Hair Loss – It’s Not Just Genetic

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Hair Loss – It’s Not Just Genetic
ByLee Dobbins

What’s a king without a crown? If a king is stripped of his crown, then his true symbol for authority is lost. The crown of man is his hair, and hair loss is one reality that millions of men (and women) out there are dealing with today. Balding is a natural process that is carried out by our bodies as we grow older. The rate of hair loss, however, differs for each individual. Some people still have a decent amount of hair in their old age, some people start losing it in early adulthood.

Actually, if one would be open-minded about it, there’s nothing really wrong with being bald. Admiration should be given to those people who don’t let the world dictate their personalities. Fear and stress are created when balding people try to cover up their thinning hairlines and scalps. Being confident about one’s appearance is a key towards real happiness, and losing hair is one thing that people need to face or accept. Look at Michael Jordan, he’s bald, but nobody ever makes fun of his baldness. I can still remember the late 80s when he didn’t shave his thinning hair. People would notice it at first, but when the game begins, everyone adored him and couldn’t care less about his hair. … »

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Thyroid Association with Hair Loss

Posted in Hair and Scalp Conditions

What is thyroid disease? A thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck. The gland produces hormones that are released by thyroids called Triodothyronine, (t3), and thyroxin, (t4).There are two kinds of thyroid disease associated with hair loss, Hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are mostly found in women.

Hyperthyroidism is a condition that overly produces thyroid hormone by an enlarged thyroid gland, which diffuses hair loss. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is called Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition resulting in over producing thyroid hormone by an enlarged gland. Women between their twenties and thirties are mostly infected with hyperthyroidism. … »

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