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		<title>Hair transplant surgery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who are unable accept baldness, hair transplant may probably be the only solution. Baldness or alopecia is loss of hair in the areas where it normally grows, particularly on the scalp. The most common is progressive thinning of hair and is a common problem. Many times it is apparent in between the age [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those who are unable accept baldness, hair transplant may  probably be the only solution. Baldness or alopecia is loss of hair in  the areas where it normally grows, particularly on the scalp. The most  common is progressive thinning of hair and is a common problem. Many  times it is apparent in between the age of 18-35 years starting with  hair loss on the temples and gradually to a state where only a rim of  hair is visible on the back of the head. This is known as male or female  pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia. Alopecia areata is patchy  baldness involving hair loss in some parts of the head. Total baldness  is known as alopecia totlais and the severest form where there is loss  of hair from the head and the body is known as alopecia universalis. A  major cause of alopecia is a genetic disposition but may also be due to  other reasons. Traction alopecia is common in people with hairstyles  that involve pulling hair tightly. Hair loss may also be due to  infection or medical conditions like hypothyroidism or side effect of  cancer treatment. While baldness in elderly is associated with  testosterone levels premature baldness is largely linked to X  chromosome. Treatment in either case is a matter of choice since  baldness can alter appearances and can indeed be frustrating.</p>
<p>Hair growth occurs in a cycle and for that it is imperative that hair  follicles are in good shape. It is much easier to prevent hair loss  than to re-grow hair in dead follicles. Some hair re-growth products  like finasteride, minoxidil and ketoconazole have proven rates of  success. Hair transplants are probably the last option that people have  in mind.</p>
<p>Most common treatment for hair loss is medication or medicated  shampoos. Opting for transplantation is usually an internal debate of  whether you need it or want it. Most people learn to live with it.  Moreover hair transplant cost is high and since baldness is not  considered as a disease it is not on the agenda of government and  private funds and health insurance plans.</p>
<p>Transplantation involves removing hair from areas where hair is  stronger, usually the back of the head, and transplanting it in areas  where there are no hair. The donor area is stitched back and is not  visible. Transplanting hair surgeries have undergone a lot of change and  the transplanted hairs look almost similar. Apparently a simple surgery  but choosing the best hair transplant may not be that easy.</p>
<p>A new surgery for transplantation of hair is under development that  involves transplantation of entire patches of scalp to bald areas. Since  it has still to be refined it may not be advisable to go for it. Hair  transplant is a long process and also costly but may be the only option  available to you if medication and other forms of treatment fail to  work.</p>
<p>Curious about hair transplant surgery? Learn about hair transplants,  average hair transplant cost and how to choose the best hair transplant  for you.</p>
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		<title>Alopecia areata treatment and causes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alopecia areata is one type of hair loss. The exact number of people affected by this kind of hair loss is not known. Estimates vary between 1 in 1000 to 2 in 100 people being affected at some point in their life. This kind of situation can occur at any age but most cases first [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alopecia areata is one type of hair loss. The exact number of people  affected by this kind of hair loss is not known. Estimates vary between 1  in 1000 to 2 in 100 people being affected at some point in their life.  This kind of situation can occur at any age but most cases first develop  in teenagers and children. In about 6 in 10 cases the first patch of  hair loss develops before the age of 20 years. Males and females are  equally affected maybe not in the same proportion but the females are  affecting too. The typical pattern is for one or more bald patches to  appear on the scalp. These tend to be round in shape, and about the size  of a large coin. They develop quite quickly. A relative, friend, or  hairdresser may be the first person to notice the bald patch or patches.  Apart from the bald patch or patches, the scalp usually looks healthy  and there is no scarring. Occasionally, there is some mild redness, mild  scaling, mild burning, or a slight itchy feeling on the bald patches.  Maybe the situation is so complicated but is important that you need to  know that you have some options to resolve this problem because this  problem appears like patches and is so complicated to predict how it  will progress or appear too. This situation is thought to be an  auto-immune disease. The immune system makes white blood cells and  antibodies to attack bacteria, viruses, and other germs. If you have an  auto immune disease, your immune system mistakes part or parts of your  body as foreign</p>
