‘Alopecia Areata’

Stress Causes Alopecia Areata

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Stress Causes Alopecia Areata

Wondering why your father has a head full of hair at 60 years and you have your 30 years you start to see entries in your head? Well stop worrying! The concern could be the reason his hair began to fall in the first place. Let me explain … Many times the hair loss may be genetic or poor nutrition. Other times it is due to an illness or after surgery. Every case is different. However, it is very likely that you are losing hair because it has a lot of tension.

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Alopecia Types

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Alopecia Types

As we know, alopecia is the scientific term used to describe the hair loss. Different types of alopecia, which stem from different causes and are expressed differently in the person who suffers in this article we will see the two most common types of alopecia.

Types of Alopecia, Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia or hair loss male pattern has a genetic cause and affects 60% of men over 50 years. It is the most widespread type of baldness among males and their appearance is induced by male sex hormones begin to be produced by the body of the male at puberty. Androgenetic alopecia is present in 20% of young males between 18 and 25. (more…)

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Alopecia Areata

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Alopecia Areata

Treatment of alopecia areata has changed dramatically over the last decade. New therapeutic options are available for patients with alopecia areata.

Alopecia areata affects different sectors of the scalp in the form of circles usually totally depopulated of hair. While there is no treatment today 100% effective for this type of alopecia, if there are treatments that help a little to restore hair in these cases.

Dermatologist is the duty of informing the patient of all possible alternatives for the treatment of alopecia areata, its side effects and success rates. The final decision is made jointly between the patient, the family of the patient and the dermatologist. (more…)

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Dandruff and Alopecia

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Dandruff and Alopecia

Today we’ll talk about some hair problems. Let’s start by mentioning the dreaded Alopecia Areata, which we define common words such as hair loss. It is noteworthy that alopecia is an auto immune disease that occurs in the scalp of persons round plaques. It is worth mentioning that this disease does not cause pain, but low self-esteem in many people who suffer it changes the look of our hair.

Basically this disease that strikes one-fifth of the world population is a problem that is generated usually in men over 30 years with a family history of alopecia. It is important to mention that today there are a series of treatments to help hair grow back, after suffering from alopecia. One of these innovative treatments is a chemical in a lotion based on minoxidil and finasteride. If the problem is more severe, you can opt for some hair transplant surgery, of course you’re a simple solution, it is best to opt for wigs or hats. (more…)

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