Sunday, September 25, 2005

How to treat hair loss

For your lovely tresses

A serious matter of concern for most people— hair loss can be treated

NO OTHER treatment in modern times has aroused as much passion and controversy as hair treatment. An estimated 95 per cent of hair loss is genetic, but other factors, such as nutrition, overall health, hormone deficiencies, overcoloring of hair and emotional stress also contribute to the problem.

According to Dr Mukesh Batra, chairman and managing director of Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinic, "Hair loss is universally regarded as a negative trait with a poor image of a bald man or woman. The overall impression is that hair and lots of it is good. And the loss of it, on the other hand is interpreted as a sign of weakness and ageing."

In fact, a recent German study showed that when applying for jobs, 41 per cent of men with an abundant crop of hair were selected for job interviews while only 27 per cent of men with bald pates were selected.

Another reason for controversy is that for every genuine treatment that exists today, there are probably 10 more other treatments—which in the medical world are politely described as ‘snake oil’ treatment. Billions of dollars are spent every year by research and development wings of various medical institutes in searching for a safe and effective cure of hair loss.

Source:
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=149586#