There are a variety of hair loss treatments available over the Internet. How much do you know about hair loss and determining the best hair loss treatment for you? Take the following multiple choice quiz and test your knowledge.
(1) Dihydrotestosterone or DHT is the hormone responsible for both male and female pattern baldness. Approximately what percentage of hair loss is attributed to DHT?
(a) Fifty percent or half the cases of hair loss are due to the hormone DHT.
(b) Only 20% of hair loss is caused by DHT.
(c) Approximately 75% of hair loss is caused by DHT.
(d) Most all hair loss or 95% of the cases can be attributed to DHT blockage.
Answer: The correct answer is (d). Most hair loss cases are the result of DHT.
(2) Which of the following factors can also cause one to lose his hair?
(a) Dandruff
(b) Poor scalp circulation
(c) Disease
(d) Vitamin deficiencies
Answer: If you answered (c), you’re correct. Diseases such as diabetes or lupus can contribute to hair loss. Dandruff, poor scalp circulation or lack of vitamin supplementation have not been proven to cause one to lose his hair.
(3) If you have very little hair on your head, which of the following treatments would be the best treatment for hair loss?
(a) Hair replacement surgery.
(b) Laser treatment
(c) A hair replacement system
(d) A topical treatment
Answer: The correct answer is (c). Hair replacement surgery would probably not be an option if you’ve lost most of your hair as there would be little hair available for a transplant. Laser treatment or a topical treatment may be helpful in blocking future hair loss but if you want a full head of hair, then you’d have to resort to hair replacement in the form of a synthetic or natural-looking hair piece.
(4) In hair restoration surgery, hair grafts are typically placed what measure apart from one another?
(a) One inch
(b) ½ inch
(c) About one-eighth inch
(d) Two inches
Answer: The correct answer is (c). Placing the grafts about one-eighth inch apart helps sustain healthy circulation to the scalp.
(5) Laser hair loss therapy revitalizes the hair cells, repairs damaged cells and is effective when used in combination with what kind of treatment?
(a) A DHT inhibitor
(b) A topical treatment, such as Minoxidil
(c) A herbal treatment such a Saw Palmetto
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above. Laser hair loss therapy is greatly helped by any of the above scalp and hair therapies, particularly when it’s combined with a DHT inhibitor and equal amounts (or approximately 5%) of Minoxidil and saw palmetto.
(6) Generally, which of the following is considered the best hair loss treatments for women whose hair loss is minimal or a result of thinning hair?
(a) Hair restoration surgery
(b) Altering one’s diet to one that is more healthy and balanced
(c) Topical applications
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c). The reason for FPB or female pattern baldness is sometimes difficult to determine as it can occur for a variety of reasons, including hormonal changes, aging, illness, stress or diet. Therefore, if hair loss is minimal or the hair has thinned out to some degree, altering the diet and a topical application or shampoo can often help prevent or assist in eradicating further hair loss or thinning.
How’d you do on the above multiple choice quiz? Did you discover what the best hair loss treatment is for you? Search the Internet. There are a variety of options from topical applications to laser treatment or surgery made for your particular circumstance.
Fri, Dec 4, 2009
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