Loose anagen syndrome as a severity factor for trichotillomania.

Herb/Nutrient Research Links:
References || Echinacea||Ginseng|| Ginkgo||Milk thistle|| Saw palmetto|| Bay||Bilberry|| Black cohosh||Licorice|| DHEA||Royal Jelly|| Garlic||Ginger|| Coenzyme Q10||Lutein|| rutin

DreamPharm Products:

Br J Dermatol 2002 Oct;147(4):789-92

Loose anagen syndrome as a severity factor for trichotillomania.

Loose anagen syndrome (LAS) is a condition of childhood where anagen hairs are easily and painlessly extracted. The condition is due to poor adhesion between the cuticle of the hair shaft and the inner root sheath. A 4-year-old girl presented with patches of hair loss and a clinical diagnosis of trichotillomania was made. A hair pull test extracted multiple hairs easily and painlessly. Light microscopic examination was consistent with LAS. A biopsy was performed, which showed features of trichotillomania. However, on request the child did not display sufficient dexterity to pull out her own hair. It was subsequently determined that her hair loss was likely to be due to a third person plucking out her hair. It appears that in this case the LAS was not the cause of her hair loss, but rather acted as a severity factor for trichotillomania by proxy in that the lack of pain on plucking the hairs removed the principle deterrent.

Ann Dermatol Venereol 2002 May;129(5 Pt 2):783-6

Implication of VEGF, steroid hormones and neuropeptides in hair follicle cell responses

Human hair follicles progress independently through the anagen, catagen, telogen and latency phases that correspond to growth arrest and hair shedding before initiation of a new anagen phase. Hair follicles are self-renewing and contain reservoirs of multi-potent stem cells. Identification of the messenger molecules and pathways operating in the growth and cycling of hair follicles, have provided substantial data. However, only a limited number of these signals is well understood. The specific response of hair follicle cells to these signals is correlated with the expression of their corresponding receptors. What regulates these responses? In this review, we will focus on the hair cycle and its control mechanisms. We will provide some elements in answer to these questions and present some of the markers of hair follicle cells, and hormonal and vascular growth factors, which may regulate respectively hair follicle cell metabolism and cycle, and the neuropeptide impact on hair follicle response and hair growth. The results of our study show the modifications in various expression patterns of receptors in dermal papilla cells, and demonstrate the cross-interaction between these different components. In conclusion, we present an accumulation of evidence suggesting that the regulation of hair growth requires a combination of hormonal, vascular and neuropeptide approaches that will provide further insight in defining new treatments for hair loss.

Lasers Surg Med 2002;30(2):127-34

Hair removal with the long pulsed Nd:YAG laser: a prospective study with one year follow-up.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The aim was to investigate the efficacy, side effects, and the long-term results of a long pulsed Nd:YAG-Laser for hair removal in different hair colors and skin types. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a prospective clinical study with 29 volunteers. Treatment was performed on the lower leg with a long pulsed Nd:YAG-Laser. Five test areas were treated 1-5 times in monthly intervals; one served as control. Follow-up investigations were performed at each session, and 3, 6, and 12 months after the last therapy. No depilatory treatment except shaving was allowed during the time of follow-up. Percentual hair loss, short- and long-term side effects, and pain during the treatment were evaluated. RESULTS: After one month, a hair loss of greater than 50% was found in 44.9% of the areas treated once. With up to five treatments, this percentage increased up to 71.5%. One year after therapy, a greater than 50% hair reduction was still present in 40% of the five-treatment-areas and in 0% of the areas treated only once. There were no permanent side effects despite one small scar after a folliculitis. CONCLUSIONS: The long pulsed Nd:YAG is suitable to remove hair for more than 12 months effectively, although 4-5 sessions are necessary for these results. Blond hair can also be removed, although much less effective. No lasting side effects could be seen. Darker skin types or tanned skin can also be treated without side effects. A cooling may be advisable due to the pain reported by the volunteers.

J Pract Nurs 2001 Winter;51(4):18-21; quiz 22-3

Can stress make you lose your hair?

Many individuals are frightened by hair loss and are hesitant to speak about it. Many are unaware that stressors can causes hair loss and that hair care practices and habits can aggravate a hair loss situation. Intervention by the nurse in encouraging a person to have an adequate assessment and work-up can facilitate an accurate diagnosis. Supportive and appropriate therapy can then be arranged. The hair tells a story and can be associated with good health.

Since hair growth is a complicated biological process, modern science has yet to grasp a complete picture. A number of traditional and alternative therapeutic methods that include drugs, surgery, and suppelements have been developed to help those who are losing hair. Unfortunately, none of these approaches are perfect for all hair loss problems due to the complexity of the phenomenon and diverse nature of the causes underlying hair loss. Also, most of chemical drugs and hair transplantation surgeries are accompanied by undesirable side effects.

DreamPharm offers Hair Million (have you heard?) to help treat hair loss problems. Numerous anecdotal cases have demonstrated that this herbal formula based on traditional Chinese herbs actually improves hair thinning and hair loss, a condition often associated with aging, for a significant fraction of people who take the formula regularly. It is not yet understood how Hair Million can stop hair loss and promote hair growth. No scientific research or placebo controlled clinical analysis has been performed on these herbs. Lack of scientific/clinical research is not uncommon in herbal arena. Nonetheless, there are two merits in this hair restoration herbal formula: Firstly, Hair Million is relatively inexpensive, and secondly, it is made of edible herbs that are known to be safe when consumed in regular quantities. Propecia is a clinically tested prescription medication.

Herbs and Pharmaceuticals Online|| Constipation relief, laxative, colon cleansing || Best Realtor in Glendale, California: Residential Home and Commercial Property || Related Web pages || Herbs and Pharmaceuticals Online ||