Hair Loss Treatments That Really Work

Hair loss has affected both men and women for years and years. However, men have proven to be more susceptible to it than women. Male cases of hair loss are often referred to as Male Pattern Baldness. It is thought be a hereditary condition that affect a certain percentage of middle aged men and young adults.

With hair loss, comes the many different treatments that all claim to alleviate or reverse the condition. But, which of those treatments really do work? Well, the best thing to do is to try them all. But, then again - that will only be a waste of resources and may only lead to disappointment. So, to avoid frustration, check out the list of different hair loss treatments below. These treatments don't just claim to work --- they actually do.

What Causes Hair Loss

Before we take a plunge into the world of hair loss treatments, it is necessary that we discuss what causes it in the first place. Hair Loss is a genetic condition. If your father, your grandfather, your uncle and your brother have it - then there is big chance that you will have it too. It may also be stress related. The condition is often caused by chemical imbalance in your body. Thyroid problems as well as an excess in androgen (male hormones) and estrogen (if you're a woman) may cause the condition.

Now that we have tackled the cause of hair loss, we can move on and discuss ways to treat and reverse it. Camouflage techniques such as wigs and hairpieces have not been included in the list. The items below are mainly chemical stimulators and inhibitors. Hair Replacement Surgery is also discussed.

Growth Stimulators

Growth stimulators may be used as the first attempt to counter hair loss at its' early stages. To prevent or delay progression you should use growth stimulators to revitalize the weakened hair follicles in your scalp. It works by stimulating growth at a very superficial level. Growth Stimulators are indeed effective and you are guaranteed hair growth. But, the results may be short-lived as the underlying cause of hair loss is not being addressed.

Anti-Androgen Drugs and DHT Inhibitors

Anti-Androgen drugs and DHT inhibitors have longer lasting effects than growth stimulators do. Anti-androgen drugs work by countering the androgen levels in your system. DHT inhibitors work slightly different from Anti-androgen drugs. Instead of attacking androgen head on, it focuses on disrupting the binding of testosterone and return DHT levels back to normal - thus, preventing further fall out.

Super Oxide Dismutase

Super Oxide Dismutase works by reducing the body's immune response against the hair follicle. Therefore, the follicles are spared and hair loss is prevented.

Surgical Intervention

A popular hair loss treatment is Hair Replacement Surgery. As the name suggest, it involves the implantation of 'grafts' - hair follicles from a donor site - into your scalp or places where you need hair. Hair Replacement Surgery is very effective, although it may take some time before the grafts take and start looking like natural hair.

With any treatment, it is always advised to uses synergistic methods. That means using more than one hair loss treatment at one time. You can use growth stimulators at the same time using DHT inhibitors. That way, you will have both long term and short term treatments to help you keep your hair.

The author of this article is Benedict Yossarian. For wigs advice Benedict recommends Wig Trendz and for hair replacement Benedict recommends LondonHairClinic.co.uk

Hair loss - prevent hair breakage

our Hair Deserves a Good Night Sleep

A SimpleCASE satin hair care pillowcase helps minimize hair breakage and moisture loss.

Springfield Gardens, NY May 10, 2004 -- Celebrating a successful year, Basix and Beyond announces the anniversary of the successful launching of its flagship product, a SimpleCASE. Since its debut at the Regional Black Expo held at New York Citys Jacob Javits Center in June 2003, the satin hair care pillowcase has remained a featured top seller to beauty salon and spa patrons interested in extending the life of their hairstyles.

A SimpleCASE aids in the revitalization of damaged hair and minimizes frictional Alopecia (al-lo-pee-shah) the abnormal loss of the hair root and hair shaft from the hair follicle. One of the characteristics of cotton pillowcases is its absorbency drawing moisture from the hair. Cotton pillowcases can also be abrasive causing hairs to catch and break off a few strands at a time.

Sharon Prendergast, Owner and Creative Director of The Basix and Beyond, has continued to educate consumers about the hair damage phenomena that can occur while you sleep. Ms. Prendergast states, In order for hair to be its healthiest, certain elements must be present. Two of those elements are air and moisture.

