Hair loss remedy and treatment

Hair Loss: Patterns and Causes in Men and Women (II)

2009-07-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

Female Pattern Baldness The patterns of hair loss in women are not as easily recognizable as those in men. Unlike hair loss in men, female scalp hair loss may commonly begin at any age through 50 or later, may not have any obvious hereditary association, and may not occur in a recognizable "female-pattern alopecia" of diffuse thinning over the top of the scalp. A woman who notices the beginning of hair loss may not be sure if the loss is going to be temporary or permanent-for example, if there has been a recent event such as pregnancy or illness that may be associated with temporary hair thinning.

Patterns that may occur include: * Diffuse thinning of hair over the entire scalp, often with more noticeable thinning toward the back of the scalp. * Diffuse thinning over the entire scalp, with more noticeable thinning toward the front of the scalp but not involving the frontal hairline. * Diffuse thinning over the entire scalp, with more noticeable thinning toward the front of the scalp, involving and sometimes breaching the frontal hairline.

The Causes of Female Pattern Baldness In women as in men, the most likely cause of scalp hair loss is androgenetic alopecia-an inherited sensitivity to the effects of androgens (male hormones) on scalp hair follicles. However, women with hair loss due to this cause usually do not develop true baldness in the patterns that occur in men-for example, women rarely develop the "cue-ball" appearance often seen in male-pattern androgenetic alopecia. Unlike the case for men, thinning scalp hair in women due to androgenetic alopecia does not uniformly grow smaller in diameter (miniaturize).

Women with hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia tend to have miniaturizing hairs of variable diameter over all affected areas of the scalp. While miniaturizing hairs are a feature of androgenetic alopecia, miniaturization may also be associated with other causes and is not in itself a diagnostic feature of androgenetic alopecia. In post-menopausal women, for example, hair may begin to miniaturize and become difficult to style. The precise diagnosis should be made by a physician hair restoration specialist or suitable hair treatment products.

It is important to note that female pattern hair loss can begin as early as the late teens to early 20s in women who have experienced early puberty. If left untreated, this hair loss associated with early puberty can progress to more advanced hair loss if it is left untreated.

Non-Pattern Causes of Hair Loss in Women In women more often than in men, hair loss may be due to conditions other than androgenetic alopecia. Some of the most common of these causes are:

Trichotillomania- compulsive hair pulling. Hair loss due to trichotillomania is typically patchy, as compulsive hair pullers tend to concentrate the pulling in selected areas. Hair loss due to this cause cannot be treated effectively until the psychological or emotional reasons for trichotillomania are effectively addressed.

Alopecia areata- a possibly autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss that can range from diffuse thinning to extensive areas of baldness with "islands" of retained hair. Medical examination is necessary to establish a diagnosis.

Triangular alopecia- loss of hair in the temporal areas that sometimes begins in childhood. Hair loss may be complete, or a few fine, thin-diameter hairs may remain. The cause of triangular alopecia is not known, but the condition can be treated medically or surgically.

Scarring alopecia- hair loss due to scarring of the scalp area. Scarring alopecia typically involves the top of the scalp and occurs predominantly in women. The condition frequently occurs in African-American women and is believed to be associated with persistent tight braiding or "corn-rowing" of scalp hair. A form of scarring alopecia also may occur in post-menopausal women, associated with inflammation of hair follicles and subsequent scarring.

Telogen effluvium- a common type of hair loss caused when a large percentage of scalp hairs are shifted into "shedding" phase. The causes of telogen effluvium may be hormonal, nutritional, drug-associated, or stress-associated. Loose-anagen syndrome-a condition occurring primarily in fair-haired persons in which scalp hair sits loosely in hair follicles and is easily extracted by combing or pulling. The condition may appear in childhood, and may improve as the person ages.

There are various hair loss products as well as hair loss treatments available in the market. It is recommended that users should conduct due diligence to identify which product suit them most, in order to stop hair loss and hair thinning.

References: Olsen EA (ed). Female Pattern Hair loss: Clinical Features and Potential Hormonal Factors. J Amer Acad Dermatol 2001; 45:S-70-S80. Olsen EA. Hair disorders. In: Freedberg IM et al (eds.) Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999:729-751. International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.

