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19 Jun 2008	Alopecia and the Challenge of Hair Replacement for Women Alopecia and the Challenge of Hair Replacement for Women               “You can’t judge a book by its cover.”              “Beauty’s only skin deep.”              “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”             Hackneyed proverbs like these are ingrained in our society just as are ideas of what constitutes “beauty”. As women, like it or not, we put a value on how we look. Celebrity magazines constantly flaunt ideal beauty at us from the supermarket shelves: movie stars with the facade of perfect skin, perfect bodies and perfect hair (generally accomplished through air brushing, photo-cropping and Hair Extensions.)   To read the full article, please follow the link above...
17 Jun 2008	The Chaos of Life and Hair Loss Connection Is there a relationship between tension and hair loss? The consequences of tension on the human body are overwhelming, and the kinship between stress and hair loss is something that takes extra inquiry. Experts concur that some tension in our lifetime is significant. Without tension, no one would get out of bed, no one would go to work and no one would carry out familial and social duties. Unfortunately, too little tension is a problem that few individuals have. Most people have more than sufficient stress in their lives, and they want to reduce the chance of enduring wellness troubles because of the stress in their casual lives. Problems like obesity and hair loss happen when tension gets out of control... Read the full article at: http://www.onestoparticles.com/Article/The-Chaos-of-Life-And-Hair-Loss-Connection/88700
13 Jun 2008	Non-Surgical Hair Replacement the Only Way to a Natural Look.   Nonsurgical Hair Replacement the only way to a Natural Look   In the continued battle against hair loss, the medical geniuses who represent the surgical hair loss market – those who perform hair transplants – are still unable to achieve a full density look and natural appearance. There are few types of hair loss that respond to hair transplant procedures. For most men who suffer from hair loss, hair transplants will never restore their natural appearance and density.   Nonsurgical Hair Replacement – wearing “Hair Systems” – is still the only way one can restore their natural look with all the density they desire...  To read this article in full, please follow the link above.
13 Jun 2008	Medical-Related Hair Replacement -- Increase Healing by Maintinaing a Healthy Image During Recovery   Medical-Related Hair Replacement – Increase Healing by Maintaining a Healthy Image during Recovery   Everyone is aware of different types of hair loss other than male pattern baldness, receding hair lines or female pattern baldness. Medical-Related Hair loss includes conditions such as Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Universalis and Alopecia Totalis. These types of hair loss conditions typically affect women and children. Then there is hair loss caused by Oncology treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. All are emotionally devastating hair loss conditions that require non-surgical Hair Replacement techniques...  To read the article in full, please click on the above link.
13 Jun 2008	The Challenges of Hair Replacement for Children with Alopecia   The Challenges of Hair Replacement for Children with Alopecia                 Excessive hair loss, or Alopecia, in children can have a devastating and unexpected impact on a child’s self esteem, sending parents scrambling for Hair Replacement solutions.   Though it’s not very common for children to lose their hair, it happens to nearly 2 million children a year in the United States alone. No one expects a young child to lose their hair so if it does happen, parents are often baffled and uncertain as to what to do. There are many causes for hair loss in children, most of them medical-related. Your first step when your child loses an excessive amount of hair should always be to see your doctor to rule out any physical problems that might be causing the hair loss. After this you can start seeking hair replacement solutions and researching Alopecia advocacy organizations.   To read the full article, please click on the above link...
12 Jun 2008	Alopecia in African Americans               Alopecia and Hair Replacement for African Americans               Hair loss can be devastating, whether you are male or female, regardless of race or ethnicity. Typical hair loss among men crosses the boundaries of race and culture. However, African American hair poses a particular set of challenges with regards to hair loss.  Hair replacement clinics across the country note that while black men seem to suffer the same sort of male pattern baldness and challenges as Caucasian men, African American men and women seem to suffer a higher percentage of problems with hair loss for a variety of other, culturally specific reasons.  The hair replacement solutions for African American hair loss can be equally complex...   Please follow the link above to read the full article.
