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Bizarre baldness strikes female spectacled bears in Leipzig zoo

04.11.2009 in Uncategorized

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It’s a tough time to be a spectacled bear at the zoo in Leipzig, Germany — at least, it’s a tough time to be a female spectacled bear.  Veterinarians are struggling to determine why the zoo’s female spectacled bears have suddenly lost nearly all their fur, which is typically shaggy for both females and males of their species.  There has been speculation that a genetic defect could be responsible, but beyond the obvious hair loss and its accompanying itchiness, no other symptoms have been noted in the affected bears.

The U.K.’s Daily Mail reports that zoogoers have turned out in droves to see the bizarre, as-yet-unexplained sight of the balding bears.  Dolores, above, and Lolita, another female, have retained tufts of fur around their faces and chests.  Meanwhile, according to the Sun, keepers have contacted a number of other zoos worldwide to ask for advice on the bizarre malady.

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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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The Hair Centre Europes number 1 practice with 25,000 enquires a month

30.10.2009 in HAIR LOSS CLINIC REVIEWED

The Hair Centre as a company specialises solely in male and female hair loss and scalp problems, ensuring that its patients’ needs are met specifically.

We offer a full range of trichologically formulated products that have been subject to exhaustive clinical trials and testing to make sure they target disorders of the hair and scalp effectively.

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You can telephone us on 0207 976 6868 and speak directly to us and seek professional qualified advice from a Westminster Trichologist. This will allow our trichologists to diagnose your problem correctly and recommend the correct trichologically prescribed treatments on the same day.

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Up until 10 years ago if you were losing your hair or were suffering from a scalp disorder or a stress orientated hair loss problem your choices were limited.

You could contact your GP who might be sympathetic but generally dismissive and clueless or contact one of the 3 or 4 trichological clinics that there were in London in those days.

Now it’s a minefield, there are hundreds it seems and new ones springing up and disappearing over night like ASHLEY AND MARTIN UK.

So how do you choose a top hair expert [ Westminster Trichologist ], a specialist that really knows what they are talking about?

Quite simply interview them. Phone them up and talk to them, find out how they work and what their results are.

Book in for a one to one consultation with a verified Westminster Trichologist.

If you are not getting an open reply or you feel uncomfortable on the phone then simply move on and try the next one, the choice is huge.

BEWARE of the large commercial CENTRES that spend all their time talking about the competition on their websites when they should be focusing on you the patient.

These CENTRES only attack other centres when they have something to hide.

The key is to talk to our centre and make us work for you the patient.

Ask us to try and give you the answers over the phone.

There really is nothing too difficult here as we are truly confident that we provide the very best all round treatments and patient care that is second to none.

It is critical that your choice is correct in the first instance as a year wasted at the wrong CENTRE or on the wrong treatments can be the difference between success and failure and a regret that is with you for life.

With over 25 years’ experience in the treatment of hair loss and scalp disorders why not try us first.

Gary Heron says: “You’ll have access to the most effective treatments available through The Hair Centre and at a fraction of the cost of going to other Private Commercial Clinics and Centres.”

When it’s time to see the Trichologist: If you begin losing hair rapidly, and or are cosmetically concerned about baldness, consult your Trichologist about treatment options. You can receive a free hair loss consultation with a Westminster Trichologist at our Hair Centre.

The point is that you are not getting to the real problem and you should seek specific professional advice from a Westminster Trichologist.

“Why buy hair loss treatments over the counter or on the internet when you can see a Westminster Trichologist for FREE and know that you are guaranteed results”

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A Clinical Study of Alopecia in Children. See Our Results

29.10.2009 in HAIR LOSS PRODUCTS AND TREATMENTS, HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED

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Bianca has been treated by our lead Trichologist Gary Heron

Bianca has been using a combination of a 15% solution of both Vitastim and Biostim morning and evening for just over 12 months.

Authors:
YJ Kim, YS Chong, BI Ro.
Dept. of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung Ang University, Seoul, Korea

Study Information and Results:

To evaluate the clinical characteristics and psychosocial dynamics of children with alopecia, Ahn and Ro had reported alopecia in children from January, 1991 to March, 1995 in the First Tricontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies in Brussels.

This study was performed from April, 1995 to December, 2000. Among 854 new alopecia OPD patients 161(19.0%) were children under 15 year old with alopecia (A. areata: 118, A. totalis: 32, A. universalis: 10 and trichotillomania: 2) Results were as follows:

1) The average age of alopecia in children was 7.8 years, and 55.9% were primary school students.
2) The most common type of alopecia in children was alopecia areata (73.3%).
3) The previous episodes of alopecia were observed in 12.4%, and family history was observed in 6.8%.
4) Atopic dermatitis was the most common associated disease (23.0%).
5) The eldest sibling or the children with stressful condition due to school task and extracuricular works had high morbidity (45.3%, 29.1%, respectively).
6) On the neuropsychiatric consultation, psychiatrically problematic cases were observed in 51.7%, and neurotic children and adjustment disorders were the most common problems among them.

These results suggest that alopecia in children was predominantly developed in primary school students, the eldest sibling, children with atopic dermatitis or deficient parent-child relationship.

Psychologic stress is an important factor in the development of the disease or may contribute as an aggravating factor.

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Have Your Say: Do we take our hair too seriously?

27.10.2009 in HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED

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Do we take our hair too seriously?
The hair debate has been going on for more than 30 years among women of African descent all over the world. But are we taking our hair too seriously?

The latest conversation revolves around ‘Good Hair’, a new documentary examining the culture of black women’s hair and who benefits – financially – from the sale of afro hair products like relaxers, extensions and wigs.

Hair is big business in Africa. And nowadays, the preferred look seems to be straightened hair over natural, kinky hair. Women who prefer to have weave-ons or relaxed hair are often accused of trying to be European, while natural hair wearers can be perceived as being deliberately non-conformist or religious.

But why does it matter if you buy your hair or grow it? Why do you wear your hair the way you do? What does your hair texture say about you? How much have you spent on hair care for your partner? Would you not hire or date someone based on the way they wore their hair? Are you ashamed of your hair?

If you would like to join Africa Have Your Say to debate this topic LIVE on air on Wednesday 28 October at 1600 GMT, please include a telephone number. It will not be published. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/africahys or follow us on Twitter @bbcafricahys. You can also send an SMS text message to +44 77 86 20 20 08.

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OUR RESULTS

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