Hair Loss Articles

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* Hair Loss as We Age
As we age, it is common to begin to notice several changes that occur within our body. Hair loss is one of the changes that both males and females may experience.

* Facts about Hair and Hair Loss
At any given time, approximately 10% of the hair in the scalp is in a resting phrase. Two to three months later the resting hair will fall out and new hair will begin growing in its place.

* More Causes of Hair Loss
Temporary hair loss may occur together with a high fever, a severe illness, iron deficiency, thyroid disorders, general anesthesia, hormonal imbalance, drug treatments...

* Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata occurs in children and young adults in which hair is lost in sharply marginated patches and often with sudden onset. The cause of such hair loss remains unexplained.

* Common Baldness
"Common baldness" also known as "male-pattern baldness" is the most common form of hair loss in men. The cause of common baldness has been researched for centuries.

* Care and Prevention of Hair Loss
Hair loss is linked to a variety of factors, such as genetics, diet, or disease. There are a few possibilities for the proper care and prevention of hair loss.

* Understanding The Hair Growth Cycle
Knowing about the hair growth cycle is important in determining if your hair, as well as your body, is healthy. Hair is a specialized structure of dead cells filled with a protein called keratin.