Question 1

what is the treatment for bal overdose?

Accepted Answer

Don't understand: Is your meaning of bal the medical abbreviation for bronchoalveolar lavage or something else? If the former, this question makes no sense.

Question 2

my bro has male pattern baldness though my dad or me or our grandparents dont have will his future children also have male pattern baldness ? what are the odds?

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: Baldness is an inherited gene trait linked to the X chromosome acquired from the mother, and if your parents and grandparents became bald then the chances are quite high that you will inherit this genetic characteristic. But remember it comes fromthe mother's side.

Question 3

is baldness always hereditary?

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Causes of "baldness": Alopecia is commonly known as hair loss, hair thinning, & balding.  While genetic causes (like male pattern balding) are common, other causes exist: hormones, infections, autoimmune causes, metabolic (e.g. Chemotherapy), nutrition (e.g. Vitamin deficiencies), trauma (e.g. Tight braids), neoplastic (some cancers), etc.  A dermatologist can help determine the cause & discuss treatment options.

Question 4

hello.. how can i cure baldness?

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Hair piece ???: See your MD Most case are not curable but some treatments may slow down certain types of hair loss

Question 5

what can cause  female baldness?

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Many Possible Causes: Women can develop baldness (alopecia) for many reasons, including breakage of hair from straighteners or dyes; certain skin diseases that cause destruction of the hair follicles, autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalance, iron deficiency, vitamin b deficiency, chemotherapy, shedding after illness, shedding after pregnancy, or alopecia areata.

Question 6

does garlic help cure baldness ?

Accepted Answer

No: The reason that so many silly claims are made for garlic is that it&#x27;s absorbed through the skin and the smell appears on the breath. It does have some interesting pharmacologic effects, but &quot;curing baldness&quot; isn&#x27;t one of them -- if there were any easy cure, mr. Gorbachev, who had at his command the world&#x27;s best information-gathering system, would still have a full head of hair.

Question 7

what can cause premature baldness in men?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: Male pattern baldness is an inherited trait, so one's genetic makeup determines both the timing and degree of baldness.

Question 8

is alopecia another way of saying baldness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alopecia is synonymous with baldness.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: baldness?

Accepted Answer

Baldness: Baldness is a lack of hair on the scalp (it could be partial or total).

Question 10

can someone tell me what causes temporary baldness?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things...: ...Cause temporary loss of hair, from illnesses to surgical procedures to medications to crash diets to stress. Once you know the cause you can tailor a treatment plan. Your dermatologist can help you with this.

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