Hair Loss - Hair Replacement
Hair loss is primarily caused by a combination of aging, a change in hormones, and a family history of baldness. As a rule, the earlier hair loss begins, the more severe the baldness will become. Hair loss can also be caused by burns or trauma, in which case hair replacement surgery is considered a reconstructive treatment, and may be covered by health insurance."MesoHair" Treatments Aid in Hair Loss Prevention
by Dr. Sam Assassa,
Medical Director of Beverly Hills Aesthetics
About 40% of women around the world will suffer from thinning hair or
hair loss, while 50% of men will experience some type of hair loss by
age 50. Losing hair for women is like losing their “crowning glory”
while men associate hair loss with loss of youth and sex appeal. Now
there is MesoHair?, a series of virtually painless injections of
vitamins, minerals, and DHT blockers directed into the scalp to
effectively aid in hair re-growth in women experiencing certain types
of hair loss and reversing male pattern baldness in men.[ read more ]
Hair Loss in Women
by Dr. Ken Washenik, M.D., Ph.D.,
Medical Director of Bosley
Most women consider their hair to be their crown of beauty as evidenced
by the countless hours spent at the salon, the art and science of hair
color, and the changing trends in hair fashions. Hair is important as a
marker of identity and is a key factor in social communication and
physical attraction.[ read more ]
HairMax Laser Comb
by David Michaels, CEO Lexington Int'l
The HairMax Laser Comb uses a low level (cold) laser to improve hair condition and increase the fullness of your hair naturally. Not only does it increase hair shine, bounce and manageability, it may also reduce dandruff and scalp itch. It is an easy-to-use at-home treatment which takes only 10 minutes three times a week for optimum results. It has an attractive, ergonomic design and high tech feel, and comes in a designer quality leather case.
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August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month
by Dr. Ken Washenik, M.D., Ph.D.,
Medical Director of Bosley
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month. The American Academy of
Dermatology states that this annual event is designed to increase
public awareness about hair loss, the importance of early detection,
and available treatment options. Hereditary hair loss, the most common
form of hair loss, affects nearly 50 million men and 30 million women
in the United States alone, according to the National Hair Journal.[ read more ]
The following are external links to hair loss and hair replacement information.
Overviews
- Hair Loss (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Hair Loss (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Hair Loss and Its Causes (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish
Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Hair Loss (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Treatment
- Hair Replacement (American Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Hair Transplantation (American Society for Dermatologic Surgery)
Specific Conditions
- Alopecia Interactive Tutorial (Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player, Also available in Spanish
- Alopecia Areata (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Cancer Treatment and Hair Loss (American Cancer Society)
- Folliculitis (American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
- Hirsutism (Excess Hair) (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also available in Spanish
- Merkel Cell Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss (American Osteopathic College of Dermatology)
- Waardenburg Syndrome (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)