Information About Human Hair Follicle By: Mats Stolt | - Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. It is performed by examining a thin slice (section) of tissue under a light microscope or electron microscopy. The ability to visualize or differentially identify microscopic structures is frequently enhanced through the use of histological stains.
Permanent Hair Loss Can Depend Upon The Drugs You Take By: Mats Stolt | - Drugs can occasionally cause permanent alopecia by irreversibly destroying hair follicles. This has been reported from some cytostatic drugs such as in polychemotherapy, retinoids, gold, and busulfan. Severe drug reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis) can also result in consecutive pseudo-cicatricial alopecia.
Male Hair Loss Treatments To The Extreme By: Mats Stolt | - Surgery - Surgical treatment of male balding involves the redistribution of terminal hair to cover balding scalp - the number of terminal hair follicles on the scalp remains the same. In most cases this means transplanting hair follicles from the occipital scalp to the balding areas.
Male Hair Loss - Medical Treatment By: Mats Stolt | - Today, only two medical drugs, minoxidil and finasteride, are approved by FDA, to benefit in male hair loss and balding. Both drugs will stimulate regrowth of hair in some men but are perhaps better regarded as preventative treatments. Both drugs have a good safety record, a consideration of paramount importance when treating hair growth disorders.
