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The Bald Truth About Losing Your Hair

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Hair loss usually refers to excessive falling of hair from the scalp. There are many possible causes for this condition, not just male pattern baldness or female-pattern hair loss. Therefore, you must consult your doctor as soon as possible if you have any symptoms associated with hair loss.

 

This article shall take a deeper look on:

  • Types of hair loss
  • Causes of hair loss
  • The effects of hair loss

 

Types of Hair Loss

 

Male Pattern Baldness and Female Pattern Hair Loss

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Causes of Male and Female Pattern Baldness:

 

Several factors can cause hair loss, but male pattern baldness or female-pattern hair loss is the most common cause. When you are experiencing this type, your scalp will gradually lose more and more hairs until it reaches an area where there are no hairs left.

 

Male pattern baldness is usually not something that you can cure, but there are ways to prevent it from getting worse and even regrowing hair on your head again. However, female-pattern hair loss may be reversible in most cases if the underlying issue causing the problem is discovered and treated early enough.

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What Are the Symptoms of Hair Loss?

 

The most common symptom of hair loss is excessive amounts of hair falling from the scalp. This occurrence can be in different shapes, sizes and degrees. You may notice that you are shedding hair more often than usual or that your hairbrush is picking up a lot more strands than it was before this started happening. If any symptoms persist for an extended period, you should see your doctor.

 

Is Hair Loss Curable?

 

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Hair loss is not curable, but there are steps you can take to slow the process down and even regrow hair on your head again. For instance, if female-pattern hair loss is a diagnosis of hormone imbalance or thyroid disorder (such as hypothyroidism), you could treat this issue with prescription medication. You can check out Finasteride online to treat this hair condition. Ensure you visit your doctor so he can prescribe the medicine first to avoid cases of wrong dosages.

 

Effects of Hair Loss in Men and Women:

 

When you have hair loss, it can affect your self-esteem and quality of life. Even if other factors contribute to this problem, the simple fact that a person has lost their hair is enough for them to feel unattractive or less confident in themselves. In addition, you may be embarrassed by the way people react when they notice your problem and feel like you are no longer attractive enough.

 

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For women, there may be other problems associated with hair loss that can affect their lives negatively. Women who have not experienced this condition before often find it difficult to adjust to the idea of being bald or wearing a wig for the rest of their life, which is what many people do when they have to address this issue.

 

How Do You Prevent Hair Loss?

 

There are two different methods that you can use to prevent hair loss. These include the following: Trimming your hair every few weeks (especially if it is long) so that any damaged or split ends can be cut off and do not continue to cause breakage, getting a haircut regularly, which will allow a hairstylist to trim the ends and cut off any damaged hairs and using products containing natural ingredients such as coconut oil, peppermint extract or vitamin B complex.

 

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How Do You Deal With Hair Loss?

 

If you are one of the unfortunate people experiencing excessive amounts of falling locks from your head, there may not be much you can do to stop it from getting worse. However, there are a few things you should try before giving up and throwing in the towel.

 

First, get your scalp examined by a doctor, take vitamins for hair health (naturally) or use products that contain natural ingredients such as coconut oil, peppermint extract or vitamin B complex, as mentioned earlier. Also, reduce the amount of stress and anxiety you are feeling.

 

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In Conclusion:

 

Losing your hair can be devastating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog post, you shall explore the bald truth about losing your hair and find many options available for men who suffer from male pattern baldness or women with female pattern baldness. Hopefully, by reading this article, you will become more informed about the topic of going bald and will feel less anxious knowing how much is out there to help manage this condition. So what’s next? 

 

It’s time to educate yourself on all the different types of treatments available so that you can make an educated decision based upon a complete understanding of your options. When people understand their choices, they feel empowered enough to act- which means increased success in getting results! 

