Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Men Pattern Hair Loss - Ten Myths

Myth 1: loss of hair is done in a random way

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Reality: False. Hair loss related to androgenic alopecia, the newest form of baldness is improving in the foreseeable manner. Thus, women represent a general thinning on top of the head, while for men, the edges gradually moving away from your face while taking the shape of Mr. If baldness continues, the hair on top of the head are also likely to fall.


Myth 2: Hair loss can begin at any age

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Reality: In general, hair loss starts only after puberty. For men, 95% hair loss cases attributable to hereditary phenomenon is called "androgenic alopecia" or common baldness. In 50 years of age, half men present a certain degree of baldness. For women, hair loss, which is especially noted after menopause, happen to between 40 and 50% of women.


Myth 3: men bald people are less powerful

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Reality: Here is a myth that goes up to several thousand years. Today, the industry continuously published and entertaining images of men with hair as tempting, prosperous, strong and powerful.


Although there is no scientific proof binding baldness and virility, studies show that men bald people are generally less satisfied with their appearance and have the impression to be older than his age.


Myth 4: the head is not coming back

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Reality: hair can grow again, depending on what the source of baldness. Generally, hairs grow again when hair loss at the foot of the cause ends: life stressing event, disease like cancer or lupus, recent surgery, infection, medication or drugs, deprives nutritive or too strict diet. However, androgenic alopecia must quickly be treated. earlier loss of hair is treated, the better your chances for success.


Myth 5: Women do not lose their hair

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Reality: Women lose hair in the same proportion as men, but usually in a less significant way. So, when they reach menopause between 40 and 50% present a certain degree of baldness related to androgenic alopecia. Female baldness appears especially on the top and sides. Hair loss is more diffuse and affect larger area than for men. As opposed to men, women usually do not present empty plates but the entire thinning hair. Although female baldness can occur as well as in puberty, it usually occurs after menopause.


Myth 6: To have healthy hair, she has to spend a lot of proteins

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Reality: Although it is composed mainly of protein, hair needs to be in good health, in the same report / ratio of proteins, lipids (fats), carbohydrates (sugars) , vitamins and minerals to thethe rest of the body . Different consumption of food in sufficient quantities is key to keep in good health and have a healthy appearance of hair.


Myth 7:
a) If my father lost a lot of fluff, it will be the same for me.
b) Baldness is a genetic character transmitted mother.


Reality: It is true that the predisposition to baldness is hereditary. However, one can inherit baldness from his father and from his mother. It is generally believed that baldness is associated with genes. Moreover, as baldness is a dominant character, people who are born with these genes are likely to present early or late to a certain degree of baldness.


Myth 8: The fact that the shaving and cutting hair has consequences on the growth and texture of hair

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Reality: The study showed that none of these activities has an impact on the growth and texture of hair

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Myth 9: All people are expected to lose their hair and this is why baldness does not disturb them

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Reality: studies have shown that hair loss can be particularly disconcerting for many men. Indeed, a large number of men bald people are concerned about their condition and less comfortable in their relationships with others and, consequently, feel depressed. Some even have to ask for help from a professional to overcome the psychological effects of baldness.


Myth 10: Nothing can be done against hair loss

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Reality: This assertion was true a few years ago. However, much progress has been achieved, because the fight against baldness. According to the importance of hair loss, your doctor may prescribe a different medication to combat the problem.

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