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Tennis star Serena Williams spotted with bald patch on dinner date

2011-12-21T13:35:00.000Z

The tennis ace is widely known for her extravagant fashion preferences, famously donning a black lycra cat suit during the 2002 US Open, and often alters her hair through the use of hair extensions. Unfortunately for Serena, it appears this regular use of extensions has damaged her natural hair and it seems she may be suffering from “traction alopecia”. This type of hair loss is caused primarily by force being applied to the hair, either through hair extensions, braiding, weaving, or even as the result of frequently having your hair in ponytails or pigtails. If caught and treated early, this type of hair loss is reversible. Other celebrities who are rumoured to have suffered hair loss as a result of hair extensions include Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, and Naomi Campbell.

The former world number 1 women’s tennis star Serena Williams has sparked speculation that she may be going bald. The 30 year old and current world number 14, was on a late night dinner date in Hollywood with her socialite friend Brittny Gastineau. She was making her way to her car when she went to move her curly locks away from her face, however in doing so exposed a large bald patch.
When asked, leading Trichologist (hair specialist) David Bailey said, “The hair loss seen on Serena Williams appears to the fronto-vertex region and is indicative of damage caused by traction from hair extensions. It may be that she is also or either suffering from Female Pattern Alopecia, which is due to a hormone imbalance. She should also get her Serum Ferritin levels checked also, as low levels of this can also cause hair loss in women.
For women who are experiencing problems with hair loss, at Medical Specialists we can help you. We offer a numerous array of options best suited to your needs. Available without a prescription, from our Chemist Shop, you can now purchase Regaine for Women. This is specially formulated containing a 20mg/ml of the active ingredient Minoxidil – a clinically proven treatment and is applied direct to the scalp to treat women’s thinning hair.
In addition, with a prescription or via a consultation with one of our Doctors, you can buy Dianette now at even lower prices. Studies have shown that Dianette used for 6-9 months clearly decreases hair loss and hair thinning. Dianette has an ability to block androgen activity at the pilosebaceous unit. Because of this ability, Dianette can successfully be used to treat Androgenetic Alopecia or scalp hair loss in women caused by androgen activity. Dianette has been shown to stop further female pattern hair loss and increase hair thickness within about a year of regular use.

Actor Simon Pegg shows off thicker barnet and thinner face

2011-12-13T12:00:00.000Z

The British actor Simon Pegg has made appearances at several premieres this week, promoting the fourth installment in the Mission Impossible films. The star who has appeared in many notable films such as Run, Fat Boy, Run, and Hot Fuzz, is clearly now a major player in Hollywood, starring alongside Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

However, it seems the “Hollywood effect” has taken over the highly popular Brit as he is now much slimmer in the face and his once receding and thinning hair appears to have been replaced by a much more fuller head of hair. This follows the comedian Ricky Gervais, who famously posed in a tiny pair of gold shorts prior to him hosting the Golden Globes back in January, showing off the incredible 22lbs he had lost during 2010 from his previous portly frame. Gervais too seemed to shrink simultaneously to his career taking off across the Atlantic.

Pegg’s hair transplant follows X-Factor judge Louis Walsh recently admitting in an interview that he had undergone a similar procedure which set him back roughly £30,000 after jibes from boss Simon Cowell, ‘He came up to me and said: “You know, you’re starting to lose your hair. I said, “I am not! And anyway, you’re going grey!”

‘I could have just left it and got on with things, but with TV today, everything is in high definition, and people notice every little thing’. Even Manchester United striker and footballing superstar Wayne Rooney earlier this year announced the news of his hair transplant after an expensive trip to a Harley Street clinic, tweeting his followers on social networking site Twitter – ‘I was going bald at 25, why not? I’m delighted with the result’.

However if you are you are not feeling flush enough to warrant paying 30k for a hair transplant you could try Propecia instead.

Bald you could try these to reverse hair loss

2011-07-18T13:54:00.000+01:00

Everyone wants a full head of healthy hair. But, some people start losing their hair at a very young age.

Baldness is a condition in which a person experiences excessive hair loss from scalp. People may suffer from partial hair loss or full hair loss.

Here are some Indian ayurvedic techniques that may help millions of people suffering from this problem:

1. Take two cups of water and add two spoon trifala powder to it. Boil it. Filter it and let the solution cool. Apply this water over your scalp and keep it for 5 minutes. Wash your hair with shampoo. If you are suffering from dandruff then use neem leaves powder instead of trifala.

2. Apply amla paste on your scalp and wash off after 20 minutes. Your hair will get stronger. Apply oil before going to sleep. Tie a towel dipped in hot water (squeeze the water) around your head in the morning. Wash off after 5 minutes.

3. Take half a bowl of heena and add warm milk and ayurvedic oil to it. Mix it well. Cool this paste and apply it on the scalp. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash with ayurvedic shampoo.

However for a more medical approach you could buy propecia online and combine it with regaine foam as they have both been proven to reverse the balding process.

Diet influences female hair loss

2011-07-15T12:08:00.000+01:00

"Cuckoo” crash and yo-yo diets are to blame for female hair loss, according to Institute of Trichologists.

The Institute of Trichologists has said that diet can play a large big role in female hair loss.

Chairman Marilyn Sherlock said that women most commonly experienced hair loss when they have an iron deficiency or are dieting.

"By dieting, I don't mean dieting sensibly, I mean crash dieting. And because of the hair growth cycle - if hair is suddenly damaged by lack of proper nutrients, it's three months before it falls out," he explained.

The expert promoted balanced diets, saying that good hair growth requires not only protein and iron but a variety of other nutrients.

Mr Sherlock said: "So, if you eat lots of meat, for example, you've got protein and iron in one package, so you would expect it to be good for hair growth. But, unless you eat carbohydrates, it'll go straight through you because you can't absorb it."

The chairman blamed the growing popularity of "cuckoo diets" that were nutritionally unsound for causing unexpected hair loss.

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Food For Healthier Hair & hair Loss

2011-07-06T09:50:00.000+01:00

If your receding hairline and bald spot are giving you nightmares, here are a few foods that can help keep your hair in good condition. Men are as touchy about hair loss as women and it’s a sensitive subject, one that raises many concerns and results in paranoid treatments and extreme measures. Before you start losing sleep over hair loss and book appointments with Trichologists or buy Propecia, take a closer look at what you're eating.

Carrots

It's not just the eyes; Vitamin A-rich carrots provide excellent nourishment for the scalp. A healthy scalp ensures shiny, well-conditioned hair that is strengthened and moisturized. An overall balanced diet of lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fatty fish like the Indian salmon and low-fat dairy are great boosters for healthy hair.

Prunes

If your hair suffers from dryness, thinning, stiffness, discoloration or hair fall, depleting reserves of iron might be the culprit. Prunes are known to be great sources of iron and greatly help improve the quality of hair. Also ensure you get plenty of green vegetables and beetroots in your diet in addition to prunes.

Green peas

Although green peas are not rich in antioxidants or any specific vitamin or mineral, they contain a well-balanced amount of vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc and B group vitamins. These are essential for maintaining healthy hair.

Oats

Not only are oats loaded with fibre that helps maintain a healthy heart and bowels, they also contain a high concentration of other essential nutrients such as zinc, iron and omega-6 fatty acids. Together, these are also knows as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Omega-6 fatty acids in particular are essential to maintain normal skin, hair growth and development. Since this essential ingredient is only obtained through the diet, make sure your breakfast includes a bowl of oatmeal every few days in the week.

Shrimp

While red meats are best avoided in excess, finding an appropriate substitute for proteins might be a little difficult for those looking to build muscle etc. Alternatively, of the wide variety of sea food available, shrimps are a great substitute. They not only go excellently well in a number of curries and pastas, their potent concentration of Vitamin B12, iron, zinc contain all the necessary nourishment to prevent hair loss.

Walnuts

Not to be outdone by the oats, walnuts are one of the most hair friendly nuts in the category. Not only do walnuts have more omega-6 fatty acids than any other food, but they're also full of zinc, iron, B vitamins (B1, B6 and B9), and plenty of protein. However, a word of caution, walnuts also contain a small trace of selenium, a mineral known to cause hair loss in people who are selenium-deficient or have way too much in their system. So a handful of nuts over the week should tide you over without much trouble.

Eggs

For a head full of healthy hair, the egg is probably one of your best friends. It's loaded with essential nutrients such as proteins, Vitamin B12, iron, zinc and Omega 6 fatty acids in large amounts. Being deficient in any of these vitamins and minerals is known to result in poor quality of hair. In addition it's also a good source for biotin (Vitamin B7) which is a great aid to fight hair loss.

Low fat dairy products

Low-fat dairy products like skimmed milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth. They also contain whey and casein, two high-quality protein sources. Add a cup of yogurt or cottage cheese to your snack list and to help prevent hair loss, stir in a few tablespoons of flaxseed or walnuts for your required dose of omega 3 fatty acids and zinc.

