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About Hair Loss
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Hair specialist (examining person's head). "Well, I am sorry, Mr. Rao, but your baldness has gone too far. I am afraid the only cure is a transplant. "Don't be daft man, I'd look bloody stupid with a kidney on my head."
Hair Loss

Hair loss is one of the common problems among all of us. All hairs are shed at the end of their growth cycle, so some degree of hair loss is normal. If you have excessive hair loss, it makes sense to first understand the possible causes. There are many possible causes of hair loss, however most hair loss is normal, and part of each person's genetic program.

The most common type of hair loss is related to both genetic and hormonal make up, and is called androgen-dependent hair loss. About 50% of children with a balding parent of either sex will themselves become bald over a period of time.
How to Prevent Hair Fall - Slideshow Quiz On Hair Loss
Commonly used name for this type of hair loss is male or female pattern baldness:-

Male pattern baldness: Is characterized by a receding hairline, and moderate to extensive loss of hair, especially on the crown area.

Female pattern baldness: causes an overall thinning of hair on the head, and a moderate loss of hair on the crown or at the hairline.

Latest Publication and Research on Hair Loss - Updated on 12/02/2011

The role of inflammation and immunity in the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia. - Published by PubMed

The role of inflammation and immunity in the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopecia. - Published by PubMed

Alopecia areata triggered or exacerbated by swine flu virus infection. - Published by PubMed

Detecting Low Frequent Loss-of-Function Alleles in Genome Wide Association Studies with Red Hair Color as Example. - Published by PubMed

Effect of low-level laser therapy on cochlear hair cell recovery after gentamicin-induced ototoxicity. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by:  jcyeen(Guest)  Posted on: 06/19/2011
Heard many testimonies that the best way to treat hair loss is by hair transplant because not all hair treatments will work..it will depends on individual and no 100% cure guaranteed.

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Posted by:  JohnCT(Guest)  Posted on: 05/12/2011
There are other options for natural hair loss treatments, and those include using hair regrowth shampoos and herbal vitamins that have been known to help people regrow some hair. You can look into these products to see what other users have experienced. Truthfully, the best method is normally a combination of medication, shampoo, and vitamins, to keep the hair healthy, from the inside out. http://recedinghairlinehelp.com/

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Posted by:  jcyeen101(Guest)  Posted on: 04/30/2011
I have been having hair loss myself and searching for solution but so far not successful yet, i have tried all kinds of treatments except for transplant. http://1getridofmanboobs.com

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Posted by:  RadleyT  Posted on: 03/28/2011
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Posted by:  HotNews  Posted on: 09/12/2010
very nice post, I've never seen such a good post that you make. this post is very useful for me. thanks for the information that you have created.

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Posted by:  Jaanu  Posted on: 12/10/2009
Is Provillus available in India.
If yes please let me know.

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Posted by:  Deepak_Kaushal  Posted on: 08/08/2009
pls tell me the tonic name

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Posted by:  davethebuilder  Posted on: 04/11/2009
i tried many a product until i found a product called provillus. its a free trial and u only pay when ur satisfied it works. well, it works so i was happy to pay.

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Posted by:  josie(Guest)  Posted on: 12/07/2008
Ihave been diagnois with alopecia i have no bald spots only shedding one minute my hair grows in one spot the next week its gone only to be about two inches of growth the crown of my head is not growing at all i dont take any vitamins or to i use any shampoos i use nothing in my hair at all if i take any thing like vitamins i begin to feel weird if i put anything on my hair i feel weird i dont take any drus or i do not smoke cigarettes or any thing else i dont know what the problem is please help oh my blood levels is good and my health please help .

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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 09/16/2008
I used to have really good hair till the age of 25 but then suddenly due to some illness I started loosing my hair and I became completely bald. This was the most embarrassing time of my life till the time I got hold of the herbal tonic produced by this company. I used it for like 2 to 3 months continuously and see now I have got my hair back as healthy as ever. Thanks to this amazing make

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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 04/17/2009
Hi Thomas!What sort of herbal tonic are you using? What is the name of the herbal tonic? Cna you tell me its ingredients? Can you tell me where I can buy them from?Thanks

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