Why Is My Hair Coming Out?

If you are suffering from hair loss there is help out there. According to Linda S. Lawson “dermatologists use various methods to treat alopecia including topical Minoxodil (Rogaine), corticoid steroids, antihistamines and anthralin.”

There are also techniques that techniques that the stylist can use, for example they can use a net weaving system which uses a net to go over the part of your head that is missing hair to add hair and cover the part of missing hair.” (Upscale, January 2001) Or you can choose to wear a wig if you have a lot of hair loss

If you choose to wear a wig there are certain factor you must take into account when choosing your wig. According to Michelle Murphy some of these factors are:

1- Shop for a wig before hair is lost so you can find a good match in color and texture

2- Bring a friend for moral support an honest opinion.

3- Human hair wigs are usually more comfortable and natural looking

4- Your scalp needs to breathe, so don’t wear a wig to bed at night. And don’t stop shampooing your scalp.

No matter what solution you decide to use always see a dermatologist before deciding for they can choose the best option for you.

Articles

Kondwani, Marilyn. “Natural health: Healthy hair, the long and short of it.” New Pittsburgh Courier 1999 June 23 pg. A10

Lawson, Linda S. “Alopecia: The causes and solutions.” Upscale January 2001 pgs. 64-65

Talsma, Julia. “Hair disorders pose problem for African Americans.” Dermatology Times September 1999 (webaddress is cite in article)

“Thinning hair.” Womans Day 1994 April 26 pg. 24

Taylor, Mikki. “Beauty consider this.” Essence October 2000 (webaddress cite in the article)

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