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Beginners Guide to Hair Loss
- By Matt Chang
- Published 10/21/2008
- Alopecia Research
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Matt Chang
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Hairloss is a completely stressful and emotionally draining condition. As a matter of fact it's one of the single most traumatic experiences anybody can experience during their lifetime. Modern society has always placed a huge amount of importance on physical appearance and physical beauty. Because hair is seen as normal, the lack of it can make people feel like outcasts. In extreme cases, it is not uncommon for some people to completely withdraw from society.
Hairloss is upsetting and it can affect you regardless of your gender, race or social status. The large part of the population dealing with hairloss would spend almost anything to try to get their hair back and the hair replacement industry that makes billions of dollars per year in pure profit. Sadly, not everything works. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of sneaky companies who know they can make a quick buck from people suffering from hairloss and take advantage of the situation. Many of the supposed "cures" and "treatments" on the market are all but worthless. The problem is if you are suffering, what do you do?
Another thing to bear in mind is the actual term hairloss itself - it's often misused.
It has become a "catchall" phrase to cover both genetic(hereditary) and non-hereditary hairloss. So, while the general term is hairloss, you need to understand if you are talking about genetic or non genetic hairloss.
Genetic/Hereditary hairloss This is an inherited form of hairloss - the genetic trait is passed on from the mother's chromosomes. Most people assume that if their father was bald they'll be bald. In all actuality, you need to look at the father of the mother to determine the possiblitiy. Genetic hairloss can affect both men and women.
Non-hereditary hairloss Any type of hairloss that is non-genetic normally falls under the banner of non-hereditary hairloss. These kinds of situations revolve around things like stress, or pulling on the scalp.
It's important to have a solid understanding of what type of hairloss you're dealing with before attempting to treat it. There's a lot of misinformation out there and you should always question any treatment that claims to be 100% effective... if that was the case why is anybody in the world bald, balding or suffering from hairloss?
One of the best things you should do is talk with your doctor becasue you can get some valid medical advice. Before you start on any kind of hair treatment regimen, take a few minutes and discuss your options.
Hairloss is upsetting and it can affect you regardless of your gender, race or social status. The large part of the population dealing with hairloss would spend almost anything to try to get their hair back and the hair replacement industry that makes billions of dollars per year in pure profit. Sadly, not everything works. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of sneaky companies who know they can make a quick buck from people suffering from hairloss and take advantage of the situation. Many of the supposed "cures" and "treatments" on the market are all but worthless. The problem is if you are suffering, what do you do?
Another thing to bear in mind is the actual term hairloss itself - it's often misused.
Genetic/Hereditary hairloss This is an inherited form of hairloss - the genetic trait is passed on from the mother's chromosomes. Most people assume that if their father was bald they'll be bald. In all actuality, you need to look at the father of the mother to determine the possiblitiy. Genetic hairloss can affect both men and women.
Non-hereditary hairloss Any type of hairloss that is non-genetic normally falls under the banner of non-hereditary hairloss. These kinds of situations revolve around things like stress, or pulling on the scalp.
It's important to have a solid understanding of what type of hairloss you're dealing with before attempting to treat it. There's a lot of misinformation out there and you should always question any treatment that claims to be 100% effective... if that was the case why is anybody in the world bald, balding or suffering from hairloss?
One of the best things you should do is talk with your doctor becasue you can get some valid medical advice. Before you start on any kind of hair treatment regimen, take a few minutes and discuss your options.