The History of Hair Transplant Surgery

July 9, 2008

Hair transplant surgery originated in Japan. In 1939, Dr. Okuda, a Japanese dermatologist developed a breakthrough process to restore hair loss caused by scalp injuries and for burn victims. He used a punch technique, which involved extracting small sections of hair-bearing skin and implanting these into even smaller holes in the areas where skin had [...]

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Natural Hair Growth Institute – Steve Bennis / Jon Yates Reports On Unsatisfied Client

July 7, 2008

In a recent article titled Hair Growth Treatment Leaves Big Hole in Woman’s Wallet, the Chicago Tribune reports that Shelley Lindsay, a forty-year-old hairdresser, paid almost eleven thousand dollars for a hair loss treatment in which she was offered a money back guarantee.
In this Chicago Tribune column, Lindsay states, “He wanted the money right there, [...]

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Hair Loss in Children (Part Two) – Additional Causes and Treatments

July 6, 2008

In a previous article, we looked at the two most common causes of hair loss in children, tinea capitis and alopecia areata. Although those are the most likely causes, they are not the only ones. Trauma and a condition called telogen effluvium can also cause hair loss in the young.
Trauma
Trauma to the hair shaft [...]

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Hair Loss in Children – The Most Common Causes

July 5, 2008

If you think hair loss in children is extremely rare, you’ll be surprised to learn it’s not that uncommon. Approximately three percent of all pediatric visits in the U.S. are related to children’s hair loss. Hair loss is difficult for most adults. When it comes to children, it’s heartbreaking.
The good news is that most children [...]

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The National Alopecia Areata Foundation

July 4, 2008

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) has one thing on its mind: hair loss. The NAAF focuses exclusively on one type of hair loss, alopecia areata, and provides various support for both sufferers of alopecia areata and those who are seeking to cure and treat the disease.

What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia Areata is believed to be [...]

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How To Help a Loved One Cope with Hair Loss

July 1, 2008

Many people think hair loss is a laughing matter but most hair loss sufferers do not agree. The experience is different for everyone. For some, it’s a mild annoyance; for others, it’s traumatic.
When someone you love is dealing with hair loss, you can step up and become part of their support system. The worst thing [...]

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