Losing one's
hair can have a major emotional impact and cause much anguish in the long run.
Studies indicate that perceptions of bald or balding men compared to men that
have hair is that they are less physically attractive, less assertive, less
successful and older. Although hair loss in women is not as common as it is in
men, it can also result in the same perceptions of less attractive, less
successful and older.
Abnormal hair loss is called alopecia. There are many different types of alopecia, including androgenic alopecia, alopecia areata and postpartum alopecia. Androgenic alopecia is the result of genetics, age and hormonal changes. In men it is known as male pattern baldness which usually progressed to the familiar horseshoe-shaped hair. In women it shows up as a generalized thinning over the entire crown area.
Alopecia
areata is characterized by the sudden falling out of hair in round patches or
baldness in spots. It can occur on the scalp or anywhere else on the body. It is
an autoimmune disease that causes the affected hair follicles to be mistakenly
attacked by a person's own immune system. Alopecia areata usually starts with
one or more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp and can progress to
total hair loss.
Postpartum
alopecia is the temporary hair loss that women can experience at the conclusion
of a pregnancy. Usually the growth cycle of the hair will return within one
year after the baby is born.
There are
many different options for people suffering from hair loss
today. One is medication. A popular
topical medication is Minoxidil, which is sold over the counter. Minoxidil is
applied to the scalp twice a day and can be effective for some. There is also
prescription medication for men that may be more effective than Minoxidil. But
many prescription medications have side effects such as weight gain and loss of
sexual function.
today. One is medication. A popular
topical medication is Minoxidil, which is sold over the counter. Minoxidil is
applied to the scalp twice a day and can be effective for some. There is also
prescription medication for men that may be more effective than Minoxidil. But
many prescription medications have side effects such as weight gain and loss of
sexual function.
The second
option is hair transplant surgery. Transplants, also known as hair plugs, are
the most common permanent hair replacement technique. In the procedure, a small
section of hair is removed from an area where there is a lot of hair. The
entire hair follicle, papilla and bulb is removed and transplanted to the new
location. Typical costs for this type of surgery ranges from $8,000-$20,000 and
up.
The third
option is to use wigs, toupees, hair weaving, hair extensions or hair
integrations. Wigs and toupees can be custom designed using either human hair
or synthetic hair. They have come a long way and can create a very natural
looking style. Hair weaving involves sewing pieces of human or synthetic hair
into the natural hair to create a fuller, long hair style look. Hair extensions
are similar to hair weaving since you are attaching human or synthetic hair to
the natural hair. Except hair extensions are attached by one of several
different methods using adhesives, locs, links or clips. Hair integrations are
custom designed nets with hair attached or even man-made skin with hair
attached that are attached, typically using medical grade adhesives directly to
the scalp to create a fuller hair style.
There can be
complications to hair weaving, hair extensions and hair integrations. If they
are not attached properly, by a trained hair stylist, the hair loss situation of the client can become
worse, resulting in permanent hair loss with the extension hair pulling the
natural hair out. Always consult with a professionally trained hair stylist
that has experience with hair loss situations.
situation of the client can become
worse, resulting in permanent hair loss with the extension hair pulling the
natural hair out. Always consult with a professionally trained hair stylist
that has experience with hair loss situations.
In short,
hair loss may have a major emotional impact on many people. But as technology
advances there are many more options for men and women suffering from hair
loss.
Perriann
Rodriguez is the founder of Hair Resources, http://www.hairresources.com and http://www.hairresources.net online resources for hair loss,
hair extensions, hair styles and more. Rodriguez is the author of the E-books,
Hair Extensions-The official consumers guide to getting hair extensions, 2005's
Most Popular Hair Extensions and Wedding Hair Styles, all available at the
online Hair Resources Bookstore. Visit Hair Resources for better hair days.
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