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The Definitive Hair Loss Resource by Thomas WhitfieldEnglish | April 8, 2016 | ASIN: B01E1LDPS2 | 111 Pages | AZW3/MOBI/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 3.82 MBHair loss can be an extremely difficult experience for men and women at any age. Visible thinning, bald spots and receding hairlines often induce panic, worry and frustration. They can lead to feelings of self-consciousness, stress and desperation.Luckily, hair loss sufferers can take solace in the fact that they are not alone. There are actions that we can take to slow the progression of our hair loss and even re-grow lost hair. This e-book was written to help people take control of their hair loss and face Androgenetic Alopecia head-on.The Definitive Hair Loss Resource – written by Dr. Thomas Whitfield & TeamInside you will find:Information about the physiological mechanisms responsible for male and female pattern hair loss.Explanations of existing and future treatment options.Tips and references for dealing with your own unique circumstances.Hopefully, after reading this e-book, you will feel refreshed and positive – ready to take action towards strengthening your hair and your self-esteem.Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Hair Introduction2.1 Hair Structure and Hair Loss    2.1.1 The Anatomical Structure of Hair    2.1.2 Why do we have hair?    2.1.3 The Cause of Hair Loss    2.1.4 Male Reactions to Hair Loss    2.1.5 You Are Not Alone2.2 Hair Care and Hair Products    2.2.1 Are you using the right hair care products?    2.2.2 Choosing the Right Products    2.2.3 Washing and Drying Your Hair    2.2.4 How Hair Dyes Work    2.2.5 Effects of Gels, Mousses and Dyes on Hair    2.2.6 How to Avoid Hair Damage    2.2.7 Maintain a Healthy Scalp3 Why Hair Loss Happens3.1 Why Men Lose Their Hair    3.1.1 Identifying Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)3.2 Common Causes of Hair Loss    3.2.1 Genes and Family History    3.2.2 Testosterone and DHT    3.2.3 Hair Loss Over Time    3.2.3 Stress    3.2.5 Lack of Blood Supply    3.2.6 Environmental Issues3.3 Diseases that Cause Hair Loss    3.3.1 Non-Scarring Alopecia    3.3.2 Alopecia Areata    3.3.3 Diagnosing the Disorder    3.3.4 Treatment Options    3.3.5 Telogen Effluvium    3.3.6 Tinea Capitis    3.3.7 Thyroid Conditions and Hair Loss    3.3.8 How Thyroid Conditions Affect Our Hair    3.3.9 Thyroid Disease Treatments    3.3.10 Scarring Alopecia    3.3.11 Lupus3.4 Other Causes of Hair Loss    3.4.1 Hair Loss as a Result of Medication    3.4.2 Rare Causes of Hair Loss4 Ways to Conceal Hair Loss4.1 Wig It    4.1.1 A Brief History    4.1.2 Hair Replacement Systems    4.1.3 Where do I shop for hair systems?    4.1.4 Maintenance and Care for Your New Hair4.2 Fibers, Sprays and Particle Hair Concealers    4.2.1 How Hair Concealers Work    4.2.2 The Wonders of Hair Fibres    4.2.3 Spray-on Hair Concealers    4.2.4 Disadvantages of Hair Concealers    4.2.5 Research and Compare Before Buying5 Laser, Topical and Pharmaceutical Treatments5.1 Prescribed Medications for Hair Loss    5.1.1 Level Your Expectations    5.1.2 Finasteride (Propecia)    5.1.3 How Finasteride Works    5.1.4 Side-Effects of Finasteride    5.1.5 Proper Dosing of Finasteride    5.1.6 Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil    5.1.7 Minoxidil (Rogaine)    5.1.8 How Minoxidil Works    5.1.9 Side-Effects of Minoxidil    5.1.10 Applying Minoxidil onto the Scalp    5.1.11 Low-Level Laser Therapy    5.1.12 How Laser Therapy Works    5.1.13 Low-Level Laser Therapy for Hair Loss    5.1.14 Handheld Laser for Home Use    5.1.15 Potential Risks of LLLT6 Advanced Hair Loss Solutions6.1 Hair Transplant Surgery    6.1.1 Are you a candidate for hair transplant surgery?    6.1.2 Those Who Don’t Qualify for a Hair Transplant    6.1.3 Those Who May Qualify for a Hair Transplants    6.1.4 Having Enough Hair for a Hair Transplant    6.1.5 Considering the Costs    6.1.6 Choosing the Right Doctor    6.1.7 Meeting for the First Consultation    6.1.8 The Right Questions to Ask    6.1.9 Seeing Results for Yourself    6.1.10 Before Surgery    6.1.11 During Surgery    6.1.12 Possible Complications    6.1.13 Hair Care Post-Op    6.1.14 Recovering from Anaesthesia    6.1.15 Keeping Your Head Crust-Free    6.1.16 Hiding Your Head    6.1.17 Limiting Your Amount of Physical Activity6.2 Hair Transplant Complications    6.2.1 Post Operative Brow and Facial Swelling    6.2.2 Failure of Transplanted Hair to Grow    6.2.3 Hair Loss    6.2.4 Sun Damage    6.2.5 Doing It Again7 Hair Lifestyle7.1 Feeding Your Hair Right    7.1.1 Essential Protein and Calorie Intake    7.1.2 The Good Fat    7.1.3 Your Daily Vitamins7.2 Live Active for a Healthier Head of Hair    7.2.1 How Exercise Affects Hair Growth and Hair Loss    7.2.2 Make Exercise an Additional Hair Loss Treatment8 Companies Researching New Treatments8.1 Research Breakdown8.2 Oxford BioLabs and TRX2    8.2.1 Mission and Goal    8.2.2 TRX2    8.2.3 The RejuveNation