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[[Image:Hairbasics.jpg|thumb|center|500px|Hair Basics]]
 
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=== Reasons for Hair loss ===          '''(JICST-EPlus - Japanese Science & Technology)'''
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=== Reasons for Hair loss ===          Both men and women lose hair for similar reasons. Hair loss in men is often more dramatic, and follows a specific pattern of loss which has been termed “Male Pattern Baldness” (Androgenetic Alopecia).
Both men and women lose hair for similar reasons. Hair loss in men is often more dramatic, and follows a specific pattern of loss which has been termed “Male Pattern Baldness” (Androgenetic Alopecia).
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'''Main reasons: -'''
 
'''Main reasons: -'''
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* Hormonal effect of androgen  
 
* Hormonal effect of androgen  
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* Reduction of blood circulation around hair follicle
 
* Reduction of blood circulation around hair follicle
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* Deactivation of hair matrix cells
 
* Deactivation of hair matrix cells
  
 
'''Some facts from Japan: -'''  
 
'''Some facts from Japan: -'''  
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'''Market size:''' ¥ 30 Billion
 
'''Market size:''' ¥ 30 Billion
  
 
'''Number of products:''' more than 100
 
'''Number of products:''' more than 100
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'''(JICST-EPlus - Japanese Science & Technology)'''

Revision as of 02:21, 26 April 2006

Useful links

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]


Rationale

  • “Medication for men plagued by hair loss has become a topic of interest in Japan since a drug company began marketing it at the end of last year".

March 5th, 2006 – source[16]

  • “An increasing number of companies are apparently turning the Chinese fear of a bald spot into big bucks with some doing so well they are branching out into other countries”

February 16, 2006 – Source[17]

Introduction

Hair Basics

  • Hair is a complex and delicate part of the body
  • Keeping it healthy and beautiful is a challenge
Hair Basics

=== Reasons for Hair loss === Both men and women lose hair for similar reasons. Hair loss in men is often more dramatic, and follows a specific pattern of loss which has been termed “Male Pattern Baldness” (Androgenetic Alopecia).

Main reasons: -

  • Hormonal effect of androgen
  • Reduction of blood circulation around hair follicle
  • Deactivation of hair matrix cells

Some facts from Japan: -

Market size: ¥ 30 Billion

Number of products: more than 100

(JICST-EPlus - Japanese Science & Technology)