Hairy mistakes
Here are a few common mistakes that severely damage hair
- Excessive stress and some medication are conclusively known to reduce hair growth and promote hair loss.
- Cut down on the use of hair spray, hair gels, and styling creams that contain harsh chemical ingredients, which can dry out the scalp and cause the formation of flakes. Also harsh treatments such as perms, colours, relaxers etc take a toll on the health of your hair.
- Avoid changing your shampoo and conditioner constantly. Stick to one good mild cleansing shampoo for six months before changing.
- Excessive exposure to the sun, pollution, rain water and dust without proper protection makes the hair dry, brittle and limp. Use a live in conditioner during the rains to protect it from the humidity and wash and oil it regularly to maintain a healthy scalp.

Avoid the comb over at all costs!

2011-06-07T16:32:00.003+01:00

Losing your hair can be an embarrassing process, first of all you notice some thinning at your temples and then it starts to slowly recede over the years to form the most common hair loss trait which is male pattern baldness.

However there are men out there that seem unaware of the products that can reverse the balding process such as Regaine Foam & Propecia, and choose to let their hair recede and style it in the most embarrassing way possible.

We are talking about the comb over people probably the worse hair style known to man, you are not fooling anyone and you only make yourself look worse.

If your losing your hair and are unwilling to admit your going bald, the answer is not combing over the bald patches as you can see from the pictures attached it looks ridiculous.

There are three things you can do if you are noticing your hair line receding

Nothing you're not bothered, let your hair recede as nature intended and hopefully you will have a hair style which will compliment your fizzog.
Hair transplant, this will solve all your hair loss problems but unfortunately a seven thousand pound average will hurt your pockets
And last but not least using Regaine Foam with Propecia, the two only approved medications for hair loss on the market today.

Hair loss supplement advert banned

2011-06-01T13:28:00.001+01:00

A TV advert for a supplement that claimed to reduce hair loss has been banned by a watchdog for being misleading.

The manufacturers of Viviscal said it contained "a rich compound of marine extracts, organic soluble silica and fortified vitamin C" which provided "the nutrients needed for healthy hair". The national press advert also featured a testimonial from actress Sue Holderness who played Marlene in TV comedy Only Fools and Horses. She stated: "I liked the fact that Viviscal is all-natural and the scientific evidence seemed to make it well worth a try ... My hairdresser was astonished at the improved appearance of my hair ... Viviscal helps nourish my hair from within to keep it in brilliant condition."

The complainant, The Scalp and Hair Clinic, challenged whether the advert misleadingly implied that Viviscal could improve thinning hair and reduce hair loss. Manufacturer Lifes2Good agreed to amend the advert so that this was no longer the case.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) also launched an investigation into whether the hair maintenance claims were misleading and could be substantiated.

Lifes2Good told the ASA that the nutritional benefits of various ingredients relating to hair were well documented, and that studies with marine protein showed improvements to hair growth.

But the watchdog found that the evidence did not show that the ingredients in the supplement benefited hair.

It said: "Because the evidence sent did not show that the ingredients in Viviscal had been shown to have a positive effect on hair health, we concluded the claims that the product could 'nourish hair follicles' and keep hair in 'optimum health and condition' had not been substantiated."

The ASA ruled that the advert must not appear again in its current form.

Hot tub caused burns, hair loss, man says

2011-03-30T10:50:00.000+01:00

Ken Brassington from the USA said he suffered burns and hair loss after a trip to the leisure centre's hot tub.
When he got into the hot tub, he noticed his eyes started burning. He had to lean back to avoid the fumes. After his swim, he said he went to shower and noticed his shorts were bleached.

Later, Brassington went home and said he noticed the hair on his legs and on the lower half of his body was balled up. He took another shower at home and said some of his body hair starting falling out. The hair that didn't fall out had turned blond. Brassington called the pool.

They asked him to fill out an incident report and then go to emergency where they checked to make sure his breathing was normal, he said.Brassington's respiratory system was fine, but he said he spent several uncomfortable days suffering from what seemed to be side effects from chlorine in the hot tub.

Brassington said he had sleepless nights and ended up wearing sweatpants on his job as a mailman, since his jeans irritated his skin. He said his skin was itchy and his hair continued to fall out for days after the incident.
"It's like a bad sunburn -it takes four or five days [to heal]," Brassington said. He is nervous about going back to the pool after what happened. More than a week later, Brassington said his skin was still itchy.

Recreation manager Christa Balatti said the hot tub was shut down after the incident, and a thorough investigation is taking place into what happened. "Definitely, safety is our No. 1 priority," Balatti said.
Policies and procedures are also being reviewed, she said. The chlorine is added using an automated system, but manual checks are being done every day on the water, Balatti said.

UK MEN CARE MORE ABOUT LOSING THEIR HAIR

2011-03-17T11:53:00.000Z

Men in the UK worry more about losing their hair than finding a long term partner or being made bankrupt according to startling new research. Results show UK men are 20% more likely to worry about hair loss than finding a long term partner and 50% more likely to worry about going bald than going bankrupt. What’s more, twice as many men worry about their hair line than their performance in the bedroom.

The research commissioned by Regaine to mark the launch of its revolutionary new hair loss treatment, Regaine Foam, asked 2,000 men and women in the UK about their attitudes towards hair loss. The findings go on to reveal that two thirds of men thought having a full head of hair made them more attractive to the opposite sex (65%) while a quarter of men admit that going bald could even affect the chance of their career progression (25%).

The younger generation (under 18 years old) rank hair loss as a higher worry than older age groups with 73% of all respondents agreeing that a full head of hair makes them look younger. Welshmen top the list of regions who worry most about hair loss in the UK while men from the East Midlands were least concerned about their receding hair lines.

Irish postal worker loses hair in practical joke

2011-03-17T11:42:00.000Z

A postal worker from Londonderry Ireland has suffered burns and lost clumps of his hair in what is understood to have been a practical joke gone wrong.

He discovered the hair loss when he took off a motorbike helmet he had taken from the staff locker room at Royal Mail's delivery office on Great James Street on Wednesday afternoon.

It is believed that an acidic substance had been put in the helmet. Royal Mail has launched an investigation.
The postal worker had returned from his rounds at about 1600 GMT when he put on the helmet. He did not discover anything wrong until he went home and took it off.

The matter has been reported to the police but it is understood that they have dropped their investigation as it is now being dealt with internally by Royal Mail. A source said that workers at the delivery office are "very annoyed and angry" about what happened.

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Hair loss signals prostate cancer risk

2011-03-04T16:41:00.000Z

Men with prostate cancer may be twice more likely to have started showing signs of male pattern baldness at the age of 20 years than those without prostate cancer.

Until now there has been conflicting evidence about the link between balding and prostate cancer; this is the first study to suggest a link between going bald at the young age of 20 and the development of prostate cancer in later life.

Male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) is very common, affecting about half of all men at some point in their lives. Its onset has previously been linked to the conversion of testosterone to androgenic hormones, and androgens have also been previously implicated in the onset and growth of prostate cancer. The drug Propecia - used to treat baldness - blocks the conversion of testosterone to an androgen thought to cause hair loss, and the drug has also been demonstrated to lower the incidence of prostate cancer.

To explore the possible connection between balding patterns and prostate cancer, researchers spent more than two years analysing disease progression and hair loss patterns in 388 men with prostate cancer in Paris. The men were diagnosed between the ages of 46 and 84 years. Starting in 2004, the study participants answered a questionnaire about their personal history of prostate cancer (if any) and to indicate on four pictures any balding patterns that they had at ages 20, 30 and 40. The pictures showed four stages of hair loss: no balding (stage I), frontal hair loss (receding hairline around the temples), vertex hair loss (a round bald patch at the top of the head), or a combination of both types of hair loss (stage IV). The men's doctors were also asked to provide a medical history of their patients, including any diagnosis of prostate cancer, age at diagnosis, stage of the disease and treatment. Another 281 healthy men were enlisted in the study for comparison. The study ran for 28 months.

It was found that 37 of the prostate cancer patients (and 14 of the healthy men) had experienced some form of hair loss at the age of 20 years, ranging from a receding hairline to a bald patch at the top of the head, or a combination of both. Any form of hair loss at age 20 years was linked to a doubling of prostate cancer risk, the study authors reported. Men who start losing their hair in their 30s or 40s did not appear to face a similar boost in prostate cancer risk. And those whose hair loss started in their 20s did not face a higher risk of developing the cancer at an early age or of developing more aggressive tumours. The study found no association between early hair loss and an earlier diagnosis of prostate cancer, and nor was there any link between the pattern of hair loss and the development of cancer. Whether or not men who experience youthful hair loss may benefit from prostate cancer screening is yet to be determined.

