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Trisha Buller Trichologist Top Tips

ths-admin — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:00:02 +0000

Hair loss health advice from trichologist Trisha Buller. Trisha Buller understands the issues surrounding hair loss first hand having been a sufferer herself and is supporting Hair Loss Awareness Month by providing health tips and advice to help you with any issues you may have related to hair loss and thinning hair. She is an expert trichologist with years of experience and salon director at award winning hair and scalp clinic, Ciente. She She comments: “Hair Loss Awareness Month is a great opportunity to raise awareness around the issue of hair loss. This affects so many women and men that it is important they know they are not alone. When hair is going through a crisis it’s really important to get to the bottom of the problem and then treat accordingly. Whether this hair loss is due to stress, over styling, diet or another dramatic reason, it is best to see an expert such as a dermatologist or trichologist to diagnose the issue in order to plan the most effective next steps. It’s important that people understand there is something they can do about it, this is why advice, tips and details on supplementation are key to educating people” Trisha Buller’s top tips at Viviscal – great products for thinning hair and hair loss. “Many things, like the environment, hormones, illness, and life changing circumstances, can alter your hair and influence your hair’s condition, vitality and shine, but in particular the aging process can have a detrimental effect on the [...]

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Experiencing Thinning Hair Is A Real Shock For Any Woman

ths-admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:24:18 +0000

Cheryl Baker – Bucks Fizz star & TV Presenter on experiencing thinning hair.. Viviscal Hair Nourishment System. “I first experienced this devastating problem after I had my twins and then again as I hit the menopause. Experiencing thinning hair is a real shock for any woman. When you start to find a lot of hair on your pillow or in the shower tray it’s terrible, absolutely soul destroying. You don’t want to be seen or face the world. You feel like the only woman with the problem. “My confidence was knocked and I got paranoid that people could see why I’d done my hair differently. “I’ve become a bit of an ambassador for women with thinning hair since I ‘came out’ about my problem. I’m amazed how many women have come up to me and said, usually in a whisper, that they suffer thinning hair too and are glad it’s becoming more open. I’m always keen to make people aware of the problem and the best up-to-date solutions. “Things have moved on and improved since I first took a hair supplement and now I’m delighted to recommend the original world-renowned Viviscal Hair Nourishment System. The ingredients in Viviscal Maximum Strength include a marine protein which provides the essential nutrients needed to support natural hair growth. I’d recommend Viviscal to anyone with thinning hair.” Read more..

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The Viviscal Report:The Hidden Impact of Thinning Hair February 2009

ths-admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:02:38 +0000

The Viviscal Report:The Hidden Impact of Thinning Hair February 2009 Download the Viviscal report: HERE (pdf file readable on most personal computers) Dr Nigel C Hunt, Associate Professor in Health Psychology at the Institute of Work, Health & Organisations, The University of Nottingham undertook the academic paper; The Viviscal Report:The Hidden Impact of Thinning Hair February 2009. The report is a large scale study into the psychosocial problems experienced by people with thinning hair and the attitudes of people towards those with thinning hair. Dr Nigel Hunt, an alopecia sufferer himself, said of the study “There is a need for more and better psychological help for people with thinning hair. If medical treatments do not work, then people need to learn to adapt to thinning hair. Currently, there is very little psychological treatment available, though we do know that people with thinning hair may experience clinical levels of psychiatric diagnoses such as anxiety, depression or social phobia. “Further research beyond that of the The Viviscal Report:The Hidden Impact of Thinning Hair is required to examine the effectiveness of psychological therapy for people with thinning hair. It is possible that psychological assistance may aid re-growth, as people who are stressed are more likely to experience thinning hair. Remove the stress, and perhaps remove the thinning hair. Of course, male and female pattern baldness is normal age-related thinning hair, and perhaps society should be accepting of these normal ageing processes”. read more here

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Thinning Hair – Making It Less Of A Taboo Subject

ths-admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:22:06 +0000

Jennie Bond – former BBC Royal correspondent and TV presenter As one of TV’s most well groomed presenters, Jennie Bond knows just how important it is to keep up appearances. So when Jennie recently discovered her hair was thinning, she was naturally concerned. Viviscal. “Like any woman, my appearance is important to me,” says Jennie, “but there’s also the added pressure of looking good in front of the camera too. Wide screen television and high definition hasn’t helped much either as every blemish is now much more on show, so when I discovered that my hair was thinning it made me much more self-conscious about my appearance. I started noticing a bit of thinness along my parting but it was more recently when I had a fringe cut it really began to show. My mother commented on my hair looking thin at the front. click here It made me feel much more self conscious about my appearance and I tried to disguise it as much as possible by sweeping my hair across the thin area. I also grew nervous of brushing my hair too vigorously.” I tried thickening shampoos but that was a complete waste of money and left my hair looking ghastly. It was then I began to do some serious research and discovered Viviscal. I’ve always been interested in nutrition and diet and when I heard that Viviscal was drug-free and contains high levels of protein which helps boost the natural regrowth of hair it made sense to [...]

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Chemotherapy Cold Cap Reduces Hair Loss

ths-admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:35:45 +0000

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 [...]

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Hair Loss Treatment For Women

ths-admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:04:58 +0000

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 [...]

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Minoxidil Topical Solution 5% for Men Fact Sheet

ths-admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:10:59 +0000

Example Drug Facts Label for Minoxidil Topical Solution 5% for Men Drug Facts Active ingredient Purpose Minoxidil 5% w/v……………………………………………….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 at 2 months with twice a day usage. For some men, you may need to use this product for at least 4 months before you see results. [...]

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Hair Conditioners Aware

ths-admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:34:17 +0000

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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Hair Loss Nioxin

ths-admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:45:17 +0000

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 ‘normal’ 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 [...]

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Hair Loss Treatment Products With FDA-Approved Contents

ths-admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:42:11 +0000

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 [...]

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