Hair Loss and Hair Growth Solutions
HairMax LaserComb FDA Clearance for Males and Females: A Milestone in the Treatment of Hair Loss and the Promotion of Hair Growth*
This website is dedicated to providing factual and objective information about hair loss solutions for men and women. Our goal is to give you a good overview of the leading options, including the pros and cons for each.
If you have been experiencing hair loss and you are considering treatments, it is important to know that there are many options available that claim to be effective in treating hair loss, but few have any proof that they actually work. The days of “magic elixirs,” tonics and home remedies that provided little or no evidence of effectiveness are still available on the internet.
However, you might be surprised to learn that of all of the thousands of products that are out there, there are actually only three products/ingredients that have actually been proven to effectively treat hair loss.
Since the 1950s, there has been a great deal of progress made in research and development into understanding of the causes of hair loss, and in the commercialization of various treatments and remedies. Clinical studies have provided clear evidence of effectiveness which has led to FDA approval of two drugs: Rogaine® (minoxidil) and Propecia® (finasteride) and FDA clearance of one home-use phototherapy medical device, the HairMax LaserComb®.
Today’s scientific and internet empowered world offers abundant and always growing information into understanding hair loss and options for stopping hair loss and stimulating hair growth. However, much of the information is misleading, one-sided, sometimes false, and full of largely unproven claims about the effectiveness of the various products. This has led to confusion about what really works and what does not.
HairLossSolutions.com provides you with overviews and objective information on products that provide real, demonstrated solutions to hair loss. Solutions that are backed up by studies with published results of efficacy (effectiveness). We also list of the pros and the cons for each.
Prevalence Of Pattern Baldness In Men
For most people, hair loss is due to androgenetic alopecia or pattern baldness, which is a hereditary condition that occurs as they age. Pattern hair loss is related to hormones called androgens, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is triggered by individual genetics. DHT causes follicles to shrink or “miniaturize” which in turn, shortens their lifespan and prevents them from producing hair normally.
Male Pattern Baldness (MPB), is the cause of baldness in 95% of men. Over time, hairs become miniaturized, fall out and are replaced by fine, thin, wispy, telogen hairs. In advanced cases of MPB, the hair follicles die and no longer produce hair, leaving a characteristic pattern of permanent baldness. By age 35, 40% to upwards of 60% of men have noticeable hair loss; and by age 60, this increases to 65% of men with the condition.
Pattern Baldness For Women
Many women suffer from Female Pattern Baldness (FPB). It is estimated that 40% of women have noticeable hair loss by age 40, 50% by age 50, and up to 80% by age 60. In most cases, this results in diffuse hair loss, or thin, fine hair all over the scalp. The causes of female pattern hair loss are not clearly known. However, while the condition can result from genetics, in many cases it is caused by hormonal imbalance brought on by menopause which brings on androgenetic alopecia, and is a major cause of hair loss in women. After menopause, many women experience the condition so that the beginning of hair loss in women generally occurs at a later age than with men.
The genes that determine Male and Female Pattern Baldness can be inherited from either the mother’s or the father’s side of your family. Take a good look at the patterns of hair loss experienced by your parents and grandparents and you’ll have a good indication of the pattern that you have most likely inherited.
Where To Start? What’s Best For Me?
For men and women seeking effective hair loss solutions, a good place to start is to have a clear understanding of the cause of your hair loss. There can be many possible reasons for hair loss, from medical conditions to stress to diet. The US National Institute of Health (NIH) offers a informative Website called MedlinePlus that provides a good overview of the possible causes of hair loss. You can access this link for more resources: http://www.hairmax.com/resources-and-links.
If you are unsure about the cause of your hair loss, it is a good idea to see a medical professional. You can expect a series of questions about your hair loss symptoms, medications, medical treatments, level of stress, diet and more, as well as a physical examination of your scalp and hair. Once you know what you are dealing with, you will be better prepared to identify the best treatment for you.