The researchers cautioned, however, that it is premature to conclude that baldness and prostate cancer are, in fact, linked. Noting that androgens associated with hair loss are also associated with prostate cancer, the researchers called for more studies to see whether interventions might be appropriate for men with very early balding. Physicians need to know who could be targeted for screening and also considered for chemo-prevention using anti-androgenic drugs.

Male Hair Loss and the treatments available

2011-03-03T15:58:00.000Z

Male Hair Loss and the treatments available

Author:

Mark Riley
What is Male Pattern Baldness?

Being bald is the state of having no hair or lacking hair where it often grows on the scalp. The most common form of male hair loss involves progressive hair thinning and is called androgenic alopecia or 'male pattern baldness', this can effect up 60of adult men within the UK alone.

What treatments are available?

So far there are only two medicines which have been liecensed by the FDA & the MHRA availble today, both are proven to stop hair loss in its tracks and if caught early enough can even re-grow lost hair

Propecia 1mg Tablets (Prescription)
Regaine Foam Extra Strength (Non-Prescription)

How does Propecia work?

Propecia prevents formation of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the hair cell, by blocking an important enzyme (Type II 5á-reductase) which converts testosterone to DHT which is involved in the regulation of the hair follicle. DHT is a chemical (hormone) that naturally occurs in the male scalp which is present in higher levels in men who suffer from male pattern baldness. Because Propecia decreases the formation of DHT in the scalp and hair follicle, this can lead to reversal of the balding process; it increases hair growth and prevents further hair loss associated with male pattern baldness. Without treatment with Propecia, the DHT will continue to contribute to shortening of the growth phase and thinning of the hair.

How does Regaine Foam Extra Strength Work?

Regaine Foams active ingredient is Minoxidil (5. It works by increasing the blood supply to the hair follicles which helps to strengthen existing hair and stimulate secondary hair growth. With Regaine Foam results may be noticeable in just 8 weeks, 9 out of 10 men say they kept or regrew their hair with Regaine Foam.The easy to use foam takes very little time to apply, means it seamlessly fits into your daily grooming routine.

Where to buy Hair Loss treatment online?

www.Hairtreatment4u.co.uk has been supplying male and female hair loss treatments online since 2008 and has gained an excellent reputation as one of the safest places to buy hair loss treatment online in the UK.

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Regaine Sponsors Richard Hammond's online TV show

2011-02-16T16:04:00.000Z

Regaine Extra Strength Foam is sponsoring Richard Hammond's new online TV show, 'Tech Head'.

The new show from the 'Top Gear' presenter is created and produced by ChannelFlip Media, and will be shown on the online broadcaster ChannelFlip, in addition to YouTube and iTunes, from today (14 February).
The sponsorship was brokered by media agency Carat.

Each week, 'Richard Hammond’s Tech Head' will discuss technology from a virtual studio in a light-hearted tone, posing topics such as: "What did weirdos do before the internet?" and" "The outrageous claims made by toaster manufacturers".

Sandra Chatelain, brand manager for Regaine, said: "We are very pleased to be involved with Richard’s new show. "Technology is a topic that is very close to our hearts and we are looking forward to Richard’s unique take on the subject over the coming weeks."

The sponsorship deal will involve Regaine-branded bumpers played at the start and finish of each programme, a branded Regaine YouTube channel, and a branded iPhone app.

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Regaine hair loss treatment now in a foam at Hair Treatment 4U

2011-02-16T12:01:00.000Z

Regaine (Minoxidil) has been around for a long time, helping men and women with hair loss keep or even re-grow their hair. This has so far been in a solution form which has to be sprayed on to the scalp and rubbed in, which has been reported that it can leave a sticky feeling in your hair and scalp.

So now McNeil Healthcare (UK) Limited have release Regaine Foam. McNeil Healthcare say "the innovative new Regaine Foam contains a 5% concentration of minoxidil."

Helps prevent further hair loss and regrow hair
Results may be noticeable in just 8 weeks
Apply directly to your scalp—twice a day, every day
Goes on easily and dries quickly
Is unscented

Hair Treatment 4U are now please to announce that they stock Regaine Foam from as little as £55.99 for the triple pack.

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Take Years Off Your Neck & Face with Retin-A

2011-02-08T16:57:00.000Z

You may treat it like the face, but when it comes to turning back time, doctors say the neck is a part of the body that needs a lot of extra TLC! Today, doctors say there are a lot of non-invasive procedures out there that can do wonders to help with sagging, excess fat and sun damage.

To combat the sun damage on the neck, Dr’s and plastic surgeons alike say (retinoids) Retin-A are not only great for anti-ageing on the face but are great to anti-age the neck as well. However Retin-A is only available on prescription.

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2010-11-03T13:37:00.001Z

Baldness seems to run in the Royal family with both Prince Charles & Prince Edward suffering from hair loss and Prince William is no exception. Now at 28 his receding hair line is becoming more and more visible by the day, if he want to become king anytime soon here are some pointers that can help cover up his ever expanding bald spot.

There is however some good news and also some bad news for Prince William. First the bad news: the earlier baldness starts, the more hair you'll lose. And the good news: Advancements in hair transplants and medication has come along way over the past 10 years.

So far there are only two treatments available online which are Regaine & Propecia. Regaine which contains Minoxidil is a topical lotion which is applied daily, this is available over the counter and no prescription is needed for this product. However it has been found to work quit well with minimal side effects.

The other medication available is Propecia which is a prescription only medication which mean seeing your Doctor to get a prescription or buying it off the Internet from an online pharmacy. Propecia has been shown to work very well in controlling hair loss and in some cases can even grow back lost hair.

Finasteride found to help urinary problems

2010-10-13T15:24:00.002+01:00

In a recent article in Reuter’s health, the long term use of the drug Proscar has been found to cut the need for surgery in men with enlarged prostates.

Proscar, also called Finasteride, is a common drug that reduces the size of the prostate, and is also used to treat hair loss known as Propecia

The new analysis is based on data from more than 21,000 men studied in 23 clinical trials, most of which were funded by companies that make drugs to treat the condition. Most studies found Proscar did little to relieve urinary symptoms, although it worked better for men with the largest prostates.

Brazilian Blowout Solution - contains high levels of toxic chemicals

2010-10-13T15:04:00.001+01:00

The Brazilian Blowout hair treatment, favoured by celebrities is in trouble with government officials for its high levels of toxic chemicals.

The hair solution is found to contain up to 12 percent formaldehyde which is a toxic chemical known to cause cancer and a variety of other health problems, and for this reason, most people make an effort to avoid it. Formaldehyde is only permitted in cosmetic use at less than 0.2% when used as a preservative.

After receiving complaints from customers and stylists about burning eyes, nose, and throat, breathing difficulties, and one report of hair loss associated with use of the product, the government agency Health Canada conducted tests on the solution, finding as much as 12 percent formaldehyde inside. The agency issued a news release on the dangers of the product on October 7.

In the US, the Oregon Health and Science University's Center for Research on Occupational and Environment Toxicology (Oregon OSHA) also published a news release on October 8 warning salon workers to use caution when using the product, with some salons following suit by wearing masks and informing clients of the health risks.

What stops wrinkles in there tracks

2010-10-13T11:43:00.000+01:00

Well if you believe everything that is on television its every cream out there, apparently they all can reduce wrinkles and plump up your skin leaving it looking younger and fresher than ever before. But to be honest most wrinkle creams don't do anything except clog up your pours and leave a temporary sheen on your skin fooling you to think that it’s working.

But there are a few products out there that can halt the ageing process and in one case reduce your wrinkles as well.

Retinoids Skin care professionals consider this form of Vitamin A the gold standard of effective topical treatments. Also available as prescription strength Retin-A, retinol is an ingredient in myriad over-the-counter products. It increases the cell turnover in the top layers of the skin, decreasing wrinkles and improving skin tone.

Retin-A should always be used in conjunction with a good sun-block as there is nothing more effective than sun block for stopping future wrinkles.

New Test Helps Predict Finasteride Response For Female Hair Loss

2010-10-13T11:18:00.000+01:00

According to BAUMAN MEDICAL GROUP A new simple genetic test could help tens of millions of female hair loss suffers determine whether or not finasteride (brand name: Propecia) may be an effective treatment for them to regain lost hair.

At the movement Propecia is a male only product and is designed to restore and grow back lost hair in men. The reason why Propecia is a male only product is because it has been known to cause birth defects if a female user of Finasteride is pregnant.

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balding Bruce is a right meat head

2010-10-05T14:50:00.000+01:00

BRUCE WILLIS topped LADY GAGA'S meat dress on US TV last night - with a sirloin steak headpiece.

