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		<title>Chemotherapy Cold Cap Reduces Hair Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Thinning Hair From Cancer Drugs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chemotherapy-induced Hair Loss and Hair Thinning
..87% of patients who used the “Cold Cap” during chemotherapy, saved their hair from falling out..
Hair loss has always been considered an inevitable part of fighting cancer. Every year, The American Hair Loss Association receives countless e-mails from women across the world diagnosed with cancer who claim to be just as terrified of chemotherapy-induced hair loss as they are of their cancer itself. Sadly, many women are willing to consider alternative unproven treatments, just to avoid losing their hair to chemotherapy.
 
While most patients and physicians accept the inevitability of hair loss as being a part of successful cancer treatment, having the ability to avoid chemo-induced hair loss (anogen effluvium) would make the treatment process considerably more palatable, allowing patients to concentrate more on healing as opposed to what they look like during treatment.
Now there is hope.
According to a study in the European Journal of Cancer, 87% of patients who used the “Cold Cap” during chemotherapy, saved their hair from falling out. Another study published in the Annals of Oncology looked at several different methods of hair retention and found scalp cooling to be the most effective.
The Penguin Cold Cap is kept at 22 degrees below zero and placed on the head before, during, and after receiving a treatment. It essentially freezes the hair follicles which prevents the chemo from being absorbed.
Shirley Billigmeir is one cancer survivor who knows first hand just how effective the cold Cap can be in preventing chemo-induced hair loss. Billigmeier [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hair Loss Treatment For Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Womans Hair Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finasteride]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hair Loss in Women
IS YOUR HAIR TAKING A BREAK?
DERMATOLOGISTS CAN HELP WOMEN GET TO THE ROOT OF HAIR LOSS
BOSTON (July 29, 2009) 
For many women, their hair is one of their most defining characteristics. From short and sassy bobs to long, cascading curls, the right hairstyle can make any woman look more pulled together and can even take years off of her appearance. That’s why hair loss can be particularly devastating for women, and dermatologists advise that it should be addressed at the first noticeable signs of a problem. 
At the American Academy of Dermatology’s Summer Academy Meeting 2009 in Boston, dermatologist Amy J. McMichael, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., discussed the different types of hair loss women experience and the current treatment options. 
“Hair loss is a very misunderstood condition, both in terms of how people see their own hair loss and how physicians who are not dermatologists approach hair loss,” said Dr. McMichael. 
“It is important for women to be evaluated by a dermatologist, who specializes in hair loss, at the first signs of a problem – whether she notices that her ponytail is smaller than it used to be, she sees more hair in the shower, or if her part is widening. Determining the cause of the hair loss is the first step in treating it and preventing future hair loss.” 
Female-Pattern Hair Loss The most common form of hair loss in women is female-pattern hair [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minoxidil Topical Solution 5% for Men Fact Sheet</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Thinning Hair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Example Drug Facts Label for Minoxidil Topical Solution 5% for Men

Drug Facts
Active ingredient                                                  Purpose
Minoxidil 5% w/v&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;……………&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.Hair regrowth treatment for men
Use
# to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)

Warnings
For external use only. For use by men only.
Flammability warning: Keep away from fire or flame [Include if product meets the
criteria in 16 CFR 1500.3(b)(10)]

Do not use if
# you are a woman
# your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. Minoxidil topical solution 5% is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline.
# you have no family history of hair loss
# hair loss is sudden and/or patchy
# you do not know the reason for your hair loss
# you are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children.
# scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful
# you use other medicines on the scalp