<p>Alopecia areata and diagnosis are usually based on typical appearance  of the bald patches. If there is doubt about cause of the hair loss,  sometimes some blood tests or skin scrapping from a bald patch may be  done to rule out other causes of baldness. A small skin biopsy small  sample is sometimes taken to look at under the microscope.</p>
<p>Alopecia areata causes in people with this kind of alopecia, many  white blood cells gather around the affected hair roots hair follicles  which are mistaken as foreign. This causes mild inflammation which leads  in some way to hairs becoming weak and falling out to cause bald  patches. Maybe this is one of the most common situations that can affect  you.</p>
<p>For alopecia areata maybe the most widely accepted hypothesis is that  this kind of hair loss is a T-cell mediated autoimmune condition that  is most likely to occur in genetically predisposed individuals. But the  reality is that maybe many other factors can affect you too. But genetic  factors likely play an important role in determining susceptibility and  disease severity too.</p>
<p>Alopecia has three stages. First there is sudden loss of hair, then  enlargement of the patches of hair loss. Lastly new hair grows back,  often initially coloured white or grey. It may take months and sometimes  years to re grow all the hair. One patch can be falling out while  another is re growing. Alopecia areata is a reality too.</p>
<p>Improve your knowledge on alopecia areata treatment. Discover all  the options for alopecia areata patients and learn about alopecia areata  causes.</p>
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		<title>Hair loss treatment and causes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hair loss treatment maybe common hair care treatments available for females and male for normal hair care include shampoos, conditioners, whereas hair Re-growth treatment with Anti-Androgens and topical treatment, but is logic that all these options need to be supervised with professional that can help you in the process. Obviously that is necessary that you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hair loss treatment maybe common hair care treatments available for  females and male for normal hair care include shampoos, conditioners,  whereas hair Re-growth treatment with Anti-Androgens and topical  treatment, but is logic that all these options need to be supervised  with professional that can help you in the process. Obviously that is  necessary that you need to wait for the results that you need it or that  you want, sometimes the process is long and depend of your situation is  possible that you need it more than 8 months. Always try to use and to  be sure that which is the kind of situation that you suffer but of  course you need it to have a professional support. Some of the most  popular alternative loss treatments contain copper peptides. Folligen  and Tricomin are two of the most well known of such products. Hair  naturally goes through alternating phases of rest and growth. The makers  of these products claim that copper peptides shorten the resting phase  of hair follicles, creating more growth over time through longer growth  cycles. Other good option is make a combination of products that can  help you to recover or that the hair re grow and of course is not  necessary you spend a lot money.</p>
<p>Hair loss cause hormonal problems may cause hair loss and if your  thyroid gland is overactive or under active, your hair may fall out.  Hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss  may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens,  are out of balance. Correcting hormone imbalance may stop your hair  loss.</p>
<p>Loss of hair is notice by women that after or around 3 months they  have baby, and this loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy,  high levels of certain hormones cause body to keep hair that would  normally fall out. When hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, hair  falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss starts again.</p>
<p>Causes hair loss some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of  hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can  cause hair loss include blood thinners also called anticoagulants,  medicines used for gout, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer,  vitamin A, birth control pills and antidepressants. You need to keep  contact with your doctor too.</p>
<p>Hair loss product majority of product that is used for this problem  are natural products, because most people are not ready to try out  conventional hair growth products where there is possibility of side  effects. There is a problem with these products; most of time products  are not strong enough to affect the loss or to encourage new hair  growth.</p>
<p>It is okay to lose about 50-100 hairs a day as this is part of hair  renewal. However there are many causes of hair loss like medication,  chemotherapy, hormonal, nutritional factors, thyroid disease, and  exposure to chemicals, stress and generalized or local skin diseases.  Though most of these cases of are temporary, some are permanent and  require hair loss treatment.</p>
<p>Check out hair loss treatment information. Learn about hair loss  causes and how to defeat loss of hair with the hair loss products  available.</p>
