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AskChrisKnight.com HOME :: Health-and-Fitness / Hair-Loss Treatment Options Available To Hair Loss Sufferers By Richard Mitchell Article Word Count: 547 [ View Summary ] Comments (0) The hair loss treatments outlined here cannot provide definitive cures for all hair loss conditions, but they do represent regimes that many sufferers have found useful. In other words, they are examples of potential solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly assessing the causes of their hair loss together with their expectations. This article will focus on four basic approaches: 1. A drugs based approach for those who don't mind taking strong medications. 2. A commercial product approach for those who prefer a non-drug solution but who still want a treatment that has a track record. 3. A natural remedy approach for those who prefer to follow the natural route. 4. A nutritional approach for those who wish to adopt a more holistic perspective. It remains a fact that only two hair loss treatments have been approved by the FDA and both can be classed as strong drug-based medications. Propecia (finasteride) is the treatment of choice for many men with good reason - it tends to work! It is a powerful drug that inhibits the formation of DHT in the system, eventually to a level that is sufficiently low to encourage a normal growth cycle. Rogaine (minoxidil) acts differently in that it stimulates hair growth in both men and women by overriding the prevailing hair loss symptoms. These drugs can be used either on their own or in combination. Women should seek professional medical advice before using Propecia. The world of commercial hair loss products is much less clear cut and it is here that many scamsters ply their trade to rip-off unsuspecting customers. The best advice I can give here is research, research, and more research! Many useful products are available on the market but none have been approved by the FDA. Probably the best, and certainly most popular, commercially available products are those containing natural ingredients that have been shown in field trials to reduce hair loss and encourage regrowth. You can find out more about these products by visiting the site listed at the end of this article. Increasingly, people are turning to natural hair loss remedies as they seek to combat thinning hair. This has an obvious appeal for many sufferers and there is growing evidence to support the view that some natural remedies may be effective in curtailing hair loss. The most popular ingredients of natural hair loss treatments include ginko biloba, green tea, he shou wu, pygeum, saw palmetto and stinging nettle. Each of these is described in more detail in an supplementary article entitled "Herbal Remedies That Offer Hope". It is becoming increasingly evident that poor nutrition and modern lifestyles can have a negative impact on health, and hair loss is no exception. At the most basic level, improved nutrition can minimize shedding and support other treatments that encourage regrowth. This can be achieved by: - eating adequate amounts of protein. - eating appropriate levels of useful carbohydrates. - achieving a healthy balance of dietary fats. Other articles in this series will examine these issues in greater detail but in the meantime you can find out more by visiting the site listed below. Richard Mitchell is the creator of the myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss. Please go to Hair Loss Treatments to find out more about the issues covered in this article. 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In this article Symptoms and causes Orthodox treatments Complementary approaches Self-help tips Symptoms and causes We lose a certain amount of hair every day, but dramatic hair loss and poor condition are often signs of an underlying clinical problem. Temporary hair loss or thinning can be triggered by dietary imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, stress or shock. In women it may occur after pregnancy or during menopause as a result of hormonal changes. The condition may be a side effect of medications, such as oral contraceptives or anti-coagulants, or of medical treatment like chemotherapy. It can also be the result of medical conditions such as hypothyroidism or iron deficiency anaemia . Orthodox treatments Doctors aim to treat the underlying cause. If a patient has iron deficiency anaemia they'll be given iron tablets. If current medication seems to be causing hair loss, GPs may consider prescribing alternative medication or changing the dosage. In certain cases, they may also suggest minoxidil liquid to encourage hair growth or recommend hair transplants. Complementary approaches There’s no effective complementary approach to stop baldness but several therapies can be used to reduce hair loss and thinning, and promote healthy hair growth. These may also help delay onset and progress of baldness. Nutritional therapy - hair health requires good nutrition with enough iron , vitamin C , B vitamins (especially biotin ) and essential fatty acids . These nutrients can help to reduce hair loss and promote healthy growth. Supplements of zinc and silica can also help, as can the amino acid lysine , which helps promote good circulation. Dietary change - eating more protein can reduce hair loss. Protein can be obtained from pulses, soya products, wholegrains, dairy produce, eggs, meat and fish. Increasing intake of citrus fruits, berries and green vegetables will boost vitamin C and aid circulation. Herbal medicine - Chinese herbal medicine uses formulas that act as blood tonics and liver cleansers to promote healthy hair growth. Herbs such as black cohosh, Mexican yam and Agnus castus can help hormonal balance. Acupuncture - can improve circulation and digestion . Daily use of a plum blossom hammer (a small hammer with five or seven tiny needle points) on the scalp can promote local circulation and stimulate hair growth. Homeopathy - lycopodium can reduce hair loss after pregnancy. Sepia can be used for hair loss linked to menopause and also that associated with hot flushes and night sweats. Phosphoric acid may help if grief, stress and emotion are the main triggers. Naturopathy - cleansing diets and fasting may be used to improve digestion and circulation to provide the hair with more nutrients for effective growth. Aromatherapy and massage - rubbing jojoba oil into the scalp as a daily head massage helps promote local circulation and removes impurities and dead cells that may slow down growth. Psychological therapies - relaxation techniques and counselling can release stress or emotional factors associated with hair loss. Hypnotherapy - may help reduce stress and trauma that have triggered hair loss. Self-help tips Use mild shampoos and conditioners made from natural ingredients. Use a good brush and don't pull or damage the hair. Avoid frequent colouring with chemical treatments. Take nutritional supplements for hair every day. Take a teaspoon of brewer's yeast in water three times a day. Regular scalp massage will promote circulation of nutrients to the hair follicles. Regular aerobic exercises stimulates oxygen flow in the scalp. This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks in September 2005. First published in October 2002. 