Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Hair Loss Facts and Fallacies - Discover the Truth

There are a lot of myths regarding male and female hair loss. This article includes the most common myths and whether or not there is any truth to them.

1) There is no cure for hair loss.

False: While each person is different, there is a hair loss treatment for everyone. Some people are able to stop hair loss, while others are able to see new hair growth. It is best to speak with a doctor about what options, such as Rogaine, Propecia, or perhaps even a hair transplant is best for you.

2) Brushing your hair frequently can prevent hair loss by stimulating the circulation.

False: Frequent or heavy brushing can actually cause further damage to the hairs, and possibly make the problem worse.

3) Blow drying your hair causes hair loss.

True and False: The extreme heat from blow dryers can damage your hair by drying them out, which can ultimately lead to them breaking off. This typically only affects the hairs, and not the follicles which is the source of hair growth. Hair dryers should not be used on their highest heat setting, but rather their coolest setting in order to prevent damage to the hair.

4) Shampooing frequently causes hair loss.

False: Frequent shampooing is beneficial to your hair to clean the hair and scalp from any dirt buildup. It is important to thoroughly wash out any shampoo to remove harmful detergents. Using a moisturizing conditioner after shampooing is very important to replenish any lost moisture.

5) Highlights, hair coloring and treatments, and hairspray cause hair loss.

False: When using any of these products, it affects the hair, and not the follicles. While these chemicals may have damaging affects on the hair, they cannot penetrate to damage the follicles.

6) Wearing hats causes hair loss.

False: Believe it or not, your hair is not actually alive. The root of the hair, the follicle, is alive and gets its nutrients from your blood flow in the scalp. Wearing hats does not impede the oxygen or blood flow to the follicle, just to the hair, which does not need to breath.

7) The gene that causes hair loss is a maternal trait.

False: It has been commonly believed that hair loss comes from your mothers side of the family. New evidence shows that while hair loss is a genetic trait, it can come from either side of your family, and it perhaps even a combination of traits.

8) Stress causes hair loss.

True and False: Extreme cases of stress, whether physical or emotional, have been known to cause hair loss. Most of the stress each of us faces in day to day life will not cause hair loss.

9) Cutting your hair or shaving your head will encourage hair growth.

False: Cutting your hair does not result in a fuller, thicker, head of hair as it grows back. Your hair follicles are responsible for hair growth, which are not affected when you cut your hair.

10) Other hair loss facts:

a) Approximately 50% of men and 20% of women will be affected by hair loss in their lifetimes.

b) Each person loses 50 to 100 hairs per day, which is perfectly normal, and not a sign of hair loss.

c) The average hair grows at a rate of approximately inch per month.

d) Each hair grows between 4 to 7 years before it is shed.

e) Regular exercise and a diet high in protein, fruits, vegetables and vitamins A, B, C, E, and K will help promote healthy hair.

For more tips on Hair Loss Prevention visit http://www.guide-to-hair-loss.com

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2007 Hairstyles - Get The Jump On The New Fashions

AG Hair Cosmetics runs routine surveys with a few hundred hairstylists to predict upcoming trends for hair; the most recent survey was to predict the most fashionable 2007 hairstyles. The 250 hairstylists involved in the "Makes the Cut" survey predict that blondes will no longer have the most fun! The hottest hair color for 2007 is going to be red. Redheads are considered to be the sexiest.

The 2007 hairstyle that many women will be seen wearing is very loose and sexy waves. We can finally say goodbye to the flat, perfectly straight styles of the last few years and welcome a bouncier, sexier hairstyle. Loose waves are often worn with long hair, but medium and short haired girls will also be able to style their tresses into the wavy trend of the year without having to grow their hair out first.

One of the reasons for the increasing popularity of the free and flowing waves is because the style is considered a "young girl" look. Who doesn't want to look younger? It can easily be coupled with a headband, barrettes or even tied back into an easy ponytail in order to change the look just enough to keep it from getting boring. Wearing hair in loose, face framing waves also makes the hair look fuller without a lot of fuss, which has been a desire of women for decades.

Girls with naturally straight hair can get on the wavy bandwagon with the use of hair styling products they probably already own! Large curling irons and big rollers will create the soft waves that will be the "in" hairstyle of the year. Using a styling gel will help keep your hair waves in sections, creating a flowing, pieced look that is sure to be the most fashionable 2007 hairstyle.

