Swimmers report hair loss, irritation Oct 30, 2008
Members of GW swim teams reported substantial hair loss and severe itching last week, after a mechanical glitch created a chemical imbalance in the Smith Center swimming pool, team members told The Hatchet ... Robert Brodell, professor of internal medicine, dermatology section at Northeastern Ohio Universities' College of Medicine, said hair loss is inconsistent with chlorine overexposure and high or low pH levels ... "Honestly, I have not seen or heard of hair loss in that situation," said... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Ponytails for Pantene: Twins trim their tresses to donate Oct 30, 2008
What makes this an equally monumental occasion is that the pair donated 10 inches of their tresses to Pantene Beautiful Lengths a program that offers free wigs to women suffering the ravages of hair loss from chemotherapy treatment. At the urging of friends and the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Raquel and Haley decided to make the cut. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Bride who was refused smear test given two years to live Oct 30, 2008
She wore a blonde wig to hide the hair loss caused by chemotherapy for her wedding in Brentwood, Essex, on Saturday, which was attended by more than 100 guests. She has set up a group on the social networking website Facebook, called Cervical Cancer - Be Aware, please, SPREAD THE WORD, which now has 16,000 members. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Breast cancer survivor reminds others it is beatable; she helped create support network Oct 27, 2008
She said the first meeting was attended by 15 women, including some wearing scarves indicative of hair loss during chemotherapy ... She experienced hair loss while undergoing six months of chemotherapy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Placebos and the doctor-patient relationship Oct 27, 2008
Originally posted: October 26, 2008. What gives placebos -- substances with no known physiological effect on a medical condition -- their power to alleviate symptoms and ease illness. (Chicago Tribune)
Tests show chemical plumes aren’t fluctuating Oct 26, 2008
According to the Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, if the amount of selenium found below East Helena were consumed during a period of a few months, a person might experience symptoms like deformed fingernails or toenails, and brittle hair or hair loss. Those most at risk are infants, elementary and preschool-age children, since they would get a higher dose due to their lower body weights. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
All-male spa a metro/retro vision for oilfield vet Oct 26, 2008
Sharp guys who frequent the 4,500-square- foot tonsorial parlor near Greenway Plaza will be able to get traditional barber cuts, straight razor hot towel shaves, hair loss treatments, shoe shines, pedicures, manicures, massages and facials. A haircut from a professional stylist will cost $40, the price of an old-fashioned shave will be $25, and a pedicure will be $20. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
'Think Pink' event raises breast cancer awareness Oct 25, 2008
Those included surpassing the initial shock of finding out her bad news to rejoicing over life despite hair loss. " I can do this as long as you're with me," said Clark in recalling her silent address to God while lying on a table as her husband and medical experts surrounded her while laying their hands on her in a compassionate prayerful moment. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Schultz's weekend picks Oct 24, 2008
It said drinking coffee causes hair loss. By. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wild fire can't stop local charity Oct 22, 2008
"When I was helping administer chemo, I would tell patients what to expect from hair loss and fatigue," van der Sanden said. "Now there just so many patients it can't always be done.". (KOLD.com, AZ)
Mobile phone radiation fries sperm! Oct 21, 2008
Mobile phones have been the cause of everything from brain tumours to fried sperm to hair loss to an inability to read road signs in an effective manner while driving the car ... Mobile phones have been the cause of everything from brain tumours to fried sperm to hair loss to an inability to read road signs in an effective manner while driving the car. (NEWS.com.au)
Real of fake? Oct 21, 2008
Hair loss is a serious issue for millions of people. Four years ago, the Food and Drug Administration estimated that more than 40 million men and 20 million women experienced some form of hair loss ... According to The Washington Post, American hair loss sufferers spend more than $3. (The Palm Beach Post)
Children With Cancer Must Cope With Many Effects, Speaker Says Oct 18, 2008
