Showing posts with label Hair Loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hair Loss. Show all posts

Monday, October 3, 2011

Female Hair Loss- a Real Fear

Hair Loss
Whole hair loss has never been the outcome of women’s hair loss like others (men). Women suffer from partial Hair loss but still it is a distressing factor for the female who suffers from it since hair forms a very vital part of beauty.

There can be dissimilar causes for women’s hair loss. Inheritance can be one of them. The treatment that women have to undergo to treat hair loss is different from what men have to undergo. Women can’t just use any product available in the market, they have to careful while using the products since there can be hair growth in other parts of the body as a result of medications. And it is a very irritating factor for women if they have hair growth on face, body or back.

It is very necessary for women to discuss with a medical practitioner so that the doctor may find out the exact causes of hair loss. After the cause of hair loss is determined the physician will be able to prescribe the correct medicine or treatment for her hair loss. Estrogen is often prescribed by the doctors to the women in order to correct their condition.

Glucocorticoids can be used to treat women’s hair loss. Topical application of Minoxodil or Anthralin is recommended treatment available for women’s hair loss. Women can receive good responses of the medicines in preventing hair loss if they are treated from an initial stage for the condition. Therefore it is advisable that you see a doctor when you start losing hair excessively.
Androgenic alopecia is an important condition and about 2% of the population is its victim. Under this condition one loses all the hair of the body and women suffering from this cannot be cured easily. However with the help of doctor’s prescription you can always reduce the symptoms.
Women often suffer from hair loss after giving birth to a child. It is a temporary hair loss and hair loss usually stops after 6 months of giving birth to the child.

The reason for hair loss after pregnancy is due to the presence of higher estrogen level during pregnancy which further affects the hair follicles in the growth phase. There is a sudden removal of estrogen right after the child birth and this allows the hair to enter in to the hair loss phase. But there is nothing to worry, hair will definitely re grow after 6 months and you can always use hair tonic to speed up the hair growth.

Physical and mental stress can be an important cause of hair fall. Improper life style and eating habits will definitely lead to weight loss and hair loss. One the stress is removed you will notice that the hair loss reduces too.

When women use chemical often when dyeing, or perming they may cause hair loss. Use of these chemicals break the hairs. The products for hair falling treatments are applied when the hair follicles are strengthened in scalp.
You can choose the right treatment for your hair loss only after you know the root cause of your hair fall. It is always recommended that women must consult a dermatologist for a complete check up before the problem of hair loss turns in to a serious problem.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Main causes of hair loss

Hair Loss
Telogen effluvium: Refers to any changes in your body due to physical or emotional stress that cause hair loss. Can include a death in the family, surgery and illness.

Disease: Includes lupus, thyroid disease or other thyroid abnormalities, and alopecia.

Hormonal changes: Often prompted by childbirth, menopause or use of birth control pills.

Medication side effects: From blood pressure, acne, antidepression and cholesterol medication.

Genetics: Can be inherited from mother or father. Heredity also dictates the age, speed and extent of your hair loss.

Preventing hair loss

Get checked: Usually, hair loss is due to an external medical condition. Be sure to speak with your doctor to treat this first, before treating your hair.

Eat well: Eat foods that are high in protein, such as beans or other legumes and eggs.

Relax: Stress induces hair loss, so take time to breathe once in a while.

Take vitamins: Biotin, a B-complex vitamin, is known to help some people experiencing hair loss.
Go natural: Excessive hair drying, curling and straightening can damage hair, and tying your hair too tight can lead to a gradual hair loss known as traction alopecia..

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Keep ahead of time hair loss solution reviews

Hair Loss
Well this is going to bring out the skeptics but one has only to look at Elton John – Donald Trump – Frank Luntz to see for oneself that there is hope for us all when it comes to having a head of hair. Of course always remember too that millions of guys prefer to have little or no hair. It is all optional what you want you can have long, short, curly, straight whatever, your hair stylist will fit you up. For those that have premature baldness there are many hair loss solution reviews.

Did we hear someone say Wayne Rooney looks great with little hair, exactly yes it is up to the individual – which ever look you are comfortable with! This event is all about your ‘Barnet Fair’ it’s topical, it’s visual and it is up to you what you want and how much you want and how long. There are several hair loss solutions and they work for both male and females which is plus as they are slightly different hair loss characteristics in men it is primarily due to DHT or Dihydrotestosterone, which is a hormonal byproduct of testosterone, and in women it is not caused by DHT but hormonal patterns in the female body.

But there are hair loss solution reviews that reverse any lost areas clusters or thinning crowns etc. It is important to highlight the fact that we have not tried any of these products, but based on the thousands of positive reviews we deem it safe to say that by all accounts these products work for both male and female hair restoration. Are we impressed that is a tough ask, but given the images we have looked at viz a vie before and after they look much better than the look showcased by Elton John – Donald Trump – Frank Luntz!

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

5 Reasons you are losing your hair

Hair Loss
Everyone loses hair. It happens during your morning shower, while you're blowing it dry, or when you give it a quick brush—and that's normal. ""On average, we lose fifty to a hundred hairs a day,"" says Francesca Fusco, MD, a New York City dermatologist who specializes in hair loss.

""That's just hair going through its cycles, and there will be a new one to replace it."" But hair loss may be a sign of a more serious medical condition that needs an evaluation by a dermatologist and possible treatment. Here are five causes of hair loss and how to deal with them.

1. Telogen effluvium

Telogen effluvium is a phenomenon that occurs after pregnancy, major surgery, drastic weight loss, or extreme stress, in which you shed large amounts of hair every day, usually when shampooing, styling, or brushing.

It can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as antidepressants, beta-blockers, and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

During telogen effluvium, hair shifts faster than normal from its growing phase into the ""resting"" phase before moving quickly into the shedding, or telogen, phase.

- What are the symptoms?

Women with telogen effluvium typically notice hair loss 6 weeks to 3 months after a stressful event. At its peak, you may lose handfuls of hair.

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