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Hair Transplant Information - What You should Know about Male Pattern Baldness

There are roughly 80 million men and women in the world suffering from hair loss. In humans, it is caused by a number of different factors. Male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss and is estimated to affect 90 percent of men by age 50. That said, pattern baldness (or natural hair loss) isnt specific to men; women suffer from female pattern baldness as well.

WHY PEOPLE LOSE THEIR HAIR
Male pattern baldness (clinically known as androgenetic alopecia) is the most common reason for hair loss. Its related to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a naturally occurring hormone present in all men. DHT has a detrimental affect on the hair follicles. It slows down hair production and causes new hairs to be shorter and weaker than usual. The hormone can even completely stop hair growth, gradually depleting your stock of hair. There are a number of other reasons why people go bald, including other forms of alopecia, the treatment of terminal illnesses and diet, just to name a few. Surgical hair loss treatments like Bosley are most commonly used to regrow hair loss caused by male pattern baldness.

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HAIR LOSS
By default, men typically blame mom for hair loss, as it was widely understood that hair loss is simply inherited from their mothers side. This is just one of a number of common hair loss misconceptions:

- Hair loss is inherited from your mothers father Not true. Baldness is inherited, but from both your mother's and father's genes.

- Hair loss slows and eventually stops as you age Not true. Hair loss is a progressive trait that doesn't stop; in fact, it gets worse with age.

- Hats or helmets can cause hair loss Not true. Wearing something on your head has no effect on hair loss. Although hairpieces and weaves that pull and strain your hair may cause traction alopecia.

- Brushing or massaging the scalp reduces hair loss There isn't sufficient evidence to conclude that brushing or massaging the scalp prevents or reduces hair loss.

- Too much sun causes hair loss Not true. Though excessive sun exposure is damaging to your hair, there isnt evidence to conclude that it causes permanent hair loss.

HAIR LOSS TREATMENT
As previously stated, there are various hair loss treatments, which have been proven to stop hair loss, and in some cases even regrow lost hair. Of the non-surgical hair treatments, Propecia and Minoxidil seem to be effective with a significant number of people. New, alternative methods of laser treatments have also been developed. First, there was the LaserComb, which employs low-level laser light technology to coerce hair follicles to regenerate. The handheld device requires people to spend 20 minutes a day running the comb through their hair. Recently, the technology has been further developed, evolving into a more effective, less intensive treatment. In the new laser treatment, a laser light helmet is used to aim high concentrations of laser light at affected areas of the scalp.

If you, however, have already experienced significant male pattern baldness and are looking to naturally and permanently cover your bald spot, then hair restoration surgery might be your best bet.

HAIR RESTORATION
Over the past century, hair restoration has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among men and women alike. Theres a plethora of hair restoration surgeons in the United States, many of which provide their patients with stellar results.

Hair restoration surgery involves transplanting hair follicles from the donor areas of the headtypically the back and sidesto the bald or thinning areas. These are called grafts. Each graft can contain between 1 to 4 hairs. Because the donor hairs are from areas of the head that are not prone to balding, they are considered permanent when transplanted to balding areas, such as the scalp. The result is often a permanent, natural looking head of hair.

BattleAgainstBald.com follows real hair restoration patients as they restore their natural hairlines with Bosley procedures. Torrance and Seth are the Battle Against Balds Bosley patients and in addition to their weekly entries detailing the updates of their Bosley procedures, the blog provides a wealth of comprehensive information on hair loss, its causes and the methods used to combat it.

It has been nine months since Seths Bosley hair restoration and its official, he has more hair. Seth wanted to improve the appearance of his hair and restore a more youthful hairline, which he was able to achieve through just one Bosley procedure. Most hair restoration patients dont start to see results until 3-5 months after the procedure. It has been four months since Torrances Bosley procedure and hes beginning to see signs of hair after years of male pattern baldness. Battle Against Bald is a blog that is sponsored by Bosley that speaks to those who are struggling with hair loss and are interested in hair restoration.

~Ben Anton, 2007

Hair Loss Restoration Blog - Read the bald report at our Battle Against Bald website. The website also features hair loss and Bosley hair transplant information.

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