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HAIR LOSS IN MEN
By Rosemary Skinner S.R.N

Hair loss in men is probably the second most feared medical disorder. Usually part of the aging process, this fear manifests its self in the huge industry helping men over come their perceived problem. Baldness is a natural phenomenon and generally speaking is not a disease.

Hair loss is generally described as Alopecia. The most common type is Androgen tic Alopecia. Caused by hormone developments in the body and genetics. A man can expect hair loss at about the same age as his father. Other and more serious forms of Alopecia not covered in this article range from Anagen effluvium, usually caused by chemotherapy products, to total hair loss, Alopecia Totalis. As usual in common problems there is profusion of remedies and except for a tiny number of products they do not work

Conventional Treatment. Ranges from hair lotions, tablets to hair transplant. Pharmaceutical products that are available include Finasteride tablets and Minoxidil lotion. Both are effective in many cases, but require specialist medical advice to gain most benefit.

Transplant. Hair Transplants, removing hair from the back of the neck to the top of head. This can be successful but expensive.

The Apparent Cure. Why not take advantage of the current fashion and have you head shaved? Many years ago there was a television detective who was bald and all the women were crazy about him.

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