While sleeping on a satin pillowcase is not a new concept, the potential benefits of sleeping on a SimpleCASE are the retention of the natural oils of the hair and an increase in the hairs ability to breathe. Salon professionals recommend clients wrap their hair at night with a silk or satin scarf. The use of a SimpleCASE is an additional carefree step in effective daily hair maintenance.

The 20-inch by 30-inch satin pillowcase is made of 100% Venus polyester satin. The best woven hair care product available worldwide comes in white with a distinctive three quarter inch tailored band. A SimpleCASE fits standard to queensize pillows and is machine washable. During the summer months, a SimpleCASE is a must have travel companion.

An Anniversary Present
In celebration and gratitude, Basix and Beyond offers customers who order a SimpleCASE now thorough July 31, 2004 two free monogrammed initials on their pillowcase.

Founded in 1996 by Sharon Prendergast, The Basix and Beyond develops and manufacturers affordable, unique beauty and lifestyle products. A SimpleCASE can be purchased through hair salons, specialty boutiques and spa gift shops or at www.satinhaircare.com.

For more information about a SimpleCASETM contact Sharon Prendergast at (917) 364-4469.

Hair Loss - Keune Hair Care Products

Here's a listing of Hair Products available online.

November 5, 2004 -- If youre looking for Keune Care Line hair products, you may want to visit www.saveonsalonproducts.com/keune_care_line_.html.

"Keune products and treatments are normally available to consumers only from professional hairdressers," says Stephen Allen, company marketing director.

"Hair problems are often caused by an imbalanced function of the scalp. The Keune Care Line helps to balance the neutral function of the scalp. After treatment, the condition of the scalp is restored so the hair will remain in a better condition longer," he says.

The Keune Care Line consists of 5 product groups: cleansing products, scalp revitalizing products, hair revitalizing products, sun protection products and styling products.

SaveOnSalonProducts.com carries professional-salon quality hair care and skin care products and accessories at a discount, says Allen. We also provide beauty tips and techniques for haircare and skincare and a free newsletter.

For more information, visit www.SaveOnSalonProducts.com or call toll-free 1-877-7SAVEON.

Keune Care Line hair products include:

Keune After Color Balsam
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_After_Color_Balsam.html
The balsam locks the color pigments in the hair. The UV filter protects the color from fading.

Keune After Color Shampoo
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_After_Color_Shampoo.html
Has mild cleaning characteristics. LP 300 protects the hair. Silk proteins and the cation active polymers make the hair soft and easy to comb.

Keune Balm Conditioner
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Balm Conditioner nourishes dry and over stressed hair. Contains aquacinque which restores the moisturing balance of the hair.

Keune Blonde Enhancing Treatment (Leave-in)
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Neutralizes unwanted yellow tones in highlighted, bleached and light hair. Gives hair condition, volume and shine. Pro-vitamin B5 moisturizes the hair and leaves it silky and shiny.

Keune Brillantine Gel
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Styling gel for shine and wet look effects. Does not dry out and provides a flexible hold.

Keune Brilliant Gloss Spray
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Creates a maximum shine in a minimum amount of time.

Keune Clarifying Shampoo
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A gentle yet deep cleansing shampoo, to remove styling product build-up. The purifying agents remove minerals and salts efficiently. Bamboo and fern extracts provide care and conditioning.

Keune Crystal Ice Conditioner
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Refreshes and stimulates the scalp. Makes the hair easy to comb, soft, and shiny.

Keune Crystal Ice Shampoo
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Consists of a shampoo and conditioner. Peppermint extracts and menthol give a tingling and cooling sensation to the scalp and stimulate the blood circulation.

Keune Curl Activator
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Gives new life to permed hair. Volume and bounce of the curl increases immediately. A UV filter and Pro-vitamin B5 protect the hair.

Keune Design Gel Spray
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Provides incredible hold without being sticky. Create a wet look or execute a perfect finish. Protect the hair from drying out and UV damage.

Keune Design Texturizer
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Liquid texturizer for weightless, flexible hold and shine. Suitable for blow drying.

