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Introduction

Effluvium is a type of generalized fall and could say quite radical.
In short when we say that there has been a drop by say effluvium is a very general fall (losing about 80% of hair), in a short period of time and without following any regular pattern (eg there is no typical pattern Input-top that exists in AGA).

Although it may seem a very traumatic alopecia type by its characteristics has the advantage that the hair falling is recovered in more than 90% in most cases spontaneously (or rather when they cease the causes that led).

We can say that the hair is one of the following phases of growth: anagen, catagen and telogen. Generally only about 10-15% of hair found in catagen or telogen phase. Read the rest of this entry »

Introduction

Effluvium is a type of generalized fall and we could tell pretty nutshell Rooting when we say that there has been a drop by say effluvium hair loss is a fairly general (losing about 80% of hair), in a short period time and without following any regular pattern (for example there is the typical entry-top pattern that exists in AGA).

Although it may seem a very traumatic alopecia type by its characteristics has the advantage that the hair falling is recovered in more than 90% in most cases spontaneously (or rather when they cease the causes that led).

We can say that the hair is one of the following phases of growth: anagen, catagen and telogen. Generally only about 10-15% of hair found in catagen or telogen phase). Read the rest of this entry »

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its effect is to make the hair grow back and in general treatment is needed for quite some time until the disease is no longer active.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 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 »

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 »

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:

Non-scarring alopecia:

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 »

The partial or total loss of hair is called alopecia. Alopecia Areata is a type of alopecia that usually occurs in the form of plaques in the scalp, is characterized by patchy hair loss with microscopic inflammation that occurs in well-defined nummular areas.

Can occur at any age and affects both sexes equally. Is estimated to affect one in every thousand people and is often refractory to medical therapy.

The cause of alopecia areata specific, although about a fifth of all cases, is a family history of alopecia. This disease is occasionally associated with autoimmune diseases.

The primary symptom of alopecia areata is roundish patches of hair loss on the head, with smooth and scalp hair in affected areas.

Short hairs can be seen in the plate-shaped exclamation point. ”

Alopecia totalis involves the complete loss of all scalp and alopecia universalis is characterized by total loss of hair on the body.

Call your health care provider if you are concerned about hair loss.

If you start to notice that you hair falls out, it is important to go to a dermatologist to determine whether or not alopecia or other disorder that produces the alopecia. Read the rest of this entry »

Alopecia Femenina Unfortunately, hair loss is no longer a problem unique to man. Alopecia Women-now, affects a small percentage of women between 20 and 30 years and 30% of those aged between 40 and 60.

But be careful and not panic so soon. Women usually meaningless despair “-as we notice a bit of hair in the tub. The female androgenetic alopecia has clear characteristics and the simple fact that there is greater decline does not mean that we suffer a pathological alopecia.
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Speaking of androgenic alopecia refers to the most common type of baldness that affects 40% of the adult population, both men and women. This type of alopecia usually occurs from the 40 years since fallen back to regenerate hair growing weaker and disappear.

The first symptoms appear androgenic alopecia hair loss at the crown area or at the entrances of the skull. These zones begin to depopulate in the case of men, while women suffer from hair loss concentrated in the front that although depopulation fails to leave hair more sparse.
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The Apeplus drug therapy is indicated for androgenetic alopecia which helps restore lost hair and prevent it from further decline.

Apeplus The active ingredient is finasteride, which has been very successful in recent years, even more than other drugs that use other different active ingredients.

This compound is intended exclusively for male hair loss, which originated from the transformation of the hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone produced a top. The result is that the follicles are reduced in size due to this transformation, to make rigid and lose their hair. Finasteride helps to restore the balance again by inhibiting the production of the enzyme that causes the problem.

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