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Recent report:

Why Hair Goes Gray

Feb. 25, 2009 -- Scientists may have figured out why hair turns gray, and their finding may open the door to new anti-graying strategies.

New research shows that hair turns gray as a result of a chemical chain reaction that causes hair to bleach itself from the inside out.

The process starts when there is a dip in levels of an enzyme called catalase. That catalase shortfall means that the hydrogen peroxide that naturally occurs in hair can't be broken down. So hydrogen peroxide builds up in the hair, and because other enzymes that would repair hydrogen peroxide's damage are also in short supply, the hair goes gray.

Putting the brakes on that chemical chain reaction "could have great implications in the hair graying scenario in humans," write the researchers, who included Karin Schallreuter, a professor clinical and experimental dermatology at England's University of Bradford.

The study appears online in The FASEB Journal; the FASEB is the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

 

 

Q What really causes hair loss?

 

A Dating as far back as history is noted, baldness has been a part of the aging process that many men and women fear the most. Hair transplants,
hair additions, are just some of the ways the past dealt with hair loss. Julius Caesar grew his hair long in the back and combed it all forward. Napoleon
did the same thing. Understanding the cause of hair loss may better indicate exactly why it presently has no absolute cure. It is important to work with individuals who have years of experience in the industry and know the best products and solutions available.

 

Some terms:

 

Androgenetic Alopecia: Modern medical term for male or female pattern hair loss.

 

Alopecia, meaning Hair Loss, has many types:

 

Alopecia areata: Thought bo be an autoimmune disorder. Caused "patchy" hair loss, often in small circular areas in different areas of the scalp.

 

Alopecia totalis: Total hair loss of the scalp (advanced form of alopecia areata)


Alopecia universalis: Hair loss of the entire body (advanced form of alopecia areata)


Traction alopecia: Hair loss caused by physical stress and tension on the hair such as prolonged or improper use of hair weaving, corn rows. Done too tightly on weak hair can cause hair loss.

 

Telogen effiuvium: (usually temporary hair loss) caused by physical stress, emotional stress, thyroid abnormalities, medications and hormonal causes normally associated with female hair loss.

 

Anagen effiuvium: Usually due to internally administered medications such as chemotherapy agents that poison the growing hair follicle.

 

Androgen are the hormones that control the appearance and development of testosterone.

 

Genetic: the inheritance of genes from either the mother or the father's side of the family.

 

With age, the hair follicle produces an enzyme named 5 alpha reductase. When the testosterone present in the follicle combines with this enzyme it produces dihydrotesterone (DHT). Hair follicle receptors are sensitive to DHT and thereby start the process of male or female pattern hair loss.

 

In summary, there are a number of factors that include genetics, age, environmental stress, environmental factors such as exposure to man made or non man made chemicals. Much of today's' research is in the everyday products that everyone consumes, including food sources - how & where grown, added or nature ingredients, and the products (man made) that everyone is in contact with, which includes cosmetics (lotions, shampoos, hair dyes, makeup) and vitamins. There are over 30,000 Google Hits on this topic. Visit safecosmetics.org.

 

One who is experiencing hair loss should first consult a good physician -dermatologist who is well experienced in hair loss. Also, one should look at the trend of cosmetic companies that use ingredients that are botanical based and use safe ingredients and ones that work to prevent hair loss. It only takes 20-25 seconds for any product that is applied on your skin to get into your blood stream. Consider that over a life time you will apply shampoos, lotions, makeup, shaving creams and gels on your skin every day. With this repeated exposure to these products it is critical that everyone understand that ingredients of those products and the potential harm that they may cause over a lifetime of repeated use and therefore admission into our bloodstreams. One such company, Arbonne, strictly has been manufacuring Pure, Safe and Beneficial botanical products for over 29 years, which means they have been well ahead of the curve.

 

Q What is the validity of laser combs and laser machines?

 

A While many are on the market, only a few are FDA Approved. The way they work is they stimulate the scalp thereby increasing blood flow which stimulates the hair hair follicle to promote growth or stop DHT levels. It has been shown to be very safe. Our technicians at Hair Solutions Group keep up with the latest laser technology, use it on a daily basis, and see visible results. This is one of the topics that our training includes.

 

Q There are dozens of companies that promise state-of-the-art hair loss solutions. Who do I believe?

 

A. Our technicians work every day with individuals who are experiencing hair loss. We differ from many companies in that we have experience in working with all types of hair, all nationalities, including men, women and children; our technicians constantly seek out the best products, best hair sources, and most current research knowledge and medical information about hair loss.

 

Q Regarding the non surgical hair, what are the advantages and disadvantages?

 

A. Technology is well advanced in the composition and application. The hair is a hand made weave of real hair, made strand by strand, created to match each individual's face, color, style, shape. To the wearer it is just like real hair, extremely comfortable, 100% natural in feel and touch, durable (We have firefighters who wear this in extreme conditions-water, heat, and he and others do not know that it is not their real hair). One can swim, shower, workout, without any discomfort whatsoever. The product uses a very very thin and safe medical skin like material that is put on the scalp by a very safe surgical adhesive. None of our clients have expressed a disadvantage. The only disadvantage is from inexperienced technicians whereby the cut, look does not match the face. It is like getting a bad haircut, style from a cosmetologist or barber who doesn't understand that the face and hair is like an art form. That is where experience is the key. We at Hair Solutions spend a huge amount of time in the training of how to make the final result natural.

 

Q How often does it have to be serviced?

 

A Much like going to the hair salon or barber every 3-6 weeks. After about 4 months it has to be replaced because it does not have growth roots .But everyone goes to the hair professional every 3-6 weeks anyway, so this is not abnormal.

 

In sum, it is the philosophy of Hair Solutions Group, after many many years of research and in working with clients and the hair industry, that every cosmetologist, every barber should understand baldness and its prevention, and various hair options, such as the non surgical replacement or even hair extensions, and to offer that as part of their service offerings. Not having this knowledge means that revenue is going to someone else.

 

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