A sailor accidentally scalped has received on 27 scalp may be a hair transplant at the University Hospital of Brest. A month later, the medical team has been found that the graft had taken. An exploit for this is the third time in history in only a scalp fragment could be reimplanted.

Boating accident. Last May, Angeline Mocholi, rigging captain, 63, suffered a scalp during a repair on the engine of his boat. Her hair Transplant . The scalp torn in two, has been recovered and preserved in ice.

An operation 13 hours. Supported by the hospital of Cavale Blanche in Brest, Angeline Mocholi underwent surgery 13 hours. It is a "technical challenge in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic modern" ad Weigho Hu, professor and head of plastic surgery. "The hardest thing was revascularized arteries and four veins three, two with bypass surgery, by removing a vein in the leg to restore blood flow as quickly as possible," he explains.

A month after the operation, the professor can speak of a "successful operation". There was no rejection since the implanted scalp was that of the patient.

Hu teacher wants to prepare for a scientific publication that "his colleagues in other countries can benefit from this experience relocation scalp multifragmenté." How do I know if I lose too much hair?

The fact of worry is a clue. "Normally, we lose 50 to 100 hairs a day without noticing, said Dr. Philippe Deshayes, dermatologist and consultant at Vichy. To test, we go hand in her hair, three days after the last shampoo. It should not remain more than 10 hair. "
Is it serious?

Most of the time, it is a drop-off and inconsequential. "Those who fall generally give way to much phase of hair regrowth," says Dr. At issue: the change of season, hormonal changes, stress, surgery, or certain drugs, particularly against cholesterol. The phenomenon can last several weeks. If it seems important or that the hair begins to thin out, you should speak to a doctor. It is less common, but there are chronic drops caused, for example, by an iron deficiency, thyroid disease, or hormonal imbalance, which requires the taking of a medication. Alopecia areata affects less than 1% of the population. Hair loss occurs in circular plates rather characteristic. At the first sign of alert, we consult!
When should take food supplements?

When you suspect a vitamin deficiency, such as in periods of diet or stress, when power tends to become unbalanced. "We can not prevent the fall of a hair cycle end, but we can ensure that the body has all the elements for a good regrowth," says Dr. . The cocktails of nutrients that strengthen the hair fiber contain include vitamin B, zinc and sulfur amino acids (cysteine, methionine). Very rich in vitamin B, brewer's yeast is also an option.
How good are lotions?

They stimulate regrowth, provided that the underlying problem (deficiency, hormone imbalance ...) is well supported. Medical solutions based minoxidil are for chronic Falls. This vasodilator increases the blood circulation of the follicles. But it is irritating, and the effects often go away when stopped. Sprays and cosmetic lotions, rich in vitamins and plant assets, are nicer but are aimed at specific problems (NEOPTIDE Ducray, Cure Force Fall Klorane, Davines Energizing Lotion). They activate microcirculation and stimulate the bulb. "In the living room is improved penetration of the lotion assets by the micro-needling, a roller that opens microchannels in the scalp, and then by an oxygen to care," the barber Samuel Rock, home Davines. The Stemoxydine is an active developed by L'Oréal. It activates dormant bulbs to multiply regrowth. "It would earn 1,700 hair, says Dr. , aesthetic doctor, but it's not huge on a hair. "

What are the options in aesthetic medicine?

The micro-injections into the scalp - mesotherapy - stimulate regrowth more effectively than lotions because they provide the nutrients directly to the roots of the hair. "It offers such injections bépanthènebiotine, a vitamin complex," said Dr. Butnaru. Sessions can be boosted by a light application Led. When alopecia is too visible, it remains the hair transplant. The technique of "the strip", under local anesthesia, involves removing a strip of an area, to relocate about 4,000 hair. FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is less heavy, but is for women who have a small area to fill.

Some men can not escape baldness. As it sometimes causes discomfort among some gentlemen, drugs that slow hair loss or grafting techniques have been developed. However, another solution is possible: the hair tattoo.

According to the Daily Mail, the result of hair pigmentation gives the impression of a freshly shaved head.
The capillary tattoo, an alternative solution to male pattern baldness
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The procedure starts at $ 3000 is simple. Using a needle, specialists some ink deposited on the hair follicles to create the illusion of a hair that has just been cut off at the root. It is also possible to recreate the front line or to hide scars.
The capillary tattoo, an alternative solution to male pattern baldness
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In addition, this inexpensive technique, compared to the price of hair transplants a session up to $ 5000, does not prevent the natural hair regrowth.
The ear is a relatively fragile organ and hearing impairment caused by noise trauma may be irreversible. However, noise is a manageable aggression. Because medicine is powerless to cure hearing loss, it is necessary to learn about the dangers of excessive noise and especially on the means of prevention.

Young people are the first concerned by these problems because the "intensive" use of music players, the frequent club nights or concerts directly threaten their hearing. It is therefore imperative to convince them to take precautions to minimize the risk of hearing damage.