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Alopecia areata

It is the sudden loss of hair in round plates, can affect also the hair of the beard and the body. Appears equally in both sexes and the first outbreak usually occurs before the twenty-five years, 20% are family history of the disease.

As for treatment, there are numerous protocols and the results are not easy to assess because it is a condition that in most cases resolve spontaneously.

Topical or intralesional corticosteroids are the most used and recommended for most cases of mild or incipient alopecia areata. More severe cases require different treatments or recalcitrant immunomodulators to be applied by specialists in dermatology. Read the rest of this entry »

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Alopecia or male pattern androgenetic. This type of alopecia is considered a sign of aging, so since ancient times has tried to find a remedy. Factors influencing it or famillares hereditary and hormonal, without ignoring the excessive sebum.

The loss begins, usually for the frontal region, there are calls entries. The hairline of the hair is growing back.

Female-type alopecia. The fall is usually more diffuse and less important, and appears especially after menopause. There is a great concern to avoid this type of alopecia that are appearing all medical and cosmetic products. The definitive treatment has not been found, although some help slow the process. Read the rest of this entry »

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For hereditary hair loss due to age, the topical medication Rogaine (minoxidil) can help both for male pattern baldness and for female pattern.

Expect to wait 6 months before seeing results. The oral medication Propecia (finasteride) is effective in some men, but can decrease sex drive. When any of these drugs are stopped, the former baldness pattern returns.

Hair transplants performed by a physician is a surgical approach to transferring growing hair from one part of the head to another. This procedure is somewhat painful and expensive, but usually permanent. Read the rest of this entry »

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Also called alopecia, Greek word meaning fox (Alopex) for hair loss of this animal in the spring and fall. It is considered alopecia hair loss from 25%. Androgenic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss in men.

It usually follows a typical pattern line receding hairline and thinning at the crown and is caused by hormones and genetic predisposition.

Causes

The causes of hair loss are varied, but that sums up all is atrophy of the skin covering the cranial vault. This atrophy involves the atrophy of the hair follicle resulting in thinner hair in the area until the fall is final. Read the rest of this entry »

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Baldness is generally an issue of appearance. Almost all people with balding looks feels less confident about it. Mostly, they are the subject of comic. Or they are easily recognized and appears distinct. For those who do not accept their balding appearance, baldness could lower self-confidence. But for others, baldness is plainly acceptable and it could be one of their assets. They accept it is a fact and live with it, whether people make fun of them or not. They don’t feel bad about it. For them they become distinct because of it and they look lovable by how they handle their looks.

When dealing with baldness, one should look into the underlying cause. If baldness is hereditary, there is nothing much that can be done about it since it is part of the genetic composition of the person. What the person can do is to accept it as it is. However, the balding head can actually be covered if one prefers to through hair replacement methods available in the market. He or she have options to avail hair repalcement surgery, medication or non-surgical devices. Surgical hair replacement involve hair transplant or scalp reduction. Medication is done through topical solutions or prescription drug that promise hair regrowth. Non-surgical devices includes wigs, hair pieces and toupees. For men, baldness could be their asset. For women, it could be an opportunity to have different hair styles with hair replacements suitable for their head.

The excessive hair loss caused by diseases, medications, poor lifestyle and poor nutrition, can be controlled indeed. This means that the underlying cause of hair loss can be dealt with immediately to prevent total baldness. In some cases, the hair will grow naturally if the cause is primarily dealt with. The best thing to with this case is to consult medical assistance immediately at the first sign of hair loss. This way, the early diagnosis associated with hair loss will treat baldness earlier as well.

So generally dealing with baldness means two things: 1) one should accept it and look at it positively, or 2) get the right diagnosis with the underlying cause and treat it accordingly. The choice is yours.

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