Keune Forming Wax
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Gives the hair body, volume and shine. Suitable for styling of dull and limp hair.

Keune Gloss Serum
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Keune Hair Gel, Extra Forte
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Strong holding hair gel specially for fine hair. Gives the hair body, volume and shine.

Keune Hair Gel, Ultra Forte
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Strong hair gel with a UV filter. Suitable for creating wet look hairstyles and blow-drying.

Keune Mousse Forte
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Gives volume. Jojoba oil creates shine and manageability with control, shine, volume, workability.

Keune Non-aerosol Hairspray HF 16
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Non-aerosol_Hairspray_HF_16.html

Keune Pearl Shine Gel
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Pearl_Shine_Gel.html
A gel with a UV filter for creating special effects and a shiny finish. Provitamin B5 protects and conditions the hair and the Multi Fruit Complex gives the extra shine.

Keune Permed Hair Shampoo
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Permed_Hair_Shampoo.html
Sericin and cationactive Keratin provide the hair with extra shine and volume for a long-lasting perm.

Keune Phyto Protein Conditioner Spray
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Phyto_Protein_Conditioner_Spray.html
A rinse as well as leave-in conditioner for multiple uses on dry and damaged hair. Contains natural green tea and chamomile extract to calm a sensitive scalp.

Keune Regenerator (Leave-in)
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Regenerator_(Leave-in).html
A hair restoring serum. Vitamins D and E, proteins and minerals condition and nourish. This non-greasy hair conditioner penetrates deeply into the hair shaft. It regulates the moisture balance and restores the damaged ends without making the hair heavier.

Keune Root Volumizer
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A foam spray with a UV filter that gives extra hold at the base, giving the hair lift. Multi Fruit Complex gives the hair extra shine.

Keune Sculpting Lotion
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Hair styled with sculpting lotion remains supple and easily manageable. Sculpting lotion contains a UV filter and gives the hair extra body and shine.

Keune Shaping Fibers
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A fiber-enriched strengthening wax for a flexible hold. Added Orange Fruit Complex optimally protects hair from harmful effects of both comb and brush. Shaping Fibres is suitable for highlighting portions of hair, leaving hair radiant and flexible during and after styling. Provitamin B5 deeply moisturizes. Shaping Fibres contains a UV-filter.

Keune Shaping Foam
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Gives super support, hold and incredible shine for all styles. Protects and conditions, Protects from UV Damage.

Keune Shaping Hairspray Extra
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A quick drying working and finishing spray that gives hair beautiful hold and finish without adding weight.

Keune Shaping Hairspray Super
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A quick drying working and finishing spray that gives hair beautiful hold and finish without adding weight.

Keune Silver Reflex Shampoo
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Silver_Reflex_Shampoo.html
Colour enhancing shampoo. Neutralizes yellow and refreshes grey, white, and highlighted hair.

Keune Society Hairspray Extra Forte
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Society_Hairspray_Extra_Forte.html

Keune Society Hairspray Forte
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Society_Hairspray_Forte.html

Keune Steel Glaze
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A super strong concentrated setting lotion for creative hairstyles. Gives the hair body, volume and shine. Cationactive ingredients improve manageability. Provitamin B5 conditions the hair and prevents dryness caused by blow drying.

Keune Straight & Style
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A heat activated, non-chemical hair straightener with a UV filter that smoothes permed, naturally curly and frizzy hair until the next shampoo. Provitamin B5 protects and conditions the hair and the Multi Fruit Complex gives the hair extra shine.

http://www.saveonsalonproducts.com/ offers consumers Keune Care Line hair products of professional-salon quality at discounted prices in 5 product groups: cleansing products, scalp revitalizing products, hair revitalizing products, sun protection products, styling products and more. Consumers can order online or toll-free number at 1-877-7SAVEON.

The HairMax LaserComb for Treatment of Hair Loss is Now Available in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

The LaserComb ( Class 2 Laser Comb medical laser for home use to treat hair loss, scalp and damaged hair problems) is now available in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and the rest of South East Asia.

