Donut, One of my co-workers recently had an issue with hair loss. After many different herbal, over the counter remedies, and crazy stuff from the Internet, he finally decided to visit a hair loss center. At first he was scared to go becasue he was scared it would cost too much, but he learned a lot from the consultations. After 6 months he is finally starting to regain some hair. I wish I know exactly what treatment he is using, but maybe you could contact a local clinic. http://www.hairlossandtreatment.com
No. If there was a remedy, it would be advertised all over the media. Every bald man would want it. Sorry, you just have to either do a comb over, or learn to accept it.
Nioxin Hair Products will help with hair loss and thining. In that hair line they have shampoos and conditioners and other types as well.
My mom is a hairstylist and I know which hair products are good for hair problems. Try googling it to get more info.
Hope it helps.
Can you answer mine please. thx. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080905174012AAzx61m
To begin with, the most useful measure of any hair loss treatment may be found via the published scientific literature. The reason for this has to do with the strictly objective nature inherent in this body of work.
However, let us step back a bit and consider the strengths and weaknesses of the options currently available to treat pattern hair loss.
The first option is to do nothing and simply let nature take its course. The advantage here is that you are letting nature take its course. The disadvantage here is that you are also letting nature take its course.
The second option is artificial hair replacement. Some people call these hair systems, or hair additions, or hair extensions. The thing they all have in common is that they are non-growing prosthesis that are applied in some fashion to the scalp. The advantages of this methodology have to do with the instant gratification that comes from suddenly having the appearance of much more hair. Unfortunately, because the hair is non living (not growing out of the person's scalp) it deteriorates fairly quickly and must be serviced regularly in order to maintain some semblence of aesthetic utility.
In other words, the hair unit typically requires regular and expensive maintenance to keep it looking good. And the hard anterior leading edge (hair line) is also generally a dead giveaway that the hair is not real but an artificial prosthetic. More disturbingly, to greater or lesser degrees, hair pieces generally tend to cause further hair loss due to a phenomenon called traction alopecia. Basically, traction alopecia is the result of the artificial hair unit's pulling and rubbing on the underlying scalp hair. This is because the living scalp hair is under constant tension from the artificial hair piece which adheres to the scalp.
The next option is surgical hair restoration or hair transplantation. Here, living growing hair follicles are transplanted from the rear of the scalp to the frontal thinning areas. The advantage of this approach has to do with the permanent growing hair that results. In the proper surgical hands, and with an acceptable amount of donor area, remarkable restoration results can be achieved.
There are several inherent disadvantages to surgical hair restoration. The first has to do with the highly variable degree of artistic skill found from one surgeon to the next. In less than highly artistic surgical hands, a hair transplant can be one of the most aesthetically displeasing, as well as one of the most permanent, mistakes any person can bring upon themselves.
There are few things more dysaesthetic than a bad hair transplant. Other issues relate to the limitations inherent in harvesting hair bearing tissue from a limited donor resource. When one runs out of donor hair one cannot simply "borrow" hair bearing tissue from one's brother or uncle or friend. Hair transplantation is, in fact, more accurately described as skin transplantation. The donor skin contains hair follicles but because it is skin, the tissue is particularly unsuited to transplantation from one person to another. So when you're out of donor you're out of hair and you're also out of luck.
Another option is medical treatment. There are currently two primary drugs that have been approved for the treatment of pattern hair loss. The first is minoxidil. Minoxidil, AKA Rogaine™, was originally developed as a blood pressure medication. It's use in hair loss came about by a fortuitous accident. It was observed that patients being treated with oral minoxidil often manifested an unusual level of hair growth across the face and scalp. When the drug was applied topically the hair growth was localized to the scalp. However, it was also found that the results of topical minoxidil usage were often quite limited and did not seem to benefit the anterior or hairline region of hair loss.
The second drug approved for use against pattern hair loss is finasteride AKA Propecia™. Unlike minoxidil, finasteride is administered orally and works systemically. However, because finasteride is thought to work by modifying the androgen hormone testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone, this drug comes with potential serious side effects and is not indicated for use in women.
As you may already realize, many drugs in widespread use were originally derived from naturally occurring substances. For example, common Aspirin contains the active ingredient acetlysalicylic acid, (ASA). ASA is a synthetically produced compound derived from the naturally occurring salicin, found in the bark of the Willow tree.
Aside from the common approach of synthesizing drugs from organic molecules, another strategy has been to isolate naturally occurring active substances themselves for use in the treatment of various disorders. The advantages associated with such an approach are manifold. Naturally derived medicinals can offer excellent safety as compared with synthetic drugs, while producing comparable clinical benefit.
