Saturday, January 23, 2010

Male Baldness Cure

By Nita Wooten

With the variety of conditions relating to male hair loss and baldness in general, a classification system was required. In the 1950s, Dr James Hamilton took steps to creating the measurement system, The Hamilton Scale; further revisions by Dr Oater Norwood resulted in the collective rename of the scale to The Hamilton-Norwood Scale in the 1970s. This article looks at the different stages of baldness indicated on the system.

Being bald is incredibly low maintenance. If you are a stage 6 or 7 on the Hamilton-Norwood Scale and wish to be completely bald, it is easy to stay in control of your hair. Options include clipping and shaving your hair, and once again hold financial benefits as there is no need to go to a Barber.

Checking the hairline is another important way of monitoring balding. A hairline working its way up to the crown is known as anterior recession. This is the second of the two main measurements of baldness recognized scientifically.

Minoxidil is another drug that has a key role in the baldness treatment market, estimated at a value of over $1bn in the US alone. Originally, the drug was not intended for patients suffering from hair loss, but of heart disease; where patients reported hair growth. Approximately, statistics show that between 60% and 70% of men report re-growth due to the consumption of the drug.

Hair loss to an extent is normal. On average, people anything up to 100 hairs a day as part of their normal hair loss cycle, with hairs lost being replenished on a regular basis to allow a constant flow of fresh hair. It is when hair loss appears to be above average when action needs to be taken to stem the loss of hair back to normal.

It is common for men to feel a certain respect for influential bald men. In addition, the culture of shaven heads makes some bald men feel like they are part of a fashion clique. This can result in feelings of value and self-worth.

Male baldness has been proven to reduce the signs of aging. With the inability to determine whether hair is grey or not, there are less ways to distinguish the age of a bald people. This can prove beneficial to men who are in their 50s and 60s.

How you care for your hair can affect hair loss. One of the biggest myths in the world of baldness folklore, the shampoo you use and how you use it has no influence on hair loss. However, it is recommended that you are gentle with your hair to prevent the chance of any permanent damage.

If hair loss appears to be more noticeable than usual, this could be a sign of a hair loss condition. Consulting your doctor could determine whether it is male pattern baldness and of the steps you could take. If this coincides with a stressful time for the person in question, a case of telogen effluvium could be possible.

If you are experiencing hair loss and your eating habits have recently deteriorated, there could be a direct link between the two. Your metabolism greatly affects your hair cycle. Dramatic changes to your eating habits can disrupt your hair discharge cycle and in turn can increase rates of hair loss.

As you can see, the myths regarding baldness are many. The dates of these myths are difficult to determine, with some stemming back to ancient times. In the modern day and age, such perceptions are not regularly seen, probably due to the fact that hair loss and baldness is common.

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