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Hair loss International Edition | Member Center: Sign In | Register Home Page World U.S. Weather Business Sports Politics Law Technology Science & Space Health Entertainment Travel Education Special Reports Video Autos CNN Pipeline E-mail Newsletters Your E-mail Alerts Podcasts RSS CNNtoGO Contact Us In association with: WOMEN'S HEALTH Hair/Nails/Skin • Corns and calluses • Nail fungus • Ingrown toenails • Moles • Acne • Skin cancer • Psoriasis • Hair loss • Sweating and body odor • Rosacea • Hives and angioedema • Athlete's foot • Dermatomyositis • Dermatitis/Eczema • Cold sore • Scleroderma • Lice • Common warts • Melanoma • Cellulitis • Scabies • Anal itching • Dandruff • Impetigo • Boils and carbuncles • Psoriatic arthritis • Ringworm of the body • Jock itch • Plantar warts • Folliculitis • Dry skin • Actinic keratosis • CREST syndrome • Vitiligo INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers =========== Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Fitness & Nutrition Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers ============= AIDS/HIV & Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma & Respiratory System Brain & Nervous System Cancer Cold, Flu & Viruses Diabetes & Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Hair loss From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Your hair loss may have started with a few extra hairs in the sink or in your comb. But now you can't look in the mirror without seeing more of your uncovered scalp. Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp and can be the result of heredity, certain medications or an underlying medical condition. Anyone — men, women and children — can experience hair loss. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. The most common type is pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). It accounts for about 95 percent of hair loss from the scalp. It's typically permanent and can be attributed to heredity. Another type of alopecia, alopecia areata, can be temporary. It can involve hair loss on your scalp or your body. Its specific cause is unknown. Some people prefer to let their hair loss run its course untreated and unhidden. Others may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. You may also choose one of the medications and surgical procedures that are available to treat hair loss. Before pursuing any of these treatment options, talk with your doctor about the cause and best possible treatments for your hair loss. Signs and symptoms Having androgenetic alopecia may mean you experience hair loss as early as during your teen years. For men, this type of hair loss is typically characterized by hair loss that begins at the temples and crown. The end result may be partial or complete baldness. Women with androgenetic alopecia usually have hair loss limited to thinning at the front, sides or crown. Complete baldness rarely occurs in women. With alopecia areata, hair loss usually occurs in small, round, smooth patches. You may lose only scalp hair, or you may lose body hair as well. Causes About 90 percent of the hair on most people's scalp is in a 2- to 6-year growth (anagen) stage at any given time. The other 10 percent is in a 2- to 3-month resting (telogen) phase, after which time it is shed. Most people shed 50 to 150 hairs a day. Once a hair is shed, the growth stage begins again as a new hair from the same follicle replaces the shed hair. New hair grows at a rate of approximately 1/2 inch each month. Hair loss may lead to baldness when the rate of shedding exceeds the rate of regrowth, when new hair is thinner than the hair shed or when hair comes out in patches. Androgenetic alopecia is caused by heredity. Although it's most common among men, it can also affect women. A history of androgenetic alopecia on either side of your family increases your risk of hair loss. Heredity also affects the age at which you begin to lose hair and the developmental speed, pattern and extent of your hair loss. Alopecia areata is classified as an autoimmune disease, but the cause is unknown. People who develop this type of hair loss are generally in good health. Some scientists believe that some people are genetically predisposed to develop alopecia areata and that a trigger, such as a virus or something else in the environment, sets off the condition. A family history of alopecia areata makes you more likely to develop it. Unlike androgenetic alopecia, hair generally grows back. But you may lose and regrow your hair a number of times. Other causes of temporary hair loss include: Disease. Diabetes, lupus and thyroid disorders can cause hair loss. Poor nutrition. Having inadequate protein or iron in your diet or poor nourishment in other ways can cause you to experience hair loss. Fad diets, crash diets and certain illnesses, such as eating disorders, can cause poor nutrition. Medications. Certain drugs used to treat gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems and high blood pressure may cause hair loss in some people. Taking birth control pills also may result in hair loss for some women. Medical treatments. Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy may cause you to develop alopecia. After your treatment ends, your hair typically begins to regrow. Recent high fever, severe flu or surgery. You may notice you have less hair three to four months after events such as an illness or surgery. These conditions cause hair to shift rapidly into a resting phase (telogen effluvium), meaning you'll see less new hair growth. A normal amount of hair typically will appear after the growth phase resumes. Infancy. Newborns often lose hair during the first several months of life. This baby hair (vellus) is eventually replaced by more permanent hair. It's also common for babies to lose a patch of hair on the back of their heads from rubbing against mattresses, playpens and car seats. Hair will grow back once a baby begins to spend more time sitting up. Childbirth. Some women experience an increase in hair loss several months after delivering a baby. This is because during pregnancy the hair is shifted into an active growth state that then goes back to baseline soon after delivery. This increased hair loss usually corrects itself. Hair treatments. Chemicals used for dying, tinting, bleaching, straightening or perming can cause hair to become damaged and break off if they are overused or used incorrectly. Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair too tightly also can cause some hair loss. This is known as traction alopecia. Scalp infection. Infections such as ringworm can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally regrows. Ringworm, a fungal infection, can usually be treated with a topical or oral antifungal medication. Type 1 diabetes Lupus Hypothyroidism Eating disorders Gout Depression High blood pressure (hypertension) Fever Influenza (Flu) Treatment Baldness, whether permanent or temporary, can't be cured. But treatments are available to help promote hair growth or hide hair loss. For some types of alopecia, hair may resume growth without any form of treatment. Medications The effectiveness of medications used to treat alopecia depends on the cause of hair loss, the extent of the loss and individual response. Generally, treatment is less effective for more extensive cases of hair loss. The types of drugs for treatment of alopecia that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration include: Minoxidil (Rogaine). This over-the-counter medication is approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. Minoxidil is a liquid that you rub into your scalp twice daily to regrow hair and to prevent further loss. Some people experience some hair regrowth or a slower rate of hair loss or both. Minoxidil is available in a 2 percent solution and in a 5 percent solution. New hair resulting from minoxidil use may be thinner and shorter than previous hair. But there can be enough regrowth for some people to hide their bald spots and have it blend with existing hair. New hair stops growing soon after you discontinue the use of minoxidil. If you experience minimal results within six months, your doctor may recommend discontinuing use. Side effects can include irritation of the scalp. Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar). This prescription medication to treat male-pattern baldness is taken daily in pill form. Many people taking finasteride experience a slowing of hair loss, and some may show some new hair growth. Positive results may take several months. Finasteride works by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that shrinks hair follicles and is an important factor in male hair loss. Rare side effects of finasteride include diminished sex drive and sexual function. As with minoxidil, the benefits of finasteride stop if usage is discontinued. Finasteride is not approved for use by women. In fact, it poses significant danger to women of childbearing age. If you're a pregnant woman, don't even handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets because absorption of the drug may cause serious birth defects in male fetuses. Corticosteroids. Injections of cortisone into the scalp can treat alopecia areata. Treatment is usually repeated monthly. Doctors sometimes prescribe corticosteroid pills for extensive hair loss due to alopecia areata. Ointments and creams can also be used, but they may be less effective than injections. Anthralin (Drithocreme). Available as either a cream or an ointment, anthralin is a synthetic, tarry substance that you apply to your scalp and wash off daily. It's typically used to treat psoriasis, but doctors can prescribe it to treat other skin conditions. Anthralin may stimulate new hair growth for cases of alopecia