Hair Loss - :Hair Removal

Getting rid of hair has been the hardest part of living a bodybuilder’s lifestyle for me. Having very thick, black hair that after shaving stubbles the next day annoys the hell out of me. I have seen up to four hairs grow out of one pore and I always tell myself (and want to believe) that my hair problem is a result of a testosterone overload in my body and hair growth is an outlet, even though I have never heard or read anything that supports it. Though I hit puberty around eleven and had facial hair around twelve, I have recently set out to find out the best way to remove body hair, and this is what I found. More… more...


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Hair Loss - :Hair Loss and Children, Part 3

In the following pages, we are going to review the most common types of children’s Alopecia, the most effective way to find an educated physician, the tests that should be done to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the type of Alopecia, and the treatment options available for each type.Please keep in mind: hair loss in children is not due to vitamin deficiencies (unless extreme malnutrition is present), poor scalp circulation, headbands, hats, or cold weather. Diagnosis is typically as simple as an evaluation of the risk factors (which we are about to go over), a visual examination of the type of loss, and some tests your doctor can perform. more...


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Hair Loss - :Hair Loss and Children, Part 2

Hair loss in children is actually not very common, however it is significant enough that nearly 2 Million children suffer from at least one form of Alopecia (hair loss) or another in the United States alone. The good news is that at least 60% of children with Alopecia will “outgrow” the condition without need for treatment. As with all forms of Alopecia, a reversal and complete restoration of hair takes time - sometimes up to a year or more, but for the vast majority of children, it will spontaneously resolve. The bad news is that 40% wont have such luck, which can be quite frustrating both for the parents and the child affected by this often cosmetically embarrassing condition. more...


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Hair Loss - :Hair Loss and Children

At this time, there really aren’t many locations for comprehensive information on the Internet that deal with children’s Alopecia and other various forms of hair loss in kids. We saw this need and decided to meet it, for the simple reason that children are our most valuable asset, and they too can suffer from hair loss.Needless to say if you are a parent who has a child that is losing his or her hair, the need to find good information on the topic is probably at the top of your list right now. We have gathered all the information we could find, to present to you a guide on everything you need to know, and the steps you need to take, to make sure your child gets the best possible care available.We have also gathered resources for your child to help them through this difficult time, and will present them in the following pages. more...


Hair Loss