Showing posts with label treatments for hair loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label treatments for hair loss. Show all posts

Monday, September 08, 2008

Hair Loss and Hair Growth Myths - Part 2

by Paton Jackson

Summary: In the first part we have mentioned seven important hair loss and hair growth myths. In this part we will mention nine more myths.

8. The myth - Some ethnic groups are less prone to experience hair loss.

The truth – no scientific research has proven it. Although, it seems that Asian people have less hair loss problems than westerns.

9. The myth – only men experience hair loss

The truth – male pattern baldness is more common. Yet, a lot of women suffer from thinning hair and hair loss.

10. The myth – women who blow dry their hair have a higher chance to suffer form thinning hair or massive hair loss.

The truth – blow drying may damage the hair but can not cause hair loss.

11. The myth - excessive shampooing causes hair loss.

The truth - excessive shampooing may damage your hair using the wrong shampoo, but it can not cause hair loss.

12. The myth – Hair loss can only happen after you turn 50.

The truth – Hair loss can happen at any age depends on medical conditions and your genes. However, the chance to experience hair loss grows as you grow older.

13. The myth – Rubbing curry over the scalp may stop hair loss.

The truth – Curry will only cause your hair to smell bad, It will have no effect on hair loss.

14. The myth – Scalp massage prevents hair loss.

The truth – Scalp massage has many benefits but stopping hair loss is not one of them.

15. The myth – People who do not suffer from hair loss have no shedding of hair at all.

The truth – Everyone looses hair. Average hair loss is about 40 hairs a day.

16. The myth – excessive sex activity prevents hair loss.

The truth – Unfortunately, there is nothing between sex and hair loss.

We suggest you use only proven and well known hair loss treatments to stop hair loss and regrow hair. Good luck.

911 Corp. conducted a study to find the best hair loss treatments. Find out the results on Hair loss prevention and treatments. All about hair loss on http://www.leandernet.com/Hair_loss/Hair_loss_treatment.php

Sunday, September 07, 2008

Hair Loss and Hair Growth Myths - Part 1

by Paton Jackson

Hair loss occupies all of us. If we are not experiencing hair loss, we have a close friend or relative who does. In fact, dozens of millions suffer from hair loss. It is only natural that so many hair loss myths will arise. We have gathered all the major hair loss and hair growth myths. Read them carefully before choosing a hair loss treatment.

1. The myth – People who have fast growing hair will not suffer from hair loss.

The truth – Fast growing hair indicates on a good nutrition but has no connection with hair loss.

2. The myth - Hanging up side down or standing on your head increases the blood pressure in the head and helps with preventing hair loss, stopping it and regrowing hair.

The truth – hanging up side down will only make you look ridiculous. We suggest you try other hair loss treatments.

3. The myth - You may have male pattern baldness only if your mother side of the family has a history of balding.

The truth - It has been proven that male and female hair loss can be inherited by both sides of the family.

4. The myth – hair cuts make the hair grow faster

The truth – All seen hair is in fact dead tissues. Hair cuts only cuts the hair to where the hair shaft is thicker. You may get the illusion that cutting the hair actually makes it thicker but the hair follicles are not influenced by it.

5. The myth – Wearing a hat or using a towel to dry it may stimulate hair loss

The truth – Pulling your hair strongly may in some cases affect hair loss. Yet, wearing hats or using a towel over your head will not stimulate hair loss.

6. The myth - Stress may cause permanent hair loss

The truth – In some cases, stress may only cause temporary hair loss.

7. The myth – Drinking and smoking do not affect hair loss

The truth – Smoking, drinking and other bad habits such as bad diet may stimulate hair loss processes.

911 Corp. conducted a study to find the best hair loss treatments. Find out the results on Hair loss prevention and treatments. All about hair loss on http://www.leandernet.com/Hair_loss/Hair_loss_treatment.php

Friday, September 23, 2005

Hair Loss-Propecia-Finasteride

How Does Propecia (Finasteride) Help In The Treatment Of Hair Loss?
by: Richard Mitchell

Finasteride was initially marketed to treat prostate conditions under the name Proscar in 5mg pills. It was known to inhibit the formation of DHT, a major contributor to both prostate cancer and male pattern hair loss.

Subsequent research showed that a 1mg daily dose of the same drug was sufficient to control hair loss for 83% of men after two years of treatment. Since 1998 this version has been marketed under the brand name Propecia and it remains the only prescription drug approved by the FDA specifically to treat hair loss. This approval extends only to men's hair loss because of the dangers finasteride presents to unborn male fetuses. Women of child bearing age should therefore consult with their physician before considering the use of this drug.

