Avoid   Baldness

Baldness does not happen only in men. Women may develop female pattern baldness as well and this can cause thinning of the hair in the entire scalp. This can be a very stressful experience for anyone. Here are some reasons that cause hair loss in women.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

It is a condition that is caused by a hormone imbalance. This can cause loss of hair on the scalp while there will be extra hair growth elsewhere in the body, especially the face.

Alopecia Areata

This is an auto immune disease which causes hair loss in patches. The hair will grow back but the process will repeat several times.

Cicatricial Alopecia

This causes permanent hair loss and is caused by inflammation and scarring of the hair follicle. This condition can be seen in patients suffering from diseases such as lupus.

Hormonal changes

Pregnancy, childbirth, onset of menopause or the use of contraceptive pills causes hormonal changes in the body. These changes often cause hair loss, though not permanent.

Medical treatments

Treatment for cancer such as chemotherapy and radio therapy can cause severe hair loss as can other medications used to treat depression, gout and heart problems.

If your curly hair is eternally being frizzy and difficult to manage, many a time would you have wished to have straight hair. But with proper care, the curly hair will be your crowning glory. What should a daily care routine for curly hair be?

First go to a good hair dresser who can advise you on a cut to suit you. He/she should take in to consideration the amount of curl, thickness and volume of the hair when choosing a style. Have the hair trimmed every two months to prevent split ends which cause further damage.

Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair. Excessive washing can remove the natural oils leaving hair dry and frizzy. If possible avoid using shampoo altogether, if not wash hair only two to three times a week using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for curly hair to allow hair to retain more moisture.
Avoid using the hair dryer. Allow hair to dry naturally as much as possible as a dryer would dehydrate the hair. Pat dry hair after a bath and if necessary use the diffuser attachment on a cool setting.
Do not brush hair, especially when dry. Use a wide toothed comb when hair is still slightly wet.

Individuals either men or woman who experience hair loss also experience a societal type of anxiety while undergoing this process. People handle hair loss differently, and while some see this process as nature taking its course, others try and resist it at all cost. Concealing hair loss is one way people deal with losing hair. The use of a wig or toupee is also employed by people suffering from the effects of cancer treatment due to chemotherapy. There are people who have embraced baldness with a healthy dose of humor and dignity instead of trying to resist hair loss; many well know actors are among these. 

Being bald has turned some to art for a solution. In the UK permanent tattooing of the scalp is “growing,” with men taking advantage of artful designs some as intricate as a wall mural. Not only artfully stylish tattoos are appearing on heads, but realistic tattoos of hair. That’s right, hair tattoos that look amazingly like closely shaved or cropped hair. 

Another less “permanent” fad seems to be taking off is head painting or decorating. A young man in the UK by the name of Philip Levine who himself suffered from baldness refused to conform to what he calls a “stereotype bald man” image. He began using the extra space on top of his head as a canvass of sorts. Using mostly body paint and various stylish stick on decorations Mr. Levine seems to be very creative and has really made art from baldness.

Alopecia Areata, also referred to as ‘localized alopecia’ is one kind of hair loss which is untraceable. Weirdly enough, recent research has indicated that Alopecia Areata is closely linked to tooth infections. This kind of baldness begins with bald patches and even sometimes on other parts of the body. This hair loss issue could occur in males and even females of various ages. According to experts, one out of every thousand people is affected by it.Recent research carried out by Antonia Cutando Soriano and José Antonio Gil Montoya, both hailing from the University of Granada’s Department of Stomatology states that if you observe hair loss of this nature, a dentist’s expert opinion is absolutely necessary. Ensure that the dentist examines your oral condition thoroughly before coming to a conclusion.Typical signs for Alopecia Areata are circular shaped bald patches on the scalp and even on your beard and eyebrows. This kind of hair loss could even mean losing your eyelashes.This particular hair loss does not completely damage the hair follicles, and you will notice the re-growth of hair in a few months. However, according to researchers, around 25 % of patients will notice a recurrence of hair loss.If you suffer from Alopecia Areata, then your hair is shaped almost like an exclamation mark, especially the hair surrounding the edges of the bald patch. The hair loss disease tends to weaken the hairs and thus they fall out rather easily. Other studies carried out on the impact of Alopecia Areata indicate that the development of the disease is quite unpredictable – with hair growing back in a matter of weeks in some cases, and others reporting further loss of hair on the body as well as the scalp.

‘Follicular Unit Extraction’ might not be the most common of terms, but it has proven to be a life saver to men suffering from hair loss issues. The term, which is really a more technical way of referring to a hair transplant, has fast become one of the most sought after cosmetic treatments with regards to hair loss.

Carrying out a hair transplant involves pulling out hair roots from the back area of the head, where hair growth is better, and transplanting it in front, where it is needed. The results are great, with most showing a full head of hair. The cost varies between how thick you want your new hair and the level of baldness you suffer from. In India, the cost of a hair transplant is anything between INR 50,000 to 150,000.

In Asian regions, especially in India, hair transplants are very popular. The demand is so much that one doctor who initially specialized in plastic surgery, went onto learn hair transplant procedures, and now has a very lucrative practice. With each procedure taking around 6-8 hours to complete, he takes on around 25 cases per month. He is so popular, that he has a waiting list of around three months. A majority of his clients are foreigners, he says.

Another Indian plastic surgeon commenting on the popularity of hair transplant procedures confirmed that most customers were either below the age of 35 or celebrities. He attributed this to the fact that older Asian men were comfortable with being bald and did not see it particularly necessary to reverse it in a bid to look younger.