However, he noted certain treatments may cause physical side effects, including infections, scars, blood clots, cataracts, cardiac complications, hearing loss and hair loss. "The thing about hair loss is that as soon as their (the patients') hair comes back, they think that they'll be fine, but that's not always the case," Bergamini said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Local woman recognized for alopecia awareness work Oct 18, 2008
Ipswich resident Heidi Bratt was honored on Sept. 14 at the State House for the work she has done promoting awareness of alopecia areata, a disease that causes permanent hair loss ... Bratt says the purpose of the event was to promote awareness and educate state legislators and their aides about what alopecia areata is and how people deal with this permanent hair loss disease every day of their lives. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
ROM is rockin' with giant gem Oct 18, 2008
A new genetic discovery suggests that some men's hair loss may not be all mom's fault after all. Children may be a blessing, but they can also leave you broke. (Toronto Star)
THINK PINK: A family fights back. Oct 18, 2008
Wendi, Cynthia and Kristy all went through chemotherapy, radiation, hair loss, nausea, vomiting. They have all made decisive and difficult decisions since then: They had their breasts and ovaries removed. (Florida Times-Union)
Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy Oct 17, 2008
Besides hair loss and nausea, side effects include fatigue, vomiting, mouth sores and pain ... THURSDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Women starting chemotherapy for breast cancer often expect unpleasant side effects, from hair loss to nausea ... "Women should be aware that chemotherapy can cause side effects, but should not make a decision regarding whether or not to receive chemotherapy solely based on the results of our study, said lead author Dr. Michael Hassett, an instructor in medicine at... (U.S. News & World Report)
'Bald gene' association found Oct 16, 2008
Find out the most effective treatments for male-pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss, which affects 6 ... A cure for baldness is one step closer after scientists found two genes that dramatically increase the chance of hair loss in men, the Daily Express reported ... It is hoped that this discovery could lead towards new treatments for hair loss, but any potential treatments remain a long way off. (NHS Choices)
Sen. Timilty helps raise Alopecia Areata awareness Oct 15, 2008
Alopecia Areata is an incurable autoimmune disease that causes hair loss ranging from small patches to total scalp or body hair loss. It affects nearly 6,000,000 people in the United States, and roughly 120,000 in the Commonwealth. (Medfield Press, MA)
The healing effects of beauty Oct 15, 2008
Within the intimate setting of a LGFB session, cancer patients share their fears about hair loss, a typical side effect of chemotherapy ... When most of us think about the side-effects of cancer treatment, hair loss is first to come to mind. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Male Baldness Related To DNA Oct 15, 2008
A new genetic discovery suggests that men can no longer blame their mothers for their hair loss ... One-third of men lose hair by age 45 as a result of male pattern baldness, a loss that begins above the temples, resulting in a distinctive M-shaped hairline, while, 40% of women experience hair loss, mostly after menopause, but it tends to fall out all over, not in a specific pattern ... More research is needed to determine if the area on chromosome 20 has any role to play in female hair loss. (TopNews)
'Gossip Girl' Writer, Producer Removes Breasts to... Oct 14, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Gossip Girl' Writer, Producer Removes Breasts to Prevent Cancer. (Fox News)
* Community Compass: Pigeon post Oct 14, 2008
Chang and his wife later developed symptoms that included hair loss, mouth ulcers and impairment of vision, all indicative of mercury poisoning. The two children in the family, aged three and five, were constantly falling because they lacked physical coordination, the prosecutors said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Genetic test can forecast bald facts about Oct 14, 2008
One man in seven has a genetic profile that will raise dramatically his chances of going bald at a young age, according to research that could lead to new ways of predicting and preventing hair loss ... Professor Tim Spector, of King s College London, who led the study, said: Early prediction before hair loss starts may lead to some interesting therapies that are more effective than treating late-stage hair loss ... This means that at least some of men s susceptibility to hair loss is passed on... (Times Online)
One-two gene punch ups men's baldness odds Oct 14, 2008
