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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
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Information on AlopeciaDescription Alopecia is the absence of the hair from skin areas where it normally is present. There are several types of alopecia, each with their own characteristic appearance and cause(s). Causes Telogen effluvium can be postpartum or caused by drugs (oral contraceptives, anticoagulants, retinoids, beta blockers, chemotherapeutic agents, interferon), stress (physical or psychological), hormonal (hypo- or hyperthyroidism, hypopituitarism), nutritional (malnutrition, iron deficiency, zinc deficiency), or diffuse alopecia areata. Anagen effluvium can be caused by Mycosis fungoides, X-ray treatment, drugs (chemotherapeutic agents, allopurinol, levodopa, bromocriptine), or poisoning (bismuth, arsenic, gold, boric acid, thallium). Cicatricial alopecia can be caused by congenital and developmental defects, infection (leprosy, syphilis, varicella-zoster, cutaneous leishmaniasis), basal cell carcinoma, epidermal nevi, physical agents (acids and alkali, burns, freezing, radiodermatitis), cicatricial pemphigoid, lichen planus, or sarcoidosis. Androgenic alopecia can be caused by adrenal hyperplasia, polycystic ovaries, ovarian hyperplasia, carcinoid, pituitary hyperplasia, or drugs (testosterone, danazole, ACTH, anabolic steroids, progesterones) Alopecia areata can be idiopathic (of unknown cause), but may be autoimmune in nature. Traction alopecia can be caused by trichotillomania (direct self-pulling of the hair) or tight rollers or braids. Tinea capitis can be caused by fungal infection with Microsporum species or Trichophyton species. Conventional Labs Standard labs include thyroid function tests, complete blood count, free testosterone and DHEA-S in women with androgenic alopecia, Serum ferritin, VDRL or RPR for syphilis, and Lymphocyte T and B cell numbers (which are sometimes low in patients with alopecia areata) A potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination of the scale, if present, will be positive in tinea capitis. A fungal culture of the scale may identify the causitive species. A scalp biopsy with routine microscopy and direct immunofluorescence will aid in the diagnosis of tinea capitis, diffuse alopecia areata, and the scarring alopecias due to lupus erythematosus, lichen planus, and sarcoidosis. A microscopic examination of the hair shaft may be ordered. The Òlight hair-pull testÓ will be positive in alopecia areata. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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