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Posted by Gary, on October 15th, 2007, under TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist, RSS
Answer: Seborrhoeic Cysts can be recognised as hard lumps under the scalp, which vary in size from that a pea to an egg. They are caused by a blockage of the sebaceous glands, often as a result of an injury. Sometimes a fatty excretion can be squeezed from the cyst, but care must be taken not [...] - More on What Is A Seborrhoeic Cysts? Do I Have It?
Posted by Gary, on October 15th, 2007, under TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist, RSS
Answer: Trichorrhexis Nodosa can be a genetic weakness within the hair shaft or weakness and breakage due to weathering i.e. over use of heat during the drying process or manual trauma due to tension on the hair from tight ponytail clasps, rollers (particularly velcro) or smoothing irons. Ultra violet light, central heating and the wind [...] - More on What Is Trichorrhexis Nodosa? Do I Have It?
Posted by Gary, on October 11th, 2007, under HAIR LOSS: TRICHOLOGIST AT WORK by Gary Heron, PROPECIA (FINASTERIDE), TRICHOLOGICAL HAIR LOSS PRODUCTS HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS, TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist, RSS
Answer: Propecia - The first FDA approved pill for hair loss. Propecia contains 1mg of Finasteride which inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase type 2 that converts testosterone into DHT. This lowering of DHT in the body leads to a halting of hair loss and causes regrowth of hair in people suffering from Androgenetic Alopecia. Direct Link: http://www.thewestminsterpractice.com/medical_breakthrough.asp - More on What Is Propecia? Does It Work?