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		<title>Women hair loss cuases and teatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women hair loss well since women’s bodies work differently than men’s, the most common cause of hair loss for the sex is not genetic. The most common cause is actually hormonal. Changes in hormone levels, such as those seen with menopause, pregnancy, thyroid conditions, or the stopping or starting of birth control pills or hormone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Women hair loss well since women’s bodies work differently than  men’s, the most common cause of hair loss for the sex is not genetic.  The most common cause is actually hormonal. Changes in hormone levels,  such as those seen with menopause, pregnancy, thyroid conditions, or the  stopping or starting of birth control pills or hormone replacement  therapy, can cause temporary hair loss in women too. Maybe is necessary  that you think about any kind of these conditions and that you can to  prevent this situation and of course talk with your doctor too. When  certain hormones, like oestrogen or testosterone, are produced more  rapidly or their production is reduced, certain changes in the body can  lead to hair loss. For example, after a woman gives birth to a baby her  hormones may enter a resting phase while the body returns to its  pre-pregnancy state. During this period, usually three to six months  after delivery, women may notice an increase in hair loss. Fortunately,  the hair loss is usually temporary and tends to subside in about twelve  months. Remember that always is necessary that you can to keep in  contact with a professional that can help you in any kind of doubt or  questions that you have about this topic too. It is good idea that you  can to read about this topic and can understand more this situation of  course.</p>
<p>Women hair loss treatment is possible that in the market you can find  much kind of treatments and of course depending on your type of hair  loss too for this reason is necessary that you can talk with your doctor  about the best option that you need for your specific problem. Maybe  treating and recognizing cause may help stop hair loss while correcting  hormone imbalance may prevent further hair loss.</p>
<p>Hair loss in woman is possible that can be prevented by practicing  good nutrition, minimizing stress, and sensible hairdressing techniques.  Hair loss from fungal infections can be prevented by never sharing  combs, hats, or brushes with other people and by keeping hair clean and  the topical treatments may help slow or prevent. In these modern times,  hundreds of treatments are available, depending on your type of hair  loss, of course.</p>
<p>Womens hair loss it is a common belief that baldness is a  predominantly male problem. Not so. Hair loss does not spare anyone and  female hair loss is as common as its male counterpart. Androgenetic  alopecia among women is known female pattern hair loss. It is visible as  hair thinning predominantly over the top and sides of the head. If you  feel that you loss hair, visit a professional too.</p>
<p>People who notice hair falling out, thinning, or appearing in large  amounts on their comb or brush should consult dermatologist. With  correct diagnosis, many people with hair loss can be helped.  Dermatologist will evaluate a patient’s hair loss problem to find cause,  they can determine whether the problem will resolve on its own or  medical treatment. You can prevent if you looking for help for women  hair loss.</p>
<p>Improve your knowledge on women hair loss causes. Learn why hair  loss in women is developed and how woments hair loss treatment can help  you.</p>
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		<title>Male pattern baldness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baldness is the common type of hair loss that develops in most men at some stage. It usually takes 15-25 years to go bald. However, some men go bald in less than 5 years. Typically, at first the hair begins to recede at the front. At the same time, the hair usually becomes thin on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Baldness is the common type of hair loss that develops in most men at  some stage. It usually takes 15-25 years to go bald. However, some men  go bald in less than 5 years. Typically, at first the hair begins to  recede at the front. At the same time, the hair usually becomes thin on  the top of the head. A bald patch gradually develops in the middle of  the scalp. The receding front and the bald patch on the top gradually  enlarge and join together. A rim of hair is often left around the back  and sides of the scalp. In some men, this rim of hair also thins and  goes to leave a completely bald scalp. This is not a rule but is really  common that the pattern happen in the majority of the situations nearly  all men have some bald by the time they are in their 60s. However, the  age the hair loss starts is variable. About three in ten 30 year olds  and half of 50 year olds are quite bald. Some women also develop a  similar pattern of hair loss. Of course you know that this situation  happen with the females too. Hair is made in hair follicles which are  like tiny pouches just under the skin surface. A hair normally grows  from each follicle for about 3 years. It is then shed, and a new hair  grows from the follicle. This cycle of hair growth, shedding, and new  growth goes on throughout life. Remember that is necessary that you have  control and to understand the situation and that looking for a  professional help.</p>