The movie tough guy prompted hysterics when he greeted chat show host DAVID LETTERMAN wearing the minced toupee atop his balding bonce.

He said, "This is all natural. It's a meat hairpiece inspired by... who's that crazy lady? Lady GaGa!

"Let me tell you, this took hours to get ready. It's 100 per cent ground beef sirloin. Top shelf, organic."

And Bruce insisted the uncooked wig hadn't posed any hygiene issues.

He added: "Showering? Not a problem. I took a shower a couple [of] hours ago...lather, rinse, repeat. Tenderise."

What's more, the Die Hard star seasoned his prime-cut patty and encouraged David to tuck in with a fork.

The TV titan obliged, shovelling in a huge mouthful before running offstage to spit out the raw food.

He must be off his head...

Beware of ‘miracle products’ for female hair loss

2010-09-30T15:42:00.000+01:00

These days, there are hundreds of websites offering herbal cures and untested products for everything from erectile dysfunction to female hair loss treatment.

The reason these fraudulent sites continue to exist is because there will always be people stupid enough to buy from theses websites, also the MHRA do not have the man power to be able to shut all theses sites down whilst new ones appear online everyday.

The truth is, for hair loss in women in particular is that spending your hard-earned money on these unsafe & unregulated products and treatments will ultimately lead to crushing disappointment. This is because the overwhelming majority of these products do not work, and the people who make and sell them are making money out of your willingness to believe they do.

Go to specialist website or doctor instead

The best way to avoid being ripped off on these internet products is to avoid disreputable or dubious- looking websites altogether. If the product and its low price seem too good to be true, it most likely is.

All this isn’t to say that there aren’t treatments and solutions out there for women suffering from hair loss, because there are such as Regaine, Dianette & Spironolactone but the way to find them is through a registered specialist hair loss website.

How to boost your confidence after hair loss

2010-09-30T14:27:00.000+01:00

Losing your hair can really knock your confidence and change how you view yourself. Some people will take the view ‘it’s only hair’, (who are generally men), but it isn’t only hair; it plays a major part of your self-esteem.

From being a young child to an adult woman, we are conditioned by the media, entertainment and fashion industries to believe that shiny, healthy hair is a symbol of beauty, youth, femininity and sexuality. This is why losing it can be so devastating, as we feel that all of these ‘attractive’ qualities are robbed from us, often without warning.

Confidence-boosting tips

The key to regaining your self-esteem and confidence when interacting with the world is acceptance. Once the initial panic of losing your hair has passed, you can accept what has happened and start to look for solutions.

Here are some confidence-boosting solutions for:

Temporary hair loss (caused by hormonal changes such as pregnancy)

Whilst you are waiting for your hair to fully grow back; human hair wigs are a great idea. Some of the latest wigs are extremely realistic, so you never need to feel self-conscious about your appearance.

Permanent hair loss (caused by alopecia, female pattern baldness)

Hair loss treatment has improved rapidly in the last few years, with medications such as the Dianette & Spironolactone offering you a way cure it.

Coping with female hair loss

2010-09-30T14:06:00.000+01:00

Hair loss can be damaging to anyone's self esteem, but even more so when a women loses their hair. One of the commonest forms of hair loss in women (and men) is a condition called telogen effluvium, in which there is a diffuse (or widely spread out) shedding of hairs around the scalp and elsewhere on the body.

This is usually a reaction to intense stress on the body's physical or hormonal systems, or as a reaction to medication.

The condition, which can occur at any age, generally begins fairly suddenly and gets better on its own within about six months, although for a few people it can become a chronic problem.

Many adults have had an episode of telogen effluvium at some point in their lives, reflecting episodes of illness or stress.

Another common type of hair loss in women is androgenetic alopecia, which is related to hormone levels in the body. There's a large genetic predisposition, which may be inherited from the father or mother.

Androgenetic alopecia affects roughly 50 per cent of men (this is the main cause of the usual pattern of balding seen as men age) and perhaps as many women over the age of 40.

Research shows that up to 13 per cent of women have some degree of this sort of hair loss before the menopause, and afterwards it becomes far more common - one piece of research suggests that over the age of 65 as many as 75 per cent of women are affected.

There can be a wide range of treatment for women with hair loss and seeing your Doctor is always the first point of call, but some of the treatments out there for women include regaine, Dianette & Spironolactone.

All of these treatments can stop hair loss in its tracks and even in some cases re-grow lost hair.

Scientists discover gene that causes baldness

2010-09-10T15:12:00.000+01:00

Hereditary baldness gene has been identified, which could lead on to future hair loss treatment being made available.

Researchers have found a gene mutation which leads to thinning hair and which can even start taking effect in childhood. The gene, APCDD1, causes hair follicles to shrink, leading to thinner hair known as 'peach fuzz'.

The discovery had taken place at the Columbia Universality, and the team now hope of further things to discover in ways of treating hair loss in men and women. The condition leading to thinning hair is known as hereditary hypotrichosis simplex and the researchers believe they have pinpointed the gene behind it.

Dr Angela Christiano, lead author and professor of dermatology and genetics and development at Columbia University Medical Center, said: 'The identification of this gene underlying hereditary hypotrichosis simplex has afforded us an opportunity to gain insight into the process of hair follicle miniaturization, which is most commonly observed in male pattern hair loss or androgenetic alopecia.

'It is important to note that while these two conditions share the same physiologic process, the gene we discovered for hereditary hypotrichosis does not explain the complex process of male pattern baldness.'

Her team studied data from families in Pakistan and Italy with hereditary hypotrichosis simplex. They identified a common mutation in the APCDD1 gene, which is located in a specific region on a chromosome 18 that has been linked in previous studies to hair loss.

It inhibits a signal pathway known as Wnt which has been shown to control hair growth in mice, but has only now been linked to the human condition.

Dr Christiano said: 'We have at last made a connection between Wnt signaling and human hair disease that is highly significant.

'We have years of beautiful data in our field about hair growth in mice, but this is the first inroad into showing that the same pathway is critical in human hair growth.

'This is the first mutation in a Wnt inhibitor that deregulates the pathway in a human hair disease.

'Furthermore, these findings suggest that manipulating the Wnt pathway may have an effect on hair follicle growth - for the first time, in humans. 'And unlike commonly available treatments for hair loss that involve blocking hormonal pathways, treatments involving the Wnt pathway would be non-hormonal, which may enable many more people suffering from hair loss to receive such therapies.'

Therefore if the science in hereditary hair loss comes on leaps and bound traditional treatment such as Propecia could be a thing of the past.

Miracle cures - miracle or myth?

2010-09-10T15:06:00.000+01:00

Most herbal hair loss remedies contain Saw Palmetto berries. They are said to be an effective treatment for baldness, as well as relieving the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

No authentic clinical studies support the claim that Saw Palmetto berries effectively treat hair loss and its dosage/application is based on conjecture, rather than scientific evidence.

Therefore Saw palmetto berries cannot legally be sold or claim to promote hair growth as its all just hear say. How ever there are to products on the market that can claim to grow hair back Propecia & Regaine

These are the two only drugs which are licensed for hair loss or male pattern baldness.

Good news for bald men at last: Hair loss 'almost halves the risk of prostate cancer'

2010-09-10T14:57:00.000+01:00

One thing that men any age don't really want to see in the mirror is bald bald patches and receding hair lines. But research suggests those who, like Wayne Rooney, are facing a future with less hair should stop fretting at that retreating hairline and slapping on the propecia.

Men who start going bald at a young age are up to 45 per cent less likely to fall victim to prostate cancer later in life, scientists have found.

Although half of all men suffer significant hair loss by the age of 50, an American team has linked the high levels of testosterone in those who go bald earlier to a lower risk of tumours.

The scientists studied 2,000 men aged between 40 and 47, half of whom had suffered prostate cancer. They compared the rate of tumours in those who remembered their hair thinning by the age of 30 with those who did not suffer hair loss.

Men who had started to develop bald spots on the top of their heads as well as receding hairlines had the least risk of cancer.

'At first, the findings were surprising,' said Professor Jonathan Wright, an expert in prostate cancer at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. 'But we found that early onset baldness was associated with a 29 per cent to 45 per cent reduction in their relative risk of prostate cancer.'

Dr Helen Rippon, head of research management at The Prostate Cancer Charity, said: 'If these results are correct, they could be useful in providing us with a greater understanding of how testosterone behaves in the body and how it can affect different tissues.'

Stop Your Hair Loss with Vinegar ??????

2010-06-09T11:14:00.000+01:00

I recently found an article in a Turkish newspaper claiming and old hair loss remedy from times gone by. It claims that Apple Cider Vinegar can make your hair look more healthy and even stop the process of hair loss.

In our opinion this is just an old wife's tale but hey if your loosing your hair you will try anything right? any way If you believe that your hair loss might be the result of a poor metabolism a few teaspoonfuls of ACV a day over the course of several months may stop hair loss.

