Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

does garlic help cure baldness ?

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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 5

what can cause premature baldness in men?

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

Question 6

is alopecia another way of saying baldness?

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Yes: Alopecia is synonymous with baldness.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: baldness?

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

Question 8

can someone tell me what causes temporary baldness?

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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.

Question 9

are there solutions for premature advanced baldness?

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Assuming you're male: Some of these products wouldn't be suitable for females of child-bearing potential.
Topical minoxidil, in 2% & 5% formulations.
Oral Finasteride which reduces transformation of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, the cause of male-pattern baldness.
Laser combs. I don't know how effective these are.
Hair transplants. 
Scalp reduction.

Question 10

can i naturally reverse baldness or should i give up?

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Embrace it: Surgery and scientific medicines are somewhat effective in reversing male pattern baldness. None of the 'natural' / 'herbal' / 'holistic' remedies will touch it. I'm sorry if you were suckered. Your BEST remedy is to get back into that fitness-focused lifestyle you enjoyed as a teen -- fitness is 95% of a man's good looks, regardless of where he does or doesn't have hair. Ask Photo Guy.

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