<p>Baldness is possible that some of the most common patter cause this  situation are or some fact that occur in men as they become bald like,  affected hair follicles on scalp gradually become smaller than normal or  follicle shrinks, each new hair is thinner than the previous one.  Before falling out, each new hair grows for much less time than the  normal 3 years or so. Eventually, remains are a much smaller hair  follicle and you know what happen too.</p>
<p>Bald spot is a condition affecting humans, in which hair is lost from  some or all areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it  causes the spots on the scalp, especially in the first stages, it is  sometimes called spot too. In 1%-2% of cases, the condition can spread  to the entire scalp (Alopecia totalis) or to the entire epidermis  (Alopecia universalis). Conditions resembling AA, and having a similar  cause, occur also in other species of course.</p>
<p>To become gradually bald is a normal part of the ageing process for  most men. No treatment is wanted or needed by most affected men. For  some men, bald can be distressing, particularly if it is excessive or  occurs early in life. Treatment may then help. But of course that you  need professional information and that your doctor can check your  situation. You can use many good products and obtain a good result in a  few time of baldness problem.</p>
<p>Discover useful information about male pattern baldness. Learn all  about baldness and why are bald spots related to this disease.</p>
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		<title>Baldness treatment and cure</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Balding is a cosmetic condition, usually resulting from genetic influences, aging, skin conditions, or certain medications. The most common forms of bald are male and female pattern bald. Hair loss has many causes, including aging, genetic pre disposition, thyroid imbalance, eating disorders, illness, hormonal effects of birth control pills, pregnancy, and menopause, certain medications and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Balding is a cosmetic condition, usually resulting from genetic  influences, aging, skin conditions, or certain medications. The most  common forms of bald are male and female pattern bald. Hair loss has  many causes, including aging, genetic pre disposition, thyroid  imbalance, eating disorders, illness, hormonal effects of birth control  pills, pregnancy, and menopause, certain medications and medical  treatments. There is no single cure for bald. Product that is effective  for one individual may provide only limited results for another.  Combining traditional treatments with nutritional supplements and  natural topical solutions improves chances of inhibiting pattern hair  loss. Maybe one of the most popular options are the hair transplants  that depend of the situation that you have in this moment, well is  possible that you can choice this option for you but remember that is  necessary talk with your doctor about this option.</p>
<p>Cure for baldness before you buy some products, medications or  lotions that you visit your doctor and that he can help you to decide  what the best is for you and your situation. many products, medications  can help you with your situation but not 100 % and for this reason you  need it that your doctor makes the correct suggestions. But if you need  to buy some products remember you need to know that some of these  products have side effects and of course people with some heart  problems, sudden weight gain chest pains, fainting, or rapid heartbeat,  they need to take care when use these products. Well these side effects  must be report with your doctor and that he decides what the best is for  you and your problem.</p>
<p>Baldness treatment like for example Green tea, it is believed that  the ingredients in green tea can inhibit the production of DHT. DHT is  the main cause of hair loss in men and women. You can drink green tea on  a daily basis or take a capsule which contains the ingredient, search  more about this option for your situation too.</p>
<p>Going bald is possible you need it a little help or maybe you look so  attractive, remember this situation is only part of your life, if you  look great, bald well do not worry, many players, musicians and really  nice people and so sexy and they are bald, and keep your hair, well is  possible that you find the products.</p>
<p>Baldness cure is possible that you need to visit your doctor. But you  have many good options for example natural products, change some habits  in your daily life and are possible mix some of them. Treatment centres  around tiny scalp cells called dermal papilla cells. Found at bottom of  hair follicle, they are responsible for the growth of new hair.</p>
<p>The idea that you loss your hair sometimes is dramatic but depend of  your situation you can look very well, so attractive and more strong  too. Of course many men invest many money looking for the best options,  treatment or product and try to prevent that the hair loss too. Remember  that you are attractive with hair or balding too.</p>
<p>Discover how balding can be graceful. Learn about possible baldness cure and treatment, plus testimonies of patients going bald.</p>
