Wednesday, 3 November 2010

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.

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Finasteride found to help urinary problems

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

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

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

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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