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There are millions of men in the UK with bald patches on their head. This problem is commonly known as male pattern baldness and occurs due to hereditary factors in most cases. This hair loss problem is normally associated with more psychological trouble for men than any other physical injury.

For men who are experiencing hair loss, one of the more popular treatments worth considering is called Finasteride. This anti-androgen is marketed as Proscar, Propecia, Fincar, Finpecia, Finax, Finast, Finara and Prosteride.

Finasteride was initially marketed to treat prostate conditions under the name Proscar in 5mg pills. It was known to inhibit the formation of DHT, a major contributor to both prostate cancer and male pattern hair loss.

Hair loss is a matter of major concern for both men and women alike. However, men suffer hair loss at a young age and hence face serious psychological anxieties.

According to a study, in comparison to women, men are more vulnerable to problem of hair loss. This is also a general observation; you can easily see more bald men than bald women.

There are four main categories of hair loss that affect women. These include androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and cicatricial alopecia. Cicatricial alopecia is the only type of hair loss that is permanent and irreversible.

Jojoba Oil is fast emerging as a mystical elixir of life for hair and the fight against hair loss. Though it is not the quot;be all and end all quot; as far as the perfect solution for hair problems is concerned, it is an excellent hair treatment for dry hair and a natural hair conditioner acting similar to and having the properties of sebaceous oil (sebum).

If you are going bald, the cause may not be just in your genes. A new research conducted by scientists of the University of London, England, has linked male-pattern baldness to increased levels of environmental pollution and a damaging effect of smoking.

yes i watched the arts central documentary, chanced upon it when i was switching channels. it s abt Gail Porter who s a Edinbourgh TV presenter who had alopecia totalis or universe, completely bald and no eyebrow within 4 wks and and eyelashes just grew back after 6mths. she s a confused individual. had a lot of prior health problems. quite a hard life...but she seems to be able to deal with it quite well, she still go abt doing her work and looking after her daughter....i guess you can click on youtube and see if there s a video there

Usually, hair loss is not the most typical problem for healthy teenagers. However, in some cases they can experience hair shedding and even patchy baldness (alopecia areata), which usually indicates some hormonal imbalances, an illness, or other problems with internal homeostasis.

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Genetic hair loss is a widely spread condition - in fact, every second man, as well as many women, tend to suffer from inherited baldness. First, the hairlines start receding, then the crown becomes thinner, until victims of genetic androgenic alopecia lose most of their scalp hair. Unfortunately, even the best hair-loss medications and herbal tinctures are unable to stop the progression of gene-induced baldness.

Are you worried about hair loss? You may not need to any longer! The University of Bonn team of researchers, working together with the Bonn’s Institute of Human Genetics, has recently announced breaking news on having identified a specific gene involved in hereditary hair loss.

The normal hair growth cycle includes several stages: a period of rapid and stable growth lasting up to six years; a three month “resting” period, when the hair stops its growth; and a period when the hair falls out. In the end of the entire cycle, a new hair replaces the old one and the cycle begin again.

Good news came on January 15, 2008 from HairDX, LLC. According to Business Wire, HairDX, which combines top researchers in genetic tests and high-tech hair therapies, is launching the first commercially-available test that will give male consumers a precise genetic analysis of their chances to develop androgenic alopecia - a widely spread condition of male-pattern baldness.

If you suffer from hair loss, try some of these natural hair-restoring remedies:1) Massage your scalp daily with castor, olive, or coconut oil to improve circulation and invigorate hair follicles. Deep massage with subsequent rinsing of hair with lukewarm water is one of the most effective measures to prevent hair loss and make your hair grow faster.

Breaking news from ScienceDaily as of November 19, 2007 informed Asian men that their age-related hair loss could be aggravated by smoking. The news was based on the report released by the Archives of Dermatology.

Pregnancy can be a big factor involved in female-pattern hair loss, say researchers from Atlanta, Georgia. Actually, losing hair just after giving a birth is not a pathological condition, as it was believed before, but a totally normal phenomenon. According to studies, postpartum hair loss represents a regular part of the hair growth cycle.

There are four main categories of hair loss that affect women. These include androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium and cicatricial alopecia. Cicatricial alopecia is the only type of hair loss that is permanent and irreversible.

Onion as a remedy for hair loss is a type of old herbal folk medicine that is still being used today. In fact, onion juice is an ingredient in several topical hair growth lotions currently on the market.

Studies have indicated that a major cause of male pattern baldness (Androgenic Alopecia) can be associated to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). Hence, the most effective hair loss help products are those that center on blocking the build up of DHT in the hair follicles. Regrettably, most products on the market today are not effective at this.

Let me start out by saying that this is a topic that is very near and dear to me as I have been on a journey to find out what actually works to stop hair loss and grow hair. I m fairly young and my hair has been steadily quot;receding quot;. As you may know this is not something one looks forward too! What I found was a couple of natural ways to grow hair and the primary cause.

According to a new survey, women of Northern Ireland have the second highest rate of hair loss in the United Kingdom after Scotland. Almost a quarter, or 23 percent, of the female population of Ulster are battling, or have battled at least once during their lifetime, different forms of alopecia.

Telogen Effluvium, also known as nonscarring alopecia, is a medical term that stands for excessive hair loss or hair shedding, which is not directly related to natural causes, such as aging. The hair loss has a diffuse character and usually starts abruptly, or, in medical terms, it has an acute onset.

About one third of all menopausal and post-menopausal women in the U.S and other developed countries have problems with hair loss or hair thinning. In addition, scalp hair loss can be accompanied by excessive growth of facial and body hair.