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		<title>Hair regrowth treatment and products</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seeking hair regrowth is a matter of sifting fact from fiction. While hair restoration is a surgical procedure there are also many products available that involve scalp medication and natural remedies. Hair surgeries involve follicular unit transplantation. Health hair follicles are removed from the back of the head where hairs tend to be more permanent. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Seeking hair regrowth is a matter of sifting fact from fiction. While  hair restoration is a surgical procedure there are also many products  available that involve scalp medication and natural remedies. Hair  surgeries involve follicular unit transplantation. Health hair follicles  are removed from the back of the head where hairs tend to be more  permanent. These are then transplanted on areas where there is no here.  The original site from where hair follicles are removed is stitched and  usually there is no visible scar. However, the most commonly used  treatment for hair loss or alopecia is either oral medication or hair  growth shampoos. Mediation does not work for most people because hair  loss is more of a genetic and lifestyle problem. A common form of hair  loss is androgenic alopecia or what is commonly termed as male pattern  baldness. It occurs in men as well as women. The hair loss is in a  typical pattern beginning above both temples. It gradually progresses  and takes a characteristic M shape. The hairline recedes and the hair at  the crown of the head start thinning eventually leading to total  baldness or just a rim of hair on the sides and the back of the head.</p>
<p>Hair regrowth for men is a bigger problem than in women. Hair loss in  males is visible between 18-35 years. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an  active metabolite of testosterone, which is a potent androgenic hormone  produced chiefly by the testes and responsible for the development of  male secondary sex characteristics. Male pattern baldness is primarily  due to increase o f DHT in the scalp, which is caused by a reaction  between 5-Alpha Reductase and testosterone. The genetic sensitiveness of  hair follicles to DHT shortens their life and they stop producing new  hair. Most people learn to live hair loss but there are ways to treat  baldness. Medication for hair loss is usually done with minoxidil, which  is actually meant for treating hypertension but has hair growth as a  side effect. Topical caffeine may also be used while some alpha  reductase inhibitors are still not approved by FDA.</p>
<p>Minoxidil is available over the counter and is also used for hair  regrowth for women. However, it is used for its side effects and may not  be the correct treatment for all. There is a strong connection between  diet and lifestyle and hair loss.</p>
<p>The most common hair regrowth products are shampoos. While these may  be effective in preventing hair loss in many cases they ineffective for  re-growing hair over bald spots. At the most they are effective in cases  of mild hair loss.</p>
<p>Hair loss is a frustrating problem especially in a young age. Before  you start looking for products for treating hair loss it is imperative  that you study their effectiveness. Hair loss due to genetic  predisposition may require surgeries. You may also look up some natural  hair regrowth treatments.</p>
<p>Check out useful information about hair regrowth treatment. Learn  about hair regrowth for men, hair regrowth products and hair regrowth  for women as well.</p>
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		<title>Scalp ringworm treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scalp ringworm is a fungal infection of the scalp. It is mostly seen in children before they reach puberty. Although uncommon in adults it does affect a small percentage of the adult population every year. The medical term for ringworm is tinea and when it occurs on the scalp it is known as tinea capitis. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Scalp ringworm is a fungal infection of the scalp. It is mostly seen  in children before they reach puberty. Although uncommon in adults it  does affect a small percentage of the adult population every year. The  medical term for ringworm is tinea and when it occurs on the scalp it is  known as tinea capitis. The condition is characterized by bald patches  and may be accompanied by inflammation, scaling and pustules. Ringworm  can be very itchy as well. Tinea capitis is caused by a skin fungus  known as dermatophytes and you get infected if you come in direct  contact with a person already infected. The skin fungus can be  transmitted between two individuals on sharing a towel, hair brush or  comb, bedding, clothing or a cap. Primary symptoms of the disease are a  thickened scaly skin, soft and watery swellings and raised red rings. In  areas where the fungus is deep rooted in the scalp it causes severe  itching, dandruff and patches of hair loss. Since symptoms and  appearance is like most skin diseases including psoriasis and  seborrhoeic dermatitis, a confirmed diagnosis is possible only on  microscopic examination and microbial culture of hair.</p>
