http://blog.americanhairloss.org Hair loss, hair transplant and hair restoration information from The American Hair Loss Association Thu, 08 May 2008 05:27:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In a recent story, the BBC reported that a teacher in Stirlingshire took his employer to tribunal over claims that he was a victim of disability discrimination due to his hair loss. Sixty-one-year-old James Campbell, who was formerly an art teacher at Denny High School was mocked and teased by the ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-loss-discrimination/ Hair transplant surgery originated in Japan. In 1939, Dr. Okuda, a Japanese dermatologist developed a breakthrough process to restore hair to those who suffered with scalp injuries and for burn victims. He used a punch technique, which involved extracting small sections of hair-bearing skin and implanting these into small holes ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/the-history-of-hair-transplant-surgery/ On April 23, 2008, HairDX, LLC issued a press release announcing the launch of commercial testing for female hair loss. Their breakthrough test uses genetic markers associated with Female Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) to determine the chances of whether a woman is likely to suffer with future hair loss. According to HairDX, ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/genetic-test-for-women%e2%80%99s-hair-loss/ Surgical hair restoration is a serious matter. If you’re considering surgery as an option to treat your hair loss, first get up to speed on the many different types of  procedures being promoted as legitimate options. The hair loss industry can be difficult to navigate. Most products are little more ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-transplant/ In a recent article, the Kalamazoo Gazette reported the story of Sheree Kleinhuizen, who was experiencing significant hair loss and growing concerned over the amount of hair that she was losing on a daily basis. Sheree collected the hair in plastic baggies and brought them to her doctor, but she was ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/womens-hair-loss/ What is Alopecia? Alopecia simply means “hair loss.” It is the medical term for hair loss and there are numerous forms of alopecia. Today, we’ll look at three different terms that include the word alopecia: • Alopecia Totalis • Alopecia Universalis • Androgenetic Alopecia Alopecia Totalis Alopecia ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/alopecia-areata-totalis-universalis/ We’ve all heard horror stories about bad hairpieces and worse toupees. In comedy, these have been the butt of many jokes, but hair loss sufferers are not laughing. Non-surgical hair replacement is a serious matter, especially for people who are considering it. People who are dealing with alopecia must be ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/the-truth-about-non-surgical-hair-replacement-techniques-tips-and-facts/ Is it possible that there is a direct link between hair loss and heart disease? Could one of these diseases be causing the other or is there one source causing both? These and other questions have been brought to light in several recent studies. At the University of Tucson, little difference was ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/heart-disease-tied-to-hair-loss/ The Women's Hair Loss Project, is conducting the first ever live chat for female hair loss sufferers on the worldwide web tonight, Thursday April 10th at 6:30-7:30pm PST. Emerging as the first social networking site specifically for women suffering with hair loss, womenshairlossproject.com set new ground when they launched their site ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/womens-hair-loss-support-chat/ It is well known that nutrition has a profound impact on health. What we eat can cause us to gain or lose weight, have allergic reactions, or even experience exhaustion or high levels of energy. It stands to reason that nutrition would also impact hair growth and hair loss. There ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/nutrition-and-hair-loss/ Did you know that many prescription drugs can contribute to hair loss? Some medications will even trigger early male and female pattern baldness. While this is well-known side effect of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, it’s not commonly understood that there are many other prescription drugs that will ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/prescription-hair-loss/ You’ve heard the old adage that beauty comes from within. With all the images being thrown at us by the media, and the many products on the market designed to make us look and feel more beautiful than ever, there is a growing and constant pressure to look great all ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/uncategorized/acceptance-and-attitude-of-the-bald-bold-and-beautiful-find-your-inner-glow/ If you’re thinking about having surgical hair restoration, you’ll want to get to know your doctor and learn everything you can about the type of treatment you’ve chosen. The procedure is a serious one and if not performed properly it can have damaging effects both physically and psychologically. Consultation with the ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/surgical-hair-restoration-what-to-look-for-in-treatment-and-hair-transplant-surgeons/ Hair loss is usually seen as an condition particular to men despite the fact that forty percent of hair loss sufferers in America are women. While men struggle with the effects of hair loss, women find it devastating and experience greater psychological damage due to the pressures on women to ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/womens-hair-loss-support/ A new DNA test can help determine the likelihood for future hair loss. According to a recent article at the Chicago Sun-Times, the test can help hair loss sufferers get a handle on hair loss before it begins: The test, called HairDX, looks for a genetic variant found in most bald ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/medical-breakthrough-dna-testing-for-hair-loss/ A recent article at SFGate.com explores the use of biotechnology in searching for new hair loss treatments. While not a life threatening disease, hair loss certainly has a devastating effect on sufferers. Kaiser Permanente dermatologist Paradi Mirmirani explains, “"I have tearful patients in my office many times a day. When ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-loss-research-raises-hope-for-new-treatments/ Hair loss has become an industry packed with snake oil miracle cures that promise to restore hair growth but fail to deliver results. Products that are not FDA approved or recommended by The American Hair Loss Association do not meet quality standards for hair loss treatments. To date, only two ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/mens-hair-loss-treatment/ Consumers are being warned that Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula liquid dietary supplements are being voluntarily recalled by the distributors. The supplements caused severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, in twenty-three individuals who used it. Reactions occurred seven to ten days after the products were consumed and ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/total-body-formula-hair-loss/ Hello, my name is J.Freeman. I am 25 years old and have been noticing hair loss for approximately a year. I do not have insurance and cannot afford Propecia treatments. I am also concerned about the side affect that come along with it. I was hoping to get information on ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/spencer-kobren-answers-hair-loss-treatment-help/ The American Hair Loss Association blog was created to help further empower hair loss sufferers with up to the minute hair loss information, commentary, and critique of everything and anything hair loss. As the founder of the AHLA I also think it’s important that I share my personal thoughts ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-loss-spencer-kobren/ According to researchers in London, the discovery of a gene associated with a rare form of hair loss could lead to the development of new drugs to treat baldness. The identified gene causes a condition know as Hypertricosis simplex. It affects 1 in 200,000 people causing them to ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/scientists-discover-new-hair-loss-gene-promising-new-baldness-treatments-may-be-on-the-horizon/ The life altering affects of hair loss is no secret to those it afflicts. While 2/3rds of men suffer with hair loss by or before the age of thirty-five, forty percent of hair loss sufferers are women. That's right, women. The truth is that hair loss in woman is on ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/womens-hair-loss-birth-control/ Even though it's clear that Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder, it is still considered somewhat of a mystery as to why it afflicts approximately 2% of the US population. For many men suffering with AA, the disease presents itself in the beard region. Now researchers believe that infections of the ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/alopecia-areata-beard-hair-loss/ Since 40% of the worlds hair loss sufferers are women, the hair loss industry sees tremendous potential to increase its market share by targeting this extremely vulnerable demographic. Not only are unscrupulous hair loss treatment marketers taking advantage of these women in an attempt to sell their bogus products, the large ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-transplant/women-and-hair-transplants-a-new-relationship/ I am thinking about getting the HairMax laser comb based on information I read online. Does the AHLA endorse the HairMax laser comb? Thanks Ivan The makers of the HairMax Laser Comb have done a fantastic job of marketing their product. The idea of a hand held devise that emits hair revitalizing laser beams ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hairmax-laser-comb/ Many young hair loss sufferers are under the false impression that having a hair transplant will put an end to their hair loss misery. This could not be further from the truth, however thousands of young men undergo hair transplant surgery every year in this country without understanding the long ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/teenage-hair-transplant/ Merck and Company Inc., makers of The True "Miracle Breakthrough" Drug For Male Pattern Hair Loss is Now Offering a Money Back Guarantee. The hair loss industry is a treacherous place . The vast majority of products being sold that claim to prevent or treat hair loss do not ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/the-12-month-promise-of-propecia/ Hair loss caused by physical injury can be as debilitating to some as the initial trauma itself. While uncommon, a severe blow to the head can cause what's known as "Anagen Effluvium." The loss of blood supply to the scalp as a direct result of injury can cause a dramatic ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-transplant-anegen-effuvium/ The American Hair Loss Association receives thousands of questions from around the world each and every month. What never fails to amaze us is the complete lack of understanding concerning the scope and potential pitfalls of hair transplant surgery. One of the most outrageous questions that comes to mind ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-transplant/when-a-hair-transplant-goes-wrong/ Question: I've been hearing a lot of about eyelash hair transplants in the news but I never hear about people having an eyebrow hair transplant. My eyebrows are very sparse from years of plucking. I am forced to basically draw them on now but would love to have an eyebrow ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/eyebrow-transplant/ We all know just how treacherous the internet can be when researching hair loss products and services. Unsuspecting hair loss sufferers have enough trouble trying to navigate through the incredible maze of misinformation presented by hair loss marketers who promote their bogus products and services as "miracle breakthroughs." ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/phoney-blogs-promote-questionable-hair-loss-products/ Were do you get your medical information? We'll if you're living in the 21st century and reading this article the answer is probably the internet. As a matter of fact, the world wide web is the most widely used source for medical information both by medical professionals and the ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-transplant/hair-transplant-message-forum/ As devastating as it is for a man to begin losing his hair, for whatever reason, society accepts male pattern baldness as one of life's, not so pleasant, bumps in the road. For what it's worth, men have been granted society's approval to go bald with dignity. Unfortunately, the same can ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/womens-har-loss-project/ You won't hear about it on the late night hair replacement infomercials or read about it on the websites of the large chain hair transplant clinics. It's a term that that strikes fear in the hearts of the salesman trying to sell surgery to unsuspecting and vulnerable ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-transplant-shock-loss/ Depending on who you talk to, anywhere from 22 million to 59 million people have a thyroid condition. I tend to think the truth is that 59 million may even be the conservative number! And whichever number you use, the sad reality is that the majority of people with ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/could-you-have-a-thyroid-problem/ An eyelash hair transplant procedure can be a wonderful option for patients who have weak, damaged or sparse eyelashes. This delicate procedure should only be performed by a hair transplant surgeon who has extensive experience with this extremely specialized cosmetic technique. Those who have lost lashes to trauma, trichotillomania, overuse ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/eyelash-hair-transplant/ Question: Hi,I am beginning to experience male pattern baldness. I have found on the internet a hair loss product called provillus. Do you know anything about this product as to whether it's successful/safe, etc. It claims to be FDA approved and has ingredients found in both Rogaine ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/provillus-hair-loss/ I'd like to share my experience with The Hair Club so that no one else has to go through what I have. At the age of 24, my girlfriend at the time told me that she needed to talk to me about something important. She asked me to sit down ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-club-hair-replacement/ Question: At the age of 19 I began to rapidly lose my hair. I was really beside myself and needed to find a solution. One night while I was up late studying for exams I saw an informercial for Bosley Hair Transplants and decided right then and there that I ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-transplant-nightmare/ The impact of the global consumption of digital entertainment and information has forever changed the human fabric of our world. Social networking is no longer simply about making friends online. Sites like Myspace, Facebook, and Youtube have become platforms for consumers to find unique entertainment and information resources. The latest trend in ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-loss-radio-on-stickam/ Dear AHLA, I was researching my hair replacement options and stumbled across a website that promoted scarless hair transplants. When I went in for a consultation the salesperson told me that I was not a candidate for the scarless operation and suggested that I have a traditional hair transplant. Is this ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-transplant/scarless-hair-transplant/ For the right candidate who chooses the right hair transplant surgeon, a hair transplant can be a good option. However the vast majority of women with common androgenic alopecia/female pattern hair loss do not make good candidates for hair transplantation. Contrary to what the large chain hair transplant companies are promoting ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/women-hair-transplant/ Question: I've been taking Avodart for 4 1/2 yrs and got good results until about a year ago when it seems to be reverting back a little. Can the body build a resistance to dutasteride or other drugs and lose some effectiveness over time? Thanks. Answer: As you probably aware, ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-loss-drug-tolerance/ Nearly 700,000 adult American women have been diagnosed with cancer this year alone, and more than one in three women will develop some form of cancer in her lifetime. One study, conducted by The American Cancer Society revealed that 58 percent of women consider hair loss the worst ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/ahla-supports-pantene-beautiful-lengths/ When you think "thyroid," you may have in your mind someone with an enlarged neck, or bulging eyes, or who is very overweight. And while these exaggerated symptoms may be associated with some cases of thyroid conditions, the majority of thyroid patients will never have those more obvious symptoms. In ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-loss-can-be-a-sign-of-a-thyroid-problem/ Question: I am 61 and had been on HRT for 12 years for menopause. The Dr. took me off of it 6 months ago and within 3 months the hair loss started. I went to a Dermatologist who then directed me to a female Gyn. She ran many ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/61-losing-my-hair-hrt-menopause-hair-loss/ In a tongue in cheek effort to emphasize the reality of hair loss, Merck & Co., the maker's of Propecia have produced several humorous videos that hit the nail on the head when it comes to how men really feel about the prospect of going bald. Two-thirds of American ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/hair-loss-video-illustrates-how-men-feel-about-going-bald/ Question: I am a 50+ woman with significant female pattern baldness. For the last 5 years I have been going to "The Hair Club" as this is the only vendor of women's hairpieces that I have been able to find locally. (In the San Francisco Bay area.)I have experienced all ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-transplant/how-to-wear-hair-well-on-a-budget-hair-replacement-advice/ Vikki Conwell's piece in today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Hair Loss: Getting To The Root of the Problem touches on the devastating reality of hair loss in women. Forty percent of hair loss suffers in North America are women, yet this silent epidemic is frequently ignored by mainstream medicine, and until recently the ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/atlanta-journal-constitution-hair-loss-spencer-kobren/ Dear American Hair Loss Association, I've been experiencing hair loss now for the past 5 years. Now I am at the point that I want something done about it. I am not really into the surgical hair transplant procedure (I heard it takes time for the new hair to take ... http://blog.americanhairloss.org/hair-loss/interested-in-non-surgical-hair-replacement-is-it-undetectable/