 

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OldSwat features Unsigned and Talented artist; Quame Rhymz on “Obrefour”

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Ghana-born Belgian music producer known as OldSwat has started an initiative to give unheard, talented and unsigned artists the platform to share their stories with the world. “Obrefour” featuring Quame Rhymz is the first single off this project. The 14-track project titled “The Discovery” album features 14 talented up-and-coming artists from Ghana. (more…)

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD Leads GHS 600 million Note Programme Listing for Kasapreko Co. PLC on Ghana Fixed Income Market

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) in a strategic partnership as a joint lead arranger has lauded Kasapreko Co. Plc, an indigenous beverage manufacturer, for its ambitious growth plans following the official listing of the Series 1 GHS 600 million Note Programme on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM).

The funds raised will bolster Kasapreko Co. Plc’s working capital, financing capital expenditures such as operational expansion, and refinancing short-term debts.

Speaking at a joint press briefing in Accra, the Managing Director of CBG, Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, emphasized the significance of the transaction, indicating that this is the first time an indigenous Ghanaian Bank has worked with an indigenous manufacturing company to raise funding from local pension funds in the public market. This signifies fostering strong partnerships among indigenous companies to overcome financing challenges innovatively. 

He added that the funding which is at a cost significantly lower than the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) for borrowing will cushion Kasapreko Co. Plc’s operations significantly.

He underlined the importance of addressing risks associated with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) while encouraging financial institutions and industries to develop financial structures that meet the evolving risks effectively.

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Mr. Addo stated, “This transaction is a testament to our overriding ambition to make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We stand with you in good times or in bad times”.

According to Mr. Addo, the support for Kasapreko Co. Plc highlights the economic impact of CBG’s lending philosophy.

The Managing Director of Kasapreko Co. Plc, Mr. Richard Adjei, welcomed the innovative financing source, describing it as a relatively cheaper capital and sustainable solution for business growth.

Mr. Adjei expressed his gratitude towards CBG for enabling them to explore alternatives beyond traditional Banks. With the infusion, Kasapreko Co. Plc aims to expand production capacity and enhance its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), having already exported products to Kenya and South Africa.

In attendance were Management members of the Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) including the Deputy Managing Director of Operations and Technology, Mr. Thairu Ndungu; Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Resources, Madam Nana Ama Poku and Director of Finance and Strategy, Mr. Charles Appiah and other senior executives of the Bank.

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Mr. Gregg Pitt, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. Humphrey Hessel-Appiah, Finance Director; Mr. Gerald Bonsu, Commercial Director; and Mr. Isaac Adjei, a Board Member, all of Kasapreko Co. Plc were also present.

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) is wholly owned by the Government of Ghana and operates as a universal Bank with 114 branches in 13 regions of Ghana. The Bank has strong government support, a large SME client network, and a pool of diverse talent.

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Telecel Ghana Network Update

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Telecel Ghana has multiple sources of internet services through SAT3, WACS, ACE, and submarine fibre links to other international providers.

On the 12th of March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet capacity provided by WACS subsea cable, and immediately switched to ACE to maintain service.

On 14th March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet connectivity from its remaining providers SAT3 and ACE due to a cut in their undersea cables. This resulted in the disruption of data services on Mobile and Fixed networks.

Telecel Ghana has now secured new internet capacity and is progressively adding more capacities through local and international partners, including other Telecel subsidiaries. This, is in addition to local caching solutions which are enabling access to some content services such as YouTube, Facebook, Netflix etc.

Telecel Ghana sincerely appreciates the patience and understanding of its customers during this period. All customers will be refunded accordingly. 

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Please note that information circulating on social media platforms about the disconnection of Telecel Ghana due to debts owed is false and should be disregarded.

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SuperSport to air 13th African Games on DStv & GOtv from March 19

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SuperSport International have confirmed that the ongoing 13th African Games will telecast on DStv and GOtv from 19th to 23rd March 2024.

The broadcast will cover a wide range of sports disciplines. Given that this is also an Olympics year, the athletics, track, and field which began today may be the most significant sport fans across the continent would love to follow.

Currently Nigeria and South Africa, led by Egypt (first), are ranked second and third, respectively, on the medal standings.

