Cure Hair Loss

To leave in or not to leave in; that is the question. A lot of times, especially in the winter, when hair feels the most dry and lifeless, we all wonder what the best remedy for the dryness is. Leave in conditioners are something that claim to offer the best solution to extreme dryness of the hair.

Leave in conditioners however, are not for everyone. For one some people complain of the feeling of greasiness or of the feeling that the hair is not completely clean. Since this product is to be left in the hair and not rinsed out, there is a feeling of product build up for some people.

Some people however report leave in conditioners to be very good to use: they can make the hair appear thicker and fuller and act as a de-tangler and anti static for the hair. So leave in conditioners may be suitable for a lot of hair types.

It may however be noted that regular washout conditioners must never be left in, if required they may only be kept in for longer than usual before rinsing out.

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We all know that chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer and other ailments can cause hair to fall out or cause thinning of hair. What is not so commonly known is that many other medications; oral and other kinds can cause loss of hair.

Certain steroids are well known for causing hair loss; this is especially true for male hormones or anabolic steroids. This perhaps explains why a lot of body builders seem to have thinning hair.

Anticoagulants like Coumarin and Heparin; blood thinners are also known to cause hair loss. Thyroid medication such as carbimazole, Iodine, thiocyanate, thiouracil can also cause hair loss. Antidepressants such as tricyclics and amphetamines are also known to cause hair loss.

People who take medication for arthritis, cholesterol, Parkinson’s disease, Gout, ulcer, high blood pressure are also vulnerable to hair thinning or hair loss.

So if you are looking for a cause for hair loss, you may need to look no further than your medicine cabinet. If you do suspect that medication may be causing you to lose hair; consult your physician to find out more; perhaps a change in your prescription may be required.

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A cranial prosthesis, or a hair prosthesis is often referred to as a cancer wig; it is often understood to mean a wig. There are, however several points of difference between a cranial prosthesis and an ordinary wig.

The first and immediately evident difference between the two is that a cranial prosthesis is the term used when applying for medical insurance or tax deduction status.

While wigs are most typically generically made; i.e. not for any particular person and are used for a variety of cosmetic and commercial purposes;  a cranial prosthesis is custom made and fitted especially for sufferers of different ailments ranging from cancer to male and female pattern hair loss and alopecia.

A cranial prosthesis is made by ventilating the hair (i.e. attaching the hair one by one with a special needle) using artificial or real human hair to a prosthetic hypoallergenic scalp, and custom-made to fit the shape and size of an individual’s head. They usually are made, colored and constructed by hand by making a cranial mold of the person to ensure the perfect fit.

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Hair extensions may be an attractive and quick way to get those long lustrous locks, but recent research indicates that hair extension procedures are not without pitfalls. A recent article in the Daily Mail reports that skin experts have warned that those opting for hair extensions develop the risk of developing permanent bald patches.

According to the article, dermatologists say the extensions, which are attached to a person’s real hair by glue, weaving or braiding, put such tension on follicles in the scalp that they can become inflamed causing hair to fall out. This is a condition known as traction alopecia. Damage that is caused to the hair follicles is permanent and irreversible, which is why bald spots that may be caused by hair extensions are permanent.

What is also a cause for concern is that damage cause by extensions may not immediately be apparent; however the damage is evident upon closer observation. Celebs such as Victoria Beckham, Kate Beckinsale, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears have also all been spotted with thinning hair after using extensions.

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