Speaking about hair loss what information do we need to understand about this condition that is medically called alopecia. Medindia often gets questions related to this topic. Do not get carried away by all the advertisement that claim to restore your lost hair. Some of these advertised products are extremely expensive and can burn a hole in your pocket. Before investing understand the condition and go through our different resources related to hair-loss. The term ‘Alopecia’ comes from the Greek alopekia, which means fox-mange. Alopecia is mostly hereditary condition and is normal in some individuals. For men, it typically starts from the forehead and the hair loss continues to recedes further back till only a horseshoe-shaped fringe is left on the sides. For women, there is more diffuse hair loss throughout the scalp, but they seldom get bald. Some of the hair loss is not necessarily genetic, and needs to be investigated by a doctor. Hair loss in patches (alopecia areata) and hair loss all over the body (alopecia universalis) are thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder. Skin diseases, excessive hair treatments, and habits like wearing the hair pulled tight and pulling out hair are also known to cause severe hair loss in children and adults. Doctors treat hair loss with medicines like Minoxidil and Finasteride (generic names) and surgery, and many herbal and alternative treatments are also available. If they don’t work, there are wigs and hair pieces of all colors and styles. If you are young and losing hair, doing your research and being proactive about your problem will help you find solutions and feel better. To know more about alopecia, go to: 1. Sporting the Naked Pate: On Hair Loss and Balding
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Hair-loss prevention on May 30th, 2009 at 5:44 am #
Hair loss prevention is a technique to avoid the problem of hair-loss. Experts can learn about the whole hair related problem before the avoidance of hair loss. Treatments like Rogaine and Propecia is very helpful in treatment of hair-loss problem Post a comment
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Shampoos, conditioners and hair loss prevention creams are being launched in our market almost every other day. Each claiming to be superior then the other. Each claims to cure conditions such as dandruff. Despite all the hype there is still no cure for this relatively benign but annoying condition. In the long run it can cause hair-loss.
