Amazing mothers May 8, 2008
I know a woman who has to wear a hair prosthesis because she is a victim of alopecia areata (auto immune disorder that causes hair loss). Before she leaves the house to go out in public, her 3-year-old daughter says, Mommy, put your hat on. (Burlington Union, MA)
No Effective Treatments for Patchy Hair Loss May 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is no good evidence for any long-term benefit of any treatments now available for patchy hair loss, a type of baldness called alopecia areata, the authors of a review of current research on the subject conclude ... People with alopecia areata lose patches or clumps of their hair, and in some cases may lose all the hair on their head or body, Sladden and his team explain ... Some studies suggest that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the body's... (MEDLINEplus)
Return of the dandy Apr 17, 2008
" He talks at length about peacocks, how aerodynamic they are, how they mate and why they get alopecia. He is a peacock expert.Bryan Ferry tells me: "He is one of the most remarkably gifted people I have ever met, and an authority on a bewildering range of subjects. He is a master craftsman - quite rare in this day and age - and has quietly exerted an enormous influence on so many people. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Kids shave heads for cancer research Apr 5, 2008
The hair collected from the girls' haircuts will be donated to 'Locks of Love,' a nonprofit organization that creates hairpieces from donated hair for financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term hair loss because of medical conditions including alopecia areata and cancer. Monday's event was held to recognize and aid Brent McCreesh, a 5-year-old Southport boy who was diagnosed in 2004 with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a form of cancer that occurs in infants and young children. (Valley News, CT)
High schooler gives gift of hair Mar 27, 2008
Several years ago, she decided she would grow her hair and donate it to Locks of Love to be made into wigs for children who have lost their hair, most to alopecia (a disease that causes irreparable hair loss) and others to chemotherapy. On Jan. 7, according to her mother, Sandi McDonald, the 16 1/2-year old high school junior put her hair into the capable hands of the stylist at Sam & Joe s, who cut off the required 10-inch pony tale. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Good, Bad, Ugly Mar 3, 2008
THE GOOD: Fourteen military spouses at Ellsworth Air Force Base will cut their locks on March 5 at Planet Hair Salon in Rapid City for Locks of Love, an organization that provides hair pieces to kids who suffer from permanent hair loss from severe burns, radiation treatment or other conditions, including alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss and for which there is no known cause or cure. (106). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Do Cats Reduce the Risk of a Heart Attack? Feb 26, 2008
At this moment I am waiting for the equstrian, fish, and even porcine studies to come out claiming that these animals reduce heart disease, allow you to live longer, and cures alopecia. The point here is that lifestyle choices, outlook (thank you Patch Adams), genetics, and environment trumps all other effects on health. (MedHeadlines)
Phenotype and Course of Hutchinson–Gilford Progeria Syndrome Feb 7, 2008
Results Clinical investigations confirmed sclerotic skin, joint contractures, bone abnormalities, alopecia, and growth impairment in all 15 patients; cardiovascular and central nervous system sequelae were also documented. Previously unrecognized findings included prolonged prothrombin times, elevated platelet counts and serum phosphorus levels, measured reductions in joint range of motion, low-frequency conductive hearing loss, and functional oral deficits. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Support group, lunch event assist women with hair loss Jan 13, 2008
Diller, who has the rare auto-immune disease alopecia areata, began losing her hair in clumps when she was just a freshman in college ... While not a life-threatening disease, the effects of alopecia areata can be devastating socially and emotionally, particularly for women, whose hair has historically been linked with their sexuality and desirability ... "The psychology of it all can be overwhelming," said New Yorker Thea Cassin, founder and president of Bald Girls Do Lunch, a nonprofit... (North County Times)
Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin for Advanced Esophagogastric Cancer Jan 3, 2008