5 Jun 2008	DNA test to determine hair loss DNA test to determine hair loss Thirty-percent of 30-year-old men will lose their hair -- some from genetics, some from medical conditions. Now, a new test is available for those who want know if they're at risk for going bald.  At 28-years-old, Shane Futchko says being bald is his last option. He says his father and grandfather have hair loss issues and he hopes he's not continuing the family trend.  (This article shows that there are increasing advances in hair loss medicine--on all sides from diagnosis to prevention to cure. Hair loss can also be devastating, and society is increasingly regarding it as not just a "vain ailment", but as a life-effecting event).   Read More... http://www.baynews9.com/content/8/2008/6/4/354193.html?title=DNA%20test%20to%20determine%20hair%20loss
7 May 2008	Air pollution 'can make you bald'  London, May 05, 2008 Experiencing hair loss? Now, you can blame it on air pollution, instead of only your genes, for a study has revealed that men living in contaminated areas are more likely to go bald that those breathing cleaner air. Male pattern baldness, which develops gradually, typically starting with the appearance of a bald spot in the crown and thinning of the temples, is known to be hereditary. But a team of researchers at the University of London has linked the onset of male pattern baldness to environmental factors like air pollution and smoking, British newspaper the 'Daily Mail' reported today. According to the study, the toxins and carcinogens which are found in polluted air can actually stop hair growing by blocking mechanisms that produce the protein from which the hair is made. "We think any pollutant that can get into the bloodstream or into the skin and into the hair follicle could cause some stress to it and impair the ability of the hair to make a fibre. full article... http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=82051747
30 Apr 2008	Hair Loss a Social Phobia Hair Loss a Social Phobia Hair loss has been a parameter that most men will experience one day, but most men are now experiencing this at an earlier age then usual. When hair loss used to occur in your mid 40s or 50s we are seeing it occur on more and more young men of an age range of about 20, the reasons behind this is yet to be discovered but it can be down to lifestyles, stress and genetics. An average male will produce around 100,000 hair follicles in a lifetime, this being said only an average of 100 strands should be lost in a day. People that are suffering with premature hair loss lose around 500 strands a day. Nowadays receding hair lines are some what classed as normal as it will eventually occur in every man around the age of late 20s. Some psychological affects that baldness or hair loss may have on some people can be very extreme, from anxiety, depression and social phobia, some people are known to actually give up with life due to hair loss, it gives them no motivation and no push, they are afraid to go out to get a job so in the long run not only there hair will suffer, but also there social life. Although this being said there are a lot of men now that find baldness a comfort, they see it as a trend of current society and are much more than happy to live with it. Treatments have been somewhat vague over the past few years with a lot of products not meeting the demand of people that are trying to regain there hair. Although there are a lot of products that do have positive effects there is also a lot of products which are just a waste of time. There are now operations which can be performed to replace lost hair, the way that this is achieved is that the surgeons will take hair from somewhere else on your body and implant it onto your bald area, so it will be abit like a seed when implemented it is said that these hair follicles will start to grow again. The best natural advice for hair loss would be to cut down on products such as alcohol and tobacco and eat healthily, it would also be a good idea to to exercise regularly to get your hormones and air in your body circulating again and to cut down on stress or worries that you are experiencing. Another aspect to maybe stop using are the hair products such as gel, moose and hair spray although some products may be advertised as containing vitamins there is no good that can come out of using these. Source: anyarticle.net
18 Apr 2008	Scientists discover links between hair loss and genetics Hair Loss Article Scientists discover links between hair loss and genetics Scientists from the University of Bonn recently discovered a gene that is responsible for a hereditary form of hair loss known as Hypotrichosis simplex. The research is the first-ever to identify a specific receptor that is essential for hair growth. The researchers said that their findings will lead to new breakthroughs that could resolve the problem of hair loss. "Although Hypotrichosis simplex is very uncommon, it may prove critical in understanding the mechanisms of hair growth," says project leader Dr. Regina Betz from Bonn's Institute of Human Genetics. Individuals affected by this condition usually go bald during childhood. Alopecia or the process of hair loss especially around the scalp progresses as an individual gets older. Click the link to read more... http://www.articleaddict.com/Article/Scientists-discover-links-between-hair-loss-and-genetics/28685
15 Apr 2008	7 ways to avoid hair loss 7 ways to avoid hair loss Like it or not, hair loss is something we all experience at some point in our lives. In fact, with each hair-growth cycle, our hair grows, rests and then falls out. This cycle will continue every year. We all lose approximately 50 to 100 hairs a day, and that is considered normal. According to the Health Encyclopedia of Diseases and Conditions, abnormal hair loss is something entirely different. This is due to a variety of causes. When you lose a lot of your hair when you comb or brush it or when your hair becomes thinner and thinner or falls out on its own, it's time to seek the help of a professional. Here are seven ways to know your hair loss is normal. Click Here to read the entire article: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080415/LIFESTYLE03/804150401/1040/LIFESTYLE03
21 Jan 2008	Genetic breakthrough could give dandruff the brush-off, claim scientists Genetic breakthrough could give dandruff the brush-off, claim scientists By DAVID DERBYSHIRE - 5th November 2007 Embarassing problem: Affects more men than women. They have cracked the genetic code of humans, cats, dogs and chimps. Now, scientists reveal today they have solved the secrets of dandruff.   A team of researchers has decoded the complete DNA of a natural fungus to blame for most cases of the flaky skin condition.   The findings could lead to more effective shampoos, lotions and medicines for a problem affecting more than half the population.   Dr Thomas Dawson, who led the five-year study, said: "We have been able to see how the fungus interacts with the skin, and that opens up all sorts of new targets for medication."   Almost all cases are linked to Malassezia globosa, a yeast that lives on human skin.   The fungus feeds off natural oils in the skin and releases a toxic by-product that can irritate the scalp, causing itchiness and clumps of dead skin that are noticeable on hair and clothes.   Medicated shampoos can help by killing off fungal infections but are not 100 per cent reliable. Read More by clicking on the above link...
