Article for causes hair loss

There has been a great deal of progress in the field of hair replacement and restoration in the past few years. Surgical techniques have improved greatly from the days when hair replacement first began. All hair replacement techniques involve the use of your own hair; therefore
hair replacement candidates must have some healthy hair
usually at the back and sides of the head. The process is a relatively safe procedure when performed by a qualified surgeon
however as with any surgery there are risks. Candidates must be checked for uncontrolled high blood pressure
blood-clotting problems
or skin that scars excessively
as these conditions may make healing difficult. Small pieces of hair growing scalp grafts are removed from areas of the scalp with healthy hair and are placed where hair is thinning. There are three major types of grafts: punch grafts
mini-grafts
and micro-grafts. Punch grafting takes about 10-15 hairs and places them in the scalp. This was the first type of technique to be developed
and when first developed caused a patchy look in many candidates. The technique has been improved since the first days of being developed
and the new mini-graft technique has also been added as an option. Mini-grafts contain only 2-4 hairs per graft
and therefore look much more natural. Micro-grafts are still smaller grafts that contain one to two hairs each. To maintain healthy circulation of the scalp
grafts are placed 1/8th of an inch apart. Local anesthesia is usually sufficient for these procedures
and several procedures are usually required to achieve the desired result. Post-surgery
a period of approximately 10 days of no sexual or strenuous activity is recommended
as strenuous activity may cause bleeding from the graft areas.

Of course surgery is a serious option
and often an expensive one as well. For those not wishing to undergo surgery for either reason
the option of non-surgical hair additions is often explored. Many professionals have developed techniques to add hair to existing hair on your scalp that look very natural. Weaves
fusions
bonding
cabling and micro linking are some of the techniques used to bond hair to the existing hair or scalp non-surgically.

Many jokes were made in the past about wigs and toupees
and they have gained an unfavorable light amongst many people because they were so obvious on the wearer. Today’s toupees and wigs are often made of real hair and are very well styled
causing them to look ore natural on the wearer. These hairpieces are held in place by affixing adhesive to the scalp and stay in place through vigorous exercise. Of course you will need to seek a professionally made toupee in order to make it worth your while
and you should purchase at least two so that you can maintain them properly
servicing one while wearing the other. A professionally styled and fitted toupee is expected to cost upward of $600 to $1000 in today’s market. Of course no one wants to go through the embarrassment of wearing the obvious “rug” on top of your head
so if you are not willing to spend the money it takes to purchase a professional toupee then it is probably best to not wear any hairpiece at all.

Structured hairpieces as they are called are a semi-surgical approach that permanently attaches hair to the scalp by stitching the hair to the bald scalp. This procedure is not recommended
as it is a process that involves introducing a foreign material to the scalp. Most ethical surgeons do not perform this procedure any longer as they are generally deemed to be ethically inappropriate. If this procedure is recommended to you
get a second opinion from a trusted physician.

A much safer procedure is hair weaving
yet this can only be used if hair is thinning and large balding areas are not present. The process is also called hair intensification or hair integration. Strands of synthetic or real hair are braided or weaved into your own existing hair giving an appearance of a full head of hair. This procedure does have its drawbacks
because it can make the scalp difficult to access
interfering with proper hair and scalp maintenance necessary for the health of your remaining natural hair
and this method can also stress existing hair since the artificial hair introduced through weaving is attached to it. This method is usually expensive
costing several thousand dollars per application
and being that because of the aforementioned drawbacks it can only be left in for a few weeks at a time it is usually impractical for the average person.

It is highly recommended that one seek professional assistance with these procedures from licensed beauticians or barbers
and have a patch test done to the skin if using adhesives to test for skin sensitivities. Extra care must be taken to maintain cleanliness of the hair and scalp when wearing added hair in order to maintain the health of existing hair and the scalp in general. Of course
if you are undergoing chemotherapy or are in the early stages of diagnosed alopecia areata then these procedures should be avoided as the hair they are connected to is likely to fall out as well. Either waiting for a period of time or obtaining a full prosthesis is recommended in these cases.

Yet still there is another type of treatment which is a spray of micro fibers made up of the same substance that hair is made of: keratin. If your hair is simply thinning
while you are investigating a more permanent solution to your hair loss problems or in the process of employing a particular process that takes some time
you can use these substances to cosmetically produce the appearance of thicker and fuller hair. The substance is marketed under several different names
one such being Topikฎ. Being a temporary solution it is relatively inexpensive
and can provide some immediate aesthetic results to bolster confidence and optimism as you work on more permanent solutions.