Bosley Hair Loss Blog

Know Your Alopecia

Last month was Alopecia Awareness month. But exactly how aware are we of alopecia? Most of you know alopecia refers to hair loss, but did you know about all of these different types?

• Androgenic Alopecia
• Alopecia Areata
• Alopecia Totalis and Alopecia Universalis
• Ciatricial Alopecia
• Traction Alopecia

Overwhelmed? Don’t be. Knowing which type of alopecia you suffer from is the first step toward finding the best treatment options. Take a look at this article to learn about each type so you can be armed with knowledge as you start your battle against bald.

Robin of Locksley gives to Locks of Love

Russell Crowe announced that he will donate his long locks to Locks of Love after filming is complete on the upcoming film "Nottingham."

Locks of Love Donor Russell Crowe plays both Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham in the upcoming film, set in Nottingham, UK. Crowe spent months growing out his 'do for the roles.

It's almost a Robin Hood tale - Crowe is taking from the rich (hirsute) and giving to the poor (disadvantaged children who suffer from long-term medical hair loss). Noble deed, fair Russell.

New test tells women how to handle their hair loss

HairDX, a genetics company that focuses on the study of hair loss (that we wrote about a few times back in 2008) is making headlines again in the hair loss world. This time, the focus is women's hair loss and determining how to best treat it. 

An article from ModernMedicine.com describes a new genetic screening test for women who suffer from or are at risk for androgenetic alopecia. The test determines whether or not antiandrogen therapies would be affective for treating the condition, saving patients energy and money.

True Beauty video from Hairloss.com

Sometimes you have to put competition aside to recognize good work – and the video that Hairloss.com put together about alopecia and what "true beauty" really is is simply fantastic. Please watch, check out some of the other resources on Hairloss.com, and make sure to come back home to Battle Against Bald when you're all done!

Fergie's hair loss

Well, if you've been paying attention to the gossip columns and celebrity news sources you already heard about Fergie's onset of alopecia. The Black Eyed Peas member is beginning to thin up top, mostly where she parts her hair. Stylist Nunzio Saviano says that her strict no-car, no-fat diet may be the cause and recommends that she see a hair and scalp doctor to see about reversing the condition. Until then, she should "go with a lighter color, and it won't be as noticeable."

Alternatives to Wearing a Wig

Found this video on Youtube. Great advice to people with alopecia areata — you don't have to wear a wig. The woman in the video offers tips and alternatives to whigs because, as she says "it's important to be comfortable."

Now YOU can wear Russel Crowe's head of hair!

Actually, that's not really true. But, actor Russel Crowe did donate his flowing locks to non-profit organization Locks of Love! The charity gives hairpieces to children who suffer from alopecia. Crowe spent months growing his hair out and adequate amount.

So, the man who plays a stone-cold action hero in all of his movies seems to have a heart. Bravo, Mr. Crowe. Bravo.

Picture compliments of Ecorazzi.com

Bald Girls Do Lunch update

We've been following this group for women with alopecia for some time now. We came across a video of Bald Girls Do Lunch at there most recent stop in Green Bay.

One 13-year-old's experience with alopecia

Here's a brief story by the BBC about a teenager who suffers from alopecia. BBC's Emma North narrates the story of a UK girl's experience with the immune system disorder that caused her to lose her hair at the young age of 13.

Sorry we couldn't embed the video. Click here to watch.

Alopecia Awareness Month

According to our search results on the web, September is the official Alopecia Awareness Month! Not exactly sure what special events are in store for people in the next few weeks to boost awareness, but we can think of one way you can help. Aid the research of alopecia areata and donate to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Support children, men and women who suffer from the disease and help them hopefully one day see a cure.

Click here to donate.

If you'd like more information regarding the NAAF, visit www.naaf.org.