Baldness: Can it be cured?

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Heredity, often the cause

Most family traditions are cherished throughout the years, reproduced by each succeeding generation. Usually customs bring back found memories, reminiscent of the "good old days". But there is one thing that most men would not like to be passed from generation to generation--that is baldness.

The average man dreads baldness. It signifies a time of loss to him: loss of his virile looks, loss of his youth, loss of his ability to impress his co-workers and the opposite sex. In addition, to make his predicament seem an even greater injustice, baldness often strikes his appearance before he inwardly feels the effects of his age. The vim and vigor of a young man are often trapped inside what appears to be an aging man's body.

While baldness id definitely not a deliberate age-old custom, the fact remains that its occurrence follows a steady pattern, sooner or later affecting the majority of men. In fact, it is believed that this repetitive quality-- the heredity factor-- is the number one cause of baldness, responsible for 90% of this nation's thinning scalps.

If your family tree shows a history of baldness, you're likely to inherit the tendency. Of course, there are exceptions, but many believe that if the heredity comes down through your mother's side of the family, chances of you being affected by it are greatly increased.

This heredity baldness begins to take effect at a very early age, usually around the time of puberty. The increased influence of male hormones starts off a chain reaction in the papillae, so that instead of contributing to produce strong and healthy hairs, one after the other begins turning out weaker and less durable fibers. The process is almost undetectable at this early age, but the stage is set. The hairs produced will continue to weaken with maturity, until they no longer have enough strength to remain on the scalp. Finally, a shiny, bald patch is all that remains where hair ounce grew, shiny because the hair is now dead and no longer can perform its functions of absorbing and controlling scalp secretions and oils.

Can anything be done?

For centuries men have searched in vain for the key to baldness, a means whereby it could be stopped or reversed. Modern medicine has not been able to be of much help in this matter. Currently there are no commercially-available drugs which will correct this problem. Hair replacement methods, therefore, are either surgical or mechanical.

However, researchers tell us that an answer may be close at hand. they are aware that androgen are the hormones that affect male growth. The androgens are responsible for nurturing the growth of beard, chest, pubic, and underarm hair. On the other hand, they tend to stop hair growth on the upper scalp of men who have a family tradition of hair loss. Even more puzzling is the fact that they have absolutely no effect upon the fringe hair on the side and the back of a man's scalp. The key to stopping baldness lies in controlling these androgens--preventing them from inhibiting hair growth on the upper scalp, while allowing them to continue their growth stimulation in other areas.

perhaps the solution is close at hand, as scientists claim, but for the present, there is no real "cure" none that can help the man who is balding today. The only solutions available are temporary.

It is believed by some that skin and scalp treatments deter the balding process if administered before thinning becomes excessive. To a certain extent these widely-advertised products are beneficial. They stimulate circulation, stabilize activity on the scalp, and consequently increase the health of the hair. But this is not a permanent answer to the problem. Since most hair loss is due to heredity, this only prolongs the inevitable and in the majority of cases is not even capable of that.

Scalp massage is another avenue recommended by some barbers for patrons who have started to lose their hair. The results are somewhat similar to treatments: the skin and hair are nourished; fat cells are reduced; circulation and glandular activity is increased; and the nerves are soothed and rested. As a result, this can be quite effective in slowing down hair loss. But ounce again, if the tendency to grow bald has been predetermined by one's genes, it is not a permanent solution, no matter how much hope is put into the endeavor.

The fact remains, then, that baldness is a common nuisance that will affect a substantial number of this nation's males. You have only two choices available if you are one of the victims:
(1) Accept your fate and try to make the most of baldness
(2) Fight back by choosing the most appropriate means of hair replacement.

If you are among the fighters, then this blog is dedicated to you.

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Influences On Hair Growth

Connected to the hair follicles are oil glands (technically called sebaceous glands). Herein is where trouble often begins. The glands, designed to secrete an oily substance, known as sebum, give shine and pliability to the hair and a supply softness to the skin. Frequently, however, these glands malfunction. If, in this malfunction, too much oil is secreted, an oily dandruff results on the scalp. This can be major contributing cause of hair loss and, eventually, baldness.

Five major factors contribute to the overproduction of the oil glands:

1. An overabundance of sweat, starch, and fatty foods in a person's diet.

2. The circulation of blood, which, due to an improper diet, does not contain sufficient nourishment.

3. Mental or emotional stress and strain, taking its toll on all parts of the body via the nervous system.

4. A decrease in the activity of the endocrine glands, glands which become very active during adolescence, but which slow down with age.

5. Drugs and medication, especially hormones, taken without a perscription or medical advice.

A candid evaluation of these factors reveals that they could be almost controlled by an individual willing to do so. Even if you've neglected them in the past, you may still have a fighting chance. Remember, as long as the papilla is not destroyed, hair will continue to grow--even if it is pulled out by the roots. Ounce a papilla is killed, however, hair can never grow from the hair follicle again.

Your papillae will continue to live as long as the rest of your body does unless they suffer a premature death caused by a serious scalp infection, a hard blow, a severe wound or burn, or an abundance of X-rays and treatments used to combat such diseases as cancer. If improperly nourished, the papillae will react like any other part of the body--they will eventually weaken and cease functioning.

Therefore, the indispensability of a healthy body to a healthy head of hair cannot be over-emphasized. I am not speaking of health merely from the physical side, but equally significant is your emotional health. Stress and strain can have a disastrous effect on the life of your hair. In fact, simply worrying about baldness can increase your chances of being plagued by it!

You can create temporary bald patches on your scalp by a subconscious nervous habit, such as rubbing the scalp or tugging at your hair. In these cases, however, you are damaging only the hair, and once the habit is broken, the papillae are again free to replace that hair loss.

Hair growth will also be affected by influences such as age, seasons of the year, and climate. It will grow at a faster pace between ages of 15 to 30, but growth begins to decline radically between the ages of 50 and 60. Heat in the air will cause hair to expand and absorb moisture; moisture in the air increases the natural curl of the hair; and cold air will cause hair to contract.

Contrary to popular belief, the growth of hair will not be increased by cutting or close shaving. Nor will the application of conditioning oil or creams increase the rate of growth. True, they lubricate the hair shaft and make hair appear softer and more manageable, but they are not capable of feeding and nourishing the hair.

Partial Hair Replacement Systems

Partial hair replacement systems are designed specifically to cover a small balding area. This would commonly be used by someone who started to notice balding in either the temples or the crown of the head. The partial hair replacement can be designed using both fine welded mono as well as injected skin base. This hair system may be bonded as well as taped on depending on preference.  As your balding area gets larger your partial is going to bet bigger as well, until you no longer need it and can switch over to a full front lace or injected skin system. Partial hair replacement systems can be created in any shape any size to fit your specific needs, this also makes it a great option for individuals looking to cover a specific area due to an accident or an illness such as Alopecia Areata.

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