But if you more into the medical facts we would suggest Buy Propecia as its the only proven and licensed medication available today.

Gooch and Warne's bald-cure ad ban

2010-02-17T15:10:00.000Z

Hair-replacement adverts featuring cricket legends Shane Warne and Graham Gooch have been banned by an advertising watchdog.

The Australian spinner and former England captain have been featured prominently in advertising for the Advanced Hair Studio for several years, usually with close-ups of Gooch's head in 'before and after' condition following strand-by-strand replacement.

But a new advert that also featured the company's laser hair treatment has fallen foul the Advertising Standards Agency, with the watchdog ruling that it is misleading.

The advert - featuring a grinning Warne with the line "I stopped worrying about my hair when I heeded the Warne-ing signs and saw Advanced Hair Studio" - was deemed to imply that the laser procedure would produce the same hair replacement results as the strand-by-strand method.

The shine was taken off the advert when an examination of the bald facts showed this not to be the case, and the advertisement - unlike Warne and Gooch - will need a bit of a trim before it can appear again.

Shane MacGowan uses Guinness to combat hair loss

2010-02-17T15:08:00.000Z

he Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has admitted he has a strange way of battling male pattern baldness, alcohol! Not only is the “Fairytale of New York” star widely well known to enjoy many an alcoholic beverage, he also actually washes his hair in Guinness.

The Irish singer, who at 52 does still actually sport a full head of hair, has advised men who are worried about succumbing to losing their hair to try the old Irish method of running Guinness through their hair.
He says, "They sell all those lotions to cure you of baldness, they don't work. There is only one way to cure baldness. You pour Guinness over your head, collect it in a bucket, and drink it in the morning. It's proven to work."
In addition, MacGowan refuses to wash his locks when he’s away from his homeland of Ireland. He added: "I don't wash it, only in Tipperary water."
However, I assume there are people out there who are understandably reluctant to have a Guinness odour when going to the workplace or when trying to chat up a potential partner, so if you think you are starting to succumb to male pattern baldness and would like help then why not try one of the only few proven medications available today that has been shown to be successful – Propecia.
Propecia is a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor and it works by stopping or reducing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the hair cell, thus helping to reverse the balding process. It increases hair growth and prevents further hair loss associated with male pattern baldness.
Over at Medical Specialists Company Ltd., we offer quick and easy online consultation and once approved by the doctor you could be in possession of your Propecia tablets in as little as 48 hours. So head over to www.hairtreatment4u.co.uk where the prices start from as little as £67.25 (1 months Propecia tablets).

Georgetown boy donates hair to Locks of Love

2010-01-26T14:09:00.001Z

Nine-year-old Trevor Drillis, a third grader at the Penn Brook School, has a whole new look after getting more than 10 inches of hair cut off two weeks ago at Karen’s Barber Shop.

Drillis, who suffered through strangers thinking he was a girl for many months due to his long locks, didn’t mind the confusion because he knew his hair would be used to create a wig for a child suffering from hair loss due to diseases like cancer.

Source:http://www.wickedlocal.com/georgetown/features/x190614374/Georgetown-boy-donates-hair-to-Locks-of-Love

Zola's Hair Loss

2010-01-26T14:05:00.000Z

GIANFRANCO Zola yesterday claimed he had picked up five years’ experience in his traumatic 18 months as boss of troubled West Ham.

But the Italian said his testing time had helped make him as a manager – even if it had put years on him and accelerated his hair loss.

The Italian even joked rival managers who told him he was going to have a good time at Upton Park needed their heads examined.

Source:http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/118999/Zola-West-Ham-has-given-me-years-of-experience/

THE BALD TRUTH ABOUT X FACTOR CHERYL COLE'S HAIR

2010-01-26T14:02:00.000Z

FASHION-conscious women who copy hair extensions sported by stars such as X Factor judge Cheryl Cole and Victoria Beckham risk developing bald spots.

Girls as young as 20 are having to undergo surgery after suffering “traction alopecia”. This is hair loss caused when extensions exert constant tension over a long period on the scalp and hair follicles.

Some women are left with permanent bald spots. Hair restoration surgeon Dr Bessam Farjo said: “Hair transplant surgery may seem like an extreme solution but it can be the only way to restore hair permanently.”

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston said recently: “Nothing destroys your hair faster than extensions.”

The Bald Truth About Hair Transplant

2010-01-22T15:23:00.000Z

If you're a man who is losing his hair, you have plenty of company.

Two-thirds of men in the UK will have some degree of appreciable hair loss by age 22, according to the American Hair Loss Association. And roughly 85 percent of U.S. men have significantly thinning hair by age 50.

Male pattern baldness, known medically as androgenetic alopecia, is responsible for more than 95 percent of hair loss in men. Twenty-five percent of men start down the road toward baldness before they hit age 21. And it's a hard thing to accept in a society where your appearance counts and youth is valued.

Of course, you can blame your tendency to lose hair on your genes and to male sex hormones, which cause hair follicles over time to shrink in size and produce hair that's shorter, thinner and lighter in color. As the miniaturization of men's hair follicles continues, the follicle gets so small that no hair can grow inside of it.

As hair loss becomes more noticeable, men may start thinking about what they can do about it. Acceptance is one way to deal with hair loss, but it's unlikely to be a first choice and, more likely, to be a last resort.

An over-the-counter hair restoration product, such as Rogaine, might be tried to see if it can help preserve the hair you've got. There is also a prescription drug, a pill called Propecia, that you can ask our doctors about. It may help prevent hair loss and encourage some regrowth as well.

Some men look into everything from laser combs and hair pieces to specialized shampoos and surgical restoration, but for most Propecia is the only medication that works the best. http://www.hairtreatment4u.co.uk/buy-propecia.html

Author reveals battle with hair loss

2010-01-22T15:20:00.000Z

"I used to look in the mirror and see myself as alien, a freak, a baby, unattractive and unfeminine," confesses Berkhamsted author Sue Hampton.

The mother-of-two, of Lincoln Court, was constantly plagued by Alopecia- a condition that causes hair loss and has no cure.

Her latest book, Waterhouse Girl, which is her sixth to be published, is founded on her experience with baldness.

If you are suffering from female hair loss please visit our website for more information http://www.hairtreatment4u.co.uk/female-hair-loss.html

Hair Regeneration

2009-07-28T10:47:00.000+01:00

Hair loss Facts.Hair loss affects approximately 40% of men and 20% of women aged 50 and over. In the US there are an estimated 40 million men and 12 million women suffering from some degree of baldness. The estimated market size for hair regeneration products and treatments is over $1 billion for both men and women but only 2% of patients suffering hair loss currently seek any treatment.
Existing Treatments.
Hair loss treatments available today a few and far between, so far there is only two medicines which have been licensed for use as a Male hair loss product. 1 Propecia & 2 Regaine.
Propecia is the more successful treatment out of the two and has many papers and happy customers that have used the product who have either stop hair loss in its tracks or regained lost hair.
Regaine can be bought over the counter at most pharmacies & supermarkets and has worked on a smaller percentage to some degree.Hair Cloning
But now a company in Manchester called Intercytex have been busy working on cloning, hair cloning that is. Already phase 1 & 2 of the hair cloning trials have been completed and are showing some promising results.
The ICX-TRC procedureA small sample of hair follicles is taken from the patient during a simple 30 minute operation carried out under local anaesthetic at a hair or skin clinic. The clinic sends the biopsy to Intercytex’ GMP compliant manufacturing facility where the DP cells are dissociated from the rest of the follicle. These cells are cultured and expanded in proprietary media over three weeks and subsequently returned to the clinic in a sterile suspension.sing a specialised delivery system, the DP cells are microinjected intradermally into the patient’s scalp. The treatment is performed under local anaesthetic and comprises a single procedure of superficial injections, each injection delivering a minute volume of media containing DP cells. These cells are able to stimulate the generation of new hairs when injected in close proximity to the epidermal cells which generate the hair. Following the procedure, new hair growth should become evident after approximately three months.ICX-TRC clinical and commercial developmentPhase I clinical trials (safety) have been completed in seven volunteers at a single UK transplant centre. No safety issues have arisen and five out of seven patients have shown increased hair numbers. A Phase II study, which was conducted by Dr Bessam Farjo in Manchester, is now complete. This trial was designed to examine the effect of different DP delivery techniques and methods to ensure that the epidermal cells were in the correct state to respond to the signals and produce new hairs.In this study, subjects were injected 900 times with 1µl aliquots of DP cells in a large area which was photographed at the end of the study. Subjects were also injected in a smaller area, divided into two sections - counts were obtained by shaving and photographing the two small sections of scalp, injecting them multiple times (either 1 injection of 50 µl or 50 injections of 1 µl) with living DP cell suspension and then applying a specialised image analysis system to provide a total hair count. In these small sections, all 19 subjects in the trial were treated using a range of injection and scalp pre-stimulation techniques; the first 6 subjects were injected without stimulation of the scalp. In the remaining 13 subjects the resident hair producing (epithelial) cells were stimulated at the time of delivery of the DP cells in one of the two treatment sites.13 subjects completed the 48-week trial with 6 subjects lost to follow-up. Of the 13 subjects completing the trial the data showed that:• 65% (11/17) of the treated sites in the non-stimulated group responded to the treatment by increasing numbers of hairs of all sizes• 71% (12/17) of the treated sites in the non-stimulated group responded to the treatment by increasing numbers of hairs over 30 micron in diameter• 78% (7/9) of the treated sites in the stimulated group responded to the treatment by increasing numbers of hairs of all sizes• 100% (9/9) of the treated sites in the stimulated group responded to the treatment by increasing numbers of hairs over 30 micron in diameter• The overall take rate (number of hairs produced per 100 injections) in the stimulated areas waso 40% (n=6) for hairs of all sizeso 18% (n=6) for hairs over 30 micron in diameter
The results of these trials are a big leap in finding a permanent cure for hair loss.
Dr Bessam Farjo, the Principal Investigator for this study, said “We have learned a lot from this trial, including the different ways in which these cells can be delivered and that it is possible to do one thousand of these injections in a relatively short period of time and at little discomfort to the patient. I am very encouraged by this data both in the increase in the total number of hairs in the treated site but more importantly by the increase in thicker hairs, those over 30 micron.”