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Hair Loss: Patterns and Causes in Men and Women (I)

2009-06-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

by Calvin Choong

Hair Loss: Patterns and Causes in Men and Women Hair loss in adult male and female is not uncommon. Adults lose about 10,000 scalp hairs each and every day. Hair normally lives for around five years. Male and female baldness happen when these hairs do not always get replaced (which they normally would) and gradually bald areas appear. There are a lot of hair loss treatments as well as hair loss remedies in the market today. But how effective are they? Let's have a post mortem of the causes of hair loss and the hair loss treatment available today and find out which products or treatments suit you the most.

The Normal Cycle of Hair Growth and Loss The normal hair cycle growth lasts between 2 to 6 years. Each hair strand grows at the rate of approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. As a matter of fact, about 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is in the active growing phase while the rest 10% is in dormant phase. Once a hair strand enters a dormant phase (hair stop growing), it will stay on the scalp for 2 to 3 months, then fall out. It is normal to shed some hair each day (average of 100 strands) as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Hair loss of this type can affect both men and women and even children.

Causes of Hair Loss Illness A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary. Hormonal problems may cause hair loss, which more often than not, caused by stress. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. Finally, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes.

Scalp Cleanliness If you have dandruff, you need to get rid of it. Dandruff can be a source of hair loss when it combines with dirt, shampoo chemicals, and excess sebum follicle oil. Over time this combination of chemicals can create a film on your scalp that hardens and start to plug up your hair follicles. Once plugged, your follicles can't support hair growth.

DHT (di-hydro-testosterone) When excessive amounts of testosterone are converted to DHT by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, this DHT accumulates at the hair root where it blocks blood circulation to that hair follicle. This decrease in blood to the hair root weakens it and it loses its health.

Male Pattern Baldness The male pattern baldness form of androgenetic alopecia (inherited hair loss pattern) accounts for more than 95% of hair loss in men. By age 35, two-thirds of men will have some degree of appreciable hair loss and by age 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. About 25% of men who suffer from male pattern baldness begin the painful process before they reach 21. In male-pattern baldness, hair loss typically results in a receding hair line and baldness on the top of the head. Most men who suffer from male pattern baldness are extremely unhappy with their situation and would do anything to change it. Hair loss affects every aspect of their life. It affects interpersonal relationships as well as their professional life. It is not uncommon for men to change their career paths because of hair loss.

The Causes of Male Pattern Baldness Most men are genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness. It is the effect of hormones on the hair follicle that produces male pattern baldness. Testosterone, a hormone that is present in high levels in males after puberty, is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. DHT has an adverse affect on the hair follicles. Acting on a hormone receptor on the hair follicle it slows down hair production and produces weak, shorter hair, sometimes it stops hair growth from the follicle completely. This process gradually depletes your stock of hair and is normal hair loss.
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Four Treatments Available To Treat Frontal Hair Loss

2009-06-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

by Benjamin Scott

Men receding hairline is usually the first sign of male pattern baldness. A large percentage of males suffer from this over time as they begin to age. Luckily, there are a number of treatments and ways you can cover up this issue. Here are four treatment options for a receding hairline.

1. Hair transplants in the long run, end up being the most cost effective way to eliminate your receding hairline. In addition, it is also the most permanent method that you will find. The hair that is implanted to the affected area is usually from a specific area on the back of the head which is not affected by the androgen that attaches to our hair follicles to cause hair loss.

It is important to find a physician with a good track record performing this type of procedure. After careful examination of the back of the scalp the doctor will then be able to determine the specific area on the back of the head which is not affected by the androgen dihydrotestosterone. As soon as the new hair grafts are implanted, they typically have a 99 percent survival rate.

2. Unlike what was thought in the past of Minoxidil, a 2003 study revealed that is can work at treating men frontal hair loss. It does require you to apply it to your hair twice a day and consistency is vital.

Any improvement that has been made will disappear if you discontinue using the product. The downside to this is that you need to continue using it the rest of your life if you want to maintain your hair.

3. Low level laser therapy has been used to treat many different things. It has been used with good results as a remedy for irritations, scars, inflammations, and wounds. Low level lasers energize our cells to work efficiently. Our hair follicles are cells and they are also energized when exposed to low level lasers.

This treatment can be found at hair loss clinics and it is usually provided by placing your head under a hood which transmits laser to the scalp. Hair salons and clinics charge thousands of dollars to provide low level laser therapy. The most affordable way of receiving low level laser therapy is by purchasing a laser comb. The Hairmax laser comb has been cleared by the FDA to promote hair growth in men who have androgenetic alopecia.