The main purpose of Propecia is to halt hair loss and maintain what hair coverage is left. It is therefore popular with younger men who want to control hair loss at an early stage. Men of all ages use it in combination with minoxidil to achieve a hair loss strategy that both halts hair loss and encourages new growth.

Propecia works by interfering with the process of androgenetic hair loss which usually follows this process:


High levels of an enzyme known as 5-alpha-reductase occur in cells of the hair follicle.

This enzyme converts testosterone into DHT.

DHT causes miniaturization of robust terminal hairs.

This results in fine, soft vellus hairs that provide limited scalp coverage.

The growth phase gradually shortens until these hairs are lost permanently.
Propecia inhibits the formation of DHT and over a period of several months reduces levels of DHT sufficiently to minimize its effects on the hair follicle.

As with any drug, finasteride can cause side effects to a minority of users. The FDA trials reported a 2% incidence of varying side effects but these tended to lessen as the body adjusted to the drug over a period of months. Although Propecia or cheaper generic versions are easily obtained on the internet it is strongly recommended that you seek the advice of your doctor, at least in the first instance.

You can find out more about Propecia and other hair loss treatments at the site listed below.

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

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Hair Loss - Do you need hair transplant surgery

Hair Transplant Surgery – Do You Need It, Do You Want It?
By Peter Crump

Hair transplant surgery is very common these days. As hair loss is such a big problem for so many people, and as hair transplant surgery becomes more and more effective, it is more in demand.

However hair transplant surgery is usually the last in the list of things that you need to consider if you are suffering from hair loss.

For those who are suffering from some degree of hair loss there are some steps you need to take before you consider hair transplant surgery. Hair loss is not necessarily permanent, and the very first thing that you need to do is to consult your doctor and find out a specific cause.

Hair loss can be temporary. For example there are various medical conditions and medical treatments which can cause hair loss and once these conditions have been treated or the treatments stopped the hair recovers. No need for hair transplant surgery there.

And where you have a diagnosed hair loss condition that may well be permanent, such as male pattern baldness, or permanent hereditary hair loss, there can still be some other options to consider.

The first option is to do nothing. Don’t laugh. Hair replacement treatments, and particularly hair transplant surgery, can be exceedingly expensive. They can have some side effects and can be unpleasant. Sometimes they don’t work, or are unsuitable for your particular condition. Doing nothing about it is a very viable option and one that any proficient professional should counsel you about.

Baldness is becoming fashionable. Perhaps it started with Yul Brinner, who knows, but there are some who deliberately shave their heads as a fashion statement. You don’t need to go that far, although you could also consider that, but you certainly could consider living with it.

Work out how much effort and money you are prepared to expend on doing something about it. Hair transplant surgery is very expensive and hair loss is not really considered a disease so government or private medical funds may not cover the cost. Check that out.

Next find out about the pharmaceutical hair replacement products. There are several which do work, although not for everybody. Check them out. Find out more. They also have their drawbacks, but you should educate yourself about all options.

But for many this process still leads them to hair transplant surgery. There is no doubt that if you have hair transplant surgery done by a reputable hair transplant centre it can be very effective.

There are positives and negatives to hair transplant surgery. As previously stated, it can be expensive. It is a long process, over many months, requiring repeated visits, and it is surgery, with the normal, though low, risks attached to any surgery. And it doesn’t suit everybody, depending on the nature of your problem.

On the other hand hair transplant surgery, once it is over, is very effective in most cases. You end up growing your own hair and the result is permanent. The final effect, which takes around 12 months, can be extremely effective.

There are various types of hair transplant surgery available at various hair transplant centres. If you have spent some time thinking about your options and have finally come to the conclusion that hair transplant surgery is for you then take the next step.

Visit a reputable hair transplant centre or find one on the internet and find out more about hair transplant surgery. The results can be life transforming.

For a website totally devoted to hair loss and hair replacement visit Peter's Website The Hair Replacement Guide, and find out about Hair Transplant Surgery as well as Female Hair Loss and more, including Male Hair Loss and Hair Loss Treatments

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Balm_Conditioner.html
Balm Conditioner nourishes dry and over stressed hair. Contains aquacinque which restores the moisturing balance of the hair.

Keune Blonde Enhancing Treatment (Leave-in)
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Blonde_Enhancing_Treatment.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Brillantine_Gel.html
Styling gel for shine and wet look effects. Does not dry out and provides a flexible hold.

Keune Brilliant Gloss Spray
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Brilliant_Gloss%20Spray.html
Creates a maximum shine in a minimum amount of time.

