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Loss Of Hair - Treatments And Success Rates
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By:
Mike Jones
Many people fear hair loss more than death. A few extra hairs in the sink or on the shower floor can send us into a panic attack. There are many causes, there are many treatments, and there is a lot of disappointment. New discoveries, however, have produced some very positive results which can lead to less anxiety and more success when it comes to loss of hair.
Hair loss, or alopecia, is caused mainly by genetics. Over 90% of men who experience hair loss, or male pattern baldness, are being adversely affected by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. There is no way to replace DHT, but certain medications are formulated to slow down the speed of its loss.
Hair loss can also be caused by medications with this particular side effect. A long, severe illness can produce significant hair loss as well. When we are really sick, mother nature tends to send all our vitamins and to vital organs like the brain and heart. Even though hair follicles need these same vitamins and nutrient, mother nature isn't terribly concerned about these. And of course, anyone who has undergone even one round of chemotherapy will attest to how quickly hair falls out afterwards.
Researchers, scientists, and professional inventors have concocted cures, treatments, and quack remedies for centuries. Sometimes one of these "cures" actually produced some noticeable results. Most, however, did nothing more than make a few bucks for whoever was doing the advertising.
Success comes in many forms: pills, surgery and ointments. There are some laser treatments that do produce pretty good results in many individuals. Of course, others will swear by something they bought from a roadside quack that might include cow dung, herbs, or some other disgusting mixture to either swallow or rub into your head.
Years ago all we had to replace hair was a hair transplant. They were expensive, and very painful. Complications were all too common. Hair plugs would become infected and either fall out or need to be surgically removed either right away or a few months later. Long term success was hit or miss. Surgery improved over the years and these new procedures helped to reduce post op discomfort, they were less expensive, and long term success increased. However, it was still a surgical procedure with the same risks as before.
Treating your hair loss will depend on how much hair you have lost and why. If your hair loss does not have an obvious cause (genetics, chemo, etc.), your doctor might run some tests to check for things like hormone imbalances. In many instances the underlying cause is treated, the condition is corrected, and your hair grows back on its own.
If there are no underlying causes to treat, then the loss of hair is treated separately. Your doctor can help you decide on an appropriate course of action. Usually a physician will start off with less risky procedures such as topical ointments and then graduate to more aggressive methods depending on your reaction to and results with a specific treatment.
If you are seriously considering a surgical option, you would be doing yourself a favor to get an independent evaluation first. Virtually no one is turned down if they show up at a clinic asking for a hair transplant. These are full service, self pay elective surgeries and when you walk through the door, you are revenue. Listen to your own doctor or at least find a dermatologist to get a thorough evaluation before making an expensive, painful, and irreversible mistake. |
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