Posted by Paul, on March 3rd, 2010, under HAIR LOSS PRODUCTS AND TREATMENTS
Minoxidil (Regaine) is a slightly oily solution that is rubbed into the scalp twice a day, or as recommended by your dermatologist. In its oral or intravenous form, it is a potent anti-hypertensive medicine, used in emergencies to lower critical blood pressures. It was during this use that hair growth was noted in patients with hair loss. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown; most experts feel that it causes dilation of the blood vessels in the scalp and increased exposure of the hair follicle to this flow. It has been shown to work best on the top of the head and less well at the angles. Its predominant effect is to decrease loss and maintain existing growth.
We recommend the use of Vitastim and if necessary Biostim as well, in all cases for best results.
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Posted by Admin, on February 25th, 2010, under CELEBRITY HAIR LOSS
The TV presenter and comedian Graham Norton advises readers
Dear Graham,
I was rummaging around in my husband’s sponge bag the other day, looking for a razor, and came across some ominous-looking pills. I made a mental note of the name and looked them up on Google when I got to work. It turns out they’re anti hair loss pills. I’ve always known my husband is sensitive about his receding hairline. We’ve never spoken about it but it’s obviously worrying him much more than I thought. Should I try to tactfully talk to him about it? Tell him I love him regardless? Laura A, Edinburgh
Dear Laura
You share razors with this man and yet you don’t talk about his hair loss? I can’t begin to understand how you could be married to someone and not talk about something so basic.
I’m not sure it is worth starting a dialogue about his forehead growth at this late stage. He’ll be embarrassed that you have stumbled upon his vain little secret, annoyed that you are in his wash bag, and even more paranoid about how noticeable the problem is. I really don’t see the point.
Ultimately this isn’t about you and how you feel about your husband, it’s about how he feels about himself and how he thinks the rest of the world sees him. Hair loss is for men what sagging bosoms and cellulite are for women. Like Samson in the Bible, men feel they have lost some of their virility as they wave farewell to their boyish locks down a plug hole.
Happily men are shallow and lazy so he’ll probably stop bothering to take the pills, and if you pay him a few compliments he’ll forget all about it. Like your husband’s hair, I doubt this problem will be around long.
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Posted by Admin, on February 25th, 2010, under HAIR LOSS HEALTH NEWS
MARION KERR
What can cause hair to fall out? Although I’m used to seeing some hair loss after brushing it or in the drain after a shower, lately the amounts have increased. My hair doesn’t look noticeably thinner, but I’m getting worried I could end up bald. Help!
There are quite a number of causes of excessive hair loss. These can include hormonal problems, such as an overactive or underactive thyroid or an imbalance of sex hormones (androgens and oestrogens). Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.
Hair loss is a common problem after pregnancy and during the menopause. For those who experience a major illness or surgery, hair loss can occur after the event, and is usually the result of stress.
Certain medications including anticoagulants (blood thinners) and treatments for high blood pressure, gout and cardiac conditions can cause hair loss. Certain antidepressants,
high doses of vitamin and oral contraceptives may also result in hair thinning.
In addition, fungal infections of the scalp, particularly in children, can cause hair to fall out. Hair loss can be a sign of other conditions such as diabetes or lupus.
And let’s not forget the use of hair products that contain harsh chemicals that can damage the scalp and lead to hair loss.
I had my baby four months ago, but the problem is only happening now. Is this normal?
It’s perfectly normal to lose more hair than usual in the months following delivery, with the problem affecting between 40 and 50 per cent of postpartum women.
Normally, about 90 per cent of our hair is in the growing stage while the remaining 10 per cent is in the resting stage.
Every two to three months the resting hair falls out and allows new hair to grow in its place – these we usually notice in our brushes or in the drain after hair washing.
During pregnancy, increased levels of oestrogen prolongs the growing stage, leaving fewer hairs resting and is the reason why during pregnancy our hair tends to look thicker and more luxuriant.
However, after giving birth, oestrogen levels plummet, causing more hair to enter the resting phase. This results in a large proportion of hair falling out at the same time.
But don’t panic, your hair will grow back as hormone levels return to normal. Within six to 12 months it should be back to its pre-pregnancy condition.
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