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Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures including treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and smoothing fine lines on the face. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which can disable the follicle leaving the surrounding skin unchanged. Why is laser preferred for hair removal? Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking and waxing, provide only temporary relief. Until now, the only long-lasting hair removal solution has been by electrolysis - which can be time-consuming and is usually limited to small areas, because each hair is treated individually. Laser hair removal is non-invasive, and safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in under 45 minutes; legs and larger areas can take longer. What does the treatment include? Depending on the amount of hair and area treated, the procedure varies from patient to patient. Generally, the treatment will include: Safety eyewear to protect the patient's eyes during the procedure from the laser light. A small handpiece will be used to deliver the laser light. Most experience little discomfort at the treatment site. The sensation and the degree of discomfort varies with each person. In some cases, topical anesthesia is an option. Your laser specialist will discuss this before laser treatment. Depending on the size or number of areas treated, the time will vary in length from minutes to hours. Patients can return to work or resume their normal activities immediately following treatment. The area may become slightly red and may last from a few minutes to several days depending on the area and skin sensitivity. What precautions should be taken before and after treatment? If you are tan or have a darker skin type, a bleaching cream should be started 4-6 weeks before treatment for our melanin absorption lasers. How many treatments will I need? Hair grows in cycles. The laser is only effective on hair in its actively growing cycle. At any one time there will only be certain hairs in that growing phase. This means that consistent treatments at appropriate intervals are absolutely necessary for the best possible results. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin, hair coloring, coarseness of the hair and density per treated area. Everyone will require at least 2-3 treatments as the process is only effective on hairs during their growing cycle. Additional treatment will be necessary to treat other follicles when they re-enter the growth phase and produce new growth. [ Laser Hair Removal Procedure ] [ Laser Equipment and Accessory Packages ] Power,Wavelength and Tissue Penetration The most efficient wavelength required to achieve results by laser is in the 670 to 890 nm (nanometer) range. This particular frequency allows for the greatest tissue penetration without loss of photon intensity through the dermis (2). This range is also highly selective (as well as reactive) with follicle melanin and carbon dye. The amount of power required for this range to reach the papilla matrix varies with the depth of the follicle pore. There are generally 3 types of hair growth: terminal (deep), secondary (medium) and vellus (shallow). Terminal hairs usually extend 7-8 mm into the dermis and require around 10 Joules per CM2 of photon intensity at the surface of the skin to create adequate thermolysis in the papilla matrix to destroy the tissue (3). Secondary hairs grow to about 5-6 mm in depth and require ≈5 JCM2. The lightest hairs need roughly 2 JCM2. These vellus hairs are most common on upper lips of adult women and normally respond very well laser epilation. Faster Than Regular Electrolysis The advent of this new technology has created enormous excitement in the field of epilation cosmetology, and with good reason. Laser hair removal is simply the fastest way to remove unwanted hair currently available. It is very easy and highly effective. The laser can completely clear the leg hair growth on an average woman in under one hour. The same area would require more than 40 hours of needle electrolysis. Discussion In this study the laser treatments given every six weeks yielded better long-term clinical results than the treatments given every two weeks. Previous studies [1-5] have demonstrated good to excellent results for treatment intervals between four and eight weeks. An earlier study done by the investigators [6] demonstrated excellent long-term hair reduction using three-week treatment intervals. Mathematical modeling showed that better laser penetration was achievable at the hair bulb and bulge in the absence of terminal hair shafts extending to the skin surface. It was recognized that the success of a hair removal treatment at a shortened treatment interval was dependent on the regeneration of melanized target structures for the follow-up treatments [6] The poor long-term results seen with the shortened treatment interval would suggest that the laser treatment given only two weeks following the initial treatment did not yet have an adequate target to absorb the laser's energy. It is hypothesized that the hair bulb has not yet regenerated at two weeks and hence the laser treatment was ineffective. The six-week interval allowed adequate time for the hair bulb and follicle to regenerate therefore providing an adequate target for the laser and hence, a more effective long-term result. Conclusions The treatment intervals chosen for laser hair removal strongly affect the efficacy of long-term results. This study demonstrates better efficacy at the six-week treatment interval compared with the two-week treatment interval. References 1. Bjerring P, Cramers M, Egekvist H, Christiansen K, Troilius A. Hair reduction using a new intense pulsed light irradiator and a normal mode ruby laser. J Cutan Laser Ther 2000; 2: 63-71. 2. Kauvar AN. Treatment of pseudofolliculitis with a pulsed infrared laser. Arch Dermatol 2000; 136:1343-6. 3. Eremia S, Li C, Newman N. Laser hair removal with alexandrite versus diode laser using four treatment sessions: 1-year results. Dermatol Surg 2001; 27: 925-9. 4. Gorgu M, Aslan G, Akoz T, Erdogan B. Comparison of alexandrite laser and electrolysis for hair removal. Dermatol Surg 2000; 26:37-41. 5. Bencini PL, Luci A, Galimberti M, Ferranti G. Long-term epilation with long-pulsed neodimium:YAG laser. Dermatol Surg 1999; 25:175-8. 6. Lloyd JR, Mirkov M. Long-term evaluation of the long-pulsed alexandrite laser for the removal of bikini hair at shortened treatment intervals. 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