Recently, a number of botanically derived substances have come under serious investigation as agents potentially useful against pattern hair loss. Interestingly, because the botanical substrates considered for this purpose have been shown to operate via different mechanisms of action from one another, investigators have been working toward synergizing carefully chosen compounds into a "cocktail mix hair loss treatment".
For example, in a recent published study, one such treatment was successfully tested under FDA regulated IRB monitored placebo-controlled double blind research over the course of a 22 week trial. This is noteworthy because it represents a unique set of accomplishments within the non-drug hair loss treatment armementarium.
And whether one is considering treatments against pattern hair loss or any other health concern, it is to the consumer's ultimate benefit to stick with products that have the ability to back their claims with objective biochemistry and clinical research such as have been noted herein. This is as valid for medicine as it is for any other scientific innovation.
Finally, regardless of which treatment option you decide to try, I would urge you to take regular monthly photos of your hair so you can establish your own objective analysis regarding the benefit the treatment is, or is not, providing.
I hope I've helped answer at least some of your hair loss related questions. However, if further clarification is desired, please feel free to contact me at the email address noted below.
Respectfully,
Geno Marcovici, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
Department of Molecular & Clinical Research
HairGenesis dr.marcovici@hairgenesis.com
It really depends on what hair loss you are facing. However in general, lifestyle changes like your diet, stress, additional therapies are the best solutions for reducing hair loss for any general hair loss conditions.
Preventing hair loss is the best cure so you can start by properly adjusting your lifestyle. More on this on my section in Preventing Hair Loss page below.
For hair loss you can try this remedy. Mix 1 egg, 2.5 tablespoons milk powder and 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo.
Check out http://usefulinfo-hairloss.blogspot.com/ for more info.
I’ve heard that being over stressed can lead to hair loss. Also, if your diet is not good and lacking vitamins and protein that may lead to increased hair loss. As for stopping or decreasing the hair loss I suggest taking some hair loss vitamins. You can read more about these vitamins and various blogs and websites.
Did you know that rapid weight loss from diet pills like Phentermine is a common cause for hair loss?
Tip: Avoid buying Phentermine and other diet pills as they can cause hair loss through protein intake reduction.
Donut, One of my co-workers recently had an issue with hair loss. After many different herbal, over the counter remedies, and crazy stuff from the Internet, he finally decided to visit a hair loss center. At first he was scared to go becasue he was scared it would cost too much, but he learned a lot from the consultations. After 6 months he is finally starting to regain some hair. I wish I know exactly what treatment he is using, but maybe you could contact a local clinic. http://www.hairlossandtreatment.com
Not saying you are but don’t get stressed?
OMG you men I know u are vain but we women think its sexxy )just do not do a comb over!)
No. If there was a remedy, it would be advertised all over the media. Every bald man would want it. Sorry, you just have to either do a comb over, or learn to accept it.
Nioxin Hair Products will help with hair loss and thining. In that hair line they have shampoos and conditioners and other types as well.
My mom is a hairstylist and I know which hair products are good for hair problems. Try googling it to get more info.
Hope it helps.
Can you answer mine please. thx.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080905174012AAzx61m
don’t shampoo twice a day
To begin with, the most useful measure of any hair loss treatment may be found via the published scientific literature. The reason for this has to do with the strictly objective nature inherent in this body of work.
However, let us step back a bit and consider the strengths and weaknesses of the options currently available to treat pattern hair loss.
The first option is to do nothing and simply let nature take its course. The advantage here is that you are letting nature take its course. The disadvantage here is that you are also letting nature take its course.
The second option is artificial hair replacement. Some people call these hair systems, or hair additions, or hair extensions. The thing they all have in common is that they are non-growing prosthesis that are applied in some fashion to the scalp. The advantages of this methodology have to do with the instant gratification that comes from suddenly having the appearance of much more hair. Unfortunately, because the hair is non living (not growing out of the person's scalp) it deteriorates fairly quickly and must be serviced regularly in order to maintain some semblence of aesthetic utility.
In other words, the hair unit typically requires regular and expensive maintenance to keep it looking good. And the hard anterior leading edge (hair line) is also generally a dead giveaway that the hair is not real but an artificial prosthetic. More disturbingly, to greater or lesser degrees, hair pieces generally tend to cause further hair loss due to a phenomenon called traction alopecia. Basically, traction alopecia is the result of the artificial hair unit's pulling and rubbing on the underlying scalp hair. This is because the living scalp hair is under constant tension from the artificial hair piece which adheres to the scalp.
