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April 17, 2008:
Bridge Street with Rick Gary. Alexis and Anna Marie talk with
Rick about women's hair loss, the emotional anxiety it causes,
and what can be done about it.
FEMALE
PATTERN HAIR LOSS
(Androgenetic Alopecia)
The most
common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic
alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia or baldness.
This is seen as hair thinning predominantly over the top and
sides of the head. It affects approximately one-third of all
susceptible women, but is most commonly seen after
menopause, although it may begin as early as puberty. Normal
hair fall is approximately 100-125 hairs per day.
Fortunately, these hairs are replaced. True hair loss occurs
when lost hairs are not regrown or when the daily hair shed
exceeds 125 hairs. Genetically, hair loss can come from
either parents side of the family.
MYTHS RELATED TO HAIR LOSS
• Frequent
shampooing contributes to hair loss.
• Hats and wigs cause hair loss.
• 100 strokes of the hair brush daily will create healthier
hair.
• Permanent hair loss is caused by perms, colors and other
cosmetic treatments.
• Women are expected to develop significant hair loss if
they are healthy.
• Shaving one's head will cause the hair to grow back
thicker.
• Standing on one's head will cause increased circulation
and thereby stimulate hair growth!
• Dandruff causes permanent hair loss.
• There are cosmetic products that will cause the hair to
grow thicker and faster.
• Stress causes permanent hair loss.
• Hair loss does not occur in the late teens or early
twenties.
• Hair loss affects only intellectuals.
• There is a cure for androgenetic Alopecia.

NON-SURGICAL HAIR REPLACEMENT FAQ
CAN THEY APPEAR NATURAL?
Modern day advancements in products along with the
technical skills of an experienced specialist are essential.
The most important factor is the client him/herself. He or
she must spend the required time to keep the hair addition
looking its best.
WHAT IS BEST, HUMAN HAIR OR SYNTHETIC?
The choice depends entirely on the attachment technique
and life-style of the individual. Either human hair or
synthetic, or a combination of both can be used successfully
when matched to the proper individual. A competent
specialist will advise you as to the proper components for
your individual life-style.
ARE HAIR ADDITIONS MADE FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN?
Yes, with significant increases in sales by the female
consumer. Instead of opting for wigs, women with female
pattern hair loss are now selecting the more comfortable and
natural appearing partial hair additions or integrated
units.
WHO SHOULD AVOID PARTIAL HAIR ADDITIONS?
Males and females undergoing chemotherapy and newly
diagnosed patients with alopecia areata should request a
full prosthesis. Due to the nature of chemotherapy, all hair
will likely be lost and a partial hair addition may be
useless. With alopecia areata, the condition may not be
stable and focusing in on one area may only be a temporary
solution.
CAN HAIR ADDITIONS BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH
HAIR REPLACEMENT SURGERY?
Temporary usage of hair additions while undergoing
lengthy hair transplant sessions is becoming increasingly
popular with many men and women who do not wish to appear
"under construction" while in public. Many successful
transplants will take from 1 to 2 years to complete. |

At
Eldorado Hair Replacement Center in Baltimore, Maryland, we place the
highest priority on quality and service.
We extend every courtesy and
accommodation to our clients to ensure a pleasant experience. With
convenient off-street parking, Eldorado Studio's offices
are specifically designed for your comfort and privacy.
If you are
experiencing the devastating effects of hair loss and would like to learn
what treatment options are available to you, please call us at (410)
931-3399 to set up a free, private, consultation.
IT'S
EASY TO GET EXPERT ADVICE AND ANSWERS.
Our consultations are held in
a relaxing, private, "no pressure" environment, with highly trained,
experienced, and caring hair loss experts.
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for more information.

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