Hair loss affects millions of men and women throughout the world. This book is written by two experts in the field of hair restoration, Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS, and Susan Stuart, MD, FAAD. The authors share their vast clinical experience caring for thousands of people who suffer from hair loss just like you. Dr. Stuart is a board certified dermatologist and Dr. Chaffoo is a triple board certified plastic surgeon. They are the only such hair restoration practice in southern California. The doctors will teach you what causes hair loss, the most effective medical treatments, and the most current procedures available today to help with your hair loss. Learn about your options to treat hair loss from the experts. It is the first such book of its kind written for the public by both a dermatologist and plastic surgeon.
Whereas most books about hair loss address the effects of hair loss, this book addresses the actual cause of hair loss. We have been taught that hair loss is something that happens to us, rather than something that we inflict on ourselves. Once you understand how you are the one causing your own hair loss, you then have the power to stop doing it.
When I had Alopecia I felt deprived, depressed and ultimately, always worried about my future. The experiences I went through have proved that Alopecia sucks no matter which way you spin it. However, these experience I share in my book are what helped me grow and find the underlying cause of this disease. Through a healthy lifestyle I have found my way out of this disease and grew my hair back on my own. I want to share my discoveries with you. To do that, I want to share my story with you No holding back, no matter how revealing these personal experiences are. Grow from my experiences as my success will be your success, all you have to do is follow my footsteps.
This textbook contains the latest advances and scientific knowledge from the leading experts in hair biology, hair disorders, and clinical trichology. The book consists of ten sections in which hair biology, hair genetics, hair diagnostics, hair loss types, pathogenesis, treatment options, and restoration techniques are discussed. This book also emphasizes on various genetic and nongenetic alopecia types, differential diagnosis, and the measurement of hair loss. One chapter of the book is devoted to natural products for hair care and treatment. We believe that this textbook will serve as a comprehensive guide to many physicians dealing with hair disorders in their clinical practice.
Hair Loss Master Plan gives you a step-by-step, practical way to deal with your hair loss challenges. Whether you're a woman dealing with thinning hair, hair loss or alopecia, or a man with a receding hairline or premature baldness, you will find information and advice comprehensive look at the hormonal and other health-related causes of hair loss. "Hormone Hair" is real. Hair loss is often related to hormonal imbalances, including thyroid conditions, adrenal imbalances, postpartum hormone changes, shifts in testosterone levels, and the estrogen/progesterone changes of perimenopause and menopause. Hair Loss Master Plan guides you through the tests to ask for, how to interpret the results -- from the perspective of hair loss. It's not enough to have levels that are in the "reference range." Levels that are not optimal, even if within the range, can trigger or contribute to hair loss issues. Some of the specific issues discussed in Hair Loss Master Plan include: The role of ferritin (stored iron) levels, and why you must have this tested -- and imbalances treated -- if you are experiencing hair loss How even slight imbalances in your thyroid can cause or worsen hair loss, and what tests and treatments can help get rid of this hair saboteur Hair loss in perimenopause and menopause, and what you can do to resolve this hair loss -- from the inside out Hair loss or receding hairlines in andropause for men, and solutions that work to slow or stop thinning hair Nutritional approaches, supplements, medications, and products that can slow and stop hair loss, and help encourage more rapid regrowth Hair Loss Master Plan helps you get the right conventional treatments for hair loss, as well as integrative and holistic approaches, nutritional support, herbal supplements, lifestyle changes, and dietary changes that will help you resolve hair loss frustrations. While you are working on internal and organic ways to stop hair loss and encourage hair regrowth, you still want to look good! This is where Hair Loss Master Plan adds an entirely new element to supporting hair loss sufferers. You will get advice, tips, and information from an internationally-renowned hair stylist and hair loss expert, who walks you through special cutting and styling techniques, hair loss products, and safe, hair-friendly types of extensions that maximize volume and camouflage hair loss, as well as help improve hair volume, texture, quality and regrowth. Hair Loss Master Plan is a one-stop resource for anyone experiencing premature thinning/receding hair, postpartum hair loss, thyroid-related hair loss, or hair loss in women and men over 40.
Hair disorders have become a central social and psychological issue and patients now have increasing demands and expectations. Written by world-renowned experts, this lavishly illustrated book provides the latest scientific aspects of hair biology, up to date knowledge on hair diagnosis and treatment options as well as hair removal and restoration techniques. The content is divided into three sections: basic aspects of hair growth; hair and scalp disorders; and fotoepilation, surgery and hair cosmetics. In addition, coverage is enhanced with unique sections on hair in different ages and in art, on ethnic hair and in forensic investigations.