4. Propecia is a medication that has been cleared by the FDA to fight male pattern hair loss. It is only available by prescription from a doctor and it is intended to be taken once a day. This medication functions by inhibiting an enzyme in the body that mixes with testosterone to create dihydrotestosterone. The result is less dihydrotestosterone produced by the body.

Propecia is one of the most effective drugs to stop or slow down hair loss but it does have a downside. Many men experience serious side effects. Some of the side effects that have been reported by some are loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, tender breasts, and even breast enlargement. These side effects are obviously much worst than having a receding hair line. It is important to talk to a doctor that you trust before taking this drug and if you don't feel comfortable with the drug, use some of the alternatives available.

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Here Is A Great Hair Loss Treatment

2009-06-07T10:09:00.001-07:00

by Mano Kamgang

Finding a hair loss treatment that actually works may seem like an impossible dream. However if you know where to look and what questions to ask it is possible to find a treatment for your hair loss.

A treatment should always be upfront and direct. You want to use a product that does not make false claims. Many websites should provide testimonials from other customers so you can see what other people are saying about a particular product. Customer reviews are a great way to find out about a treatment.

You may also want to consult a website that is not affiliated with the product you are interested in to get some unbiased reviews. Do not let one or two negative reviews affect your decision because you have to remember that some products do not work for everyone.

You may have a friend or relative that has used some type of hair restoration product and you can find out what they think about the product they are using. This may be all you need to make a decision because you will also see with your own eyes how the product works.

You may have to try several things before you find the product that will work for you. Each individual will respond differently to each product because every person is different. The trial and error process can be frustrating, but will really pay off in the long run.

Another thing you need to know when looking for a hair restoration treatment is the side effects of each product you will be using. Even though most side effects rarely happen, you will want to know what to be aware of so you can catch any side effects you may be experiencing very early.

You will also want to consult your doctor to find out if you have any medical conditions that are contributing to your hair loss. There may be something happening in your body making you lose your hair, so in addition to a treatment you may be able to do other things to stop any hair loss you may be experiencing.

A good hair loss treatment can give you the confidence you once had back. It may make a tremendous difference in your life and give you the determination to do the things you once enjoyed. You have nothing to lose except more hair and you do not want to wait any longer.

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Women Hair Loss (Understanding The Causes in 8 Points)

2009-05-24T10:08:00.000-07:00

by Phil

Causes of Hair Loss in Women: Help! I Don't Have to Tear My Hair Out Anymore - It's All Over My Sink! We lose hair everyday, 100-150 strands actually, simply from brushing and manipulating. If you have long hair, this can look like a lot, but, considering the amount of hair on a head, it's a tiny amount.

If hair is coming out in clumps, or you notice circular patches of balding spots, however, there is definitely a problem, and treatment will be based upon the specific cause. The following causes should be investigated if you are experiencing more-than-normal hair loss:

1. Diet: An unbalanced diet, especially one without enough protein, can cause temporary hair loss. Women who are anemic often experience loss.

2. Menopause: Because of the change in hormones during this period, hair loss can escalate, and, unfortunately, this can be permanent.

3. Frequent Shampooing: Shampoos contain a lathering ingredient called surfactant. This can be irritating to the scalp and cause itching and scratching, thus increased hair loss.

4. Improper Care: If you manipulate your hair too much, color and treat too much, blow dry and heat with curling irons and hot rollers too much, you will see increased hair loss. You need only to look at your bathroom floor, sink and countertops to notice this. Slow down!

5. Psychological/Physiological Stress: Increased hair loss can occur with pregnancies, major surgery, or a major life event, such as a death or divorce. These causes are temporary and hair growth will return to normal eventually.

6. Heredity: Heredity plays a part and comes from both sides of the family.

7. Other Health Conditions: Thyroid problems, lupus, and diabetes can accelerate hair loss. Obviously, these need to be diagnosed by a physician.

8. Alopecia Areata: This is an autoimmune condition characterized by circular patches of baldness. Basically, the body is attacking the hair follicles. Cortisone shots in the affected areas are required, and the earlier the better.

