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Scientists link genes to hair loss

2010-07-26T00:00:00+01:00

Scientists have discovered a number of genes that can directly cause hair loss.

Genetic Breakthrough may lead to baldness cure

2010-07-07T00:00:00+01:00

A cure for hair loss may be on the horizon. Scientists have pin-pointed the genes causing alopecia areata, a disease causing hair loss in over five million Americans, Fox News reports.

Baldness Ink: tattooists offer an artistic solution to hair loss

2010-04-16T00:00:00+01:00

You've heard of Miami Ink, but could Baldness Ink be next? Tattoo artists are offering their skills to help men cover up their hair loss.

Pioneering Genetic Test for Hair Loss in Women

2009-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Pioneering genetic test for hair loss in women � Genetic makers associated with hair loss identified

HairDX, LLC have recently introduced a revolutionary test using genetic markers that are associated with female androgenetic alopecia. This test is not only easy to comprehend but also provides accurate genetic analysis of a woman's likelihood of developing the most commonly prevalent hair loss.

Relationship between infection outbreaks on teeth and presence of Alopecia Areata

2009-01-09T00:00:00+00:00

Close relationship found between infection outbreaks on teeth and the presence of Alopecia Areata or Localised Alopecia

Hair loss of unknown origin may be closely related to infection outbreaks on the teeth. These infections may cause 'alopecia areata' or 'localised alopecia'. Common signs of alopecia areata are bald patches on the scalp as well as the body. It is believed that 1 in 1000 people are affected by this disease but it does not come with any gender or age bias.

Evolving Hair Loss Treatments On The Firmament

2008-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

There are no miracle cures to hair loss that will change your condition over night, but there are several treatments that will halt and even reverse this condition. For people who are experiencing hair loss first hand, there is both heartening and disheartening news. The FDA has not approved a single drug treatment since 1997. Currently, hair transplantation is the most successful hair loss therapy but it comes with a heavy price tag. As reported in the August 2008 issue of the Harvard Health Letter, improved surgical techniques and fresh biotechnological breakthroughs have made it possible to get increasingly satisfying results with less invasive treatments.

Stress An Underlying Factor That Is Responsible For Many Illnesses Including Hair Loss

2008-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

In the present times stress is very much a part of our everyday lives. There is so much stress embedded even in simple, mundane, day to day living that more often than not, it takes its toll on every part of the body � including the head in the form of hair loss. The extent of devastation that stress can cause is best demonstrated by this case study example.

FDA no longer stands between men and male pattern baldness drug

2008-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

Propecia is an oral prescription drug available for men to treat male pattern baldness and drug. This drug was hitherto not available in the US as it had not received FDA approval. However, The Food and Drug Administration have finally announced that it has given Merck & Company, the manufacturer of Propecia, permission for sale.