The next option is surgical hair restoration or hair transplantation. Here, living growing hair follicles are transplanted from the rear of the scalp to the frontal thinning areas. The advantage of this approach has to do with the permanent growing hair that results. In the proper surgical hands, and with an acceptable amount of donor area, remarkable restoration results can be achieved.
There are several inherent disadvantages to surgical hair restoration. The first has to do with the highly variable degree of artistic skill found from one surgeon to the next. In less than highly artistic surgical hands, a hair transplant can be one of the most aesthetically displeasing, as well as one of the most permanent, mistakes any person can bring upon themselves.
There are few things more dysaesthetic than a bad hair transplant. Other issues relate to the limitations inherent in harvesting hair bearing tissue from a limited donor resource. When one runs out of donor hair one cannot simply "borrow" hair bearing tissue from one's brother or uncle or friend. Hair transplantation is, in fact, more accurately described as skin transplantation. The donor skin contains hair follicles but because it is skin, the tissue is particularly unsuited to transplantation from one person to another. So when you're out of donor you're out of hair and you're also out of luck.
Another option is medical treatment. There are currently two primary drugs that have been approved for the treatment of pattern hair loss. The first is minoxidil. Minoxidil, AKA Rogaine™, was originally developed as a blood pressure medication. It's use in hair loss came about by a fortuitous accident. It was observed that patients being treated with oral minoxidil often manifested an unusual level of hair growth across the face and scalp. When the drug was applied topically the hair growth was localized to the scalp. However, it was also found that the results of topical minoxidil usage were often quite limited and did not seem to benefit the anterior or hairline region of hair loss.
The second drug approved for use against pattern hair loss is finasteride AKA Propecia™. Unlike minoxidil, finasteride is administered orally and works systemically. However, because finasteride is thought to work by modifying the androgen hormone testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone, this drug comes with potential serious side effects and is not indicated for use in women.
As you may already realize, many drugs in widespread use were originally derived from naturally occurring substances. For example, common Aspirin contains the active ingredient acetlysalicylic acid, (ASA). ASA is a synthetically produced compound derived from the naturally occurring salicin, found in the bark of the Willow tree.
Aside from the common approach of synthesizing drugs from organic molecules, another strategy has been to isolate naturally occurring active substances themselves for use in the treatment of various disorders. The advantages associated with such an approach are manifold. Naturally derived medicinals can offer excellent safety as compared with synthetic drugs, while producing comparable clinical benefit.
Recently, a number of botanically derived substances have come under serious investigation as agents potentially useful against pattern hair loss. Interestingly, because the botanical substrates considered for this purpose have been shown to operate via different mechanisms of action from one another, investigators have been working toward synergizing carefully chosen compounds into a "cocktail mix hair loss treatment".
For example, in a recent published study, one such treatment was successfully tested under FDA regulated IRB monitored placebo-controlled double blind research over the course of a 22 week trial. This is noteworthy because it represents a unique set of accomplishments within the non-drug hair loss treatment armementarium.
And whether one is considering treatments against pattern hair loss or any other health concern, it is to the consumer's ultimate benefit to stick with products that have the ability to back their claims with objective biochemistry and clinical research such as have been noted herein. This is as valid for medicine as it is for any other scientific innovation.
Finally, regardless of which treatment option you decide to try, I would urge you to take regular monthly photos of your hair so you can establish your own objective analysis regarding the benefit the treatment is, or is not, providing.
I hope I've helped answer at least some of your hair loss related questions. However, if further clarification is desired, please feel free to contact me at the email address noted below.
Respectfully,
Geno Marcovici, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
Department of Molecular & Clinical Research
HairGenesis
dr.marcovici@hairgenesis.com
It really depends on what hair loss you are facing. However in general, lifestyle changes like your diet, stress, additional therapies are the best solutions for reducing hair loss for any general hair loss conditions.
Preventing hair loss is the best cure so you can start by properly adjusting your lifestyle. More on this on my section in Preventing Hair Loss page below.
For hair loss you can try this remedy. Mix 1 egg, 2.5 tablespoons milk powder and 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo.
Check out http://usefulinfo-hairloss.blogspot.com/ for more info.
I’ve heard that being over stressed can lead to hair loss. Also, if your diet is not good and lacking vitamins and protein that may lead to increased hair loss. As for stopping or decreasing the hair loss I suggest taking some hair loss vitamins. You can read more about these vitamins and various blogs and websites.