With the introduction of Propecia™ the drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of male pattern baldness, and Rogaine™ 5%, regrowth of regular or "terminal" hair -- not peach fuzz -- is finally a reality. Yet thousands of products in the $7 billion hair-loss treatment and restoration industry claim their effectiveness too. Now in The Bald Truth, consumer advocate Spencer David Kobren offers the antidote to decades of hair-raising hype. In this comprehensive, authoritative book, Kobren examines the largely unregulated baldness treatment industry and tells how, after years of research, he successfully treated his own hair loss -- and how you can too. IN THE BALD TRUTH YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: * the latest in hair restoration -- including a thorough review of the breakthrough drugs Propecia and Rogaine 5%, and how they work * how to keep from getting scalped by botched surgical procedures * how nutrition can supercharge treatment -- the diet that helps hair grow * the power of herbal treatments * hair systems -- what they are and where to find the good ones Exploring case histories, the latest scientific studies, and new treatments being developed, The Bald Truth proves that male pattern baldness can be combated -- and helps you make an educated decision about the best alternatives available today.
Hair! Mankind's Historic Quest to End Baldness is a social history of one of humanity's most irksome problems: male pattern baldness. Throughout the centuries, Man (not his real name) has tried everything to hide, treat and repair baldness, as well as a host of nostrums designed to coax hair growth from the scalp (or, at least, money from the wallets of unsuspecting baldies). Yet we stand on the brink of a truly historic epoch: Two drugs are now federally approved remedies for baldness and more are on the way while surgical techniques continue to improve, and even hairpieces are becoming acceptable again. Will baldness, the stigma it carries, and the profound psychological toll it takes on men soon be things of the past? Will bald men someday be electable? Are these even rhetorical questions? Gersh Kuntzman takes you from the laboratories of Merck, maker of Propecia, to the operating rooms of the nation's best hair-transplant surgeons, to the rug men working on the cutting edge of artificial hair design. Hair! covers baldness like nothing before.
The Biology of Hair Growth is based on a conference on The Biology of Hair Growth, sponsored by the British Society for Research on Ageing, held at the Royal College of Surgeons, in London, 7-9 August 1957. The papers presented at this conference, and a few others, have been gathered in this book to serve as a source reference for all those interested in research on hair and hair growth. The application of modern methods in histology, cytology, histochemistry, physiology, electron microscopy, the use of radioactive isotopes, and modern biochemical techniques have given greater insight into the phenomena of growth and differentiation of hair follicles than ever before. The book opens with a chapter on the embryology of hair. Separate chapters follow on the anatomy and histochemistry of the hair follicle; the electron microscopy of keratinized tissues; the chemistry of keratinization; the mitotic activity of the follicle; and the the vascularity and patterns of growth of hair follicles. Subsequent chapters deal with behavior of pigment cells and epithelial cells in the hair follicle; the nature of hair pigment; the effects of nutrition on hair growth; and effects of chemical agents, ionizing radiation, and particular illnesses on hair roots.
What are the causes of hair loss? Can you prevent it? Can lost hair be restored? Hair Loss & Replacement For Dummies helps you understand why men and women lose their hair and offers thorough, objective reviews of a wide array of hair replacement options, including hair replacement surgery, prescription and over-the-counter medicinal treatments, hairpieces, natural remedies, and a variety of other options. This authoritative, user-friendly guide explains the pros and cons of hairpieces, fibers, foundations, and hair thickening techniques. You’ll learn about pharmaceutical, laser, and topical treatments, and you’ll find out how to determine whether you’re good candidate for hair transplant surgery. You’ll even find help in assessing costs, controlling expectations, avoiding hair replacement scams, and determining which option truly is best for you. You’ll discover: What you need to know about hair and hair loss How to take better care of your hair Ways to prevent or reduce hair loss Creative techniques for concealing hair loss Shopping tips for hair-replacement systems How finesteride, minoxidil, and other medications might help Advice about low level laser treatments The low-down on hair transplant surgery Complete with helpful myth-busting information about the causes of hair loss and the benefits of FDA-approved treatments, and helpful comparisons of the advantages of non-surgical and surgical hair replacement, Hair Loss & Replacement For Dummies is the resource to consult before you decide on any hair replacement treatment.
