ComputerHunter.org

 

The Truth About Hair Loss


Male Pattern Baldness

On average, there are 90,000 to 150,000 hairs on the scalp. The hairs grow from roots called follicles. Blood vessels at the base of each follicle provide nourishment vital for hair and hair growth. Hair growth in each root occurs in a cycle independent of each other. At any time about 90 percent of the hairs on the scalp are in the growth phase, while the other 10 percent are in the resting phase. The growth phase can last an average of up to five years, after which the follicle goes into a resting phase, which can last upto four months. At the end of this phase, the hair falls out and is replaced by a new hair. This is all a perfectly normal part of the growth cycle. In fact, on a typical day, up to 150 hairs can be lost. Baldness occurs when hair is lost at an unusually high rate and hair replacement occurs at an unusually slow rate and/or when normal hairs are replaced by weaker, smaller ones.

What is Male Pattern Baldness?

Almost all cases of hair loss is the result of Male pattern baldness (or androgenetic alopecia).Male pattern baldness occurs much more frequently in men than in women.Even in mild cases It affects roughly 50 million men in the United States. Balding may begin at any age after puberty. While some types of hair loss is reversible, male pattern baldness tends to be permanent. It occurs in a very typical pattern on the scalp.Hair loss usually begins at the temples and at the top of the head toward the back, causing a receding hairline and a bald spot.Sometimes progressing further until the two sections become joined,leaving a horseshoe pattern on the sides and back of the head.Male pattern baldness progresses slowly and is not associated with any physical discomfort.

What causes male pattern baldness?

Male pattern baldness is thought to be a combination of hormonal and genetic factors.Testosterone and its more potent derivative dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are the contributimg factors of the degree of balddness. Whatever the exact causes of male pattern baldness may be, it is hereditary. A tendency toward baldness on either side of a man's family(mother or father) indicates The speed, pattern,and degree of the balding. Usually, the earlier it begins, the more severe the hair loss will be. Balding is not caused by wearing a hat,you cant regrow hair by Massaging or brushing,or excessive shampooing stimulate hair growth.These are thought to be false.Stress may contribute to a form of hair loss,but normal everyday stress does not contribute to balding

What are the treatment options for male pattern baldness?

-Herbal Shamppos

-Herbal Remedies

-Specialty Shampoos(for example Helsinki Formula)

-Wigs

-Transplants

-Medication(Propecia,Minoxidil etc)

-Home Remedies

-Others

Hair transplantation

In hair transplants,healthy live follicles are removed from a donor site on the scalp and transplanted to the balding area. The follicles are commonly taken in "plugs" of one hair to two hairs (micrografts) from the sides or back of the head and moved to the balding area, with the hairline being slowly reconstructed. Larger plugs may be used. Donor sites with full hair make transplants more successful.Some scarring may occur. Transplanted follicles are usually permanent. Synthetic hair has also been used for transplants but has been known for to have a high rate of infection and has been been banned.As with any surgical procedure, hair transplantation present certain risks.If you are considering a transplant, consult your doctor.

Wigs

A hairpiece can be custom made to cover a balding area. Hairpieces may fade and over time. It is important to clean the scalp under the hairpiece regularly.Another option is a weave, in which fake(synthetic) hair is sewn into existing hair.

This just a quick run down of what happens when most men reach a certain age. Here are a couple of sites that we have found that will educate and inform and give you everything you want to know about Male Pattern Baldness. The reviews are very positive and even might give you possible solutions to this problem that has afflicted almost every man for generations.

Submitted by Mr Andy Casasanta. Author of this article and the creator of a tremendous health and pharmacy website. In this site you will find up to 40 health articles, a 7000 reciprocal link exchange page and Generic medications. Savings of up to 80% on all popular drugs. Viagra, Lipitor, meridia, and hundreds more all for pennies on the dollar. Please visit http://www.medheadquarters.net







Google News - Top Stories

Telegraph.co.uk

Fed reportedly looking into unsecured lending
MarketWatch - 2 hours ago
By Steve Goldstein LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The US Federal Reserve is reportedly looking at getting into unsecured lending, an extreme step that could allow it to directly purchase commercial paper, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Fed Mulls Plan to Buy Commercial Paper TheStreet.com
Biggest Fed step ever, buy debt from companies BloggingStocks
The Associated Press - Barron's - Seeking Alpha - Bloomberg
all 1,224 news articles


BBC News

Knockout in Nashville?
Washington Post - 57 minutes ago
John McCain and Barack Obama debate in Oxford, Mississippi on Sept. 26. Photo by Linda Davidson of The Washington Post The Fix is doing finger-stretching exercises and drinking protein shakes in expectation of our live twittering of tonight's second ...
Tonight's debate is in McCain's favorite style The Associated Press
Town hall debates: pros, cons for candidates San Francisco Chronicle
Voice of America - Baltimore Sun - BBC News - Kansas.com
all 693 news articles


Times Online

Thai Stocks, Baht, Bonds Drop as Police Clash With Protesters
Bloomberg - 48 minutes ago
By Anuchit Nguyen Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Thai stocks, the baht and bonds fell as police clashed with protesters surrounding parliament, deepening concern the political crisis will speed an exit by overseas investors.
Fatal car explosion hits Bangkok protests guardian.co.uk
Thai police fire tear gas against crowd; 118 hurt The Associated Press
New York Times - Monsters and Critics.com - AFP - The Press Association
all 876 news articles


Los Angeles Times

Father kills family and himself, despondent over financial losses
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
LAPD investigators work at 20644 Como Lane in Porter Ranch, a home where authorities said a man who was despondent over his financial situation killed five family members and himself Saturday.
Video: 6 Die in Family Murder-suicide in Upscale Home AssociatedPress
Man with financial woes kills family, self San Francisco Chronicle
guardian.co.uk - New York Times - Reuters - CNN
all 668 news articles


AFP

Dozens injured in Qantas mid-air jet drama
AFP - 1 hour ago
PERTH, Australia (AFP) - Thirty-six passengers and crew were injured, some seriously, in a mid-air drama that forced a Qantas jetliner to make an emergency landing, the Australian carrier and police said on Tuesday.
ATSB probes Qantas mid-air accident ABC Online
Qantas emergency landing: Nearly 40 injured Telegraph.co.uk
Monsters and Critics.com - guardian.co.uk - Reuters - Aljazeera.net
all 268 news articles

Google
 

Copyright © 2006 Computer Hunter - A Division of Arthur´s Job Base