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Research Suggests Genetics Not to Blame for Hair Loss

20.09.2011 in HAIR LOSS SCIENCE

Hair loss may be more due to diet and stress than genetics, especially for women, a new study by the Korean Hair Research Society has found.

Both men and women run a high risk of losing their hair early even if there is no history of this in their family, the society said. It based its findings on a survey of 1,220 patients at 13 university hospitals in Korea.

Although a contentious issue, the general consensus among scientists today is that 90 percent of hair loss has its roots in genetic causes.

But the KHRS study on the association between hair loss and genetics found that some 41.8 percent of men, and 47.9 percent of women, said they are the only member of their families who suffer from hair loss. Family here means parents, grandparents, siblings and older relatives.

Among those who started losing hair before the age of 30, 31.5 percent said no one in their family had experienced this problem. In comparison, only 30.4 percent said there was a comparable history on their fathers’ side, while few cited the history on their mothers’ side.

“The study results contradict widely held beliefs, and show that there is little relationship between hair loss and family genes,” said KHRS President Kang Jin-soo.

“So people should be careful not to expose themselves to the kind of factors that can cause hair loss, such as mental stress and unhealthy diet regimens, as these seem to be the main reasons that people lose their hair at a relatively young age,” he added.

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Baldness May Be Reversed By Stem Cell Use

19.09.2011 in HAIR LOSS HEALTH NEWS

Baldness is an undesirable condition that afflicts both men and women, many of which have family members with significant hair loss. According to Health Day News, a new study of stem cells in mice shows promise for future treatments for people who battle hair loss.

The study was conducted on the fatty skin layers of mice by researchers at Yale University. Specifically, adipose precursor cells were found to spur new hair growth in mice, according to Health Day News.

Stem cells are present in hair follicles, which help generate hair growth. Health Day News explains that these cells are still present in people with baldness, but the follicles no longer receive signals to grow new hair. At the same time, hair loss causes a decrease in natural fat cells within the scalp.

“If we can get these fat cells in the skin to talk to the dormant stem cells at the base of the hair follicles, we might be able to get hair to grow again,” said senior study author Valerie Horsley, as quoted by Health Day News.

When scientists injected stem cells into the mice, 86 percent of the follicles experienced hair growth, according to Time Magazine. This growth occurred within two weeks of the initial injections.

The studies in mice show promise for hair growth and new fat cells in humans, but it is unclear at this time whether people will respond to signals in the exact same way as the mice did during the experiments.

The full study was published in this week’s trade journal, Cell.

Most people experience an average hair loss of 100 strands per day, according to the National Institutes of Health. Individuals who experience pattern baldness lack the ability of the follicles to generate new hair growth to make up for normal losses.

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Hair Loss: All about Alopecia

19.09.2011 in Uncategorized

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, which can affect people of all ages. There are different types of alopecia:

This type is caused by the male hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is made from testosterone. It is more common for men to be affected by this type of hair loss, but women can get it too, usually after menopause.

Androgenic Alopecia

This is when hair loss may come and go. It occurs mainly in young people (teenagers and young adults) and is thought to be caused by a problem with the immune system.

Telogen Effluvium

This is hair thinning, rather than hair loss. It is caused by stress or by an adverse reaction to medication. It usually corrects itself.

Scarring Alopecia

This is when scarring of the scalp destroys the hair follicles. Without follicles, hair cannot grow. This can occur as a result of various medical conditions, for instance, shingles.

Hair loss can also be caused by chemotherapy.

Treatments for Hair Loss

Your treatment will depend on the type of alopecia you have. If you have androgenic alopecia, you may be given a hormone blocking medication that works by preventing testosterone from converting into the hormone dihydrotestosterone. This oral treatment is only suitable for men.

There is also a lotion that you can rub into your scalp to promote hair growth.

This was originally developed to treat high blood pressure, but it was noticed that it had a side-effect of inducing hair growth so it began to be used as an alopecia treatment. It can be used by women too.

If your alopecia is caused by scarring, it may be permanent but can sometimes be corrected by surgery.

Alopecia Areata is normally treated with treatments to suppress the over-active immune response. This can be given as a lotion to put on the affected area.

Treatments can stop immune system from attacking your hair follicles and this will allow them to grow back.

Hair loss caused by stress or chemotherapy is temporary and the hair will grow back.

Some people choose not to have treatment or are not suitable candidates for treatment so they opt to wear a wig instead. There are human hair wigs available that look more realistic if you are concerned about your appearance.

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Simmons Firm Investigates Popular Hair Loss Drug Linked to Serious Sexual Side Effects

12.08.2011 in TRICHOLOGIST

Propecia, Prosca found to cause long-term sexual, mental and physical side effects, Study warns

Alton, IL (PRWEB) August 11, 2011

Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC is currently investigating claims that Propecia, a drug manufactured by Merck to treat baldness in men, can have debilitating sexual side effects.

Propecia, and its parent drug Proscar, are the trademark versions of finasteride, a synthetic antiandrogen that limits the production of enzymes believed to contribute to the cause of male pattern baldness and an enlarged prostate. Propecia treats baldness in men, while Proscar treats benign prostatic hyperplasia.

A new study conducted by George Washington University and published in the March issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that taking finasteride can cause decreased arousal, erectile dysfunction, severe depression and other serious sexual side effects.

“Many of the men who take these drugs were unaware of the seriousness of these Propecia side effects because they were led to believe that any symptoms would cease once they discontinued taking Propecia,” said Trent Miracle, Simmons Firm Partner who is leading the investigation. “This is not necessarily the case for all users.”

The study found that side effects are permanent in at least 5 percent of men who take Propecia. In addition, the Food & Drug Administration issued a warning in June that the warning label of finasteride has been revised to include new safety information about the increased risk of being diagnosed with a high-grade prostate cancer.

“This is a very serious and sensitive issue for men who have been negatively impacted by these drugs,” Miracle said. “These men are understandably asking a lot of questions, and the Simmons Firm is hoping to help them find the answers they deserve.”

The Propecia lawyers at the Simmons Firm are currently investigating claims against Propecia, Proscar and other finasteride drugs.

About Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC
The Simmons Firm is a leading law firm in pharmaceutical litigation. The Simmons firm has experience in litigating complex medical matters and has taken a leadership role in standing up for individuals who have been injured by dangerous or defective drugs. The firm has represented thousands of pharmaceutical clients and recovered nearly $200 million in verdicts and settlements in cases involving Oxycontin, Vioxx and more. Learn more at http://www.simmonspharmalaw.com.

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