As compared with cisplatin, oxaliplatin was associated with lower incidences of grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, alopecia, renal toxicity, and thromboembolism but with slightly higher incidences of grade 3 or 4 diarrhea and neuropathy. Conclusions Capecitabine and oxaliplatin are as effective as fluorouracil and cisplatin, respectively, in patients with previously untreated esophagogastric cancer. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Bald Girls Do Lunch in Southern California Dec 27, 2007
Bald Girls Do Lunch, a not-for-profit organization, is bringing women with alopecia areata together for the first time in Los Angeles and San Diego ... Alopecia areata affects men, women, and children of all ages -- almost 5 million people in the US. Characterized by smooth, round bald patches, it usually resolves on its own but can progress to complete hair loss including lashes, brows, and body hair. (North County Times)
Danvers Board of Health 'makes-up' new regulations Dec 27, 2007
By By Carolyn Moore/Danvers Herald. Wed Dec 26, 2007, 04:54 PM EST. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Hidden numbers of Ulster women battling hair loss Dec 6, 2007
Gail Porter lost her hair to alopecia ... " The survey, which was commissioned by vitamin supplement manufacturer Vitabiotics Perfectil, also found that almost three quarters (74%) of women in Northern Ireland believed the main cause of female hair loss was due to high stress levels and that 30% believed their diet had the biggest impact. Around a third (37%) resorted to comfort eating to cope with the condition and one in five said they would postpone a date because of either. Kate Winslet, Cat... (Belfast Telegraph)
Tooth Infections May Cause Hair Loss Nov 28, 2007
Alopecia Tied To Dental Health ... Researchers there said that the bald patches, called alopecia areata or localized alopecia, are closely tied to infections of the teeth ... They said alopecia typically appears as one or more round bald patches on the scalp, in the beard or in the eyebrows. (Click2Houston, TX)
Link Between Hair Loss and Dental Disease Nov 27, 2007
There is a close relationship between infection outbreaks on teeth and the presence of alopecia areata or localized alopecia, a type of hair loss which has an unknown origin. Alopecia areata starts with bald patches on the scalp, and sometimes elsewhere on the body ... Alopecia areata is a dermatitis which presents the following signs: The typical pattern is for one or more round bald patches to appear on the scalp, in the beard, or in the eyebrows, or to undergo a loss of eyelashes. (Newsmax)
It's a bald fact...smoking makes your hair fall out! Nov 27, 2007
Scientists say male baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is a hereditary matter and caused in part by the male sex hormones. Male baldness varies between different races and as a rule Asian men are less likely to become bald as they age than white Europeans or Americans but early hair loss in a smoker may be a warning signal of more serious damage elsewhere in the body. (News-Medical.net)
The bald facts: Smokers risk hair loss - as well as fatal illnesses Nov 26, 2007
The scientists, led by Dr Lin-hui Su, from the Far Eastern memorial hospital in Taiwan, wrote in the journal Archives of Dermatology: "After controlling for age and family history, statistically significant positive associations were noted between moderate or severe androgenetic alopecia [baldness] and smoking status, current smoking of 20 cigarettes or more per day and smoking intensity.". The researchers suggest that smoking may damage the micro-circulation supplying blood to the follicles. (Independent)
Smoking Accelerates Mens Hair Loss Nov 20, 2007
But generally speaking the risk of androgenic alopecia -- the common male hair loss that occurs in various patterns -- was slower among the Taiwanese men than among "persons of white race/ethnicity" as measured by previous studies elsewhere. The study, published in the November issue of the Archives of Dermatology, recommended that men showing early signs of hair loss should be advised about the role smoking can play to prevent further progression. (Newsmax)
United States Nov 18, 2007
He has three auto-immune disorders: Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammation of the bowel, total alopecia, and cerebral vasculitis, an immune system-related narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. The new tests suggest I inhaled about 4,000 particles of DU,' Donnelly says. (Guardian Unlimited)
PEGINTRON(TM) and REBETOL(R) Approved in European Union for Retreating Hepatitis C Patients Who Failed Previous Pegylated or Non-Pegylated Interferon Therapy Nov 15, 2007
Injection site pain was reported in 2% of patients receiving PEGINTRON. Alopecia (thinning of the hair) is also often associated with alpha interferons including PEGINTRON. Psychiatric adverse events, which include insomnia, were common (57%) with PEGINTRON but similar to INTRON A (58%). Depression was most common at 29. (PR Newswire)