However, this DNA section doesn't have a clear link to hair or skin, so they're not sure why it affects hair loss ... "This looks to be the next most important genetic variant, after the androgen receptor variant, that predisposes to hair loss in men." ... The finding could help explain female hair loss too, she says. (CNN -- Health)
Mbeki seeks to save Zimbabwe deal Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 01:28 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 02:28 UK. The two sides differ over cabinet positions. (BBC News)
Alive and kicking Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 16:01 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 17:01 UK. US football kicks on with Beckham. (BBC News)
Sleepwalk demo over 42-day plan Oct 13, 2008
" Amnesty's has also set up a new online petition urging MPs to oppose the 42-day proposal. Bookmark with: UK ANTI-TERROR POWERS IN VIDEO ANALYSIS AND FEATURES BACKGROUND HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Lords set to inflict crushing defeat on 42-day detention - 7 hrs ago E-MAILED Predators could be superweed fix UK banks' 37bn bail-out unveiled Music fans 'risk losing hearing' Gene scan to predict... (BBC News -- UK)
Station bans train death artwork Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 13:32 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 14:32 UK. The frieze was to form the second part of The Meeting Place sculpture. (BBC News -- UK)
Royal body 'should be returned' Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 17:54 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 18:54 UK. Queen Mary's body 'should return. (BBC News -- UK)
BA flight in emergency landing Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 16:41 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 17:41 UK. BA flight makes emergency landing. (BBC News -- UK)
'Staggering' library book thefts Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 05:52 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 06:52 UK. Staggering' library book thefts. (BBC News -- UK)
Doctor Who stars square up against each other at TV awards Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 00:40 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 01:40 UK. Doctor Who pair up for TV awards. (BBC News -- UK)
Divers 'with the bends' rescued Oct 13, 2008
" Bookmark with: RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Predators could be superweed fix UK banks' 37bn bail-out unveiled Music fans 'risk losing hearing' Gene scan to predict hair loss World 'to fail' on nature target READ Markets rally after crisis talks Predators could be superweed fix UK banks' 37bn bail-out unveiled McCain in 'hatred' war of words Beijing reintroduces car rules WATCHED/LISTENED Spain hit by torrential rain... (BBC News)
Alien invasion hits the UK Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 04:53 GMT, Monday, 13 October 2008 05:53 UK. Alien invaders hit the UK. (BBC News -- Science)
Baldness Gene Discovered: 1 In 7 Men At Risk Oct 13, 2008
"Early prediction before hair loss starts may lead to some interesting therapies that are more effective than treating late stage hair loss," added Spector, of King's College and director of the TwinsUK cohort study ... (June 12, 2007) Male pattern hair loss is a condition that affects as many as 50 percent of men by the age of fifty, but according to a new study, baldness may soon be a treatable ... 30, 1998) Researchers at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons have discovered... (Science Daily)
Security tight in riot-torn Acre Oct 13, 2008
Page last updated at 10:31 GMT, Sunday, 12 October 2008 11:31 UK. A number of houses in Acre have been torched in the riots. (BBC News -- Africa)
Bald? It could be genetic Oct 13, 2008
One of the lead researchers, Tim Spector of King's College London, said the findings raised questions as to the evolutionary origins of baldness and opened up new paths for cures for hair loss. "The strong genetic basis of hair loss is odd, as any evolutionary advantage is unclear," said Spector in a press release ... "Clearly, most men know if they are bald or not. But early prediction before hair loss starts may lead to some interesting therapies that are more effective than treating... (iAfrica.com)
Woman, 77, is tagged over cocaine Oct 13, 2008
Gene scan to predict hair loss. Music fans 'risk losing hearing. (BBC News)
Important new hair-loss gene discovered Oct 13, 2008
The researchers had concentrated their attention on the genomes of just under 300 men suffering from marked hair loss, investigating for this purpose over 500,000 variable sites in the genomes of their test subjects ... "We had already learnt from an earlier study that this receptor was linked to hair loss. However, the other region was new to us". (EurekAlert!)
