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| Hair Loss
Basics |
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| The average human scalp
is covered by 100,000 hair follicles. If
you've got all your hair, that may seem like
a big number, but when you start to lose it,
the fate of each follicle becomes more
important. What decides that fate and what
makes hair grow or fall out? Join our two
experts as they cast some light on the
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| For the vast majority of
people who experience hair loss, genetics is
the culprit. Other causes include autoimmune
disorders, side effects from medications and
even high stress levels.
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| Has anyone ever told you
that excessive shampooing causes hair loss,
or do you think that hair loss only happens
after you turn 50? There are a lot of
popular myths out there about hair loss, and
it's often hard to tell fact from fiction.
Join our panelists as they set matters
straight. |
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| If you are experiencing
hair loss, you may have considered seeking
expert help for your problem. But who should
you turn to? And how do you know you're
getting the best care? Join our hair loss
specialists as they discuss how to go about
finding the right hair loss expert for you.
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| Hair loss: For
some people it's a fact of life, for others
it's a cosmetic tragedy. Whatever your
opinion, the fact remains that 40 percent of
all women and half of all men will
experience hair loss in their lifetimes. Why
does it happen? And what are the treatment
options? Join our guests as they explain the
causes of hair loss and how you can put an
end to it.
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Understanding Hair Loss |
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For men experiencing
noticeable hair loss, the number one
priority is usually getting the problem
solved. Many ignore the actual causes
of their hair loss, even though
understanding them can be an important first
step in treatment. Our panel will take a
close look at the different factors that can
lead to hair loss. Topics will include:
- What are the major
causes of hair loss?
- Can men predict hair
loss?
- When does balding
start?
- What is
"male-pattern" baldness?
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| The genetic causes of
male pattern baldness and other common
diseases of genetic hair loss are more
complex than most people think. Researchers
are using the latest tools, like gene chips,
to find the genes that cause hair loss.
Recent successes indicate that these
techniques may one day be used to precisely
target these genes with medication.
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| Did you know that 1 out
of every 4 women in the United States will
experience hereditary hair thinning? And
that hair loss affects over 30 million women
in the United States alone? Hair loss takes
most women by surprise, and for some, the
effects can be embarrassing and depressing.
Join our panel of experts as they explain
the causes and warning signs of hair loss in
women. |
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Though hair loss can be
embarrassing and unpleasant for anyone, our
society considers hair loss in women a sort
of cosmetic disaster. But it's not just
social factors that set male and female
baldness apart. The actual causes and
symptoms of hair loss in women can be
different as well. Join our guests as they
explain the distinction between the two.
Topics will include:
- Common
misperceptions about
female hair loss
- Primary causes of
hair loss in women
- How women can tell
if they’re losing their
hair
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| How do you feel about
hair loss? Is bald beautiful, or would you
rather keep your locks where they are? It's
really a matter of opinion, but if you're
among those who want to keep their hair, you
should know your options. Join Neil, a
patient undergoing medical treatment for
hair loss, and his doctor, Neil Sadick, MD,
for a look at the decisions men and women
face in their quest to halt the hairline.
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| Medical
Treatments for Hair Loss |
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| Hair loss medicines
work, but how? Listen in as experts explain
how the approved medicines for hair loss
help save the hair you have and regrow new
ones. Also, hear what's on the horizon for
hair loss treatments.
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| Hair loss has always
been a top cosmetic concern for men, but
it's only in recent years that proven
medical options have become available. What
are the options, and what can they really
achieve? Join us for an in-depth look at the
state-of-the-art in hair loss treatment.
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| Whether or not men admit
it, hair--or lack of it--can form a big part
of their self-image. Many accept hair loss
as a fact of life, while others look for
ways to stop or reverse the effects of
balding. There are a number of options
available for hair loss, but only a few have
been proven effective. How do you decide
which treatment is right for you? Tune in as
two hair specialists talk about the choices.
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| Hair loss is a
devastating condition that affects millions
of men and women around the world. With so
many people suffering from hair loss, it's
no surprise that there are many different
medications out there, from over-the-counter
options to prescription medications. How do
you determine what's right for you--and are
prescription medications necessarily better?
Join our experts as they talk about the
various options for hair loss and which
treatments might be best for you.
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| Advertisements on late
night television and in the back pages of
magazines may give the impression there are
scores of drugs to combat hair loss. In
reality, there are only two approved
treatments. Listen as experts explain how
these drugs work to thicken hair and to help
regrow it. |
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| With an expected 50
percent of all men experiencing hair loss
sometime in their lives, the treatment of
male-pattern baldness is a large--and
growing--industry. What are the current
options for treating male hair loss? What
are the benefits and side effects of each?
Join our panel of hair experts as they
discuss the latest in hair loss treatments.
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| We’ve all seen those
commercials for the “Hair Club for Men,”
prescription medications for male hair loss,
and even men’s spray-on hair. But rarely do
we see advertisements for women's hair loss.
Surprisingly, hair loss in women is a common
occurrence, affecting over 30 million women
in the United States alone. Although hair
loss can seem a permanent condition and can
be devastating to many women, the condition
is rarely hopeless. Join our panel of
specialists as they discuss the treatment
options for women.
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| In a world where female
hair loss is almost taboo, finding the right
treatment can be confusing. Do the products
that work for men work for women, too? What
products work best, and what lifestyle
changes do women need to make? Join our
panel of hair experts as they cast some
light on this issue.
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| Surgical
Treatments for Hair Loss |
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| Hair transplants today
look better than they did just a few years
ago. That's because surgeons have learned
exactly how hair normally grows. And they're
now able to re-create natural patterns, for
a good-looking head of hair.
