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For many men, losing hair seems like the likely outcome. Perhaps your father lost his hair and his father before you lost their hair. You knew it was coming from a young age. It's not always the outcome, though. Some research indicates that you can take steps to prevent the loss of hair. While male pattern baldness may be deeply rooted in hereditary factors, not all types of hair loss are. Men, there may be a few things you can do to reduce your risk or at least the amount of hair loss you are struggling to come to terms with in the future.

Many children suffer from alopecia areata. Some of these children will outgrow this condition, which causes bald spots in various areas of the scalp. What makes it complex, in many cases, is that alopecia can come and go, move from place to place, and be overall unpredictable. As a result, many children become self-conscious of the condition and many don't know how to handle it. The good news is that many of these children will see improvement in the condition over time. Until then, or in case the condition does not improve, there are several steps and tips that can help parents to better care for their child with this condition.

In celebration of Alopecia Awareness month, we would like to share a story about one of our clients...

Jeanine, has been through a tremendous amount of stress this year. In late January, Jeanine’s mother passed away after a long battle with cancer, then two months later Jeanine’s sister had emergency heart surgery.

Trichotillomania is a condition that can be debilitating to any person it impacts. In this condition, people experience irresistible urges to pull hair out from their scalp. They may pull hair from other areas of the body as well including the eyebrows. Even though these individuals often want to stop this type of action, they feel compelled to do so. As a result, the condition is often thought of as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's serious, mostly unknown, debilitating, and overwhelming for those who face this condition on a daily basis.

Many men and women struggle with autoimmune diseases. In healthy people, the immune system is one of the most amazing systems within the body. It powers up when it comes to fighting off ailments and disease in the body. It aids in keeping organs working well. And, it works alongside the body's other systems to keep you healthy. However, sometimes the immune system doesn't work the way it should. In cases of auto-immune diseases, the immune system can sometimes work against the healthy tissues and components of the body. In some of these situations, hair loss can occur.

Does your scalp itch and feel oily all of the time? It is one of the most common problems associated with hair, in fact. The scalp is a very difficult type of skin to manage. Not only does it have an incredible number of follicles with hair growing out of them, but it is also hard to wash and maintain unlike other areas of your skin. Nevertheless, oil is produced in the layers of the skin and for some, an overly dry scalp is the problem. What can you do to bring this problem under control?

For men and women suffering from thinning hair or hair loss, it may seem like an endless battle to find a solution that works and seems to be effective all of the time. However, at the foundation of all hair loss concerns is one thing - whether or not the scalp is healthy. Trichology is the study of the scalp and hair-related problems. It is a study focused on the various types of hair loss, balding, scaling concerns as well as most types of non-medical treatments and solutions for each of these areas. In short, it may be at the foundation of why you are losing hair.

Men can look just as fabulous and well kept as women do if they have a few helpful hair growing tips in their back pocket. Gone are the days when guys can simply comb their hair to the side and forget about it for the rest of the day. However, that does not mean you have to spend a great deal of time and effort on grooming products or methods either. How can men look good and not have to spend a lot of time at the salon or in front of a mirror? These grooming tips for men are the best place to start.

How often do you hear that what you eat impacts not just the way you feel but also the way you look? It's the truth! When it comes down to it, the nutrients you give your body impacts every organ and system within it, including your hair. But, what if sitting down to a meal full of vegetables or a large salad every day just isn't your thing? You may be able to significantly improve the way you feel and even improve the way your hair and skin looks by adding a nutrient-full smoothie to your daily intake. You may find this is also one of the tastiest ways to manage your nutrient needs.

Hair extensions can be one of the best ways for you to completely change and enhance the way your hair looks and feels. There is no doubt that many people can benefit from the investment in extensions, yet many don't do it. Why not? There are plenty of reasons for this including the simple fact that many women do not realize they have this option or they do not realize just how easy it can be to make this upgrade. When you choose the right products and use them in the right manner, though, you will add incredible fullness to your hair. The volume can help even those women with fine and thin hair to add incredible body.