New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered Oct 13, 2008
It's the second genetic connection to the kind of hair loss that many men -- and women -- experience as they grow older, said Felix F. Brockschmidt, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Bonn and one of the authors of a report published online Oct. 12 in the journalNature Genetics ... "It is the most important for alopecia [hair loss]. We are sure that this new locus we found is the second most important." ... But whether something can be done to prevent hair loss in people with the gene... (Washington Post)
Whats it all about? Oct 11, 2008
Acupuncture is known to help with head and neck pains, migraines, cervical spondylitis, azoospermia, urinary systems like bed-wetting in children, laryngitis, earache, depression, arthritis, deafness, schizophrenia and skin disorders like acne, psoriasis and hair loss. Acupuncture can also help in curing a cigarette addiction, alcoholism and drugs, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Paul Newman remembered Oct 10, 2008
According to Vanity Fair magazine, Newman humorously replied that he was suffering from "athlete's foot and hair loss" when questioned about his harrowing physical appearance. It was this celebrated tongue-in-cheek attitude (and of course, those magical baby blue eyes) that enchanted the world. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Senator assures constituents, talks on issues Oct 8, 2008
"Some people think I should shave my head and become a sex symbol," Specter said, discussing his recent hair loss due to chemotherapy treatments. Specter spoke to a small crowd of community members and students about his experiences and answered several questions yesterday in the HUB Heritage Hall. (Daily Collegian, PA)
PROZAC IN A PLANT... Oct 8, 2008
Other reported effects have included dizziness, tiredness and hair loss. The extract has become a popular alternative to antidepressants such as Prozac and Seroxat in recent years following fears over the safety of SSRI (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor) drugs. (The Drudge Report)
Anti-cancer drug prevents, reverses cardiovascular damage in mouse model of premature aging disorder Oct 7, 2008
But soon growth slows, and the children begin to show signs of accelerated aging, such as hair loss, wrinkled skin and loss of body fat. The most lethal damage, however, occurs within the children's major blood vessels. (EurekAlert!)
Woman experiences chemotherapy, hair loss Oct 6, 2008
"The Adriamycin is what causes your hair loss, right?" Mrs. Scott asks. "The Taxotere does too," Ms. Parks replies. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sunstone creates cancer support group in Yuma Oct 6, 2008
The Yuma center also provides a lending library for survivors and a loan program for wigs, scarves, turbans and hats for those individuals who have hair loss from chemotherapy. For more information on services or to volunteer with Sunstone, call Mary Monk, outreach program coordinator, 783-5595. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
The faith to survive Oct 5, 2008
PART OF THE cancer society event allows the women to bond while they get tips on dealing with all kinds of cancer-related problems, such as the familiar hair loss, which often includes eyebrows and eyelashes. For eyebrows, moderator Jane Westendick said, use a light touch with the eyebrow pencil. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hope for those under breast cancer shadow Oct 5, 2008
A major psychological fear of most women affected by breast cancer is the possible loss of feminity with hair loss during chemotherapy and likely surgical removal of breasts ... The next six months were a tough medical and psychological challenge - a breast conservation surgery followed by six rounds of chemotherapy and seven weeks of radiotherapy alongside facing hair loss and other side effects of the strong drugs and treatment. (Times of India)
The fallout of hair loss: Suffering in silence Oct 4, 2008
Like 30 million other women in the United States, shes coping with hair loss ... Unlike male-pattern baldness, which is usually genetic and much more widely accepted thanks in part to the popularity of the shaved male head female hair loss is triggered by a number of causes and often cuts to the heart of a womans femininity, self-image and self-esteem ... An isolating conditionHair loss can be life-altering, says Candace Hoffmann, 57, a Phoenix public relations specialist who... (MSNBC -- Health)
From rows to fro: Matai's hair flare Oct 3, 2008
Many who sport cornrows do so for short periods at a time because they are difficult to clean, and in some instances the hair is woven so tight it can be painful and also cause hair loss. Made popular by African-American rappers and athletes, the hair trend has taken off among all ethnic groups and in particular Pacific islanders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ethnobotany - edible and medicinal plants of the prairie Oct 3, 2008