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If you're planning to
undergo a hair transplant, or you're just
curious about the procedure, here's a unique
chance to view the surgery as expert surgeon
Michael L. Reed, MD takes you through the
process step-by-step. Watch as Dr. Reed
performs a micrograft on a man suffering
from male pattern baldness, demonstrating:
- how the donor tissue
is removed from the back
of the head
- how the tissue is
cut into smaller units
for implantation
- how the scalp is
prepared for
implantation
- how the follicular
units are implanted
Dr. Reed will also discuss the anesthesia
used during the procedure, address recovery
issues, and demonstrate what makes a hair
transplant successful and satisfactory.
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When medical treatments
for hair loss fail to bring satisfactory
results, some men turn to surgical
treatments like hair transplantation and
scalp reduction. Such procedures have come a
long way since the days of big hair plugs,
often yielding remarkably natural results.
Our panel of experts will walk you through
the various options, and discuss video
footage of a hair transplant. Topics will
include:
- Microsurgery
- Scalp reduction
- Flaps
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| Hair transplantation has
come a long way in recent years, helping
many men recover the losses brought on by
male pattern baldness and other causes. But
not everyone is an ideal candidate for
transplantation. How do you determine if a
hair transplant is right for you? Our panel
of experts will discuss the factors all
doctors and patients should consider. |
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| Just as hair loss is
usually thought of as a man's problem, hair
transplant surgery exists in the popular
imagination as an option for men. But more
and more women suffering from hair loss are
turning to hair transplants as a solution.
What kinds of hair thinning and hair loss in
women can a hair transplant treat? Who is a
good candidate? What are the advantages and
disadvantages of the procedure? Join our
panel of experts as they discuss the issues
to consider if you're a woman interested in
hair transplant surgery.
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| If you are a candidate
for a female hair transplant, you probably
have a long list of questions about the
procedure. How does it work? How painful is
it? What will I look and feel like during
recovery? How soon will I start to see
results? Join our panel of experts as they
discuss these issues and more. The
discussion will include video footage
of an actual transplant.
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If you're planning to
undergo a hair transplant, or you're just
curious about the procedure, here's a unique
chance to view the surgery as we take you
through the process step-by-step. Watch as
an expert surgeon performs a micrograft on a
woman suffering from hair loss,
demonstrating:
- how the donor tissue
is removed from the back
of the head
- how the tissue is
cut into smaller units
for implantation
- how the scalp is
prepared for
implantation
- how the follicular
units are implanted
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| Other
Options for Hair Loss |
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| There are many different
known causes of hair loss. Hair loss can be
caused by genetic factors, by certain
illnesses, or by medications like
chemotherapy. But you may be surprised to
know that your diet can also play a big role
in how much hair you lose. Join our experts
as they explain why a healthy diet is an
important factor for maintaining healthy
hair.
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| There are currently two
FDA-approved hair loss medications. Other
treatments may work, but there is less
convincing evidence. Still others are
remedies that should be avoided altogether.
Learn how to tell the difference.
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| If you're trying to put
an end to your hair loss, you've probably
encountered an endless array of products
that claim to stop or even reverse the
process. A few are FDA-approved medications,
but there are also many natural or herbal
treatments that have not been subjected to
the same rigorous tests. Do any of these
actually work, and is there any harm in
trying? Join our specialists as they take a
close look at some of the most popular
herbal remedies for hair loss.
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| For many cancer patients
undergoing chemotherapy, hair loss is one of
the most challenging side-effects.
Fortunately, it's not permanent--unlike
other kinds of hair loss. But what can
patients do to speed up the re-growth
process? Do traditional hair loss
medications help? Join our experts as they
discuss the various options. |
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| By the age of 50,
approximately 50% of women will have to cope
with hair loss. This is a natural part of
aging, but it's a part most women would
rather skip. For many women, medications
provide a reliable solution for their hair
loss. But what about women who don't benefit
from medication? Join our panel of experts
as they discuss current and future
non-medical options, from styling tips to
surgery to cloning technology. |
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| Hair loss can be a
devastating and embarrassing condition. But
it doesn't have to be that way. There are
medications and surgical procedures that can
help--but if they don't work (or if you
simply don't want to pursue those routes),
there are a variety of cosmetic options you
should know about. Join our panel as they
discuss the many alternatives available
today. |
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| Coping
with Hair Loss |
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| It's often hard for men
to acknowledge they are losing their hair,
and it can take years before they look into
treatment options. But hair loss treatment
is most effective when started early, so
it's important for men to speak up if they
are worried about hair loss. Tune in as
patient advocate Spencer Kobren talks about
the decisions and challenges facing men who
are balding. Also on the program, three men
share their experience with hairloss, and
the treatment options--from medications to
surgery--that helped them. |
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| Everyone deals with hair
loss differently. Some people just take it
as a fact of life, but for a lot of people
it's a source of anxiety and depression. If
hair loss is troubling you, what can you do
to overcome your emotional distress, and if
treatment fails, what can you do to prepare
yourself for more hair loss? Join our
experts as they discuss the psychological
affects of hair loss and how it can be
treated. |
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| Current
Research on Hair Loss |
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| You've probably heard
people say that hair loss is passed down to
men through their mother's side, or to women
from their father's side, or you've heard
other such genetic theories about how hair
loss is inherited. But how much real science
is there behind these claims? With advances
in genetic research, scientists have gained
new tools with which to learn about the
genetics of hair loss. What have they
discovered so far and what are the possible
benefits of this research for hair loss
patients? Join our webcast as we discuss
hair loss and genetics. |
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| Currently, the results
from hair transplant surgery are limited by
the amount of hair surgeons have to work
with. Scientists are working on techniques
to overcome this limitation by cloning
existing hair follicles, giving surgeons
thousands of hairs to work with. This
technique is probably five to ten years in
the future but steady progress is being
made. |
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