Healthy Hair Tips, Myths and Misconceptions

2009-01-16T13:03:00.000Z

Our glorious hair. We sometime shave, curl, spike, dreadlock, blow dry, braid, and spray it within an inch of it’s life. We spend untold money on hair care products. Not to mention the world is awash in so called healthy hair tips, myths and misconceptions. Let’s discuss a few of them.

Hair Misconception #1: A stress filled life leads directly to subsequent hair loss.

Reality: It’s a fact we are all losing hair daily. Whether we are stressed to the max or not. On average you lose anywhere between 35 to 135 hairs each day. So maybe a few more strands might fall out if you're all tense and stressed out. But unless you have been pulling your hair out by the roots, it will all grow back!

Hair Misconception #2: Using several shampoos keeps your hair healthy.

Reality: Of the so called healthy hair tips this one makes me laugh it’s so far fetched. Hair doesn’t remember what shampoo was used on it last. It’s basically just dead cells. So how’s it gonna know what kind of shampoo you’re using? But it is true that people with different hair types need to use shampoos suited to their type of hair. Focus on that rather than rotating shampoo.

Hair Misconception #3: There's nothing you can do for fine hair to keep it from going limp.

Reality: Two words: Hot rollers. They make it easy to add body to fine hair. Afterwards just apply mousse and brush out well.

Hair Misconception #4: Coloring is hard on your hair.

Reality: Nonsense! If that was the case most hair stylists would be out of a job. Coloring is safe if you know what you’re doing and follow the instructions to the letter. (That’s one of the healthy hair tips to remember.)

It also helps to use gentle coloring products and conditioners and shampoos specifically designed for colored hair. In fact it’s wise to use extra conditioner whenever you wash your colored hair.

Hair Misconception #5: Pull a gray hair and it will be replaced by more than one.

Reality: Ever heard that? No way is that true. Still you should never pull out hair by the roots. You can scar yourself or you might develop a scalp infection trying that. It’s better to banish the gray by coloring your hair.

Hair Misconception #6: All hair reacts to humidity in the same way.

If you have curly hair you don’t need me to point out that this is a big lie. Once the humidity hits it, uncontrollable curls or worse, the dreaded frizzys results. To strike back you need a product that will lock down the cuticle layer. One that blocks out unwanted moisture. So look for styling products with words like anti-humectant, smoothing, anti-humidity on the label.

Hair Misconception #7: It’s best to shampoo twice for clean hair.

Reality: This is just not so. In fact over use of shampoos can damage your hair. Unless your hair is extremely oily shampooing once should suffice.

How about those seven healthy hair care tips?How about if we continue our discussion of healthy hair care tips with an overview about how to go about the task of repair of damaged hair.

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How about if we continue our discussion of healthy hair care tips with an overview about how to go about the task of repair of damaged hair.

Hair Loss Basics (Why people lose hair?)

2009-01-14T14:15:00.000Z

Managing Hair Loss: Hair Loss Basics

Reasons for Hair Loss

2008-12-31T10:34:00.000Z

Photo by: freeparking

The most common reasons for losing hair are as under:

The physical reasons:

The physical reason for losing hair are linked to your hair style, for example hair pulled so tightly that it places tension on the scalp can result in a condition called traction alopecia. Traction alopecia can be permanent if the style is worn for a long enough time that it damages the hair follicles. . Having your hair chemically treated, such as getting your hair colored, bleached, straightened, or permed, can make the hair break off or fall out temporarily. Excessive use of hair dryers for styling or always sticking to the same hair style makes the hair to be pressed too much. Changing your hair style early is the best thing to do in this case.

Poor nutrition:

Eating disorders or poor eating can cause hair loss. This happens because your body does not get enough protein, vitamins, and minerals to sustain hair growth. Vegetarians might also lose their hair because they don't get enough protein from non-meat sources.

Skin & Scalp Diseases:

Hair loss can be related to some skin diseases & scalp diseases as well, such as in mycosis baldness would usually appear in the type of hairless inflammatory focus (es). The treatment in such cases means giving the patient oral and local antimycotic remedies.

Androgenetic alopecia:

Among adults, the most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia. This condition is caused by hormones called androgens and genetics. Sometimes, the hair loss can start as early as the mid-teen years. It also can occur in people who take steroids like testosterone to build their bodies.

Systemic illnesses:

Endocrine (hormonal) conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid disease, can interfere with hair production and cause hair loss. People with lupus can also lose hair. The hormone imbalance that occurs in polycystic ovary syndrome can cause hair loss in teen girls as well as adult women. The treatment of hair loss in such cases depends on the treatment of the basic illness that actually caused hair loss.

Baldness because of drugs:

Some medications can cause hair loss as a side effect. Diet pills that contain amphetamines also can cause hair loss. Chemotherapy drugs for cancer are the most well-known medications that can cause hair loss.

Hair Loss Facts & Fiction

2008-12-31T10:29:00.000Z

We support "Do Follow" from now on

2008-11-06T12:08:00.000Z

We are really happy to announce to our visitors that by now on, we will support "Do Follow". You are highly encouraged to post comments (related to the actual post) with links and we will follow your link. Please post more and more comments to make information on this blog more and more meaningful. We will stil moderate the comments and delete all the spam.

Hair Loss Treatments for Men

2008-10-23T15:31:00.000+01:00

Hair loss is a very common problem and the number of proven treatments is limited. Propecia is one of those hair loss treatments that has gone through extensive clincial trials and shown some significant results.

Read more on the hair treatments for men on the Hair Treatment website.

Hair Loss Tablets

2008-10-06T09:33:00.000+01:00

There are many hair loss products & treatments that lay claim to grow your hair back or stop further hair loss, just search through google and you will come across hundreds. But there is only a few products that don't just claim but are actually proven to grow your hair back.

Propecia: The most common hair loss tablet on the market today, has been approved by the FDA and has also gone through clinic trials proving not only can it stop hair from falling out. It also can re-grow hair that has been lost.

Regaine(minoxidil): or Rogaine as its know in America, has also been approved by the FDA. This treatment does not need a prescription and can be bought from your local chemist to your supermarket. It is a topical lotion which has also been proven to stop hair loss in clinical trials.

These two products are the only to proven products which are sold worldwide today, Im sure more hair treatment tablets will come on the market soon.

Androgenetic Alopecia - A comprehensive guide

2008-09-24T14:15:00.001+01:00

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women and starts affecting people right from their 20's sometimes. Read more about androgenetic alopecia in detail here.

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Finasteride

2008-09-16T10:19:00.000+01:00

Finasteride was approved initially in 1992 as Proscar, a treatment for prostate enlargement, but the sponsor had studied 1 mg of finasteride and demonstrated hair growth in male pattern hair loss. On December 22, 1997, the FDA approved finasteride to treat male pattern hair loss.

Therefore Finasteride (Propecia) was the first oral drug licensed for the treatment of Male Baldness.

Finasteride (propecia) drastically reduces the effect of the enzyme 5 alpha reductase (type II), and in doing so,reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which it is responsible for in the hair cell. It is DHT that is one of the major culprits for hair loss in genetically determined hair cells.