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Treatments for Hair Loss in Women- Evaluating Guarantees

2009-05-09T23:23:00.000-07:00

by Gwen Heathrow

It isn't always a breeze when one has to look for treatments for hair loss that can be used by females. Aside from minoxidil and surgical procedures, the other options are remedies or products that may or may not work. Even with careful personal research, it isn't easy to find out if a product can help you with your hair problem.

Sometimes though, good advertising can cover up for what a product lacks in merit. In other words, female consumers can quickly fall in line for a hair loss product that has been presented in a very good way. One strategy that can help hair products lure more buyers is to provide guarantees. This is why a guarantee is one of the aspects about a product that consumers should evaluate.

First of all, one should understand that there are limits to the kinds of guarantees that manufacturers of hair products can give. It is clear for example that only minoxidil is FDA approved for the treatment of hair thinning in women. In other words, all other products, natural or otherwise cannot officially claim that they can treat female hair loss in the strictest sense. Natural products in particular can only be marketed as hair supplements. The first obvious clue therefore that you should stay away from a hair solution is if it claims to be an effective cure.

Treatment promises are not the only types of guarantees that manufacturers shell out. There are also some that offer money back guarantees. They will promise to return customer payment in part or in full if a customer is unsatisfied in any way. This may seem like a good deal. You are more likely to try a product over which you will not lose anything.

Be careful though, many product guarantees come with fine print. If you aren't fond of reading the rules, you might find out later that getting your money back is far harder than the advertisement says. Depending on the product that you have, you may not be able to get your cash back because you did not return a product during a specific period of time or you did not order the number of items that would qualify you for the promo.

Fortunately, there are already some female product users that have been fooled before and are willing to share their stories. Before you fall for a guarantee advertisement, use a reliable search engine to find the people who may have issues with a hair loss product guarantee.

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Home Hair Loss Treatment

2009-04-25T22:12:00.000-07:00

by Ryan Charmers

Do you suffer from hair loss and thinning of hair? Are you looking for its remedy? Hair loss and baldness are bad problems. Thousands of people are looking for hair loss cure and solutions.

So, what is hair loss really and why do we suffer from it?

Hair loss, also known as baldness refers to excessive hair loss from scalp. A little bit of hair fall every day is normal and is part of the growth cycle but when the problem becomes a little more than the usual, it might cause baldness.

Baldness as it is referred to, can be due to hereditary reasons, medication or even because of medical conditions. This can affect all - men, women and children. The major factor for hair loss is nutritional deficiency. Other causes are age factor, genetic factor, hormonal changes, stress and excessive dandruff.

So now that we know what it is, we need to know how to deal with it. This condition must be treated on time as the risk for getting bald increases every time you have a major hair fall. There are many different products on the market, but if you don't want to take chemicals on your hair, you can stop hair loss by using some natural remedies. Let's read onto know some home remedies for hair loss.

1. Massage the scalp with uncooked egg yolk, leave for 1 hour and wash.

2. Smear Red Henna on the scalp and wait for 1 hour, then wash, Repeat for 10-14 days. Be ware-your hair will turn red from the henna.

3. Smear castor oil on the scalp and the hair roots but not on the hair, wrap the hair with a newspaper, tie with a cloth and leave overnight, wash in the morning. Repeat every 7-10 days (results will come after 6-7 treatments).

4. Boil 1 cup of water, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, cook for 5 minutes, cool and drink.

5. Blanch scented geranium leaves in boiling water, strain, cool and use to wash the hair.

6. Rub olive oil into the scalp to reduce the condition. 7. Boil rosemary leaves in water, strain and save the liquid in a glass bottle. Use to wash the hair every day. You can also put the rosemary water in a sprayer and spray the hair every morning. There are also a lot of ways to treat this problem, and then you can search more on internet. However, if you want to not only stop your hair loss but also re-grow it, home hair loss treatments that you use won't help you much. In this situation, you can use a product with natural ingredients. That is provillus hair loss treatment. It is one of the most effective natural remedies, which does not only stop hair loss in a natural way, but also stimulates hair re-growth. Provillus contains a variety of natural ingredients, such as biotin, minerals and Vitamins, as well as extracts of some medicinal herbs and plants which are proven effective for combating hair loss problem.

