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What Is Alopecia Areata? Do I Have It?

16.10.2007 in ALOPECIA AREATA, Uncategorized

Answer: Alopecia Areata is an extremely common condition and will affect 1% to 2% of the population at some point in their lives. Most sufferers are children and young adults (below 40 years old), though it can affect people of all ages. The hair loss is sudden and manifests itself in small, smooth-skinned patches that are likely to gradually widen with time. It can also affect the sufferer’s nails, giving them a pitted, ridged or brittle appearance. The exact cause is still unknown, although current theories include an auto-immune disease, stress or suggest a genetic basis.

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What Is A Seborrhoeic Cysts? Do I Have It?

15.10.2007 in Uncategorized

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 to damage the skin.

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What Is Trichorrhexis Nodosa? Do I Have It?

15.10.2007 in Uncategorized

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 can all exacerbate this further and the condition will become progressive without correct treatment.

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What Is Propecia? Does It Work?

11.10.2007 in Uncategorized

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.

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How Does Minoxidil Work and is there an alternative?

11.10.2007 in Uncategorized

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Answer: 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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