<p>You would need to consult a doctor only very severe presentation of  ringworm of scalp because getting rid of mild instances is not very  difficult. Dermatologists prefer oral treatment by griseofulvin, a kind  of penicillin which inhibits growth or reproduction of fungi. Most anti  fungus drugs for treating skin diseases are used topically and applied  directly to the affected area. Griseofulvin however has to be taken  orally for six weeks to be effective. You may also look up over the  counter shampoos containing selenium sulfide. You can also prevent  occurrence through good hygiene. Since tinea capitis may also occur in  animals, avoid contact with animals with visible signs of infection.</p>
<p>The fungus species responsible for ringworm on scalp varies according  to the geographical areas. Excessive use of griseofulvin has led to its  spread because it is more effective against on type of tinea capitis.  Although direct contact is a greater risk, infection through objects  leads to a wider spread.</p>
<p>Over eight species of the fungus dermatophytes are commonly  associated with ringworm of the scalp. The reason that it occurs mostly  in children is due to poor hygiene, excessive contact with pets and  tendency of children to share each other’s apparel especially caps.</p>
<p>Scalp ringworm treatment with appropriate medication is effective in  most of the cases. In absence of treatment the disease can exacerbate  very fast and lead to formation of pustules and painful nodules. It may  also spread to the neck and face and also infect other people more  easily.</p>
<p>If you are particular about hygiene there is no reason why you should  contact tinea capitis. However, it normally presents as a mild  condition in its initial stage. That is the time to address the issue.  Use appropriate topical treatment for scalp ringworm if you want to  avoid oral medication.</p>
<p>Concerned about scalp ringworm? Learn more about ringworm of the  scalp, learn the common scalp ringworm treatment and consequences.</p>
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		<title>Stop hair pulling disorder</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hair pulling is one of the causes of alopecia or hair loss. Let us first understand hair growth. Prior to hair growth there is formation of the follicle. Hair follicle is that part of the skin that grows hair by packing old cells together. Hair grows in cycles of three phases. The anagen phase is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hair pulling is one of the causes of alopecia or hair loss. Let us  first understand hair growth. Prior to hair growth there is formation of  the follicle. Hair follicle is that part of the skin that grows hair by  packing old cells together. Hair grows in cycles of three phases. The  anagen phase is the growth phase, catagen is the regressing phase and  telogen is the resting phase. There is also a shedding phase which is  known as exogen which is independent of the resting and regressive  phases. At any given point of time up to 90% hair in a healthy scalp are  in the growth phase, 10-14% in resting phase and the rest in regressive  phase. Fifty to hundred club hairs fall each day from a normal scalp.  Alopecia or hair loss is a condition in which fewer hairs grow than are  shed. There are two conditions that fall under the category of pulling  hair as a cause of alopecia. Pulling hair may be voluntary or  involuntary.</p>
<p>Voluntary pulling is mostly due to inappropriate hairstyles like  excessively tight ponytails or braids. It also includes the use of hot  hair irons used to change the structure of hair. Involuntary hair  removal may also be due to burns caused by hair relaxers containing  substances that can destroy hair. Involuntary pulling hair is primarily a  psychological hair pulling disorder marked by an impulsive compulsion  of pulling one’s hair. Medically termed as trichotillomania or  trichotillosis it is still doubtful as to how it should be classified.  At times it seems like a habit or an addiction or a tic problem and  sometimes as an impulse control disorder. People with trichotillomania  live normal lives but may have bald patches on their head.</p>
<p>Trichotillomania is seen in all age groups but more common in the  first twenty years and more common in children between 9 and 14 years.  Both genders are equally vulnerable. Just like any other psychological  problem, treatment to stop hair pulling involves the use of drugs like  antidepressants including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or  SSRIs.</p>
<p>Pulling out hair may just be casual. Many people get the urge to pull  out single hair and use it as a dental floss. Some people may also form  the habit of eating the pulled hair, a condition called trichophagia.  Severe trichophagia causes severe pain and may require surgery.</p>
<p>Behavioral treatment involving awareness and relaxation training is  another mode of treating for compulsive hair pulling. Behavioral  treatment of trichotillomania is similar to treatment of behavioral  disorders like nail biting, thumb sucking and skin picking. Also known  as habit reversal training, it is an accepted and tolerable treatment.</p>
<p>Since the area becomes agitated it intensifies the feeling, which  results in an obsession to pull. If not treated the bald patches may  grow rapidly. Excessive hair pulling can also affect self confidence and  a person’s ability to function normally and also associated with  depression.</p>
