Is there anything in the future that may help one grow hair?

For the completely bald scalp there is no chance of getting a hair transplant and thus, the future is bleak. But cloning, gene therapy, stem cell transplants have all been touted as a possible cure for hair loss. All these are illusive cures with a lot of bravado from scientists who also lack hair.

For the bald men of today, newer hair therapies are still light years away and the cost would be prohibitive for most, except for the rich.

Some researchers’ claim that perhaps hair can be transplanted from one individual to another. If there are no live donors, use dead donors. Why waste all the dead people and their scalp- use them to transplant the hair- we use their kidneys, heart and lungs and so why not hair- Yep why not? 

For those who cannot bear to be bald, the cheapest and best alternative are wigs and hairpieces .These wigs are available all over the place and can cover the baldness. Naturally looking hairpieces are available and can be quite costly. One then leads a hidden closet life and becomes an indoor introvert.


These real-life like hair pieces are now available for $500-$1,000 and have to be replaced every 3-6 months. One cannot do all those fun things like exercise or swim with them- instead most of the wig wearers turn to the internet still surfing for a cure for baldness-the agony never ends.

Coping with hair loss part 1

Losing hair is a miserable experience and one filled with anxiety, depression and loss of confidence. Hair loss typically occurs to males in their prime and is a very frustrating disorder to deal with. No matter what others say, hair loss is the Achilles heel of most men and coping is difficult. Many suggestions have been made to cope with hair loss and this includes joining a support group, discuss with family and friends and learn more about the disorder. Only time heals the pain of hair loss.

Conclusion

For those intent on having hair, the time to start drug therapy is when there is still some hair left on the head. For completely bald people, the options are limited to wigs and wearing a hat or accept a hairless scalp. Few insurance plans cover drug therapy and one needs to take the drugs forever to get the benefits and maintain them. The drugs are not cheap and there is no guarantee of hair growth. For a years supply, Rogaine may cost $200-$300 and Propecia can cost $700-$1,000. Neither of these medications is covered by any medical insurance.

Two Major Causes of Hair Loss Part 1

Male pattern baldness (Androgenic alopecia)

Those individual who develop androgenic alopecia may experience hair loss as early as the early teenage years. The hair loss gets more progressive through the ensuing years and the results become more noticeable on the scalp. The hair loss typically begins at the temples and crown. The end result of the hair loss is partial or complete baldness by the 30s to early 40s. This is an irreversible process-permanent.

The androgenic variety of alopecia has a familial connection but the actual pattern of genetic inheritance remains unknown. This type of hair loss is common in both males and females, but females rarely go bald. If anyone in the family is bald, then one can rest assured that other male members of the family will have the same unfortunate event occur sometime. In most cases, when there is male pattern baldness in the family, the hair loss typically occurs at a much younger age and a lot faster.

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is associated with temporary hair loss from the face and other areas of the body. The condition happens suddenly and results in patchy hair loss. The hair loss may be on the face or parts of the scallop. The area becomes completely devoid of hair follicles and appears smooth and white.

The cause of alopecia areata is unknown. But there are many speculations. Some claim that it is related to stress, a viral infection and other claim that it is autoimmune (your own body’s cell react and kill the hair cells) or bad luck. The hair loss occurs suddenly and most men are in good health and young.

It is not known if there is a genetic link with alopecia areata. The good thing about the disorder is that the condition is temporary and the hair does grow back. In most cases, the hair loss persists for a few months and then all of a sudden the hair reappears. The condition can recur a few times.