Alicia Stock's Articles in Hair Loss Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Hair Damage Information Healthy looking hair has a smooth, tightly closed cuticle layer that protects the inner cortex from drying out. Hair is composed primarily of proteins (88%). These proteins are of a hard fibrous type known as keratin. Hair comes in a variety of textures from fine to coarse. It can suffer a range of hair damage from fraying, split ends to damage caused by straightening hair with chemical agents or hair irons. Herbs for Hair Growth | Hair Structure Hair loss or baldness is a common problem these time. Hair loss is a problem both men and women face in their lives. There are a wide and many causes of hair loss today including genetics, medical treatments, skin allergies, excessive stress, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, thyroid problems, immune disorders and psychological disorders. Alopecia Information | Hair Loss Treatment Alopecia means diffuse hair loss, most notably of the scalp, caused by administration of various drugs. In some cases, alopecia is an indication of an underlying medical concern, such as iron deficiency. It grows vigorously for two to four years, then entered a transitional phase in the short and then a period of rest for two to four months. Then, it enters its third phase, detachment. Hair Loss and Anemia Treatment Hair loss often a sign of a variety of medical problems. There are three types of anemia affected by hair loss is the first iron deficiency anemia, copper deficiency anemia, and pernicious anemia. The most common form of anemia is iron deficiency anemia. the most common cause for hair loss is iron deficiency. Split End and Hair Loss Splitting of ends is normally a problem of dry or combination hair. Split Ends occur when the cuticle is damaged and the fibres of the cortex unravel. The hair is dry, brittle and prone to tangling and can split at the end or anywhere along the shaft.	Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds New Stuff About Us Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service   :: Top Author Businesses: Try your luck, Play BlackJack   :: Our Supporters:
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