When using this product
# do not apply on other parts of the body
# avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap water.
# it takes time to regrow hair. Results may occur [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hair Conditioners Aware</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Hair Dyes and Shampoos]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using Hair Conditioners On Thinning Hair 
• Conditioners efficiently restore moisture that has been removed through washing.
• They contain many of the same ingredients that are found in shampoos, but in different concentrations.
• They effectively flatten the cuticle on the hair shaft and de-tangle the hair, which:
• makes brushing easier.
• creates smoother texture.
• improves overall manageability.
• reduces static electricity by
• adding positively-charged ions on the hair shafts.
• neutralizing the negative electric charges on the shaft that are generated following brushing.
• They are particularly useful for dry or damaged hair.
• Overuse of conditioners can result in a flattened, limp or oily appearance.
• Apply only to the hair and not the scalp.
• The cationic polymers found in conditioners are attracted to the damaged cuticle in the hair shaft, which results in the protection and repair of these areas by filling in the defects.
Damage to the hair shaft can be caused by:
• overdrying
• vigorous towel-drying
• washing long hair too frequently (e.g., more than once per day)
• excessive combing and brushing
• chemical treatments (e.g., permanent waving, bleaching, dyeing, straightening)
• over-exposure to sun and chlorine.
Anyone using heat generating devices or chemical-based products for hair curling or straightening should be encouraged to carry out a regular conditioning regimen.
Applications that provide lubrication can somewhat reduce the damage and brittle texture that is associated with some of the chemicals that are used.
http://www.nioxinhairproducts.net
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		<title>Hair Loss Nioxin</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Hair Loss]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For Hair Loss, Nioxin Hair Care Products May Help!
Thinning hair can be a very stressful situation for women, especially young women, but there are plenty of products and help out there to help you get back to a &#8216;normal&#8217; looking person and get out and about again.
Nioxin’s line of shampoos, conditioners, and treatments is an interesting example of a cosmetic product that has a reputation for having drug benefits. If you do a quick web search of Nioxin you’ll find numerous sites commenting on its ability to slow hair loss, increase hair growth, inhibit DHT (one of the causes of thinning hair) and make hair grow thicker. If a product really did claim to do any of these things it would have to be a drug and would require FDA approval. 
Nioxin themeselves have never claimed most of these suggestions and is established as a leading provider of natural skincare solutions enjoying a reputation among hair care consumers since 1987 as providing treatments for helping with thinning hair and making thinning hair look thicker and fuller. 
The products are designed to help remove buildup on the scalp that prevents hair follicles in the telogen (resting phase) from regrowing, as well as prevent excessive dihydrotestosterone (DHT)–a converted form of testosterone largely responsible for male pattern baldness–on the scalp and hair. Information from the company website notes that results from an independent study showed that nine out of 10 people who used Nioxin on a daily basis noted the appearance of thicker [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hair Loss Treatment Products With FDA-Approved Contents</title>
		<link>http://www.thinninghairsecrets.com/hair-loss-treatment-products-with-fda-approved-contents</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Hair Loss]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are basically just two approved hair loss treatment components that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration which are quite well known amonst the public as Minoxidil and Finasteride. If use is started early when hair thinning hair loss is noticed, then for many people, these products appear to halt hair loss.
It must be borne in mind that these products were not originally designed for the hair loss arena, but other areas of medicine. The side effects are those noticed from administration of these drugs, and in some people may show indications of side effects.
Minoxidil is a drug originally introduced to treat high blood pressure. It was discovered by accident that one of the side effects was hair growth in places such as the forehead, cheeks and on the back of the hands. By applying Minoxidil topically to places where hair growth is desired, some users have had success in regrowth. It is particularly effective in treating male pattern baldness.
It is marketed under the commercial name of 
Rogaine, and Minoxidil can be taken internally or applied topically and is approved for both men and women. However, minoxidil will not miraculously restore a full head of hair on a totally bald scalp. Also, any hair that grows with minoxidil use will be lost if the drug treatment is stopped.
Finasteride was originally used to treat enlarged prostate glands. As with Minoxidil, a side effect was hair growth. Finasteride was approved as a treatment for male pattern baldness by the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hair Loss Woman</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Womans Hair Loss]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hair loss in women.
Hair loss is “miserable enough for a man: a downright catastrophe for a woman”  according to the words of Elizabeth Steel. A survey by Hairline International, the baldness support group, found that 78% of its female members no longer felt like women, 40% said their marriage had suffered and 63% had considered suicide.
