Treatment for hair loss

Although there is neither a cure for alopecia areata nor drugs approved for its treatment, some people find that medications approved for other purposes can help hair grow back, at least temporarily. The following are some treatments for alopecia areata. Keep in mind that although these treatments may promote hair growth, none of them prevent [...]

Male pattern baldness

Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss in men. It usually follows a typical pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown, and is caused by hormones and genetic predisposition.

Best Treatment Options for Hair Loss in Women

Dermatologists Say First Find the Cause
When a woman starts losing her hair, it is often unexpected & frightening. Not wanting to tell a soul, lots of women cope by hiding hair loss with a new hairstyle. Some experiment with products that guarantee hair re-growth. Dermatologists understand the appeal of these options but caution that getting [...]

What genes are related to androgenetic alopecia?

The AR gene is associated with androgenetic alopecia. A variety of genetic and environmental factors likely play a role in causing androgenetic alopecia. Although researchers are studying risk factors that may contribute to this condition, most of these factors remain unknown. Researchers have determined that this form of hair loss is related to hormones called [...]

Female pattern baldness

Causes
A hair grows from its follicle at an average rate of about 1/2 inch per month. Each hair grows for 2 to 6 years, then rests, & then falls out. A new hair soon begins growing in its place. At any time, about 85% of the hair is growing & 15% is resting.
Baldness occurs when [...]

How common is androgenetic alopecia?

Although androgenetic alopecia is a frequent cause of hair loss in both men & women, it is more common in men. This form of hair loss affects an estimated 35 million men in the United States. Androgenetic alopecia can start as early as a person’s teens & risk increases with age; over 50 percent of [...]

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