Contents
People with hair loss (male and female pattern baldness) need all the clear, objective information they can get. I have broken down this information into many categories. Please browse through the pages that interest you. If you have specific questions or comments, post them on the Discussion Forum.
Discussion Forum - Comments, opinions, questions relating to hair loss - everyone is welcome to participate in the many different topics on this forum.
Biology of Hair Loss - The anatomy and dynamics of the hair follicle - also an examination of the role of heredity and genetics.
Male Pattern Baldness - An explanation of the most common form of hair loss in men, a definition of the hair cycle, and a statement about the biochemical theory.
Female Hair Loss - An explanation of the diffuse thinning that often occurs in women after menopause when estrogen production is diminished - also a discussion of telogen effluvium.
The Chemical Approach - How the different drugs like Rogaine and Propecia work to halt hair loss and possibly to promote the growth of new hair.
Hair Transplant Surgery - The radical approach to hair loss: its benefits and its drawbacks.
My Approach - The first part of a program for halting hair loss and growing new hair based on scalp exercises: theories and positive side effects are discussed.
My Approach Continued - The second part of the program in which I describe in detail how to do the exercises: gaining control of the scalp muscles.
Testimonials - Messages from people who have had positive results from the scalp exercises; also messages from people who have had zero results.
DHT: the Full Story - An array of facts people who suffer from hair loss should know about this demonized hormone.
Nutrition - Vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements: their effect or lack of effect on the hair. Suggestions for a hair-healthy diet.
The Anti-inflammatory Diet - A hair-protective menu of foods that might bring some life back into sluggish follicles.
Brewer's Yeast and Hair - Facts about this natural nutritional supplement and why it might be beneficial for hair.
Natural Hair Loss Remedy Discovered in Apples - A provocative article about a chemical found mostly in the skins of green apples that might promote the growth of hair in people with hair loss.
Eat Your Broccoli - New research from UC Berkeley suggests that eating broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables may inhibit the binding of DHT to receptor sites.
Notes on Saw Palmetto - An informative article about this herb from Hair Loss Talk. Read it before using this product.
Dandruff Data - An in-depth discussion of this subject plus treatment options.
The Psychology of Hair Loss - A whimsical look at the mental states characteristic of people going bald. "Image is everything," or is it?
Stem Cell Research - An area of science relevant to people who are losing their hair: the future looks promising.
Stem Cell Research, an Update - Exciting breakthrough by Dr. Cotsarelis and his team at the University of Pennsylvania in isolating stem cells in the bulge area of the hair follicle.
Minoxidil: a Growth Stimulant - An article full of informational content about this drug that was posted on my discussion forum by a man who calls himself Anagen.
Bookshelf - A selection of books on hair loss, hair transplantation, African-American hair care products, nutrition, skin care, and facial exercise.
Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me - This book by Paula Begoun should be read by everyone who needs honest answers to hair-care problems.
FAQs - Answers to frequently asked questions about hair loss and related subjects.
Hair News - Summaries of and comments on many informative articles on hair loss and related subjects.
My Story - A few photos and a few comments.
Shape Your Face - My other website that provides a program of facial exercises for toning up the muscles of the face and neck.
Links - A select list of Web sites that gives valuable content about hair loss (male pattern baldness, female pattern baldness) and related subjects.