Hair loss has been around for a long time. It is even mentioned in the Bible. Some treatments, such as the herbal ones from China and India have been available for centuries. Yet all the time new treatments come along such as follicular unit transplants which give a more natural appearance Read More...
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This post was written by admin on August 31, 2009
Saw palmetto, technically known as serenoa repens, is a plant that has long been used as a food source among native Americans in the southern U.S.A. It is a small palm which grows wild in warmer climates and its fruit is known to have a positive effect on the prostate gland. It is also said to Read More...
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This post was written by admin on August 30, 2009
The presence of DHT, other wise known as dihydrotestosterone in the hair follicles is what causes them to first of all be less productive and which eventually will kill them off. There are many products out there which work by inhibiting its action. There are topical treatments such as Read More...
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This post was written by admin on August 30, 2009
Alopecia can have several causes and in most cases the cause will determine the treatment. In most case, both male and female, the cause is hereditary i.e. if your father or mother suffered from hair loss you may well do so too. I f you suspect another cause I suggest that you consult your Read More...
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This post was written by admin on August 30, 2009
Alopecia areata is an auto immune condition. That is the body fails to recognise the affected hair as being part of itself and attacks it as it would an invading bacteria. Antibodies are formed in some of the hair follicles. Hair loss may be in coin size patches or larger ones and can even Read More...
Posted under Shampoos For Hair Loss
This post was written by admin on August 30, 2009
Finesteride is a drug used, under various names such as Propecia, to pause hair loss and to promote new growth. It does this by inhibiting 5 Alpha Reductase a protein which can cause hair follicles to shrink. The drug has positive effects in many cases. However some people find that there Read More...
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This post was written by admin on August 30, 2009
There are a number of products on the market for the treatment of alopecia areata. Several are produced by the Calosol Company such as “W n’G” shampoo and Calosol Alo-Active Alopecia Shampoo. The manufacturers claim that their use will stimulate and revitalise dormant hair follicles. They Read More...
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This post was written by admin on August 30, 2009
