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Combating the Causes Of Hair Loss

Male Pattern Baldness Writer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:59:46 +0000

losing hair is mostly seen in aging people and if it is seen in young people it is an issue to be taken care of. If a person is undergoing an illness or if there is a lack of proper nutrition then a person is likely to lose hair. There are many other reasons for Hair Loss.

Hair is made of protein. Most of us lose more than 50 hairs a day but the hairs again grow in that follicle. It is a normal condition seen in almost everybody. Some kinds of illnesses interfere with the production of hair. Some medications and some kinds of skin diseases also cause hair loss. If you hair is chemically treated then there is scope for hair loss. It means that some kinds of hair dyes contain strong chemicals and they damage the hair. Pulling the hair to stylize it also results in hair loss.

One more reason for loss of hair is poor eating habits. If the body doesn’t get enough vitamins and minerals to maintain hair then you are likely to lose hair. Even iron deficiency can cause hair loss. Other reason for hair loss is disturbance in the hair growth cycle. Some women lose hair after delivery of a baby.

Eating a good diet might help. Say good bye to hair dyes and styling irons. Keep away from alcohol and smoking, both of which can damage the hair. Try to avoid stressful situations and anxiety. Stress and worry are unseen factors that can slowly deteriorate you health and cause hair loss.

So, in order to combat hair loss you need to have a good lifestyle and some good habits. Eating good food, having enough sleep and staying away from chemical hair dyes- all these help in preventing hair loss now.

Age when Male Pattern Baldness begins?

reader — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:17:32 +0000

My hair loss started when I was around 19-20. Is it was normal to happen at such an early age? Is there a certain age when pattern baldness starts or is it different age for everybody?

Is this male pattern baldness?

reader — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:50:11 +0000

I am losing hair from the top of my scalp. If it keeps on happening I will have a bald patch there. Is this male pattern baldness?

What is a normal rate of hair loss for male pattern baldness?

reader — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:14:09 +0000

I have a male friend who had pretty thick hair when I last saw him about a month ago. I just recently saw him again and now he is fairly bald at the top of his head. Is this rate of hair loss a normal rate for male pattern baldness, or should I be worried that he may be sick? Is there somewhere I can find out about this?

Is this a sign of male pattern baldness?

reader — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:28:39 +0000

I have fairly curly hair. The hair on the sides of my head grows much faster than at the top. My hair line is not receding. I don’t know if if I am just imagining it but my hair does seem to be getting thinner from the center and and back. I don’t have any one in my family with male pattern baldness. Is this a sign of male pattern baldness? If so, what can I do to prevent it or slow it down? I am a healthy 22 year old male (very worried about losing my hair).

What can I do about rapid hair loss and dandruff?

reader — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:19:41 +0000

I used to have shiny, healthy hair. During puberty I got severe dandruff which just wouldn’t go away no matter what shampoo and medication I tried. Along with the dandruff I got greasy hair and had slight hair loss, but nothing too bad. Eventually the dandruff and greasiness went away, but the rate of hair loss got worse.

It’s all ok at the moment because my hair is quite thick, but the amount of hair on the bathroom floor is a bit scary. What could have brought on the sudden hair loss? What I can do about it?

Male Pattern Baldness Symptoms

Male Pattern Baldness Writer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:19:41 +0000

Baldness is an affliction that can be found on men all over the world. For a lot of men, it happens without warning and seems to happen over night. Others, however, find that it’s a long process that they have to live with from day to day. So, what are a few of the male pattern baldness Symptoms that occur.

Some men will begin to notice clumps of hair coming out in the shower or while combing their hair. For others, it won’t be quite so noticeable as the hairs will fall out over time. Men who are prone to wearing caps on a regular basis may find this happening to them. This can happen men of any age, including men in their late teens and early twenties.

Most men will begin to notice that their hairline is growing further up the forehead, while a second patch will begin in the back of the head. After some time, these two patches will meet, creating a single, larger area with hair still growing around the edge. This is rather common in older men, but again, not restricted to this age.

If you believe that you are beginning to lose your hair, talk to your doctor to see if there may be other issues at hand. Your doctor will know if your Male Pattern Baldness Symptoms are normal or related to more serious problems.