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As a hair loss sufferer starts researching the causes of baldness and real hair restoration treatments, it starts to become obvious the contradictory information that is out there. What is the real cause of hair loss? Which hair loss drugs are effective in regrowing hair? One such hair loss myth to be found out there is that stress causes genetic hair loss. Though there are extremely rare circumstances when certain types of traumatic stress can cause sudden hair loss, the every day normal stressors of life will not cause male pattern baldness (MPB) or female pattern baldness (FPB). The type of hair loss caused by traumatic stress is not related to genetics at all. In fact, it is typically characterized by sudden hair shedding, in many cases, all over the scalp (like telogen effluvium) as opposed to a specific hair loss pattern such as the norwood scale or ludwig scale typical of those suffering from genetic hair loss.
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Thanks to the advancements in hair loss medication and hair transplantation, hair loss sufferers now have the ability to take control over their balding condition. Below are several real patient experiences and before/after hair restoration photos.
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Hair loss sufferers often want to know the origin of their balding problem. Though there are varying types of hair loss, the most common type is Androgenetic Alopecia (genetic hair loss) also known as male pattern baldness in men or female pattern baldness in women. But if hereditary hair loss is genetic, how is it linked back to us? Many people are under the impression that genetic balding patterns for men are inherited strictly from the mother's father. Likewise, it is believed by many that female hair loss patterns are inherited strictly from the father's side of the family. Read this entire article for more information.
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Hair transplant surgery can certainly be viable option for balding individuals who have developed realistic hair restoration goals. Research and selection of a quality hair transplant surgeon is the key to a successful hair restoration experience.
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Though hair loss causes can range from genetics (male pattern baldness, female pattern baldness) to various physicial and psychological medical conditions, wearing a hat does not cause or facilitate baldness. This is a hair loss myth.
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There are many hair loss causes including genetic hair loss (male pattern baldness, female pattern baldness), diffuse alopecia (such as telogen effluvium), traction alopecia, etc. While hereditary hair loss is caused by genes, the other conditions causing baldness can come from various physicial and psychological conditions. Unfortunately, cutting your hair will not thicken or help you regrow hair. Read this hair loss article as to why this is a hair loss myth.
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