What is Genetic Hair Loss?

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What Causes Hair Loss In Women
By: David Maillie | 28/08/2006 | Hair Loss
Women,just like men can experience varying degrees of hair loss.Once the cause is identified it can then be treated and, in some cases, if treated early enough reversed.

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Do Women Get Bald?
By: Sharon Bell | 06/09/2008
Do women become bald? Yes, they do but the problem is not as severe as in men.

Does Stress Cause Baldness?
By: Sharon Bell | 06/09/2008
In others, hair loss may be a reaction to severe psychological stress. This may happen one to three months after a stressful situation. So if you’ve been under too much pressure lately, don’t be surprised if your hair falls out.

Types of Hair
By: Sharon Bell | 06/09/2008
Hair is made of keratin, a protein found in nails and the outer layer of the skin. The part that rises out of the skin is called the hair shaft. The average head normally contains about 100,000 hairs, with brunettes having as much as 155,000 hairs and redheads, 85,000 hairs.

Baldess: a Hair-raising Problem
By: Sharon Bell | 06/09/2008
Bothered by baldness? There’s an organization for you! It’s called the Bald Headed Men of America and it’s open to “qualified” persons who are troubled by the thought of losing hair.

Effective Hair Care
By: Vincent Platania | 05/09/2008
Some people advocate the use of beer on your hair to give you a good curl to your hair. This method can work well also. You can also steep herbs in water for the final rinse to your hair to give it a nice condition all over.

Time to Know the Culprit Causes of Hair Loss?
By: hirniswilliam | 05/09/2008
While hair loss is a natural process, there are instances in which it is a symptom of some underlying cause, such as a genetic disease or an environmental factor. Finding the root of the problem is key in determining what treatment is right for you.

Hair Loss and Hair Re-growth Part VII - Re-grow Your Hair With Prescription and Otc Drugs
By: Kyle J. Norton | 05/09/2008
Hair loss is caused by the by-product prolactin of testosterone in men increasing, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT causing our hair to grow back thinner or do not grow back at all. Foods, nutritional supplements and herbs might help to stop hair loss and promote hair growth. Prescription and over the counter medication are still the number one source in this subject.

Hair Loss and Hair Re-growth Part VI - Foods to Avoid
By: Kyle J. Norton | 05/09/2008
Hair loss might be inherited from generation to generation. It also may be caused by uncontrolled diet high in saturated fats, trans fats and chemicals in processing foods. Of course, vitamin deficiency causes the blood stream not be able to supply enough oxygen for cells needed.

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Hair Loss and Your Hormones
By: Raj Pandey | 11/03/2006 | Hair Loss
A lot of hair loss is caused by hormone fluctuations. This is called hormonal hair loss. Both males and females are susceptible to this form of hair loss. The major difference is that while this type of hair loss is often temporary in females it may be pe

Everything You Want to Know About DHT and Hair Loss
By: Raj Pandey | 04/03/2006 | Hair Loss
Male hair loss is often caused by an aggressive hormone known as DHT. This type of hair loss is hormonal and unfortunately not temporary. For males this type of hair loss can be devastating, however there are treatments available.

Technology and Advancements in Hair Restoration
By: Raj Pandey | 04/03/2006 | Health
Hair restoration has come along way in only a handful of years. These advancements in hair restoration technology have greatly enhanced the lives of many people. The person suffering from baldness or thinning hair today, has several option to choose from

Women Experiencing Temporary Hair Loss
By: Raj Pandey | 15/02/2006 | Hair Loss
While hair loss is considered a normal part of aging for men, hair loss in women is much less common. Thus, hair loss in women is much more detrimental to a woman's self image than it is for a man. Women with thinning hair are often ridiculed and may find

Emotional Effects of Hair Loss
By: Raj Pandey | 09/02/2006 | Hair Loss
Hair loss is known as a medical problem, but it can easily become emotionally troublesome, as hair loss has been known to cause extreme emotional distress. This is because our hair has a deep effect on how we feel about inner and outer selves.

What Does Male Pattern Baldness Look Like?
By: Raj Pandey | 05/02/2006 | Health
Male Pattern baldness refers to the way in which a man loses hair in a certain pattern when they have genetic hair loss. This balding occurs in patches and may eventually cause complete hair loss. The pattern the balding takes only occurs in men.

Can Hair Restoration Look Natural?
By: Raj Pandey | 03/02/2006 | Health
The objective of a successful hair transplantation is to give the patient a natural-looking head of hair. In order to achieve this "natural" look, a transplant surgeon must cover the hair loss areas, in order to achieve a natural look.

Too Young to Go Bald!
By: Raj Pandey | 31/01/2006 | Health
It's true. A lot of men start balding before they're even finished with college! The culprit? It's most likely genetics. But this doesn't mean that you're life is over! You've only just begun.