Positioning Pelvic Cancer Patients On Stomachs For Radiation Yields Better Results Oct 30, 2007
29, 2007) Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researchers have found that positioning pelvic cancer patients on their stomachs rather than their backs is a better method for delivering radiation therapy. Because patients return for multiple therapies, being able to reproduce the positioning of the patient allowed more precision, which reduces toxicity. (Science Daily)
Taxotere Gets FDA Approval For Advance Head And Neck Cancer Before ... Oct 2, 2007
-- alopecia in the TPF group 4% -- alopecia in the PF group 1. -- diarrhea in the TPF group 7% -- diarrhea in the PF group 3. (Medical News Today)
Young Woman Faces Hair Loss With Immune Disorder Sep 28, 2007
That's what often happens to people who have an immune disorder called Alopecia Areata ... The upside is that Alopecia Areata doesn't affect health. (K-Eye News, TX)
OSAMA RAMBLE: INSANE TAXES, GLOBAL WARMING AND MORTGAGES! Sep 8, 2007
After many casting calls, this dude got the part but unfortunately, he can't grow a beard because he suffers from alopecia. I also heard he isn't even an Arab. (The Drudge Report)
Cutting for a Cause Aug 29, 2007
In an effort to bring awareness to cancer and alopecia areata, Condrack decided to adopt Locks of Love as her charity of choice ... When she was in her 20 s she developed alopecia after receiving a hepatitis vaccination ... 15 years later, her 4-year-old daughter developed alopecia. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Why children who braid it like Beckham risk hair loss Aug 25, 2007
They found that nearly one in seven children and a third of women suffered from "traction alopecia", a type of hair loss directly linked to the hair being constantly under tension ... Dr Nonhlanhla Khumalo, who led the research, said: "Traction alopecia is common in women and girls and is significantly linked to hairstyles, particularly when relaxed hair has braids, extensions or weaves attached. "This can cause unsightly hair loss which is distressing. (BBC News -- Health)
Feline Health Terminology Jun 20, 2007
Alopecia Bald spot where hair normally grows. Antibiotic Medicine to stop bacteria growth. (Suite101.com)
First Agent Ever Demonstrates Significant Benefit in Liver Cancer Jun 4, 2007
The Incidence of Grade 3 and 4 Adverse Events occurring at a higher incidence (greater than or equal to 2 per cent) in subjects in the sorafenib group versus the placebo group were diarrhea (11 per cent vs. 2 per cent), skin reactions in the hands and feet (8 per cent vs. 1 per cent), fatigue (10 per cent vs. 15 per cent), bleeding (6 per cent vs. 9 per cent) and alopecia (hair loss) ... Most common treatment-emergent adverse events with NEXAVAR were diarrhea, rash/desquamation, fatigue,... (Canada Newswire)
Mammals have the power to regenerate May 21, 2007
If researchers can effectively control hair growth, then they could potentially find cures for people with hair and scalp disorders, such as scarring alopecia where the skin scars, and hair overgrowth. This research was funded in part by the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskelatal and Skin Disease and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. (News-Medical.net)
Bald Truth Is That Mice Can Regenerate Hair May 18, 2007
But, he said, the findings "will undoubtedly inspire new thinking in the management of alopecia, in tissue engineering, and in the regeneration of other organs.". This study was supported by the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. (MedPage Today)
European Union's CHMP Issues Positive Opinion on PEGINTRON(Tm) and REBETOL(R) Combination Therapy for Hepatitis C in Patients Coinfected With HIV Apr 30, 2007
Injection site pain was reported in 2 percent of patients receiving PEGINTRON. Alopecia (thinning of the hair) is also often associated with alpha interferons including PEGINTRON. Psychiatric adverse events, which include insomnia, were common (57 percent) with PEGINTRON but similar to INTRON A (58 percent). Depression was most common at 29 percent. (PR Newswire)
Our eyes wide shut, we opt for hypnosis Apr 18, 2007
SENTINEL LIFESTYLE BLOGS. On weird news and pop culture. (Orlando Sentinel)
UC Davis study finds high arsenic levels in herbal kelp supplements Apr 7, 2007
The new study, published in the April issue of Environmental Health Perspectives () was prompted by the case of a 54-year-old woman who was seen at the UC Davis Occupational Medicine Clinic following a two-year history of worsening alopecia (hair loss), fatigue and memory loss. The woman's symptoms had begun with minor memory loss and fatigue. (EurekAlert!)
