Hair Loss Products Galore

Calosol is a relatively new product to help treat alopecia areata. It consists of a shampoo and an accelerator applied daily in order to stimulate hair roots, reduce hair loss and promote healthy hair. Early indications suggest that Calosol can contribute significantly to easing this distressing and difficult condition to treat.

Fabao 101 is a treatment that comes in varying formats, each designed to handle a particular form of hair loss. The common factor to each product is their derivation from natural plant sources. It was developed by a dermatologist and has received many international awards.

Folligen copper peptide products are designed to help create an environment that improves scalp health, reduces hair loss and stimulates hair regrowth. It can be used by both men and women. Studies from over 30 leading universities and medical research institutes have established effective techniques used in Folligen products.

Tricomin is another treatment that focuses on delivery of copper to the base of the follicle, it has also been clinically proven as an effective treatment to stop hair loss and stimulate regrowth. It can be used safely with other hair loss treatments and can be particularly useful to complement the effects of finasteride and minoxidil.

Revivogen is an all-natural hair loss treatment that reduces DHT production, blocks the androgen receptors and stimulates hair growth. It is used topically and has no known side effects.

Shen Min is a natural hair loss treatment to restore and regrow all types and stages of hair loss. It is safe for both men and women. Shen Min contains a blend of Chinese herbs and comes in various forms to suit most people.

ThymuSkin was developed by German scientists to fight hair loss in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Because of the high success rate of the product, it has been developed for use by the public to combat all types of hair loss. Clinical studies conducted in Europe show that ThymuSkin hair loss treatments can help stop baldness and regrow hair for 67 percent of men and 95 percent of women.

Leimo Personal Hair Laser Starter Kit is a holistic hair loss treatment regimen that entails the use of a Bio-Cleansing Shampoo, Thickening Conditioner, Scalp Scrub, Scalp Therapy Day Treatment, Scalp Serum Night Treatment, and the Leimo Personal Hair Laser (laser comb). The all-natural topical products of the regimen work in cleansing and conditioning the scalp to cater to new hair growth and the laser comb works by reactivating dormant hair follicles to resume growing hair.

Types of Hair Loss: Cicatricial Alopecia

Cicatricial or scarring alopecia is the name for a group of hair loss disorders that destroy the hair follicle and cause scar tissue to form. The scar tissue occurs below the surface of the skin so is not observable to the eye but the damage to the hair follicle can be permanent.

At first, hair loss may occur gradually and be attributed to other causes. Some people experience more severe symptoms of burning, itching, pain and other signs of inflammation such as pustules and scaling that can become progressively intolerable. Cicatricial alopecia primarily affects adults of any nationality but can also occur in children.

Cicatricial alopecia is diagnosed after a skin biopsy is taken and the skin and hair follicles are examined under a microscope. More than one skin biopsy may need to be taken. Evaluation of skin samples containing scar tissue may give information as to whether the hair lost can still grow back. Skin examined from areas of active inflammation can give information as to the specific type of cicatricial alopecia the person has.

There are different types of cicatricial alopecia, which are classified depending on what inflammatory cells, lymphocytes or neutrophils are seen under the microscope. Below are some of the main forms and treatments:

• Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE): A form of lupus that only appears in the skin but systemic lupus (SLE) would still need to be checked for thorough lab tests. This type of cicatricial alopecia appears more often in women. Treatment includes both topical and injectable corticosteroids as well as other medications such as anti-malarial pills and vitamin A derivatives.

• Lichen planopilaris: The most common type that appears in Caucasians and in women more so than men. The symptoms experienced are severe itching, burning, pain and a whitish scale on the scalp. It is treated using some of the same medications as CCLE.

• Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA): Seen almost entirely in African American women and begins as thinning in the crown that spreads outwards.