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Hair Loss of Women Top Myths

2009-04-12T19:22:00.000-07:00

by Gwen Heathrow

It cannot be denied that the hair loss of women is receiving a lot of attention. Along with genuine expert resources out there is a host of information that may or may not be accurate. If you are a woman suffering from thinning hair, looking for reliable information may become frustrating. Here are some top hair loss myths to consider to help you separate good from bad information.

#1- It can be pinned down to one causal factor.

Most men who go bald are affected by both genes and hormones. For a time, it was thought that women too are influenced by the same causal factors. It has since been discovered though that hair problems in women are far more complicated. Women may indeed lose hair because of drops in estrogen levels but they may also lose hair because of illness and stress.

#2- Only old women lose hair.

Females usually suffer from widespread hair thinning instead of sectional baldness. This is most likely the reason why you might notice that older females in your family have less thick locks. It is incorrect to believe though that only old women have this condition. Young women may fall severely ill or they may go through periods of hormonal fluctuations that can make hair loss possible. Women who go through childbirth for example may experience excessive hair fall a few months after giving birth because of a drop in their estrogen levels.

#3- Parlor treatments can cause hair loss in women.

Excessive parlor treatments can damage hair quality and strength. They are not however a known cause of female balding. Do take note though that having your hair tied or styled in tight arrangements may cause traction alopecia. Hair can get literally pulled off from the roots.

#4- There is a cure for female hair fall.

Female hair thinning cannot be totally stopped or cured. That is unless the cause is an underlying illness in which case all that needs to be done is to treat the primary illness first. If a sustained drop in female hormones is to be expected though, then there may be little else that can be done about hair fall. Even minoxidil which is FDA approved for hair loss can only provide minimal to moderate results which will disappear if intake of the medicine is discontinued.

The hair loss of women is definitely a hot topic. You should be careful about the kind of information that you read though. You would want to get only the right facts.

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How to Stop Hair Loss - Regrow your Hair with 4 Tips

2009-03-09T13:25:00.001-07:00

by Bryan Len

Losing hair is quite a common thing. In fact, losing 40-80 hair a day is physiologically justified and does not require any treatment or medical intervention. Such loss of hair is noticed during bathing, combing the hair, while sleeping or simply on your shirt or tops. However, the issue arises when the hair loss exceeds the said figure such as more than 100 hairs a day.

There are plenty of reasons for a person to lose hair. In order to learn how to stop hair loss, one should learn the physiology and factors that harm the hairs and hair-roots. Hair loss could be due to tension, depression, stress, anxiety or it could be due to simply heredity. Other causes include unhygienic conditions, improper washing of the hair, using chemical products for hair (such as shampoo, hair cream, hair lotion, hair oil) etc. Using hair dryer in improper way may also harm hair root and hair loss occur.

Let us learn how to stop hair loss:

How to stop hair loss tip 1: The diet plays important role in living healthy. Excessive salty, oily, junk and spicy foods may make you lost the hair and hence they are to be avoided. On the other hand, one should go for dark, green and leafy vegetables and fresh fruits (or their juices). They provide enough roughage and they are good for the intestinal health. They are also said to flush out the bodily toxins so the body remains toxin-free. Also, drinking plenty of water helps in keeping the body and hair healthy.

How to stop hair loss tip 2: There are plenty of herbs that can be used in stopping the hair loss. Herbs such as bhringaraja (Eclipta), amalaki (Indian gooseberry), mehendi (henna) etc are Ayurvedic herbs those have been used in treating hair loss since many centuries. Such herbs can be used internally as well as externally. For instance, there are some head massaging oils made up of brahmi, bhringaraja etc those are said to be beneficial as they strengthen the hair root and make hair strong enough to remain on the scalp.

How to stop hair loss tip 3: Many health care providers, especially holistic health care providers opine that holistic exercises such as Pranayama and Yoga help in strengthening the hair root and prevent the hair fall. Asanas such as sarvangasana, shavasana and shirshasana are specially designed to increase the blood flow into the brain and scalp and hence they are considered to be very beneficial in providing enough nutrients to the hair making them strong and shiny.

How to stop hair loss tip 4: Alternative therapies such as aromatherapy, acupressure, acupuncture, Ayurvedic Panchakarma, massage therapy, Chinese medicines are reported to have good effects in hair fall and hence can be adopted. Treating acu-points in a proper way is useful in preventing the hair fall.