She's a survivor Apr 1, 2007
Now, she suffers from alopecia aerate -- a condition that results in the total hair loss ... "I was given no choice when cancer became my reality and alopecia areata took over " I had to accept what was now a part of me, who I was, who I had become. (Pensacola News Journal)
Married to low IQ Apr 1, 2007
He has alopecia (disease causing baldness), and he is terribly self-conscious about removing his cap. Anoop does not speak much, although he smiles easily and laughs a lot. (India Times, India)
Herbs & Botanicals for Baldness Mar 21, 2007
Herbs & Botanicals for Baldness: Herbal Help for Androgenetic Alopecia ... Herbal Help for Androgenetic Alopecia ... What can herbal medicine offer people dealing with alopecia. (Suite101.com)
Letters to the Editor Mar 12, 2007
For the last 25 years, the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) has been dedicated to improving the lives of children, men and women with the autoimmune skin disease alopecia areata through funding research, offering support through various programs, and increasing the public's general awareness of this disease, which does not discriminate and can be triggered at any age ... For more information on alopecia areata, please visit. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet Feb 20, 2007
Less common features include: short stature, delayed puberty, gastrointestinal features, recurrent abdominal pain, osteoporosis, vitamin K deficiency, athropathy (joint dysfunction), polyneuropathy (various kinds of nerve dysfunctions), ataxia (loss of balance), epilepsy (seizures), infertility, recurrent abortions, anxiety, depression, and alopecia (hair loss). Conditions associated with gluten allergies include: dermatitis herpetiformis, IgA deficiency, Type I diabetes, autoimmune thyroid... (Suite101.com)
Shorn in the USA Feb 20, 2007
There are myriad ways in which a woman can make herself unattractive to men. She can get fall-over drunk in the street, disfigure herself with unsightly tattoos, become a bit lardy or burst into tears with monotonous regularity. (Times Online)
FDA Clears The HairMax LaserComb Feb 17, 2007
Through years of extensive research and clinical studies in the science of hair growth, Lexington has developed an affordable and convenient, hand-held laser device, now clinically proven to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood IIA to V with Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV). This FDA clearance of the HairMax LaserComb offers an exciting new modality for the promotion of hair growth in males. (Playfuls.com)
Insecurity may impact your immune system Feb 15, 2007
These include plaque psoriasis, a condition where scaly patches form on the skin, and alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Loading. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Intimacy issuessap immune system Feb 14, 2007
These include plaque psoriasis, a condition where scaly patches form on the skin, and alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. However, he said, it should be underscored that a causal link between insecure attachment, impaired immunity, and poorer health is far away from being proved. (MSNBC -- Health)
Allergy To Hair Dye Increasing Feb 6, 2007
(March 12, 2002) -- Two women with Parkinson's disease who developed alopecia (baldness) while being treated with the dopamine agonists pramipexole or ropinirole found that the hair loss stopped after the drugs were. . (Science Daily)