<p>Discover how hair pulling is related to alopecia. Stop hair pulling  disorder and prevent a premature loss of hair due to pulling out hair.</p>
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		<title>Medical hair restoration surgery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hair restoration is much more problematic than preventing hair loss. But the fact of life is that more than fifty percent of men worldwide develop male pattern baldness. Hair loss treatment is a $1 billion industry in the US alone. Research has firmly established the role played by dihydrotestosterone or DHT in baldness. DHT is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hair restoration is much more problematic than preventing hair loss.  But the fact of life is that more than fifty percent of men worldwide  develop male pattern baldness. Hair loss treatment is a $1 billion  industry in the US alone. Research has firmly established the role  played by dihydrotestosterone or DHT in baldness. DHT is actively  involved in metabolism of testosterone and is formed in testes adrenal  glands and hair follicles. Medical treatment for hair loss is presently  targeted at preventing the hormone to from acting on the cellular  structure of the scalp. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only two FDA  approved drugs for treating hair loss. While Finasteride has a positive  effect, Minoxidil is used mainly for its side effect. Minoxidil was  initially used to lower high blood pressure. It was discovered that it  had a side effect; it could reverse or slow down the processes that  cause baldness. That led to the development of topical solutions for  treatment of hair loss.</p>
<p>There are instances when medications fail to result is desired hair  regrowth and hair transplants may be the only option to restore lost  hair. Surgical hair restoration cost is on the higher side. Depending  upon the number of grafts that you need it could cost anything between  $4,000 and $20,000. On an average, the cost may vary between $3 and $10  per graft, excluding extra medication, blood tests, and anesthesia and  facility costs. There is more than one technique that the doctor may use  but the most common are laser grafting or follicle unit extraction.</p>
<p>Laser hair restoration is a technique by which graft receptor sites  are made with a laser. Although laser treatments are normally associated  with latest technologies, many surgeons fail to find and specific  advantages of this technique. Laser grafting has a disadvantage that it  may scar the scalp as well as scar under the skin.</p>
<p>Medical hair restoration with Monoxidil is inexpensive and available  over the counter. However, it has its disadvantages. It has to be  applied daily for 6 weeks and is a slow process. Biggest disadvantage is  that regrowth is rare. Non medical treatments like a hair piece look  unnatural and are expensive.</p>
<p>The most common hair restoration surgery is follicular unit  extraction. It is a transplant procedure that involves taking hair from  the back or sides of the head and placing them on the balding areas. The  extracted hairs, called grafts, are transplanted in tiny slits created  by the surgeon on the balding areas.</p>
<p>Hair transplantation is intended to permanently cure male pattern  baldness. It is a surgical procedure and should be performed only by  specialist surgeons. A local or general anesthesia is used and a single  session may last six hours. Bandaging the head may be necessary.  Although surgical hair restoration is expensive it has the best success  rates till date.</p>
<p>Check out useful info about hair restoration surgery. Learn how  medical hair restoration works, compare average hair restoration cost  and laser hair restoration too.</p>
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		<title>Propecia effects and price</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Propecia is a brand name for Finasteride, an anti androgen drug. An anti androgen or androgen antagonist drug is capable of preventing or inhibiting the biological effects of androgens, male sex hormones produced by the testes. Finasteride inhibits type II 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT or dihydrotestosterone. DHT is an androgen [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Propecia is a brand name for Finasteride, an anti androgen drug. An  anti androgen or androgen antagonist drug is capable of preventing or  inhibiting the biological effects of androgens, male sex hormones  produced by the testes. Finasteride inhibits type II 5-alpha reductase,  an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT or dihydrotestosterone.  DHT is an androgen and three times more potent than testosterone. While  DHT is crucial for mitigating the effects of estrogens (female sex  hormones), it is also known to be the major cause for prostate problems  and male pattern baldness. Since Finasteride inhibits the action of DHT,  it is used for treating and halting the progress of benign prostatic  hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer and androgenic alopecia or male  pattern baldness. It was approved by the FDA in 1997 as a prescription  drug for hair loss treatment. The brand is owned by Merck.</p>