SINGAPORE January 27 2004 -- The HairMax LaserComb (a medical device for home use to treat hair loss, scalp and damaged hair problems) is now available in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

" We are greatly excited to be able to introduce this new medical breakthrough to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia as the HairMax LaserComb is affordable, it is designed to be used at home and there's no need for users to pay again and again for unproven and ineffective treatments at hair care centers " according to Mr. Timothy Chan Managing Director of DermaLogix Cosmedics " now users in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia can buy the Laser Comb directly from office or at any of our authorized outlets or from our online shop at http://www.DermaLogix.net "

The HairMax LaserComb is a hand-held home Laser PhotoTherapy device for the treatment of male and female pattern hair loss as well as all types of hair and scalp problems, such as thin hair, weak hair, grey hair and damaged hair conditions.

In 2002 based on appropriate scientific information and clinical data submitted to Health Canada, and after examination of all data submitted, the Canadian Health Authority certified the Laser Comb as a Class 2 Medical Device (Medical Device License Number 61237)allowing the following therapeutic claims to be made to the Canadian public.

-The HairMax LaserComb increases the strength of scalp hair in men and women.

-The HairMax LaserComb prevents scalp hair loss in men and women.

-The HairMax LaserComb causes regrowth of scalp hair in men and women.

Last year the LaserComb was also cleared to be marketed and sold in Singapore and classified as a Class 2a Medical Device by the Health Science Authority of Singapore since it complies with all safety, quality and performance standards of a medical device ( HSA Center for Medical Device Regulation - Registration number 728-2003-1).

The HairMax LaserComb also received CE certification for conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives and complies with US FDA laser safety standards.

The LaserComb was developed from nearly two decades of clinical research and is manufactured by Lexington International LLC in the USA with patent in the USA and patents pending in over one hundred countries around the world.

DermaLogix Cosmedics was appointed as the exclusive distributor for Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia since July 2003. The results of the Laser Comb in treatment of hair loss, so far have been very promising. Mr. Andy Chan and Mr. Simon Lim, both users in Singapore, was so happy with their results just after 2 months of treatment allowed the company to use his testimonial in their marketing campaign.

According to a paper published in the summer 2003 issue (Volume 5, Number 2) of International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology, a report entitled, "Hair Regrowth and Increased Hair Tensile Strength Using the HairMax LaserComb for Low-Level Laser Therapy," John L. Satino and Michael Markou, D.O., from The Laser Hair and Scalp Clinic (Clearwater, FL) describe the remarkable results patients achieved with the HairMax LaserComb after six months of treatment. Patients used the laser comb at home for 5 to 10 minutes every other day. The comb-like teeth of the device separate the hair, exposing the scalp to the light from nine laser beams. Patients reported no adverse effects.

Thirty-five patients, 28 men and 7 women with androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss, used the comb for six months. The investigators counted the number of hairs in the area of greatest hair loss and also determined the strength of the hair before and after treatment. Hair count increased 93.5% on average, with both men and women showing significant improvement. Hair strength increased 78.9% across all patients.

" Our company is looking forward to work with partners who are in the beauty, hair or healthcare industry to promote this medical device to home users " added Mr. Adrian Lim Manager of DermaLogix Cosmedics Singapore " at present we are working closely with a few well known hair transplant surgeons and beauty specialist and we invite any doctors or salons owners to be our authorized retailers. Those who are interest can visit this link for more information http://www.dermalogix.net/franchise "

" Those who are interested to get a copy of the above mentioned medical journal report or to find out more about Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) or be work with our company do visit our web site and contact us immediately " added Mr. Timothy Chan.

The Hair Max Laser Comb debuted in March 2001 and has received wide public and press attention. The Hair Max Laser Comb has been highlighted by TIME Magazine as one of the "Inventions of the Year".

To-date the HairMAX LaserComb have been sold to more than 63 countries such as Aruba, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Republic of Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Denmark, Dubai, Ecuador, Egypt, Farao Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuala

Contact Information :
DermaLogix Cosmedics Pte Ltd
10 Anson Road, International Plaza
Unit#18-08, Postal Code 079903
SINGAPORE.
Tel: +65-62231224 - Fax: +65-62231464 - http://www.DermaLogix.net