DNA test for hair loss

2008-09-10T10:00:00.000+01:00

BACKGROUND: Most men resign themselves to the fact they might lose their hair, but how many women need to worry about losing their hair? hair treatment4u says hair loss affects 21 million women in the United States alone. Baldness occurs when hair falls out and new hair doesn't take its place. Normally, hair grows at an average rate of about half an inch per month for two to six years, then rests and then falls out. Soon after that, a new hair begins to grow in its place. At a given point in time, 85 percent of your hair is growing and 15 percent is resting, according to the National Institutes of Health. Unlike men, women with female pattern baldness can begin losing their hair at any age through 50 or later, may not be genetically predisposed to hair loss and may not fall prey to the recognizable thinning over the top of the scalp.

CAUSES: The cause of female baldness is not well understood, but is associated with genetics, aging and levels of endocrine hormones. In particular, androgens, or male sex hormones, are associated with hair loss. As in men, the most likely cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, or an inherited sensitivity to the effects of androgens on hair follicles in the scalp. Other causes include trichotillomania, or compulsive hair pulling; alopecia areata, a disorder that causes patchy hair loss ranging from diffuse thinning to extensive balding with "islands" of retained hair; triangular alopecia, or loss of hair in the temporal areas that sometimes begins in childhood; scarring alopecia, or hair loss due to scarring of the scalp area typically involving the top of the head; and telogen effluvium, a common type of hair loss that takes place when a large portion of hair shifts into the "shedding" phase. Telogen effluvium can be hormonal, nutritional, drug associated or stress-associated. Menopause can be associated with both scarring alopecia and telogen effluvium.

TREATMENT: Female pattern hair loss can begin as early as the late teens to the early 20s in women who have experienced early puberty, says the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. If left untreated, this type of hair loss can progress to a more advanced form. Treatment is also recommended for women whose self-esteem is damaged by hair loss. The only drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat female pattern baldness is minoxidil (Rogaine). For women, the FDA recommends the two percent concentration. Minoxidil may help hair grow in 20 to 25 percent of women, and in the majority may slow or stop the hair loss process. Another option for women suffering from baldness are hair transplants. Hair transplants involve removing tiny plugs of hair from healthily growing areas and placing the hair in balding areas. The procedure usually requires multiple sessions and can be expensive. In addition, it can cause minor scarring and carries a risk of skin infection; however, results are often pleasing and permanent.

DETECTION: In order to effectively treat baldness, experts recommend a physician's diagnosis. It is important to catch and treat baldness as early as possible to prevent further hair loss. A new genetic test may help women treat baldness before its effects even show. It's called HairDX and through it doctors can predict whether or not a woman will have significant hair loss. After swabbing the inside of your mouth, the doctor sends the sample off to the laboratory for testing. Three to four weeks later, the results are sent back. The test costs about $150.

Diane-35

2008-09-04T16:31:00.000+01:00

Hair treament 4u are offering Diane-35 online with free delivery in the UK

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Regaine Commercial - Use it or lose it

2008-08-29T12:44:00.001+01:00

Hair Restoration Treatments

2008-08-29T12:40:00.000+01:00

Both men and women tend to lose hair thickness and amount as they age. Inherited or "pattern baldness" affects more men than women. Approximately 25 percent of men begin to bald by the time they are 30 years old, and about two-thirds are either bald or have a balding pattern by age 60. Women, on the other hand, generally have diffuse thinning that affects all parts of the scalp. In this situation, much of the hair remains, but the thickness of the hair shaft is smaller than normal.

There are a number of treatment options available designed to re-grow hair and to replace hair that's already been lost. Currently in the United States, there are more than 2,000 topical and oral products, about five surgical procedures and several hair restoration devices, but only a few that actually work. Out of all the topical and oral treatments available, only two are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are Propecia and Rogaine.

Propecia is an oral medication; its chemical name is Finasteride. It was developed nearly 40 years ago as a treatment for prostate hypertrophy (extended prostate). However, users found that the hair in their crown and bridge areas of their scalps was getting thicker, and they weren't losing hair at the same rate they once were. Propecia is known as a DHT-inhibitor, actually slowing or halting the conversion of testosterone into di-hydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that shrinks hair follicles as men age. Because DHT is known to be the primary cause of male-pattern baldness, stopping the conversion of DHT allows genetically susceptible hair follicles to remain intact, and in some cases increase in size. The side effects of Propecia are minimal and can include a reduced desire for sex (1% chance) and possible breast enlargement (less than .25% chance)...

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Can women use Propecia?

2008-08-29T12:20:00.000+01:00

Propecia is an effective hair loss treatment for men and the manufacturer clearly indicates that it should only be used by the men. Normally Minoxidil is considered to be the most effective hair loss treatment for women. Many women are curious to know if they can also use Propecia to stop hair loss though they are always told that Propecia is not recommended for the women. Now it has been claimed on corssavoo.com that Propecia is also a female hair loss treatment if used with contraceptive medicine.

The website states:

"Finasteride (propecia) is a female hair loss remedy that has been approved for hair loss treatment in men. But it has recently been found to help improve hair loss problems in women when combined with oral contraceptives. Propecia has some side effects, albeit only 3%. Often, these side effects subside after constant use."

Latest medical research does not say anything about it as yet. Always check with your Doctor to see if a certain hair loss treatment is appropriate for you.

2008-07-29T10:25:00.000+01:00

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Man sentenced for dealing in fake medicines

2008-07-28T10:27:00.000+01:00

A man caught dealing in counterfeit medicines worth at least 1.8 million pounds has received a 51 week suspended prison sentence, the country's drugs regulator said on Thursday.
Viraj Shah was found with a range of bogus prescription-only medicines -- AstraZeneca's Nexium, Novartis's Diovan, Merck & Co's Propecia, Procter & Gamble's Actonel, Pfizer's Lipitor, Merck and Schering-Plough's Ezetrol, Merck's Hyzaar and Abbott's Reductil.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said the case highlighted the risk to public health posed by counterfeit medicines.
European drugmakers say they are increasingly concerned about the threat posed by fake drugs. They called last month for a ban on the repackaging of medicines within the European Union in order to boost security.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers blame the legal practice of parallel trade -- in which drugs bought in low-priced markets are repackaged and resold in high-price countries -- for fuelling counterfeit traffic. Parallel traders deny the charge.
Counterfeit medicines, which may contain the wrong or even toxic ingredients, are on the rise worldwide. The World Health Organisation estimates they may make up 10 percent of the global pharmaceutical market.

Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL0326503520080703

Dianette, equally good for contraception, acne and hirsutism

2008-07-24T13:46:00.001+01:00

Dianette is best known for being 'The Pill' although it has also been used most effectively for other androgen-dependent diseases in women such as acne and hirsutism (excessive hair on body). According to modern research acne can be improved and suppressed within three to six months of dianette treatment while patients notice improvements in skin ...

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Dianette - Equally good for contraception, acne and hair loss

2008-07-24T12:38:00.000+01:00

Dianette also know as Diane-35 is used for the treatment of androgen-dependent diseases in women, such as:

Acne
Androgenetic Alopecia
Mild forms of Hirsutism (excessive hair on face and body)
Dianette contains two active ingredients, cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol.

Cyproterone acetate is a type of medicine called an anti-androgenic progestogen. Androgens are male hormones, and are produced by women as well as men. They are responsible for stimulating the growth of the skin, including the sebaceous glands that produce oil (sebum), and the hair that grows from the skin.

Too much production of androgen in the body can cause excessive growth of hair, acne, inflammation and infection.

If your body produces too much androgen, or if your skin is particularly sensitive to the effects of androgens, the sebaceous glands may produce too much sebum. This can cause the sebaceous glands to become blocked, resulting in infection, inflammation and acne spots. The androgens may also cause excessive growth of the hair on the face and body - a condition known as hirsutism.

Read complete article: http://www.hairtreatment4u.co.uk/news%20and%20articles/dianette-uk.html

Some Bald Facts: Hair Fall And Premature Balding

2008-07-23T13:24:00.000+01:00

The reason for male pattern baldness is an increased production of testosterone after puberty sets in. When testosterone comes into contact with the skin, it gets broken down into the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is responsible for decreasing the ability of the hair follicle to produce new hair in the crown region and upper forehead.

DHT is produced by stress, caffeine, hormonal imbalance and masturbation. In most cases, the production of DTH is linked with genesdefine of a person.

On the other hand, the baldness which occurs in women is called ‘female pattern baldness’. The symptoms include overall thinning of hair on the scalp combined with a little loss of hair on the crown or hairline. This condition can begin at puberty but usually occurs after menopause.

There are many reasons for premature balding and hair loss. Some of these can be:

1.Stress

2.Thyroid hormone imbalance

3.Excess of vitamin A ...

