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• Male Pattern Baldness Possibly Caused by Stem Cell Inactivation

  In Hair Loss, Hair Loss Treatments / By The Bald Truth / 11 January 2011

  New research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has found that faulty stem cells may play a role in male pattern baldness.

  The study led by George Cotsarelis., chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, examined stem cell samples from men who have undergone hair transplant surgery. Cotsarelis’ team compared the follicles from the thinning areas of the participant’s scalps to the DHT resistant hair bearing areas, and what they learned might hold the key to finding a more straightforward approach to prevent or reverse androgenetic alopecia.

  The study revealed that men with male pattern baldness have an equal amount of stem cells in both the hair bearing areas and the balding areas of the scalp, with one very important difference: the areas of the balding scalp had a significantly lower number of progenitor cells. Read more ›

   

• Treating Hair Loss – Spencer Kobren Discusses The Dangers of The “One Size Fits All” Mentality

  In Articles, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Treatments / By The Bald Truth / 9 October 2010

  Most hair loss sufferers will try anything to treat their hair loss. Whether it’s lotions or potions, surgical hair restoration or non surgical intervention, men and women dealing with hair loss are desperate to stop the painful process, and to try to move on with their lives.

  Sadly, many in the hair loss industry prey on this vulnerability, and have no problem selling bogus products and services to desperate men, women and children searching for real help.

  Even when considering legitimate hair loss treatments, consumers need to understand that all treatments have their limitations and not all hair loss sufferers will benefit from these treatments.

  This is a harsh realty that many will refuse to accept and unfortunately these desperate consumers might be putting themselves in harms way if they choose to peruse treatment after being informed that they don’t make the best candidates.

  Spencer Kobren discusses this harsh reality and tells the story of one hair loss sufferer who just wouldn’t take no for an answer.

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• Spencer Kobren – Life After Hair Loss

  In Articles, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Treatments / By The Bald Truth / 4 October 2010

  The emotional struggles that hair loss sufferers face can be profound. Those not experiencing hair loss can never fully grasp the difficulties associated with losing your hair. Unfortunately, our society still views baldness as the last bastion of political incorrectness and many hair loss sufferers are made to feel “less than” by their contemporaries, their love interests and the media.

  While it’s not easy, it’s important to understand that there is life after hair loss and learning to cope is key.

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