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Women Face Hair Loss With Fewer Options
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Sep 20, 2005, 21:58

(NUI) - Believe it or not, hair loss is common in women, too.

Some women, like men, lose hair in one area like the crown of their head. Other women tend to lose hair evenly all over the head, resulting in thin hair on the entire scalp.

While primarily a genetic problem, a variety of factors can contribute to female pattern hair loss, including stress, hormonal changes, change in diet and certain medications.

While society generally accepts baldness in men, the same is not always true for women. Unfortunately, fewer options are available for women who want to do something about their hair loss. In fact, the only medical option approved by the Food and Drug Administration for women seeking to regrow hair is minoxidil, a chemical found in some hair regrowth lotions.

Minoxidil does not work on some areas of the scalp, like the front hair line. It does not completely stop hair loss on a long-term basis and must be used continuously in order to keep seeing results. In fact, manufacturers admit that if patients stop using minoxidil, within a year all regrown hair will be lost.

On the other hand, some women choose to undergo hair transplantation. Hair transplantation involves taking hair from the

back of the head and moving it to

the balding area. However, traditional hair transplant methods produce a "corn row" look caused

by the largeness of the grafts.

But now, a new technique called follicular unit hair transplantation has been developed to

solve most, if not all, of the problems associated with older hair replacement options. With the use of the follicular unit hair transplantation, the result is a natural look. This look is achieved with tiny grafts that can be placed very close together, producing a uniformity of hair distribution.

This technique is standard procedure with Drs. Robert True and Robert Dorin of The Elliott & True Medical Group, a medical practice specializing in the treatment of hair loss, who perform a highly developed version of follicular unit transplantation.

True and Dorin have many years of experience and utilize the

latest developments in follicular unit hair transplantation, as well as hair loss control and regrowth

medications. They say their artistic design concepts ensure that a patient will achieve transplanted results that are virtually undetectable. When appropriate, they recommend related options, such as nonsurgical hair replacement.
For more information, go to www.elliotttrue.com or call 1-800-990-4247.

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