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British men lose their hair later than Europeans

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:17:33 GMT

British men lose their hair later than their European counterparts - with Home Counties farmers the least likely to go bald... More (Daily Express)

How to fix your follicles

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:51:53 GMT

The balding pate can be treated with drugs, hair transplants -- or both. But the search for the ultimate solution to hair loss goes on. For men and women experiencing the most common type of hair loss -- androgenetic alopecia, or pattern hair loss -- and pondering what, if anything, to do about it, there's a mix of encouraging and discouraging news... More (The Baltimore Sun)

My new mantra: Baldness means the chemo's working

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:51:55 GMT

When my mammogram turned up a highly suspicious mass this past May, one of my first (irrational) thoughts was, "But you don't understand! I don't have the cheekbones to pull off the Jaunty Headscarf stage!" Cheekbones or not, here I go... More (NJ.com blogs)

Tyra Banks Declares National ‘Real Hair’ Day

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:16:23 GMT

Tyra Banks, talk show host, model and all around media maven, revealed to fans what she looks like sans the wigs, weaves and extensions she often sports... More (The Plastic Surgery Channel)

For Women Only: How to Stop Age-Related Hair Loss

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:27:31 GMT

Have you noticed that your full, thick head of hair is looking a bit wispy and fragile? Do you see more hair on your brush or in the sink? While there are certain medical conditions that cause hair loss, it can often be a byproduct of the aging process... More (StopAgingNow.com)

Even During Recession, People Would Rather Have More Hair Than Money

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:55:28 GMT

While lately most people are skeptical about their return on investment from stocks, it appears they have no qualms about making a solid investment in their locks. According to a new online survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), 59 percent of people asked whether they would rather have more hair, more money or more friends chose more hair. By comparison, only 26 percent of respondents chose more money and 13 percent said they would rather have more friends. Of the 1,407 participants who answered this question, slightly more women (64 percent) than men (59 percent) indicated they wanted more hair than money or friends...

Style Tips for Thinning Hair

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:35:13 GMT

Age-related genetic hair loss doesn't only happen to men. Many women also have a genetic predisposition to thinning hair. Illnesses, hormonal imbalances, stress, a poor diet and some toxins and medications can also cause hair loss, so consult your doctor when you start to notice you are losing hair because depending on the reason for your hair loss, there may be something you can do to stop or reverse it... More (The Baltimore Sun)

Thyroid Related Hair Loss: 4 Things You Should Check

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:49:40 GMT

Thyroid disease related hair loss is a fairly common response in the body when hormone levels are not in balance. Frequently, it is the first symptom people notice and commonly leads them to see a doctor for an evaluation. Luckily blood tests can determine if thyroid disease might be the cause of the hair loss, however controlling and regrowing your hair might not be so straightforward... More (EmpowHer)

What America Really Needs: Hair Care Reform

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:36:43 GMT

A tragic front-page article in the Wall Street Journal recently depicted how economic hard times are driving desperate Americans to take on their own hair grooming. It’s not a pretty picture: The woman who so mangled her husband’s trim that she ended up shaving his head. The amateur who “made a ‘tic-tac-toe’ board in the back of a friend's head” using a set of shears... More (North Star Writers Group)

Online Hair Loss Community Announces Video Contest

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:28:38 GMT

HairLoss.com, the world's largest online social network community dedicated to all things hair loss has announced its first annual video contest organized to help raise public awareness about hair loss issues. "This is a call out to all filmmakers -- amateur or professional -- for a highly worthy cause," said Michael Garcia, spokesman for HairLoss.com. Not that this is a charitable contest. We will be offering some substantial prizes..."