When Teenagers Experience Male-Pattern Baldness
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on May 17, 2012
While male-pattern baldness primarily occurs in adult men, there are instances when teenage boys can experience the disorder. It can be highly traumatic for a teenager to begin losing his hair. They can be obsessively focused on their appearance to begin with and going bald can add to this already stressful situation. They will want to seek immediate medical assistance to stop the condition from worsening.
When to be Concerned
Hair loss is not uncommon. In fact, everyone loses up to 100 head hairs every day. This is a natural process that involves old hair falling out to make room for new hair. It is not a cause for alarm. But if you are losing more than that or your hair seems to be coming out in clumps, you need to see a doctor to make sure there is nothing seriously wrong. Underlying medical conditions can cause hair loss in teenage boys.
Causes of Hair Loss in Teenagers
Teenage boys can experience hair loss for a variety of reasons. A common culprit is scalp ringworm which is a contagious infection that can cause permanent hair loss. Certain hairstyles or styling routines such as braiding or dyeing the hair can also result in hair loss in teenagers. The most challenging to treat is male-pattern baldness which has been known to develop in teenage boys by age 15.
Types of Hair Loss Treatment
The cause of the hair loss determines the appropriate treatment regimen. The most popular treatment for male-pattern baldness is with oral medications known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. These drugs effectively stop the production of a particular hormone that interferes with hair growth. Results range from stopping hair loss to actual hair regrowth. There are many factors that determine the effectiveness of a treatment on a particular patient.
Seeking Treatment
Looks are important to all teenagers. Because of the impact on their self-esteem, teenagers are more likely to seek medical attention for hair loss sooner than their adult counterparts. Unfortunately, teens must be at least 18 years old to be treated with propecia. Hair loss concealers that cover the balding area may be a temporary option until teenagers are old enough for medical treatment.
This article looks at how male-pattern baldness can impact teenagers who seek medical assistance but cannot be prescribed propecia until they are eighteen. Fortunately, there are steps they can take to address their balding disorder.
Corporate Greed and Social Justice
Posted by admin in Social Justice on April 28, 2012
In today’s world, there seems to be a big call for social justice, and in some cases there is a huge separation between what the really well off people earn and what the lower income people earn. I believe every person deserves to earn as much as he can according to his abilities and desires, and spend it how and where he wants.
However having said that, the employees who earn the profits of large companies also deserve a piece of the pie. But that is an issue that needs to be solved between the employer and employee. The government has no place interfering in this dispute. Even in these supposedly hard times, it is still possible to better one self and seek employment in a more friendly environment.
I have had relatives lose jobs in the last few years and find new and good paying jobs in the process. It may not be what they want to do, but it is a job and an income to pay the bills. Sooner or later something more to their liking will come along and it will all turn out for the best. I really don’t know of anyone who has always had their dream job throughout their entire life.
I’m not sure why the boards of directors of some of these companies unjustly reward executives for making bad decisions and leading their company and way of life into economic hardship and ruin. It just doesn’t make good sense.
Many people see social justice as a way to create a level playing field. I have news for you, there is no level playing field. We are all created equal in the sense we should have equal opportunity, and in most case in the United States, we do have equal opportunity, according to our abilities and desires. Read the rest of this entry »
What Interfaith Law Enforcement Chaplains Have In Common With Law Enforcement Officers
Posted by admin in Law Enforcement on April 28, 2012
Learning to understand the Law Enforcement culture and the unique pressures that officers experience day-to-day is an important part of being an Interfaith Law Enforcement Chaplain. At first it may seem that the culture of Law Enforcement and that of Faith Communities have very little in common. However, members of the clergy may have more in common with Law Enforcement Officers than what is immediately obvious. These similarities provide the foundation upon which to build a relationship of understanding and trust.
“On” All The Time
Members of the clergy understand something of what it means to be on duty all the time. They could be out shopping in the produce section of a supermarket and find themselves unexpectedly drawn into a conversation with someone from their community about an important life issue. Members of the clergy can’t disengage with “I’m not on duty right now,” for doing so would likely go against their nature and possibly cause irreparable damage to their relationships in the community. Law enforcement officers have a similar “on” all the time experience of life and can’t easily step out of the problem solving role that members of the public may project on them. Family, friends and neighbors may also have difficulties in seeing an officer outside of his or her role. Being “on” all the time is a source of stress because it does not allow for the individual, outside of a professional role, to be experienced. When a chaplain understands this, it can help the chaplain be present for an officer without contributing to the demands already being placed on the officer. Being “On” all the time as a Law Enforcement Officer has an additional stress, that of sustained alertness for potential danger. Not being aware of this can cause a Chaplain to misinterpret the normal hyper alert behavior of an officer as being distant or unapproachable. Read the rest of this entry »