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Female Hair Loss Treated

13.11.2009 in FEMALE HAIR LOSS, HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED

Androgenetic thinning (FPB)
Androgenetic alopecia has a characteristic pattern of hair loss; it begins with a slight recession at the front hairline and is followed by thinning on the crown of the head. This hair loss results from a complex chemical reaction when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts the testosterone in the system into DHT or dihydrotestosterone. The hair follicles are genetically predisposed to be oversensitive to the DHT and become smaller and smaller with time, leading to the eventual hair loss.

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New Survey Results Reveal That the Effects of Thinning Hair Causes Women to Significantly Alter Their Lifestyle

04.11.2009 in FEMALE HAIR LOSS, HAIR LOSS FACTS

New Survey Results Reveal That the Effects of Thinning Hair Causes Women to
Significantly Alter Their Lifestyle

54 percent of women surveyed who suffer from thinning hair are
changing their lifestyle to fend off hair loss; almost twice as many women say
they would turn to their hairstylist versus a doctor for advice

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ — According to a TheImpact of Thinning Hair,
a new survey of 1000 consumers, women are dramatically changing their
lifestyle due to thin or thinning hair. Other statistics culled from TheImpact
of Thinning Hair, sponsored by Peter Lamas Products, a leading natural
personal care company, include:

34 percent of women are starting to notice thinning or wish their hair could be fuller or thicker.
Results also show that this issue plays a major role in the lifestyle choices women make; with an astounding 54 percent of women who said
that thinning hair has lead them to:
Wash their hair less frequently
Wear hats
Wear their hair in a ponytail or bun
Or use several products daily to give the appearance of fuller, thicker hair
When it comes to seeking professional advice, The Impact of Thinning Hair findings show that almost twice as many women said they would
consult their hairstylist versus a doctor to determine the best way to address their thinning hair.

43 percent of women currently using mainstream or chemical-based products said they would be somewhat to extremely interested in trying a natural alternative.

“The results of this survey clearly show that not only does thinning hair have
a profound impact on the daily lives of women; but these women are looking to
their stylists for advice and product alternatives,” says Peter Lamas, stylist
and founder of Peter Lamas Products. “Thinning hair can cause some women to
feel self conscious, leading them to hide behind hats or wear their hair in
ponytails,” Lamas explains. “But the irony is, repeatedly pulling hair back
causes the hair shaft to weaken, causing even more damage. It’s a vicious
cycle.”

As a stylist for over 30 years Lamas has helped women not only face, but find
solutions to sensitive issue such as hair loss. “My clients confide in me
because I understand how much hair can impact a woman’s appearance and even
her overall confidence,” Lamas says.

Other Key Survey Findings Include:

   Nearly the same amount of men and women say they are starting to notice
        thinning in their hair or wish it could be fuller or thicker (38 percent vs. 34 percent, respectively)

Men also see the value of a relationship with their stylist. 15 percent
        said they would consult their hairstylist to determine the best way to
        address their thinning hair compared to only 11 percent who would consult a doctor

  32 percent of men currently using mainstream or chemical-based products
        said they would be somewhat to extremely interested in trying a natural alternative

Survey Methodology
These findings are from a telephone survey conducted among 1,000 adults (500
men and 500 women). Interviewing for this survey was completed during the
period October 15-18, 2009. Opinion Research Corporation of Princeton, NJ,
conducted the fieldwork.

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Hair loss advice project extended

09.10.2009 in FEMALE HAIR LOSS, TRICHOLOGIST

 

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Hair loss due to chemotherapy can be distressing Hairdressers are to receive more training to help cancer patients deal with hair loss and re-growth.

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My New Hair – a charity set up by celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie – has received a government grant to advise on wig styling and hair care.

The programme also aims to give NHS staff and patients better advice on hair loss, which is a common side-effect of cancer treatment.

Since 2006 the charity has trained 180 hairdressers in “wig styling”.

A study published in 2008 found that hair-loss is one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment and can often limit people in getting their life back to normal, such as returning to work.

”  Patients suffering from cancer don’t want to feel different they want to be able to go out and feel normal with hair that looks real and natural ” Trevor Sorbie

The Department of Health has provided £86,500 to extend the programme to include nurse-led training for hairdressers in “aftercare” for patients whose hair is starting to grow back.

It will include education for hairdressers on the psychological implications of hair loss and how to deal with sensitivity issues surrounding wig styling for cancer patients.

Confidence

Health Secretary Andy Burnham said more people than ever were surviving cancer.

“My New Hair is an innovative charity which targets one of the most obvious and distressing side-effects of cancer treatment.”

Trevor Sorbie said hair loss was often the first outward sign that someone has cancer and it was important to help patients feel “normal” and confident.

“When they are ill and going through chemo it is even more important as a hairdresser to be sensitive and make them feel special.

“Patients suffering from cancer don’t want to feel different they want to be able to go out and feel normal with hair that looks real and natural.”

A spokesman for Breast Cancer Care, which also has a programme to advise patients on dealing with hair loss, said: “From the work we do with women affected by breast cancer we know that hair loss as a result of treatment causes great concern.

“Not only is it an external signifier they have cancer but it can also drastically affect their body image.”

Mike Hobday from Macmillan Cancer Support, said the scheme was a “great idea”.

“Losing their hair can have a really devastating impact on people going through cancer treatment.”

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8297640.stm

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What Causes Male and Female Hair Loss?

01.10.2009 in FEMALE HAIR LOSS, MALE HAIR LOSS

A variety of genetic and environmental factors likely play a role in causing androgenic alopecia. Although researchers are studying the factors that may contribute to this condition, most of these remain unknown. Researchers have determined that this form of hair loss is related to hormones called androgens, particularly an androgen called dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

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Androgens are important for normal male sexual development before birth and during puberty. Androgens also have other important functions in both males and females, such as regulating hair growth and sex drive.

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Male pattern baldness is caused by a genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to DHT, which causes them to shrink when exposed to it. This shortens their lifespan and prevents them from producing hair normally.

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