areata. Surgical procedures Hair transplants and scalp reduction surgery are available to treat androgenetic alopecia. During transplantation a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon takes tiny plugs of skin, each containing one to several hairs, from the back or side of your scalp. The plugs are then implanted into the bald sections. Several transplant sessions may be needed as hereditary hair loss progresses with time. Scalp reduction, as the name implies, means decreasing the area of bald skin on your head. Your scalp and the top part of your head may seem to have a snug fit. But the skin can become flexible and stretched enough for some of it to be surgically removed. After hairless scalp is removed, the space is closed with hair-covered scalp. Doctors can also fold hair-bearing skin over an area of bald skin in a scalp reduction technique called a flap. Scalp reduction can be combined with hair transplantation to fashion a natural-looking hairline. Surgical procedures to treat baldness are expensive and can be painful. Possible risks include infection and scarring. If you're interested in these procedures, consider only board-certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons or cosmetic surgeons, and check local and state medical boards for a record of patient complaints before choosing a doctor. If you would like an alternative to medical treatment for your hair loss or if you don't respond to treatment, you may want to consider wearing a wig or hairpiece. They can be used to cover either permanent or temporary hair loss. Quality, natural-looking wigs and hairpieces are available. Coping skills Chances are that the greatest challenge of losing your hair is coping with the change in your appearance. You may be frustrated or upset by other people's reactions or after trying various treatments with little success. If you're having difficulty coping with baldness caused by heredity, a medical condition or medical treatments, you may find some of the following suggestions helpful: Learn about the cause of your baldness and treatment options. Be wary of alternative treatments that have no proven track record or may cause dangerous or unpleasant side effects. Educate those near to you. Your family and friends can be more sympathetic if they understand the cause of your baldness or your concerns about your looks. You may also learn that they are less concerned about changes in your appearance than you are. Consider joining a support group. While support groups aren't for everyone, they can be sources of information and comfort. Talking with people who experience the same challenges or medical conditions and learning how they cope can be reassuring. Hair loss: Cancer-related causes and how to cope March 12, 2004 © 1998-2005 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved.  A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. 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Medicdirect - Comprehensive UK Health Information topbar_layered This website was appraised in July 2004 by C-H-i-Q the Centre for Health Information Quality Working to maximise public confidence in health information. Laser Hair Removal Indications Unwanted hair can be a problem for both males and females causing embarrassment, especially facial hair for women. Most other techniques for hair removal are short lived and may be expensive. Technique The hair growth cycle involves 3 stages, the active growth phase, the resting phase and the shedding phase. The laser only works on the active phase of growth and as this may vary from individual hair follicles the treatment may have to be repeated several times. The laser emits energy of a particular wave length which is absorbed by the pigment found in hair. The thermal energy is then transmitted via the hair follicle down the hair shaft and causes irreversible damage to the growth centre or hair follicle. The root of the hair therefore stops growing and the hair may come out immediately or within the first 21 days. Various laser systems may be used, the commonest being ruby lasers, large Nd- YAG laser and Alexandrite lasers. Length of Operation Initially a test patch is carried out to determine the amount of stinging effect felt during a procedure as the hair evaporates when exposed to laser energy. This is left for 6-8 weeks to see if there are any unwanted side effects. Some discomfort may persist and if this is a particular problem a local anaesthetic gel can be applied. The length of treatment depends on the area covered. Treatment is normally carried out at intervals of 4-8 weeks depending on the area treated. Time in Hospital It is normally done as an out-patient and therefore no time off work is necessary. Risks and Complications Treatment does not normally work on very blond, white or grey hair due to the lack of pigment. It should not be used in the ears or the nose due to potential damage of