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Male Hair Loss is the Most Common Type of Hair Loss

The most common type of hair loss is that of male hair loss which may be the result of increased sensitivity to the male sex hormones that exist in certain areas of the scalp and may be passed from generation to generation. Once, baldness was perceived as being unfortunate as well as undesirable but attitudes to baldness have changed and a clean-shaven head in modern times is looked upon as fashionable as well as attractive.

In certain men, some portions of their scalp may be very sensitive to particular hormones that circulate in the blood. These hormones make the hair-growing follicles shrink which over time would make them incapable to replace lost hairs. Even though the follicles are still alive they are unable to perform the task of growing hair.

Receding Hairlines and U-Shapes

Men, aged between 25 and 30 years of age may see such conditions appear which may follow a typical pattern that begins with a hairline that starts to recede and over time. The hair on the top of the head begins thinning and the two balding areas meet to form a U-shape; even hair that remains tends to be thin and is slow to grow.

Male hair loss is usually passed on from parent to child and although there are medical treatments that may improve the condition, using them may result in having side effects. Male hair loss is quite widely prevalent and there are different reactions to how it is perceived. However, one should try and accept male hair loss as being a natural condition and not try to camouflage it with the use of wigs to hide the bald spots.

Male hair loss may be treated with medication, or with plastic surgery. Medications include Monoxidil lotion such as Rogaine regular and Rogaine extra strength and it can be applied twice a day to the scalp. To begin with, Monoxidil was invented primarily for treating high blood pressure and hair growth is only a side effect that has become useful for treating male hair loss. Plastic surgery can be a very effective means to treating male hair loss and there is constant improvement in the techniques used to restore hair growth.

Irrespective of which method you choose, weigh the costs and benefits f each treatment option and discuss it with your physician before you go ahead with it.

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August 27, 2008

Yes, You Can Do Something About Male and Female Hair Loss

Discuss - Other causes can be numerous and include stress, restriction of the blood supply, a poor nervous system and hormonal influences. With female pattern baldness, the hair loss is generally more uniform over the scalp than in the male counterpart, but also results from a complex chemical reaction when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts the testosterone in the system into DHT or dihydrotestosterone.

Ladies and Gentlemen one of the biggest deceptions perpetrated on the public is that you can’t do anything about male and female pattern hair loss. The simple fact though is everyday we alter the effects of what genetics has sprung on us whether it is body odor, unwanted hair, dull smiles, or undesired weight. The reason we pursue these things is to enhance our own self-image. In regards to male and female pattern hair loss though you must recognize a few things first.

Number one is every one of us is hair challenged because we all lose hair on a daily basis. That’s a normal process and you wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s the body’s way of ridding the old hair and bringing in the new. The trick though is encouraging the body to continue this hair renewal process for as long as possible. Without it you create an imbalance where there is more hair lost than being renewed. In simplified terms to continue having a full head of hair you must equalize the hair loss and hair regrowth rates. Well fine, you say to yourself but how’s that going to stop my hair loss and bring back what I’ve already lost. This in turn brings up our second point of what causes hair loss and what you can do about it.

Discuss - Genetics: The most common cause of hair loss is rooted in your genes also known as androgenetic alopecia, hereditary hair loss can begin any time after puberty, but usually sets in before the age of forty and may accelerate around the time you reach menopause.

The generally accepted answer is that excess DHT triggered by the aging process is largely responsible for our male and female pattern hair loss. So in turn one of the main paths to stopping our hair loss is learning what disrupts this DHT from forming to begin with. Logically since DHT is formulated within the body the chemicals and enzymes necessary for its formulation are there also. The exception is that scalp enzymes synthesized by sunlight must unite with chemicals within the body to make this DHT. Based upon these facts processes that disrupt the production of DHT thereby reduce the occurrence of hair loss and thinning hair.

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To summarize hair loss is a normal process of hair renewal that occurs at all ages and with both sexes. It is not uncommon for us all, after the late teens, to loose between 50-250 hairs a day. To control excess hair loss the best route is to utilize various ingredients that neutralize or minimize this DHT which are typically referred to as “dht blockers.”

The author of this article has published two books that entail inexpensive and seldom publicized solutions for combating male and female pattern baldness. To learn more visit http://www.thinscalp.com or http://www.thinningscalp.com.

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August 21, 2008

Hair Loss in Women is More Common than Most Realize

Discuss - Don’t despair, there’s often a simple explanation for excessive hair loss and even hereditary loss or male pattern-type baldness can be treated successfully for most people nowadays.

Hair loss in women is more common than ever before. Even though hair loss happens to every woman, it can be sped up in several ways. One of the most common causes of hair loss in women is hormonal changes. These changes can be brought about by pregnancy, menopause, or even coming off of birth control pills. Anything that may cause hormonal changes can cause hair loss in women. The different causes of hair loss each have varying degrees of hair loss.

The big difference between hair loss in women and hair loss in men is the pattern in which it happens. A man usually starts off with a receding hair line followed by the thinning of the hair. Over time, a man eventually loses everything.

The pattern of hair loss in women is slightly different. Even though it is common for hair loss in women and men to happen at the same age, it does not follow the same pattern. Women do not typically lose all of their hair like men. Hair loss in women is usually accompanied by gradual thinning, but almost never complete hair loss. This is easily noticeable over the years. Many women use wigs or similar items to hide the hair loss. My own mother used a wig to cover up the fact that her hair is thinning by quite a bit.

Hair loss in women can be combated with a product similar to Rogaine for men. It is called Propecia and has been clinically proven to help slow down hair loss. Propecia works by controlling the hormones that shrink hair follicles. Propecia for women has about the same success rate as Rogaine for men. This is a treatment worth considering if your professional concurs.

Discuss - Contrary to commonly prevalent myths, baldness in humans is not caused by excessive intellectual activity, but the significance of emotional stress in the problem is still a gray area. It is also not in any way related to the lack of or excessive indulgence in sexual activity, nor are bald men somehow more sexually gifted than their hirsute counterparts.

Just as in men, hair loss in women can also be combated by topical solutions and natural remedies. Though not as common, women may also receive hair transplantation surgery. Most of the time, surgery is not necessary in women as they do not lose all of their hair.

Hair loss in women can be treated. If you are experiencing this problem, it would be in your best interest to contact your family doctor or an experienced professional to get an initial assessment before you take action. The causes vary and you need the advice of a professional to determine if you need a particular treatment or maybe something as simple as a change in habits could be the cause.

Keith Londrie II is a well known author. For more information on Hair Loss, please visit Hair Loss for a wealth of information. You may also want to visit keith’s own web site at http://keithlondrie.com/

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