Women who lose their hair often worry that they are going bald like a man, and that their hormones are becoming masculinized. In fact, patchy baldness (alopecia areata) and total baldness (alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis) are unrelated to hormones and occur equally commonly in men and women.
Thinning hair after the menopause
Like men, most women develop widening partings and thinning of the hair all over the scalp with age; this is normal. It actually starts in the teens or early 20s, and by the age of 50 over half of all women have thinning hair. After the menopause, thinning of the hair is more pronounced. Hair can also become thin at the front, similar to the male pattern. This is because the hair follicles are responding in exactly the same way as in balding men to the testosterone in the blood. All women have testosterone; this is perfectly normal. The balding does not mean that the woman has more testosterone; it simply means that the hair follicles on her scalp are oversensitive, which is probably inherited. The hair will eventually not become any worse. There is no need to worry that you will become [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Womens Thinning Hair</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Thinning Hair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural shampoos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Steps in Reducing Thinning Hair For Women(and Men)
[ad#Ad-plus-sense]There are many claims about what can be added to hair as a thinning hair remedy.  There is new, yet controversial, information on what can be avoided to reverse hair loss.  The claimed culprit is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), an ingredient in most personal care products from shampoos to toothpastes.  SLS is found in over 95% of all commercial shampoos and its stated function is removal of grease.  It is found in larger amounts in garage floor and engine detergents.  This may sound immediately revolting, but it should be made clear that the amount of SLS in industrial solvents is considerably higher than that in shampoo.
It is widely thought that eliminating of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate containing shampoo is the ultimate thinning hair remedy.  Some believers have gone as far as eliminating shampoo use completely.  Studies have shown that prolonged exposure of SLS to the skin does actually damage hair follicles, but the theory of SLS avoidance as a thinning hair remedy is called weak by some since shampoo is almost immediately rinsed off the skin and hair.  There are arguments to the contrary that residue will always remain.
While the claims are contentious, it is still clear that SLS is in no way good for you.  Shampoo has anywhere from 10-20% content of this chemical which is nowhere near innocent.  It is definitely advisable to rinse thoroughly after using it and to go [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Male Pattern Hair Loss &#124; Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ths-admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Male Hair Loss]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baldness, Hair Thinning and Hair Loss
[ad#Ad-plus-sense]Hair loss can happen on any part of the body for a variety of reasons, and can range from being mild to severe. Male (and female) pattern hair loss is hair loss specifically from the head. Extreme forms of hair loss happen when there is hair loss all over the head and body.
Male Pattern Hair Loss
Male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is a progressive hair thinning condition and is the most common type of hair loss in men. Male pattern hair loss typically begins at the forehead, with the hairline gradually receding along the sides to form an ‘M’ shape. The remaining hair may become finer and shorter, with hair at the crown (back) of the head also beginning to thin. The amount of hair loss can vary amongst men and is usually influenced by an individual’s genetic make-up. In severe cases, the receding forehead hairline may eventually extend to the thinned crown, leaving a horseshoe pattern of hair around the sides of the head.
There are slight variations in how male pattern hair loss can happen. Frontal hair loss – hair loss happens from the hairline at the forehead but not at the crown. Vertex hair loss – hair loss happens at the crown but not the hairline at the forehead. Usually, most men will have a combination of both types of hair loss patterns.
Causes of Hair Loss
There are many different causes of hair loss including certain illnesses (including disorders of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thinning Hair &#8211; Coping with Alopecia Hair Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.thinninghairsecrets.com/thinning-hair-coping-with-alopecia-hair-loss</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ths-admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hair Loss]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to cope with hair loss from Alopecia Universalis
Listen to this audio&#62;&#62;&#62;:   Coping with Alopecia by Dr Nigel Hunt
[ad#Ad-plus-sense]Dr Nigel Hunt&#8217;s best friend was killed in a car crash nearly 14 years ago 
He was so traumatised that his hair began to fall out.
This caused real problems in his relationship with his partner, who found it impossible to come to terms with his hair loss. In fact, she couldn&#8217;t even look at him.
Over a period of about 5 months Nigel lost the hair on his head (including his eyebrows and eyelashes) and on the rest of his body, a condition called Alopecia Universalis. He has now written a book on the subject. 
Martha talks to Dr Nigel Hunt and to Becky Parker about how they cope with alopecia.
 
Coping with Alopecia by Dr Nigel Hunt and Dr Sue McHale published by Sheldon Press
Please see our disclaimer about responsibility for the content of external websites.
 
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