surrounding tissues. The area to be treated should have recently been shaved so only a small amount of hair is visible. It is important not to have undergone any other form of hair removal 6 weeks prior to the treatment. Occasionally blistering or skin depigmentation (lightening may occur). This is normally short lived but occasionally can be long term. This is due to underlying damage to the melanin in the skin. Any moles in the treated area or freckles may become darker as a result of the treatment and therefore these are normally covered during the treatment. One should avoid any form of sun exposure or tanning treatment prior to laser removal by using a total sun block for UVA and UVB. Photosensitisation (skin irritation) may occur when the laser is used on patients taking certain medications. It is advisable to check whether the medication you are on can result in photosensitisation prior to treatment. Special care should be taken in pigmented skin. Outcome and Prognosis At least 3 treatments are normally recommended. The treatment is rarely permanent as hair follicles can remain dormant and then enter an active growth pattern. A significant reduction in hair growth is seen by the majority of patients. If regrowth occurs the hair is finer and less dense. Repeat treatments may be required several times a year. By Mr Garth Titley, MSc, FRCS (Plast) -- Wed, Dec 28, 2005 Shop online at Boots -- We have been selected for inclusion into OMNI , the UK gateway to quality medical information on the web © 1999 - 2005, medicdirect.co.uk Ltd. All rights reserved. Site by VLI Ltd

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LiteTouch - Beauty & Fitness - New York, NY, 10019 - Citysearch 8 BOC Spa & Beauty: 8 days till voting begins -- New to Citysearch? Sign In · Help · Dec 28 2005 Home Restaurants Bars & Clubs Hotels Shopping Spa & Beauty Movies Events See More Categories » Search Business name, category, and/or keyword Search by name only Address, city & state, or zip | Neighborhood Address, city & state, or zip | Neighborhood Address, city & state, or zip | Airport Address, city & state, or zip | Attraction Select a New York Neighborhood Astoria Bronx Brooklyn Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill Chelsea Chinatown East Village Financial District Flatiron District Fort Greene Gramercy Park Greenwich Village Harlem Little Italy Lower East Side Meatpacking District Midtown East Midtown W/Hells Kitchen Murray Hill Park Slope Queens Soho Times Square/Theater Dist Tribeca Union Square Upper East Side Upper West Side West Village Williamsburg Select an New York Airport Select an New York Attraction My Locations Add/edit locations Recent Locations Clear recent locations Save to My Citysearch Printer Friendly Version Home · Yellow Pages · Beauty & Fitness · Skin Treatment · Profile LiteTouch 251 W 57th Street, Suite 415 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-5118 Business Profile Laser hair and tattoo removal, microdermabrasion, acne treatment, teeth white... Read More | User Reviews (1) 8.6 Overall Recommended About our ratings Ratings feedback Send to a Friend Business Info Payment: · American Express · Discover · MasterCard · Visa Own this business? » Enhance or edit your listing See something wrong? » Suggest a correction Things to do nearby: 251 W 57th Street, Suite 415 New York, NY 10019 · Restaurants · Hotels · Bars · Movie Theaters · Department Stores · Shopping Centers & Malls · Grocery Stores · Pharmacies · Florists · Banks Related Searches · New York Beauty & Fitness · New York Skin Treatment Beauty & Fitness · Search anything in New York · Search Yellow Pages in New York · Search other Cities · Browse New York Editorial Lists LiteTouch A message from this business Restylane Board Certified Physicians. Free Consultation Liposuction starting at $1999 Hair removal starting at $49 Tattoo removal &vein treatment View more At LiteTouch, we are focused exclusively on our clients care. Our highly trained staff consists of licensed skin care professionals and a physician on staff. All consultations are conducted by experienced skin care specialists who have had vast experience in our treatment rooms with all systems and procedures provided by LiteTouch. Our TOLL FREE number will lead you to knowledgeable and professional individuals providing you with a pleasant and informative FREE Consultation. Our cosmetology centers are comprised of experienced directors with a vast knowledge in skin care technology and procedures.Call us today and begin turning back your aging clock... Close Citysearch Business Profile Laser hair and tattoo removal, microdermabrasion, acne treatment, teeth whitening, plus anti-aging treatments such as Botox and Restylane. User Reviews goodbye to my hair Posted by ebeylitman on 04/05/2005 I was so pleased with my treatment that I treated some of my other "Hairy" friends to a girt cerfitcate at Lite Touch. They were so pleased with their initilal treatment that they purchased their own sessions. Thank you for my eternal smoothness!