21 Jan 2008	Has your hair got wrinkles? Has your hair got wrinkles? By LIZ HANCOCK - 16th July 2007 The Daily Mail (London) We're already obsessed with anti-ageing creams for our skin. But do we REALLY need them for our hair, too? When it comes to age reversal, the beauty industry has given us every imaginable product and treatment for the face, décolleté and even bottom. So with little left to target, it's no wonder the latest anti-ageing trend is heading for a more surprising feature – the hair. Pioneered by brands such as Nexxus, Alterna and Kérastase a couple of years ago, this spring anti-ageing haircare is exploding onto the mass market. But is there really such a thing as 'old' hair, and if there is, can we do anything about it in the same way we combat skin elasticity and wrinkles? "With age, hair becomes finer because of a reduced average diameter of each hair,” explains Atoshi Goshal, technical expert at Dove. “It is also less abundant because of decreased growth, has lower sebum production leading to brittle hair, and becomes greyer as less melanin is produced. Read More...
14 Jan 2008	Hair and Self Esteem Study     Company Press Release SOURCE: Procter & Gamble   New Study Conducted at Yale University Concludes that 'Bad Hair Days' Affect More Than Your Appearance Study Shows that 'Bad Hair Days' Impact Performance Self-Esteem, Social Insecurity and Self-Criticism   NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone has had them -- the term has even become part of the vernacular for a bad day. According to a study conducted at Yale University, ``bad hair days'' are real -- the perception of bad hair actually produces negative consequences beyond not feeling good about how one looks. According to the study, directed by Dr. Marianne LaFrance, Professor of Psychology and Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at Yale University, ``bad hair days'' affect individuals' self-esteem increasing self-doubt, intensifying social insecurities, and becoming more self-critical in general. ``Interestingly, both women and men are negatively affected by the phenomenon of bad hair days,'' says Professor LaFrance. ``Even more fascinating is our finding that individuals perceive their capabilities to be significantly lower than others when experiencing bad hair.''  Read More... by clicking the blue link above (at the top of the article).
14 Jun 2007	Doctors 'close to cure for baldness' The following article is the latest news on a hair loss cure. It offers a look into the complex nature of any cure for hair loss and hope that a cure is on the horizon within a decade for human usage. Doctors 'close to cure for baldness' Down the centuries, bald men have resorted to a range of desperate measures to restore their lost hair. Today, however, the first real hope of effective treatments is reported by an American team arising from research that could also lead to scar free surgery.
17 May 2007	Alopecia: a Fancy Name for Hair Loss Alopecia means "baldness"; hair loss from skin areas where hair would normally be present.  The word alopecia comes from the Greek word for "fox", used because the condition suggested the appearance of a fox (alopex) with mange.  There is more than one type of alopecia and treatments depend on which type of alopecia is diagnosed.   Read more...
11 Feb 2007	Myths of Hair Loss Causes Each day, we are bombarded with advertisements for products and services to improve our hair. While some of these products may enhance appearance, they also can contribute to hair loss. August is Hair Loss Awareness Month and a good time to take stock of your locks. Breaking through the myths of hair loss and hair care is the first step to maintaining beautiful hair for life. Speaking today at ACADEMY '05, the American Academy of Dermatology's summer scientific meeting, dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., clinical associate professor in the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., dispelled traditional myths about hair care and discussed how poor hair care can contribute to hair loss.
4 Jan 2007	Weird & Wonderful Hair Facts Some interesting, weird, and simply light-hearted but TRUE facts about hair.  Read on...
1 Nov 2006	Hair Loss and Its Causes From the American Academy of Family Physicians, a to-the-point article on Hair Loss, its causes, and what can be done in terms of medicines.
4 Jul 2006	What Hair is all about. What hair is from Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair
29 Jun 2006	Alopecia Areata: Clinical Features and Treatment Options in the 90's A clinical view of Alopecia Areata, its occurance, and treatment for the 1990's.
15 Jun 2006	Causes of Hairloss The Mao Clinic on Hair Loss... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hair-loss/DS00278/DSECTION=4
2 Jun 2005	Can I get my hair back, please?  Can I get my hair back, please? Topical treatments and the Hair Club are nonsurgical alternatives to remedy hair loss, says dermatologist Craig Ziering The market is full of remedies for receding hairlines. But what works and what doesn't? Dr. Craig Ziering, a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss, was invited on “Today” to share his advice, along with Jim Curcio, who experimented with a nonsurgical hair-loss treatment.
2 Jun 2005	Where did my hair go? Why men go bald Where did my hair go? Why men go bald.  Surgery, comb-overs, hairspray — men will do almost anything to keep hair loss at bay. 'Today' looks at why it matters so much There are about 100,000 to 150,000 hairs on the human scalp, and most guys want to keep them right where they are.  However, many of them can’t. Male pattern baldness affects 40 million men in the U.S., and a quarter of them start going bald by age 30. In this three-part series, “Today” looks at how baldness happens, and why it matters. Sex, power, privilege and youth are all images that go hand-in-hand with men and their hair. “It’s extremely important — right up there with food, water, family,” said one man.

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