Ahead of the live feed on your DStv and GOtv starting tomorrow 19th March 2024, SuperSport is streaming live the games on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.  Subsequently from tomorrow the broadcast would be open on DStv 248 (Variety 4) (DStv) and GOtv channel 131 (Select 2).

The 13th African Games are already delivering unforgettable experiences, reconnect your decoder to be part of a celebration of diverse sporting talent and cultural unity live from Accra Ghana.

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Hollard Ghana Empowers Student Entrepreneurs with Second Edition of Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.

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Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurer, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, awards Jnelp Innovations, a student entrepreneur, with GHC 40,000 as funding at the just-ended Hollard Streetwise Finance Entrepreneurship Business Challenge held at the University of Cape Coast. 

In collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School and the University of Cape Coast, the grant-based program showcased ten talented student-led businesses that presented their business ideas to a distinguished panel of judges in a bid to secure funding. Zenags Organics won the second-place prize of GHC 20,000, and Career Path won the third-place award of GHC 10,000.

Speaking on the essence of the event, Alexander Osei Mensah, General Manager of Operations at Hollard Insurance, described the initiative as a testament to the insurance group’s efforts to nurture entrepreneurial spirit and innovation among the youth.

“As a company that does well by doing good, our purpose is to bridge the gap between the corporate world and academia. Being an entrepreneurially driven company, Hollard believes in enabling its community to create better futures. Since universities are essential in nation-building and the training ground for business leaders, we focus on engaging tertiary students to ensure they are enabled to succeed in the future with Hollard’s support. In doing so, we aim to inspire more students to explore opportunities that will lead to successful employment upon graduation, particularly through entrepreneurship,” Alex added.GROUP HSBC

Portia Sackey, the founder of Jnelp Innovations, expressed her satisfaction with the event’s outcome, stating, “We are thrilled to be winners of the Hollard Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.   We are grateful to Hollard Ghana for this opportunity to help small businesses thrive. With this funding, we will expand our business by investing in research and development for our skin product and purchasing a tricycle and two extra automatic filling machines to enable us to meet the demanding markets with our products”. 

The success of the second edition of the Streetwise Finance Business Challenge reinforces Hollard Ghana’s commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering the next generation of business leaders. The company remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that contribute to the overall development of Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape. Student startup businesses participating in the competition include Overseas, Gamkrib, Delsoy Foods, Shuttle Track, Prifrimps Food, Geia Technology, and Firefly I.O.

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Keren Arthur, PhD, the Director of the D-Hub, urged the winners to be strategic in their decisions while remembering that entrepreneurship is an experimental process. 

“Adopt a step-by-step process for using funds and know that entrepreneurship requires a small-scale pilot before major investment. To the other businesses who competed, don’t give up. This event has added to your story, and I hope this will make you stronger and even more committed to taking the ideas forward. The doors of the D-Hub are always open to help you chart the next chapter of your story,” she added.

 

The country’s favourite insurance group is Hollard Ghana, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance. The group combines its deep local knowledge of the market, having previously operated in Ghana for 25 years as Metropolitan Insurance, with the world-class expertise of an international insurance brand in 18 countries worldwide. With feet firmly planted on Ghanaian soil but headquartered in South Africa, Hollard delivers innovative insurance solutions customised to the unique risks Ghanaians face. Hollard offers various life and general insurance products, including funeral, personal accident, motor, business, travel, home, and more, and can be reached via 0307000599. Beyond various nationwide office branches and Hollard 2U franchise shops, Ghanaians can find Hollard at Shell Fuel Station Welcome Shops, Melcom stores and online at www.hollard.com.gh, www.melcom.com/hollard-insurance and www.jumia.com.gh for all their insurance needs.

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Team South Africa withdraws hockey from African Games due to poor pitch conditions

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South Africa’s hockey teams have decided to withdraw from the 2023 African Games hockey competition due to concerns regarding the poor quality of the pitch at Theodosia Okoh stadium in Accra. (more…)

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