Baldness and Hair Loss
Men and women naturally lose hair as they age, with about two-thirds of men either bald or showing a pattern of baldness by age 60. Yet other hair loss can be triggered by sudden physical or emotional stress, childbirth, crash diets, medication such as antidepressants, autoimmune conditions such as lupus, and thyroid diseases. Another form of hair loss, called alopecia areata, causes bald patches on the scalp, beard, eyebrows and eyelashes. Discuss any sudden hair loss with your doctor.
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- Q Are there hair restoration products besides Rogaine and Propecia?
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Less familiar hair growth medications include Retin-A alone or in combination with minoxidil (also called Rogaine or HealthGuard) to treat male pattern baldness. Retin-A increases the absorption of the minoxidil thus increasing the amount of minoxidil... Full Answer
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- Q What is alopecia areata?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAlopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder, can cause hair loss. In autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system, which normally protects us against germs, goes haywire and starts attacking the body itself. In this case, the hair follicles... Full Answer
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- Q How do I determine what amount of hair loss is excessive?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineThe thought of going bald is as unpleasant as boiled Brussels sprouts for anyone at any age. The good news is that most of the hair you lose is normal. In fact, you may be surprised to know that it’s normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day, even more... Full Answer
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- Q Can hair loss signal a more serious medical condition?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineYES!! Are your previously thick and luxurious tresses thinning as quickly as the rain forests in South and Central America? It might be hereditary balding. But hair loss can also be related to serious health conditions. In fact, hair loss can sometimes... Full Answer
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- Q What are the risks of hair transplant surgery?
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Risks of hair transplant surgery include: Death of the hair follicles after being transplanted, in which case no new hair will grow. An unnatural look with a patchy hair pattern. Infection. Scarring. Excessive bleeding. Full Answer
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- Q What causes bald patches on the scalp?
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Dr. Anthony Komaroff, Internal MedicineThere are many reasons for hair loss. One of the most common causes is alopecia areata, in which hair disappears in circles on the scalp.In some cases, hair loss is scattered. In other cases, it can cause total baldness. As hair begins to regrow, new... Full Answer
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- Q What treatments are available for male pattern baldness?
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If your family tree is missing a fair amount of foliage, there's little you can do to prevent your own leaves from falling out. Hair loss treatments can slow down the balding process, but there's no cure for male pattern baldness. The two... Full Answer
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- Q What will my hair look like after transplantation surgery?
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Immediately after the procedure the sites of the transplanted hairs are visible as very small wounds. These heal quickly, and within a few days are no longer distinguishable from the surrounding skin. In fact, patients are encouraged to wash their hair... Full Answer
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- Q What is hair transplant surgery?
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The goal of hair restoration is to restore hair density. Hair restoration is actually hair redistribution. Hair is taken from the back and sides of the scalp and transferred to the areas where has thinned. Natural looking results are obtained... Full Answer
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- Q What are the different types of baldness?
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Hair loss can be classified into various types, depending on the cause. Several of the many different types of hair loss include the following: Female-pattern hair loss: Although less common, female-pattern hair loss differs from that of male-pattern... Full Answer
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