<p>The patent of Finasteride has expired and you can get generic  Propecia at a discounted price. Independent studies report that in 48%  of the cases Finasteride resulted in some regrowth of hair. In 42% of  the cases hair loss was stopped. Finasteride treatment is a long term  therapy. The effects continue for as long as you keep taking the drug.  Once stopped the hair gained or maintained are lost within six to twelve  months. Finasteride has also been shown to be ineffective in treating  hair loss in women. Moreover, women should take it only if they do not  plan to get pregnant and that too on the advice of a doctor.</p>
<p>While Propecia effects on hair growth are positive unlike the other  FDA approved drug, Minoxidil. Minoxidil is a vasodilator used to treat  severe hypertension. One side effect is excessive hairiness so it is  also sold as a treatment for male-patterned baldness. Finasteride like  Minoxidil works on both the crown area and hairline.</p>
<p>Like all allopathic medications, Finasteride too has side effects.  Propecia side effects include erectile dysfunction and in some  instances, enlargement of the breast gland. Since it has a short half  life of six to eight hours, in trial studies the side effects were seen  to cease after discontinuation of the drug.</p>
<p>Propecia price is often a consideration since it has to be taken over  long periods. Since the expiry of the patent, generic versions are  widely available at a much lesser cost. Generic versions are the exact  copy of the branded drug and contain the same active ingredient,  Finasteride in this case.</p>
<p>Finasteride is a prescription drug and available only against an  eligible prescription. It is available in 1mg. The FDA has been  petitioned to review the dosage and reduce it to one fourth due to the  long tern effects of the drug. Propecia is a once in a day drug and  meant for men only.</p>
<p>Discover propecia. Learn about generic propecia, propecia effects  and side effects and compare propecia price with similar medicines on  the market.</p>
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		<title>Alopecia treatment and hair loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alopecia is condition affecting humans, in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the scalp, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. This situation is not contagious and it occurs more frequently in people who have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alopecia is condition affecting humans, in which hair is lost from  some or all areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes  bald spots on the scalp, especially in the first stages, it is  sometimes called spot baldness. This situation is not contagious and it  occurs more frequently in people who have affected family members,  suggesting that heredity may be a factor, and at least one of the genes  involved has been mapped and In addition, it is slightly more likely to  occur in people who have relatives with autoimmune diseases. The  condition is thought to be an autoimmune disorder in which body attacks  its own hair follicles and suppresses or stops hair growth. There is  evidence that T cell lymphocytes cluster around these follicles, causing  inflammation and subsequent hair loss. An unknown environmental trigger  such as emotional stress or a pathogen is thought to combine with  hereditary factors to cause condition. There are a few recorded cases of  babies being born with congenital problem; however, these are not cases  of autoimmune disease because infant is born without a fully developed  immune system. First symptoms are small, soft, bald patches which can  take just about any shape but are most usually round. It most often  affects the scalp and beard but may occur on any hair-bearing part of  body. There may be different skin areas with hair loss and re growth in  the same body at the same time. It may also go into remission for a  time, or permanently. Always is necessary you pay attention about your  hair and of course keep contact with your doctor.</p>
<p>Alopecia treatment well is possible that around 50 % of the patient’s  hair will grow without any kind of treatment. If the affected region is  small, it is reasonable to observe the progression of the illness as  problem often spontaneously regresses and the hair grows back. In 90% of  cases, hair will, ultimately, grow back. In the other 10%, only some or  no hair will re grow. But is possible that you need to use some steroid  injections, or cream.</p>
<p>For alopecia is possible use oral corticosteroids decrease the hair  loss, only for the period during which they are taken, the most common  is the injection or maybe a topical immunotherapy well maybe the best  option is that you can to use the best recommendation for your doctor or  other possibility is that you can combine some products and obtain the  results that you looking for. Depend of your situation and your  condition that you can use some medications too.</p>
<p>Hair loss tends to be rather rapid and often involves one side of  head more than the other and this condition affect males and females,  this type of hair loss is different than male pattern baldness an  inherited condition. The most common pattern is one or more spots of  hair loss on scalp. There is also form of more generalized thinning of  hair referred to as diffuse hair loss throughout the scalp. Well the  idea of alopecia is traumatic sometimes.</p>
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