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A Guide To Hair Replacement Options
- By Dominic Donaldson
- Published 03/22/2009
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Dominic Donaldson
Dominic Donaldson is an expert on hair transplant and contributes to trade publications on the subject.
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Hair loss is very common condition today and although in the past men would have been expected to put up with it and women use a wig, there are now several options available to those experiencing it. Deciding to have surgery can be quite a drastic solution in some cases and as there are other options and advanced techniques it is well worth considering all possible solutions. There are now a few ways to deal with hair replacement and in this article we shall be looking at what causes hair loss and what options are available to those experiencing hair loss.
In the past male balding was something people were just expected to live with and it became more apparent that women could also suffer from hair loss, doctors estimate that one in five women will experience some sort of hair thinning or loss. Now there are three main options available to everyone, there are sophisticated hair replacement systems, medication that can be taken to stop loss and even cause new hair growth and of course hair transplant surgery.
Typical human hair consists of a shaft that protrudes from the skin and the root which is sunk into a follicle beneath the skin's surface.
Apart from a few cells that grow at the base of the root, hair is made up if dead tissue and is made up of keratin and other proteins. The follicle is a tube-shaped pocket that is made from the epidermis that encloses a small section of the dermis at the base. Human hair is made up by cells and these cells are pushed up from the follicles base and they eventually harden and undergo a process called pigmentation. The human head has around 100,000 hairs to 150,000.
Alopecia is caused by several factors such as aging, hormonal change and family history. There are two main types, known as anagen effluvium and telogen effluvium. The first is permanent hair loss caused by the destruction of hair follicles and the second is temporary caused by hair follicle damage.
Temporary damage to the follicles can be brought on my stress, physical and mental, thyroid abnormalities and certain medications. So whether you experience either it is worth getting in contact with a clinic to discuss the options best suited to you, wigs and hair replacement systems have come along way since the past. Although many people may be put off by this option, it is a lot less severe than surgery and could definitely be a temporary solution until something permanent is chosen.
In the past male balding was something people were just expected to live with and it became more apparent that women could also suffer from hair loss, doctors estimate that one in five women will experience some sort of hair thinning or loss. Now there are three main options available to everyone, there are sophisticated hair replacement systems, medication that can be taken to stop loss and even cause new hair growth and of course hair transplant surgery.
Typical human hair consists of a shaft that protrudes from the skin and the root which is sunk into a follicle beneath the skin's surface.
Alopecia is caused by several factors such as aging, hormonal change and family history. There are two main types, known as anagen effluvium and telogen effluvium. The first is permanent hair loss caused by the destruction of hair follicles and the second is temporary caused by hair follicle damage.
Temporary damage to the follicles can be brought on my stress, physical and mental, thyroid abnormalities and certain medications. So whether you experience either it is worth getting in contact with a clinic to discuss the options best suited to you, wigs and hair replacement systems have come along way since the past. Although many people may be put off by this option, it is a lot less severe than surgery and could definitely be a temporary solution until something permanent is chosen.