Keune Clarifying Shampoo
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Clarifying_Shampoo.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Crystal_Ice_Conditioner.html
Refreshes and stimulates the scalp. Makes the hair easy to comb, soft, and shiny.

Keune Crystal Ice Shampoo
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Crystal_Ice_Shampoo.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Curl_Activator.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Design_Gel_Spray.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Design_Texturizer.html
Liquid texturizer for weightless, flexible hold and shine. Suitable for blow drying.

Keune Forming Wax
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Forming_Wax.html
Gives the hair body, volume and shine. Suitable for styling of dull and limp hair.

Keune Gloss Serum
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Gloss_Serum.html

Keune Hair Gel, Extra Forte
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Hair_Ge_%20Extra_Forte.html
Strong holding hair gel specially for fine hair. Gives the hair body, volume and shine.

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

Keune Mousse Forte
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Mousse_Forte.htm
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Root_Volumizer.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Sculpting_Lotion.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Shaping_Fibers.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Shaping_Foam.html
Gives super support, hold and incredible shine for all styles. Protects and conditions, Protects from UV Damage.

Keune Shaping Hairspray Extra
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Shaping_Hairspray_Extra.html
A quick drying working and finishing spray that gives hair beautiful hold and finish without adding weight.

Keune Shaping Hairspray Super
http://saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Shaping_Hairspray_Super.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Steel_Glaze.html
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
www.saveonsalonproducts.com/Keune_Straight_Style.html
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.

Hair Loss - Treatment of hair loss

Another Medical Milestone for the HairMAX LaserComb - Now a Class 2A Medical Device in Singapore

The LaserComb (Laser Comb) is now a class 2A medical device in Singapore and complies with all safety, quality and performance requirements for treatment of hair loss and hair re-growth.

SINGAPORE, Singapore 23 December 2003 The Hair Max Laser Comb, A Low Level Laser Device for the treatment of hairloss and related hair and scalp problems is now marketed as a Class 2a medical device in Singapore. For more information visit : http://www.dermalogix.net

The Hair Max Laser Comb, manufactured by Lexington International LLC, is a breakthrough personal device for delivering the healthy, nourishing effects of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to hair. LLLT uses the stimulating effects of laser light in the natural, scientific process known as Photo BioStimulation to also improve the quality and thickness of hair.

The HairMAX laserComb receives marketing clearances to be marketed in Singapore as a Class2a medical device since it complies with all safety, quality and performance standards of a medical device ( Registration number 728-2003-1).

"The Hair Max Laser Comb was first granted a Class 2 medical license by the Government of Canada in January 2003 for claims and indications to strengthen hair, prevent hair loss, and stimulate re-growth of scalp hair in men and women." according to Mr Timothy Chan, Managing Director of DermaLogix Cosmedics " it also received CE certification for conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. It is our wish that more and more people would be able to benefit from this form of safe and effective LLLT for hairloss and related hair and scalp problems."

A recent clinical study "Hair Re-growth and Increase Hair Tensile Strength Using the HairMAX LaserComb for Low Level Laser Therapy" published in the International Journal of Cosmetics Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology (Vol. 5, No.2, 2003) - also document that the Hair Max Laser Comb as an effective LLLT treatment to stimulate hair growth. Out of 35 patients on clinical trial all (man and woman) shows an increase in hair count and improve in hair strength. On the average all man and woman shows an 93.5% increase in hair count and 86.4% improve in hair strength.

"Many people in Asia have been short changed by paying for un-proven treatments sold by hair care centers. It's like paying first class price for below executive class value. Many people with hairloss problems are not getting real value for their money" added Mr. Adrian Lim, Manager at DermaLogix Cosmedics " it is always our company's vision to offer first class value at executive price and we can now do it with the Hair Max laser Comb."

The Hair Max Laser Comb has been undergoing Clinical Trials throughout 2002. Clinical data will also be presented to the US FDA in mid 2003 for similar medical claims to be made to the American public. Currently, the Hair Max Laser Comb is classified as a Cosmetic Device in the USA that promotes thicker, fuller, healthier hair.

The Laser Comb complies with FDA regulations for laser safety (section 21) and is patented in the USA with patents pending in 104 countries around the world.

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 Hair Max Laser Comb has well over 50,000 satisfied users in 54 countries.

Lexington International had its beginnings in Sydney, Australia where a prototype of the Laser Comb was developed. The company moved its headquarters to Boca Raton on Floridas Internet Coast in 2000, where the Hair Max Laser Comb is also manufactured.


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