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What Scientists Are Saying About Hair Loss |
The shock sets in when you find your shower drain clogged with hair... or
your pillow covered with scads of loose hairs.
Thinning Hair: More Common Than You Think!
Could it be that you're losing your hair? It's hard to believe -- that only
happens to men, or does it? Although hair loss and thinning hair is not
generally associated with women, it's a significant, serious, and
widespread female health problem, one that causes embarrassment,
frustration, depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, even marriage problems.
Scientists did not fully understand the exact cause of genetic hair loss until
the early 1990s when scientists discovered that in some hair follicles, an
enzyme called 5 alpha reductase combined with testosterone produced
dihydrotesterone (DHT). This DHT is harmful to hair follices and "attacks" it,
slowly breaking it down, reducing the diameter and length until the follicle
falls out, never to be replaced by new hair.
Frontal Hair Growth
Frontal hair loss is first identified by men as a receding of the hair line in the
front (above the forehead) or the temple regions (the flat space on either
side). When examining your own temple regions, look for hair that appears
smaller in density, "weaker," almost like "fuzz." This is hair that is being
attacked by DHT, the main cause of genetic hair loss in men. Until recently,
it was thought that minoxidil and finasteride (Rogaine and Propecia
respectively) were not effective in treating frontal hair loss. This is no longer
true as recent studies have shown.
Physical And Emotional Stress Leading to Hair Loss
Surgeries, severe illnesses and emotional stress can cause hair loss. The
body simply shuts down production of hair during periods of stress since it
is not necessary for survival and instead devotes its energies toward
repairing vital body structures. In many cases there is a three month delay
between the actual event and the onset of hair loss. See
http://HairCare.hairlossfact.info.
Hair Regrowth Cycle
This then means that the total hair loss and regrowth cycle can last 6
months or possibly longer when induced by physical or emotional stress.
There are some health conditions which may go undetected that can
contribute to hair loss. These include anemia or low blood count and
thyroid abnormalities. Both of these conditions can be detected by a
simple, inexpensive blood test.
Hair Loss Due to Illness
For hair loss caused by illness (such as fever), radiation therapy, or
medication use, no treatment is necessary. The hair will usually grow back
when the illness has ended or the therapy is finished. A wig, hat, or other
covering may be desired until the hair grows back.
Hair Loss Genes
For hair loss due to heredity, age, and hormones, the topical medication
Rogaine (minoxidil) can be helpful for both male and female pattern
baldness. Expect to wait 6 months before you see results. The oral
medication Propecia (finasteride) is effective in some men. This medicine
can decrease sex drive. When either medication is stopped, the former
baldness pattern returns.
Anna J.Mayers is an expert author who regularly contributes to
http://HairCare.hairlossfact.info. For complete information on hair loss
solutions, hair loss prevention, male pattern baldness and hair transplants,
visit http://www.hairlossfact.info.
In men, thinning hair can start any time after puberty, usually in the late teens to early 20's! Find out more at www.hairlossfact.info |
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