A natural pespective into Hair loss

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A very interesting way of looking into hair loss, and what we can do to improve our chances of retaining and growing more hair.

Hair Transplantation: Strip Harvesting and Follicular Unit Extraction

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The surgical technique of hair transplantation involves moving hair (transplantation) from one location (the donor site) to another area (the recipient site).  Most commonly the recipient site is on the top or crown of the head where as the donor site generally is found on the sides or back of the head where hair is not thinning.  Hair transplantation can also be performed to restore eyebrows, eyelashes and the beard.  While hair transplantation is most often related to Male Pattern Baldness, there are times when transplantation is performed to cosmetically correct scars and other forms of alopecia.

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Low-Level Laser Therapy for Hair Loss

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Although there has been some amount of controversy surrounding Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) as a treatment for hair loss, it should be noted that it is has been approved for use by the FDA and as such can be considered to be safe and at least somewhat effective.  If it were not, the FDA would never grant their seal of approval.  Many physicians around the world are using LLLT effectively alone and in conjunction with other topical or oral medications.

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Hair Multiplication

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While they are not exactly the same thing, Hair Multiplication and Hair Cloning are often used interchangeably.  Hair Multiplication involves plucking single hairs from either the beard or the head and transplanting them to thinning or bald areas of the scalp.  It is referred to as Hair Multiplication because the follicle, itself, is not surgically transplanted to another area of the body but only the single hair is transplanted leaving the follicle intact.  The concept behind this revolutionary technique is to virtually have an endless supply of hair since the follicle is left behind to grow new hair.

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Herbs to Treat Hair Loss

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Before it is even possible to discover which herbs can effectively treat hair loss it is necessary to get a definitive diagnosis as to exactly which type of alopecia is present.  There are several different diagnoses and not all of them are treated in the same way.  While there are herbal remedies that have shown significant benefits in treating hair loss, the type of remedy is dependent on the diagnosis.  The first step would be to consult a qualified physician to accurately put a name to the hair loss symptoms being presented.

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Ketoconazole – Available in Prescription and OTC Strengths

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Ketoconazole is the active ingredient in a common antifungal shampoo or cream that is marketed under the brand name of Nizoral and is also available as an oral prescription medication.  Although it is marketed as an antifungal agent, Ketoconazole has broad and significant implications for use as a hair loss treatment.  There appears to be some amount of controversy as to the exact mechanism that makes it an effective hair loss treatment, especially for Androgenetic Alopecia (genetic hair loss), but the end results are promising.  It has been found to have comparable results to Minoxidil (Rogaine, Regaine) but appears to work through some other biological mechanism.

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Dutasteride for Hair Loss

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Dutasteride is most often marketed under the brand names of Avodart, Avidart, Avolve, Duagen, Dutas, Dutagen and Duprost.  While Dutasteride is only approved by the FDA for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, during both clinical trials and through reports of men using the product, it has shown significant results in relation to hair loss.  At one point there was ongoing research along with clinical trials but in 2002 they came to a halt.  It is unclear why trials ceased but it is a common belief that perhaps there was a conflict with Finasteride.

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Minoxidil for Hair Loss

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Minoxidil is the key active ingredient in Rogaine and Regaine which are OTC treatments for hair loss and is the only topical treatment approved by the FDA for use in treating hair loss in both men and women.  It is the scientific hypothesis that Minoxidil acts directly on hair follicles to promote the development of fiber.  It was originally developed as a prescription pharmaceutical drug for the treatment of hypertension.  Although it is still unclear what the exact mechanism is for treatment of hair loss, the effectiveness is not in question.  Topical treatments formulated with Minoxidil have proven to be successful in a significant percentage of individuals using the product.

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Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss

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Finasteride is most often marketed under the brand names Proscar and Propecia.  While Proscar is generally prescribed in 5mg strength for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Propecia is Finasteride in 1mg strength and is prescribed for the treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in men.  Finasteride is the only approved once daily oral treatment (pill) for Androgenetic Hair Loss, commonly referred to as Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) or Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL).

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Finasteride preventing hair loss

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