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Before having a look at the term “normal hair loss” we should have a look at “hair” in general. An average head consists of 100,000 to 150,000 hair, which grows ½ an inch every month. Hair is growing due to rapid cell division at the base of the follicle and gets pigmented when it is pushed upwards out of the follicle.

Normal hair loss or alopecia, is a part of the natural hair life cycle. Normal hair loss is caused by genetic factors, androgens and age. Other factors include general bad health, side effects of medications, and skin diseases. Read the rest of this entry »

Perhaps we have read many articles about hair loss treatment. But before doing any treatment, we’d better learn the cause of our baldness. It can be different between on person and another. Different cause need different treatment.

There is a good article written by Andy Casasanta, to give us a overall view. Hope that you can get the suitable treatment for your case,

Hair loss: What is it and what can be done
Copyright 2005 Andy Casasanta

Male Pattern Baldness:
On average, there are 90,000 to 150,000 hairs on the scalp. The hairs grow from roots called follicles. Blood vessels at the base of each follicle provide nourishment vital for hair and hair growth. Hair growth in each root occurs in a cycle independent of each other. Read the rest of this entry »