People, both Native Americans and early settlers of our country, used the boiled roots of dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) to make a tea to use as a wash to prevent hair loss. Even hundreds of years ago, people worried about going bald. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Crazy Diets, And Why To Avoid Them Oct 3, 2008
Drayer says fad diets interfere with inner and outer beauty: Drastic weight loss can lead to hair loss ... Also, nutrition deficiencies caused by restrictive diets can interfere with beauty by leading to dry skin, aging skin, brittle nails, brittle hair, as well as the hair loss. (CBS News -- Early Show)
A new appreciation Oct 3, 2008
Not only were Kelly's kids aware of the hair loss, but so were son Andy's classmates. The then sixth graders, many of whom had Mrs. Pitts as their second grade teacher, came up with a way to support her - they would shave their heads, too, and ask for donations to do so. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
THINK PINK: Surviving with 'dignity, grace' Oct 3, 2008
One of the saving graces for me was keeping a positive attitude throughout the diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, hair loss, radiation and recovery stages of breast cancer. I continued my daily walking meditations, healthy eating and acting as normal as allowable under these extraordinary circumstances. (Florida Times-Union)
Your Health: Advair contains steroid that may cause bruising, wounds to users (32) Sep 25, 2008
A:If you experience symptoms such as fatigue, depression, hair loss, constipation, puffy eyes, dry skin and brittle nails, you may indeed be suffering from too little thyroid hormone. Although the research is controversial, some people report feeling better when they get a mixture of T3 and T4 forms of thyroid hormone. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Charlie Villanueva gives back Sep 24, 2008
Charlie Villanueva has suffered from alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that results in hair loss and baldness, since he was 10 years old. In February 2007, ESPN.com featured Villanueva's work with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation with a story by Anna Katherine Clemmons and a video of one of his pregame meet-and-greet sessions with children afflicted with the disease. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Living with hair loss: a teenager's story Sep 23, 2008
A teenager living with hair loss. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
VIDEO: After a brain tumor made it difficult for her to walk, a Stafford County student discovers the healing power of dance. Sep 23, 2008
She's too busy enjoying herself--and being grateful for all her experiences, including weird side effects from a rare disease that caused weight gain and hair loss, numbness in her feet and stretch marks on her shoulders. "A lot of this, I would not change one bit," said the bubbly 18-year-old, who talks a mile a minute as she tries to get across all the thoughts running through her mind. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Recurrent Miscarriage Risk Higher For Obese Women Sep 23, 2008
Anything from a crash diet to having a baby can cause hair loss, though the most common cause is genetic. more videos are available in our. (Medical News Today)
Ovarian cancer: Silent killer’ is being exposed Sep 22, 2008
Chemotherapy drugs such as Gemcitabine (Gemzar), which is what I m taking, don t cause hair loss, like Taxol and the others. In fact, this is the first summer that I ve not had to wear a wig since 2003. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The weightlifter and his uplifting way Sep 12, 2008
Meanwhile, a German wheelchair basketballer has been kicked out of the Games for taking a banned substance contained in a hair loss treatment. A statement from the German National Paralympic Committee said Ahmet Coskun had tested positive for finasteride after a pre-competition urine test on August23. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Two more lifters thrown out of the Games Sep 12, 2008
On Wednesday, German wheelchair basketball player Ahmet Coskun was kicked out of the Paralympics for taking a banned drug contained in hair loss treatment. A statement from the German National Paralympic Committee said that although finasteride does not enhance performance, it can be used to cover up drugs that do. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Speedwinds Nutrition Acquires Female Hair Loss Product Line Sephren Sep 12, 2008
Sephren, one of the most popular products for female hair loss in the United States, was acquired in an all cash deal from the founders, who will stay on during the transition. "The acquisition of one of the top female hair loss supplements gives us an opportunity to expand our product line in the hair loss product industry, and provides synergies with Procerin, our male hair loss treatment," said Louis Dobbs, a spokesperson, "This gives us access to the foam-based application technologies and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