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Overall user rating: Highly Recommended Was this review helpful: Yes or No | Request removal of this review » Read all 1 reviews Related Editorial Content Nolita Shopping Guide Soho East offers an edgier selection of boutiques. Ski and Snowboard Guide We've got the lowdown on where to carve some turns, spend the night and shop for gear. Hotel Spas Indulge New York-style, whether you live here or not. View More » Specialty ratings for LiteTouch: 8.6 Hair Removal About Us | Advertise with Us | Contact Us | Press Center | Site Guide | List Your Business on Citysearch | Become an Affiliate | Job Opportunities | Other Cities | Get a Business Website | Submit an Event | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | New York Yellow Pages Citysearch is a registered trademark of 720619 Ontario Inc. and is used under license (C) 2005 Citysearch.com All rights reserved. partner sites: Evite - Entertainment.com - Gifts.com - TripAdvisor - ServiceMagic - Ticketmaster - Expedia - Hotels.com - Hotwire - HSN - LendingTree - Match.com - RealEstate.com - ReserveAmerica - Zerodegrees - CondoSaver - ClassicVacations - Ballard Designs - Frontgate - Garnet Hill - Smith+Noble - The Territory Ahead - Travel Smith

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Ask Val: Hair Products Ask Val O 's beauty director, Valerie Monroe, untangles your questions about hair products. Dear Val: There are a million hairstyling products out there—volumizers, thickeners, molding creams. I feel as if I need a doctorate in hairology to figure out which one to use. Can you help? Response: You're bringing up an interesting issue, and it's something I've been meaning to talk about. Suggesting one product would be a little like telling you to wear only cotton knits, never wool or linen or silk. Why wouldn't I want to do that? Because it would severely limit the fun you might have playing around. The next time you're in the drugstore aisle, think of it as a playground—no, wait a minute, that's not right, your bathroom would be the playground—but anyway, my point is to try a less-serious approach. No one I know has had to take orals to defend her position on anti-frizz serums. That said, hairstylist Kattia Solano, owner of the Butterfly Studio in New York City, offers some helpful information. She says people often come into her salon saying they can't do anything with their hair, and when she asks if they've ever tried using a product, they shrug and say no. But second to a good cut, product is the one thing that can help give you some control over your hair. The right kind can add volume or thicken or smooth frizz or help you get that funky "piecey" look you like. Basically, there are four types of products that can affect the texture of your hair. A volumizer, usually a spray, works well on fine hair to add fullness and body. Starting at the back of your head (so there's not a concentration of product at the crown, where it could weigh hair down), apply lightly at the roots and work the stuff through to the ends. Most of these products are heat activated, so it's best to blow-dry your hair after applying. Try a thickener —creamier and heavier than most volumizers—to really beef up your just-shampooed hair, adding weight and texture. Rub a small amount between your hands and work it up from the ends about halfway to the root. Instead of the overall fullness you get with a volumizer, a thickener makes each strand seem fatter. An anti-frizz product can be useful for nearly everyone, says Kattia, whether your hair is coarse and thick (in which case you'd use a cream or oil) or fine (use a serum or light cream). The silicone in these products smoothes and coats the hair's cuticle, adding shine. Rub a quarter-size amount of product between your hands and apply it from the ends of your hair right up to the root. A little goes a long way; if you use too much, your hair, if it's fine, will look flat. Use a molding cream or paste on dry hair only. Most of these products are pretty tacky, and you'll feel them in your hair. A molding cream will give short hair plenty of hold; never apply it to the scalp, but instead from mid-shaft to the ends on a few pieces pulled from around the hairline, framing your face or at the crown. To give long hair a day-at-the-beach, unkempt look, says Kattia, rub a small amount of molding cream between your palms and scrunch it through. The most important thing to remember about texturizers is that you can always add more product. Start with the smallest amount, she says. Oh, and feel free to have fun. Val answers more of your beauty questions! Read more from Val Monroe in the April 2005 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine . Subscribe now! E-mail This Page to a Friend