Hair lifecycle and structure. What is hair made of?

Hair is composed of strong structural protein called keratin. This is the same kind of protein that makes up the nails and the outer layer of skin. Androgens regulate hairgrowth and in scalp hair Androgens may cause the hair follicle to get progressively smaller and the hairs to become finer in individuals who are genetically predisposed to this type of hair loss

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Masturbation and hair loss in men

As you continue to age, the body decreases its production of important neuro-chemicals. On the other hand Masturbation limits the endocrine system which controls the release of such hormones. With excessive masturbation, the body can go through accelerated damage to the tissue cells and organs. Men who keep masturbating excessively will eventually reach an exhausted state in which their bodies produce more inflammatory hormones and proteins, including prostaglandin E2 and DHT. These in turn might be the cause of pain and hair loss.

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Female underarm hair loss - Is that a good thing?

Women typically shave their underarm hair to appear more attractive, and the idea of underarm hair loss can seem like a stroke of good luck! Unfortunately, there can be many medical reasons why it is worth checking why you are experiencing these symptoms. Better have it checked by a doctor...

The article claims it can mean any of these:

Thyroid DysfunctionDiabetesAlopeciaPsoriasisMalnutrition

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Gummy bear hair vitamins - they're taking over the world!

- No reports of any side effects such as acne
- No more big smelly pills means you won't forget to take your gummies
- Gluten, wheat, soy and cruelty free!
- Combination of vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients that work together vs apart
- The only vegetarian gummies on the market specifically formulated for your hair

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What became of this major breakthrough in hair loss?

On 7th Feb 2018 it was claimed that Japanese research could put an end to unwanted baldness.

In a breakthrough that greatly surpasses previous efforts, new research is expected to put an end to unwanted baldness in the next five years or so.

While human tests might not be on the cards for another five years, ultimately researchers believe the technique could be used to generate healthy hair!

The technology could also help cancer patients and others with medical conditions that cause hair loss, said Fukuda. The research was published in the journal Biomaterials.

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Hair loss - Causes and Treatment discussed

Hair loss can be a tough cookie. The causes are hard to determine and some just accept it as a hereditary issue.
It could also be caused by a hormonal imbalance, or brought about by stress, yet others believe excessive hair washing, or even constant styling is the culprit.

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Tips and Hairstyles for Balding Men - Balding Gracefully

... 'he' thinks, and I definitely agree, that the best option is for a man to accept the fact that he’s balding and simply embrace it. It’s cheaper and involves less work than the 'mentioned' options (see link). No need for snake oil cures and tearing up pieces of your scalp like layers of turf. When you start noticing your hairline recede, just remember that millions of men go bald and still have successful careers, attract the ladies (many women actually prefer bald men), and generally have kick ass lives. Your worth as a man isn’t tied up with how much hair you have on your head. If you don’t make a big deal out of your hair, no one else will either.

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Alopecia can be caused by many factors from genetics

Word "alopecia" is the medical term for hair loss. Alopecia, does not refer to disease of hair loss certain - is alopecia any form of hair loss. Word alopecia is Latin, but it itself makes sense, be traced back to the Greek "alopekia" coming from alopek a "fox" can be. Translation, word alopecia is a term for scabies foxes.Hair loss can be conditions that are reflected in the specific diagnosis, number of any is caused by literally. As telogen effluvium such as scarring alopecia and alopecia areata such diagnostic Some have alopecia in their title, but not much.

The alopecia may be caused by a number of factors to the environment from genetics. Is the most common form of hair loss is by far the (AGA female pattern alopecia or male, for short) androgenetic alopecia, but also dermatologist, see many people with other forms of alopecia , please. several hundred diseases have hair loss to go by the name "hair loss" the primary symptom.Some hair loss…

Hair Loss Cure for Men - Any recent advances?

The magic fix-all for hair loss is still far out of reach. However advances in research can help us understand key contributing factors such as DHT.
Dihydrotestosterone, also known as DHT, is a concentrated form of testosterone that plays a determining role in the biological function of men. Despite the positive note that DHT is essential in the development of males, it seems ironic that the search for dihydrotestosterone blockers have been neglected.

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Some are making hairloss fashionable

Have you heard of #Alopeciaisfashion? It's a campaign that aims to make hair loss more accepted and visible in the fashion world.

It also has the purpose of making the condition more accepted in the fashion world and give a platform to models with hair loss.

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Can using hair gel cause hair loss?

This article claims that it is important to keep the scalp clean and the pores clear and unblocked and that while hair gel does not cause hair loss, it may be a contributing factor, especially if used for years without being careful to wash your hair and scalp daily, particularly before bed, in order to prevent the clogging of the pores in the scalp.

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