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Alopecia Areata (II)
What treatments are available?
There are several treatments available, choosing one or the other depends on several factors, including age and extent of hair loss. Alopecia areata can occur in two forms, a form in which it falls below 50% of the hair of the head and one that falls more than 50% of the hair.
These two forms of alopecia areata behave quite differently and the choice of treatment depends on whether it occurs in one form or another. Current treatments for alopecia areata not definitively eliminate its effect is to make the hair grow back and in general treatment is needed for quite some time until the disease is no longer active. Read the rest of this entry »
Alopecia Areata (I)
Alopecia areata is a common disease that causes loss of hair on the head and other body areas. Usually starts as small round plates that can be solitary or multiple affecting the scalp. Can appear in all ages but is most common in young adults.
Under normal conditions, consistently produces scalp hair. In patients with alopecia areata affected hair suffer a very marked decrease in hair production. The hair of the affected areas become very small and the scalp surface can not be seen for some time The scalp follicles remain under the skin in a dormant state and can get to make new hair when they receive adequate signal.
Some people develop only few plaques were alopecia and hair grows back in a period of one year, even without treatment. The scalp is the area that is affected most frequently, but in men is frequently involved with the beard and any surface of the skin that has hair, this can occur with or without involvement of the scalp. Read the rest of this entry »
Causes of Hair Loss
There are many reasons that cause hair loss. A diet lacking in essential nutrients, thyroid problems, infections, stress, anemia, excessive cosmetics (dyes, straightening iron), are factors that undoubtedly collaborate with alopecia.
The side effects of some treatments can also cause hair loss.
Chemotherapy or radiation is one example.
However, Androgenetic Alopecia or Androgen is the most common and affected in some way, to most men. Read the rest of this entry »
Types of Alopecia (II)
Traumatic alopecia, can be caused by the use of hair dryers, combs, metal or other element capable of generating lesions in the scalp. It can also occur when the patient-in a manic state are up in arms about himself. This condition is known as trichotillomania.
Alopecia (chronic telogen effluvium): The term “telogen effluvium” was coined by Kligman in 1961. Is the acute loss of hair after chronic systemic diseases, emotional stress, febrile illness or childbirth. In the latter, telogen effluvium can last up to 6 months after full recovery.
Alopecia drugs: Vitamin A in large doses, cytostatic, thyroid, anticoagulated, mercury and valproic acid can produce alopecia. When the drug is stopped hair loss disappears.
Alopecia in systemic diseases: of endocrine, infectious, Lupus erythematosus or nutritional deficiency. Read the rest of this entry »
Types of Alopecia (I)
The fox lost his hair but not the tricks. In fact, it loses twice a year.
The word “alopecia” descends from the Greek word “Alopex” which means “fox.” The Royal Spanish Academy defines alopecia as “fall or pathological loss of hair.” Maybe it’s a short definition but it is more than right.
Alopecia is the fall prematurely or absence of hair in one or more parts of the body. Its causes are many and the types of alopecia are classified as follows:
They are very common and may improve or be cured through treatment and some even revert spontaneously without being treated. In this type of alopecia hair follicle has a pathological behavior but still alive unless alopecia extending over very long periods (common or androgenetic alopecia). Read the rest of this entry »
Hair Extensions
Hair extensions have come out of Hollywood and came to the homes of millions of girls. You can also glamorizes your inner Diva hair extensions. They come in various prices and types of hair.
1 – add volume to hair.
So you see the models in magazines with so much volume in her hair.
2 – long the hair in minutes
If you want short hair and wear long hair extensions will facilitate the process. You do not have to wait months for the hair to grow.
3 – Add the hair style
If you want some fuses in a different color without paint you can put her hair colored extensions. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Make Hair Grow Faster?
Experts say hair growth in each person is genetically programmed. But there are environmental factors that can affect this growth and you can control some of these.
According to studies, the hair grows about 6 inches per year (15 cm). This is normal. There is little you can do to expedite this growth rate dramatically.
1 – Eat well
The hair needs protein and other nutrients to grow if you eat too much junk food or carry a very strict diet might not be eating everything you need. Read food and hair. Read the rest of this entry »
Types of Hair Dyes
There are several types of hair dyes. Some work better than others depending on your goals.
The types of hair dyes most common are: permanent, temporary and vegetables or natural.
Almost all brands of dyes have lines for people who want to protect their hair, these dyes cause minimal damage and the results are fabulous.
This dye stay longer in the hair and cover better. Containing ammonia and/or other harsh chemicals. The dyes are safe for use but some people prefer to avoid them. These dyes come in a wider variety of colors and cover gray very well. These are recommended if you want to clarify the tone of your hair. Read the rest of this entry »
Washing Hair
The shampoo helps to have a shiny coat, healthy and strong.
The hair in addition to being damaged by the sun and pollution, is damaged by not washing the right way and use very strong products.
1 – Hair Type
For every type of hair is a type of shampoo (shampoo). Prefer to use the most suitable for your type. But if your hair is oily does not necessarily need shampoo for oily hair can use to normal if you wash your hair frequently.
2 – The amount of shampoo to use
Use the proper amount nothing is gained by using larger amounts. It is not necessary to put so much chemical in your hair because it can damage. Read the rest of this entry »
Hair and Age
Over time not only the skin changes, hair not leaking. As the skin can also protect the hair to keep it strong and abundant longer.
Not everyone gets the same changes in the hair, some people reach the 60s with hair so plentiful that you want a 20 but some people see faster changes. It all depends on your genes, your lifestyle and how you take care of your hair.
It is well known that the hair changes with age. These are the most notable changes:
1 – The sign of age is known as graying
2 – The changing hair getting thinner and thereby more susceptible to damage.
3 – Another change is the hair making it less abundant Read the rest of this entry »