Complete article:

http://www.themedguru.com/articles/some_bald_facts_hair_fall_and_premature_balding-8615648.html

Need to Know: Contraceptive Pill Information

2008-07-21T14:35:00.000+01:00

Which Pills are best for clearing up skin / acne

There are a couple of Pills that are very effective, one is Dianette and another is Yasmin. Marvelon is also quite good. They tend to be anti-androgenic, reducing the progesterone side of the hormone balance.

Which are least likely to cause weight gain?

Actually the weight gain story is quite interesting, because it is one of the myths around the Pill. Research shows that the pill doesn’t actually cause people to put on weight – it may make you feel bloated because there is a tendency to retain fluids, and again switching to a different preparation can minimise that. I think the Pill often gets blamed when it’s just people getting older and maybe eating a bit more than they used to!

Can you be too young or too old to be on the Pill?

As you get older, some of the health risks with the Pill get relatively larger. For example when you’re very young the risk of getting breast cancer is very small – as you get older, that relative risk increases, so the potential dangers of taking the Pill increase with that. Most family planning practitioners and doctors would think carefully about putting a woman over 35 on the Pill, because the oestrogen does have side effects that increase risk, so they might think of either switching to a pill that doesn’t contain oestrogen or some other form of contraception. That’s particularly if they smoke as well or have put on a bit of weight, which are other risk factors for heart disease so that could be a problem.

Full article: http://www.keepthedoctoraway.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001059

Some Bald Facts: Hair Fall And Premature Balding

2008-07-21T10:18:00.000+01:00

Throughout our lifespan our hair constantly keeps on dying, falling out and getting renewed. But with the passing of age, hormonal changes occur in our body. These changes restrict the natural process of hair reproduction, leading to baldness in males and females. The question is whether this problem can be cured?

Losing hair is a natural phenomenon and it is a part of the body’s ageing process. But over the course of time the hair follicle becomes fatigued and withers making it increasingly arduous to produce new hair. Almost 70% of the people suffer from premature hair loss. Men are most likely to get affected with premature balding.

The baldness which occurs in men is called ‘male pattern baldness’. It is characterized by loss of hair in the crown area. The hairline also decreases a lot in this case. Most men experience this after the age of 25.

The reason for male pattern baldness is an increased production of testosterone after puberty sets in. When testosterone comes into contact with the skin, it gets broken down into the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is responsible for decreasing the ability of the hair follicle to produce new hair in the crown region and upper forehead.

DHT is produced by stress, caffeine, hormonal imbalance and masturbation. In most cases, the production of DTH is linked with genesdefine of a person.

On the other hand, the baldness which occurs in women is called ‘female pattern baldness’. The symptoms include overall thinning of hair on the scalp combined with a little loss of hair on the crown or hairline. This condition can begin at puberty but usually occurs after menopause.

There are many reasons for premature balding and hair loss. Some of these can be:

1.Stress

2.Thyroid hormone imbalance

3.Excess of vitamin A

4.A prolonged illness

5.Use of harsh chemicals or hot oil for treatment.

6.Too much of exposure to dust, sunlight, water and other pollutants.

7.Unhygienic way of living.

There is no universally accepted method of preventing baldness and hair fall. The remedies can prove to be very costly at times and not everyone can afford them. Also, these procedures carry no guarantee and can have side-effects.

Some of the popular methods used are hair transplant, grafting, usage of FDA certified drugs and use of hair pieces.

Hair Transplant: This is very expensive option which involves transplantation of hair from other parts of the body into the bald patches. Though the procedure is safe, it can cost you around US $20,000.

FDA certified drugs: Regaine and Propecia are the two drugs which can be used to enhance hair growth. Propecia is a DHT inhibitor while Regaine is a follicle stimulator. But these two can prove to be very costly.

Grafting: It involves grafting of small chunks of hair. It is thought that this can help grow a new head of hair.

Hair Pieces: This is an old fashioned method in which hair pieces are used to cover the bald spots. This method is also very expensive and unhealthy too. In fact it increases hair loss. Also, the bald patch soon outgrows the hair piece and a new one has to be stitched onto the scalp.

Although there are no sure shot ways of preventing hair loss, but some things can be taken care of in order to avoid it:

1.Don’t use strong chemicals on your hair.

2.Avoid tying hair too tightly for longer periods of time.

3.Don’t wear helmets, tight caps or turbans for long periods of time.

4.Eat a healthy and balanced diet.

Source: http://www.themedguru.com/articles/some_bald_facts_hair_fall_and_premature_balding-8615648.html

Man sentenced for dealing in fake medicines

2008-07-21T10:07:00.000+01:00

LONDON (Reuters) - A man caught dealing in counterfeit medicines worth at least 1.8 million pounds has received a 51 week suspended prison sentence, the country's drugs regulator said on Thursday.

Viraj Shah was found with a range of bogus prescription-only medicines -- AstraZeneca's Nexium, Novartis's Diovan, Merck & Co's Propecia, Procter & Gamble's Actonel, Pfizer's Lipitor, Merck and Schering-Plough's Ezetrol, Merck's Hyzaar and Abbott's Reductil.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said the case highlighted the risk to public health posed by counterfeit medicines.

European drugmakers say they are increasingly concerned about the threat posed by fake drugs. They called last month for a ban on the repackaging of medicines within the European Union in order to boost security.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers blame the legal practice of parallel trade -- in which drugs bought in low-priced markets are repackaged and resold in high-price countries -- for fuelling counterfeit traffic. Parallel traders deny the charge.

Counterfeit medicines, which may contain the wrong or even toxic ingredients, are on the rise worldwide. The World Health Organisation estimates they may make up 10 percent of the global pharmaceutical market.

Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL0326503520080703

Olympic hope fails drugs test

2008-07-21T10:00:00.000+01:00

OLYMPICS Israel’s top medals hope may be unable to compete in Beijing in August after the sailor failed a drugs test.

Udi Gal, who hopes to compete alongside Gidon Kliger, had two random samples taken by Israel’s Olympic Committee in May which showed traces of the banned substance Finasteride. The 29-year-old claims that he took the medication Propecia, which he did not realise contains Finasteride, to combat hair-loss.

Kliger and Gal have won bronze medals in the past three World Championships in the 470 Class sailing competition and took bronze in the European Championships earlier this month. Judging by the statements of Yehuda Maayan, chairman of the Israel Yachting Association, which will give the Israeli sportsman a disciplinary hearing in the coming days, Gal can expect to get off with a reprimand.

“By not being careful, a sportsman can find himself banned from the

Olympics even though he did not knowingly take a substance,”

said Maayan.

However, any decision by the Israel Yachting Association can be overturned by the International Yachting Association, and consultations are taking place to gauge what their reaction is likely to be towards Gal’s offence.

Source http://www.thejc.com/home.aspx?ParentId=m16&SecId=16&AId=60884&ATypeId=1

Women's World: Female hair loss is at a record high. But one Calderdale woman believes she has got to the root of the problem

2008-06-27T11:56:00.000+01:00

ONE of the first things people notice about Gillian Laycock is her hair.

The 41-year-old mother-of-two has shiny, thick, dark locks that she is justifiably proud of.But it hasn't always been that way. Gillian, a former PA with Bradford Council, has had fine hair for as long as she can remember and as she got older more and more of it went down the plughole.She started to dread going out and being seen in public because, she claims, when she talked to people their eyes were drawn to her thinning hair, and on photographs the flash seemed to shine right through to her shiny scalp ...

Complete article:

http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/features/Womens-World-Female-hair-loss.4197630.jp

Hair Loss - Top 5 reasons

2008-06-20T10:51:00.000+01:00

Male pattern hair loss, receding hair lines, alopecia or hereditary hair loss seems to be every one's problem now a days. Most people think that because receding hairlines are a distinctive feature of their family thus hair loss runs in their families. Still so many people are trying to find hair loss solutions that really work to stop hair loss. When you see somebody after a while and they tell you that you have lost your graceful puff or your hair are thinning, you will not be happy to discover that you are losing hair. Like many other people, you must have asked to yourselves, "why on the earth I am losing my hair?" Nonetheless if we know the exact reasons of hair loss, we may be able to reach correct treatment.

Top five reasons for hair loss:

Stress.
Illness or surgery.
Hormonal problems...

Complete article at: http://ezinearticles.com/?id=1254597#

Scientists discover why hair goes gray

2008-06-16T21:12:00.001+01:00

Scientists have accidently known the causes of gray hair. Read complete story here:

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=75319-anti-aging-hair-gray

Will hair transplantation become a thing of the past?

2008-06-16T21:05:00.001+01:00

Hair transplantation seems to be the natural choice or sometimes the last resort when it comes to the hair loss ... but this is going to be changed now. In the new research, scientists are carrying out tests based on cell therapy and cell cloning resulting in a totally unbelieveable solution to hair loss. You will get your lost hair back through...

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