Hair Disorders

Follow the links below to find information about hair disorders, including hair loss and dandruff.

Reviewed May 2011

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Title:   Losing hair
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Everyone loses 50 to 100 hairs from their scalp every day. You may see it in your brush or comb, in the shower or the bath, or even on your clothes.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Breastfeeding - looking after yourself
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Breastfeeding is a very special time for both mother and baby and it is good for the health of babies and their mothers as well. Many mothers who breast feed have some ups and downs at the start,
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Hirsutism - excess hair
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Hirsutism is an excess of hair on the face and/or body, due to high levels of androgens stimulating the hair follicles. Some women may develop hirsutism during or after menopause, particularly in the facial area.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Male pattern baldness
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Hair loss can happen on any part of the body for a variety of reasons, and can range from being mild to severe. Male (and female) pattern baldness is hair loss specifically from the head.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Hair loss treatments
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hair loss can be treated with a range of treatments to slow or reduce hair loss or stimulate partial regrowth. Hair transplantation is most effective for hair loss caused by male pattern baldness, accidents or operations. It is important to consult an experienced practitioner to reduce the risk of complications. Medications and wigs can also be used. There is no scientific evidence that the use of lasers, vitamins, herbs or lotions is effective.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Hair loss
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hair loss, including partial or full baldness, affects most men and women at some stage in their life. There are many causes of hair loss, ranging from rough handling to hereditary factors. Permanent hair loss is the result of genetic and hormonal factors, and occurs when the living part of the hair – the root – or the follicle are damaged. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder. Chemotherapy may cause temporary hair loss.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Hirsutism in women - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about the causes and treatments for hirsutism in women - the problem of having too much hair on the face or body.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Hair loss - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The most common type of hair loss is known as androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness .
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Hair loss self-care - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hair loss can be normal (hereditary hair loss), or abnormal, which is usually temporary. Hair loss can affect men, women and children. Find out what products are available for hair loss.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Hair loss overview - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about causes of hair loss, including the most common type - inherited male pattern baldness, also called androgenetic alopecia.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Hair loss: treatment options - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Hair loss may be treated with such products as Rogaine and Propecia.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The evidence suggests a lack of evidence to show whether spironolactone can reduce hirsutism and acne. Hirsutism in women (excessive hair growth) is most often caused by an increased production of male hormones. Spironolactone ('Aldactone' or 'Spirotone...
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Interventions for alopecia areata
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is no good trial evidence that any treatments provide long-term benefit to patients with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis. Alopecia areata is a condition that causes patchy hair loss. The size and number of patches and pr...
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Hair loss
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Hair loss from cancer treatment is usually temporary but can be confronting - the following information can be helpful and reassuring.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Hair loss
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to recognising and treating hair loss in young children.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   One of the causes of hirsutism (excessive hair growth) in women is excessive production of the hormone androgens by the ovaries. A variety of medications can be used to counter the effects of the androgen. Cyproterone acetate is an anti-androgen drug. A...
Date:   Jul 2003

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