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Are Hair Loss Treatments Just One Big Scam?


The hair loss industry is not one that inspires great confidence in most people. I have to admit this is perfectly understandable given the damage caused by the many rogues and charlatans who have abused the trust of far too many vulnerable people - people who have received worthless and even dangerous products or advice in exchange for their hard earned cash. The end result is the prevalance of a stigma that the industry is hard pressed to shake off.

But is this perception really justified nowadays? Are there no genuine treatments that sufferers can turn to in a bid to treat the ravages of premature hair loss? The simple answer is YES, there are several safe, affordable, accessible and effective hair loss treatments currently available. Some have even been approved by FDA for the treatment of hair loss conditions while others draw on natural remedies as the basis for commercially available products. Whether or not any of them are suitable for a given individual depends on a number of important factors.

First and foremost, every individual must determine the exact cause or causes of his or her hair loss. This may appear to be an over-simplistic statement but the truth is, most people undergoing a course of treatment for hair loss have proceeded on the basis of self-diagnosis. Given the fact that premature or excessive hair loss is often associated with underlying medical conditions, this is perhaps not the most sensible course of action.

My advice in all cases is to seek the guidance of a qualified medical practitioner because the consequences of not doing so may be serious in a small number of cases. Even where all the evidence points to the onset of hereditary male pattern baldness it would probably be best to seek advice, if only to rule out other factors.

Once the cause of hair loss has been properly diagnosed you will be in a position to choose a suitable form of treatment. This may range from the prescription of drugs aimed at balancing disrupted hormone levels to the topical application of minoxidil to reduce the symptoms of male pattern baldness.

Hair loss may be caused by many factors including changing hormone levels, illness, stress, overuse of strong chemicals, excessive traction, poor grooming practices, side effects of medical treatment, poor nutrition, weak immune system and the effects of aging. The good news is, all of these can be tackled with reasonable hope of success but only if you choose the right treatment.

The next article in this series will look closely at the various causes of excessive hair loss and outline suggested treatments that are both affordable and accessible. If you take only two things from this article, please take these suggestions on board:

1. Always seek the advice of your physician before undergoing a hair loss treatment regime.

2. Don't despair, there's often a simple explanation for excessive hair loss and even hereditary loss or male pattern-type baldness can be treated successfully for most people nowadays.

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss.


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Daily Mail

Hair loss now predictable with gene scan
National Business Review, New Zealand - 15 hours ago
The study, published in the journal Nature Genetics, finds that one in seven has both genetic variants, and argues that early hair loss prediction may ...
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Genetic Link to Baldness Could Lead to New Treatment and Prevention HealthNews
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Fathers responsible for hair loss in sons
Times of India, India - Oct 13, 2008
A team of scientists from Bonn and Dusseldorf Universities has identified “hair loss” genetic variants that can be passed from a father to his son. ...
New Hair-loss Gene Discovered Ivanhoe
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Important New Hair-loss Gene Discovered
Science Daily (press release) - Oct 12, 2008
ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2008) — Scientists at Bonn and Düsseldorf Universities have discovered an important hair-loss gene. ...
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Tackling male hair loss at a young age
Irish Times, Ireland - Oct 6, 2008
A Male pattern hair loss (balding), also called androgenic alopecia, appears as a receding hairline with or without hair loss on the top of the head. ...


AFP

Hair today, gone tomorrow -- and this is why
AFP - Oct 12, 2008
"The strong genetic basis of hair loss is odd, as any evolutionary advantage is unclear," said Spector in a press release. "Clearly, most men know if they ...


Lifetime Friends: Stylish Solution for Hair Loss
Tampa Bay's 10, FL - Oct 10, 2008
"You know you're going to lose it," said Shamp--referring to cancer patients' hair loss. "But you have no idea until it happens--when it starts coming out ...


PR Web (press release)

Hair Loss 'Success Stories' Give Hope to Hair Loss Sufferers World ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Oct 9, 2008
The Belgravia Hair Loss Centre launches its 'hair loss success story' blog featuring comments written by former hair loss sufferers reporting their ...


Pregnancy and Hair Loss
Blackvoices - Oct 10, 2008
... of pregnancy (besides having to get ALL new shoes because your feet have grown or ALL new clothes because you can't fit your old ones) is hair loss. ...


PR Pitch of the Week
New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago
Dr. Armani continues to offer the latest scientific advancements through its own dedicated research in the hair loss field and is available for interview to ...


Hair Loss - Not Just A Man's Problem
FemaleFirst.co.uk, UK - Oct 8, 2008
Did you know 4.8 million women suffer from thinning hair or hair loss and by the age of 35 almost 40% of men and women show some degree of hair loss. ...

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