Treatments For Hair Loss In Women
Common Treatments For Hair Loss In Women
by: Richard Mitchell
Much has been said and written about modern day hair loss treatments but this tends to relate almost exclusively to men. Do these same treatments offer solutions to women suffering from hair loss or is there a completely different category of remedies available? It really depends on what is causing hair loss in the first place and as the most common causes of hair loss are the same as those that affect men, the treatments...
•Coping With Alopecia Areata
Coping With Alopecia Areata
by: Richard Mitchell
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 patients develop more extreme variations that are...
•Coping With Male Pattern Baldness
Coping With Male Pattern Baldness
by: Richard Mitchell
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:
A genetic predisposition for balding to occur.
The presence of male hormones.
Aging - enough time for the first two factors to occur.
Despite the common perception, familial baldness patterns are not completely reliable...
•Coping With Telogen Effluvium
Coping With Telogen Effluvium
by: Richard Mitchell
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 prematurely pushed from the growth (anagen) phase into...
•Cosmetic Hair Loss Solutions
Cosmetic Hair Loss Solutions
by: Richard Mitchell
Many people suffering from hair loss prefer not to use the strong drugs and medications that currently form the best available treatment options. They may have tried a range of treatments but found they did not work or perhaps suffered unpleasant side effects. What options are left for such people, especially if they do not wish to consider surgery?
There are a number of solutions available but the final decision will be strongly influenced...
•Develop a Strategy For Dealing With Premature Hair Loss
Develop a Strategy For Dealing With Premature Hair Loss
by: Richard Mitchell
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 position to identify a...
•Do Natural Hair Loss Remedies Have Any Real Relevance?
Do Natural Hair Loss Remedies Have Any Real Relevance?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 their worth in reducing and...
•Do Traditional Hair Loss Remedies Have Any Relevance Today?
Do Traditional Hair Loss Remedies Have Any Relevance Today?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 hair loss remedies...
•Don't Lose Hair Because Of Poor Grooming
Don't Lose Hair Because Of Poor Grooming
by: Richard Mitchell
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 hair care regime:
1. Itching associated...
•Hair cloning as a viable treatment for hair loss conditions.
Hair cloning as a viable treatment for hair loss conditions. by Richard MitchellOne of the most exciting recent developments in the search to find new solutions for hair loss has been research investigating hair cloning. Properly known as follicle cloning or multiplication, it involves taking a sample of a person's hair follicle cells, multiplying them in a lab and injecting them back into the patient's scalp. The aim obviously is to generate natural hair regrowth without the need for...
•Hair transplant methods to be avoided.
Hair transplant methods to be avoided. by Richard MitchellHair 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 with a scalp that resembles that of a plastic...
•Herbal Hair Loss Remedies For External Use
Herbal Hair Loss Remedies For External Use
by: Richard Mitchell
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 that the herb activates the...
•Herbal Hair Loss Remedies That Offer Hope
Herbal Hair Loss Remedies That Offer Hope
by: Richard Mitchell
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.
Let's examine the case for some of the...
•How Does Propecia (Finasteride) Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss?
How Does Propecia (Finasteride) Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 been...
•Is There a Role For Nutrition In Treating Hair Loss?
Is There a Role For Nutrition In Treating Hair Loss?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 to contribute to hair...
•Latest Techniques Deliver Painless Hair Transplants
Latest Techniques Deliver Painless Hair Transplants
by: Richard Mitchell
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 transplant only the hair follicle...
•Non-Approved Drugs That Can Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss
Non-Approved Drugs That Can Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss
by: Richard Mitchell
At present only two medications have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of hair loss, namely finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine). While both of these continue to prove their worth to many patients, some individuals are disappointed with their results and seek other forms of treatment. Often they turn to drugs that have not been approved for the treatment of hair loss, but which have shown...
•The Main Causes Of Hair Loss In Women
The Main Causes Of Hair Loss In Women
by: Richard Mitchell
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.
Women's hair loss is generally less extensive...
•Top Nutritional Tips To Support Healthy Hair Growth
Top Nutritional Tips To Support Healthy Hair Growth
by: Richard Mitchell
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 that sufficient portions of protein...
•Treatments that offer hope to hair loss sufferers
Treatments that offer hope to hair loss sufferers
by: Richard Mitchell
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 the hair loss is caused...
•Types of Hair Loss Treatment Currently Available
Types of Hair Loss Treatment Currently Available
by: Richard Mitchell
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 approaches:
1. A drugs based approach...
•What Are The Common Hair Loss Causes?
What Are The Common Hair Loss Causes?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 by self-prescribing powerful pharmaceutical...
•What is normal about hair loss?
What is normal about hair loss?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 fibers that are protected by a coating of keratinized...
•What Is The Role Of Minoxidil (Rogaine) In The Treatment Of Hair Loss?
What Is The Role Of Minoxidil (Rogaine) In The Treatment Of Hair Loss?
by: Richard Mitchell
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 is...
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