One has to take care about their hair and it is better not to use any chemical based hair product. Also, devices like hair dryers may over dry the hair and make them brittle and hence, are to be avoided. Use herbal shampoo and soap to rinse or wash the hair and let them get a sun-dry.

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Preventing Hair Loss - 5 Tips that can Prevent your Hair Loss

2009-03-09T13:23:00.001-07:00

by Bryan Len

There are some health problems that may not directly harm any body system or its organs but then too, they hold a great importance. This is because such issues are cosmetically very important. One of such issues is hair loss or hair fall. Here, the hair fall may not harm any body system or organ but socially, it may hurt one's feelings and may have effects on individual's look, beauty and overall personality.

Hair loss could be due to many reasons. In some, the hair fall is due to stress and anxiety whereas in others it could be due to hormonal insufficiency. Hair loss is also because of hereditary factors where a special attention is required. Let us now learn some basic tips for preventing hair loss.

Preventing hair loss tip 1: Do not comb your hair when they are wet. This is because when the hair is wet, its root is bit weakened for a while. Combing hair in this situation may induce more hair fall and hence to be avoided. Also, while combing hair, never use too sharp toothed comb and the comb should also be wide-toothed. Gentle hair set is required to prevent hair loss.

Preventing hair loss tip 2: Yoga and Pranayama is said to be technique that helps in preventing hair loss. However, to see results, one should perform it on a regular basis.

Preventing hair loss tip 3: Eat dark, green and leafy vegetables and fresh fruits that help in providing necessary nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that help in stopping further loss of hair.

Preventing hair loss tip 4: There are many herbs that help in preventing hair loss and hence can be adopted. Herbs such as shikakai, amalaki (Indian gooseberry), brahmi, bhringaraj, mehndi are few of the herbs those have been used since many centuries. Ayurvedic texts have good descriptions about these herbs and their role in strengthening the hair root and hence making them strong and shiny.

Preventing hair loss tip 5: Massaging the head using medicated solution, gel, cream or oil is good to prevent further loss of hair. Ayurvedic herbs such as Amla oil, Bhringraj oil, Baadam oil are good to massage on the head on a regular basis. This helps in nourishing the hair root and massaging also improves the blood circulation in the scalp that means it gets nourishment.

There is nothing much to do about hair loss because of heredity. The chromosomes responsible for the baldness in men are located on the X-Chromosomes and hence, men are more likely to become bald as compared to female. When it is a question of genes anomalies, it is difficult to prevent the hair loss and ultimately, it can be treated taking the help of modern techniques such as surgeries (hair transplant) but again, for prevention, no modern medicine seems to have promising results. And that is why, a person whose father has baldness must be careful and nourish his hair with proper medicated herbal oils and should perform regular exercises and Yoga.

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Natural products for Hair Loss Best

2009-03-03T09:36:00.000-08:00

by John Foster

for hair loss and to prevent male pattern balding have become a multi-billion dollar business around the world. Many different products have been designed to combat and disguise hair loss, ranging form wigs or toupees to scalp dyes, surgery and also products that actually reverse the hair loss process and cause hair to re-grow.

Wigs and toupees, although popular in the year 19 something, are now definitely a thing of the past and are no longer popular at all.

Scalp dye which is a dye used to color the scalp to match the color of the surrounding hair, is in use by some but is very noticeable and not too attractive from close range.

Surgery is the process by which healthy hair is transplanted to the bald spots. No need to mention that this is successful but is extremely expensive.

Pharmaceutical drugs are prescription drugs that have been found to cause hair growth. The trouble with most common drugs for hair loss is that they have the possibility of some serious side effects.

Natural herbal products like Procerin, are currently experiencing great results in combating and reversing hair loss. These herbal products have absolutely no side effects and are relatively inexpensive compared to some of the other methods to combat hair loss. On average, new hair starts to emerge within two weeks of commencing treatment and treatment should continue for a minimum of six months in order to achieve maximum results.

In summary, although there is a wide choice of options to consider when considering a treatment for hair loss, unless you have a lot of money to waste, natural products for hair loss are the best.

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How treatments for male pattern hair loss work

2009-02-24T09:37:00.000-08:00

by John Foster

Treatments for male pattern hair loss have become extremely popular over the internet due to the success achieved by them in the halting and consequent reversing of the hair loss process in male pattern hair loss.

In order to understand why these treatments work, we must first understand what causes male pattern hair loss. Male pattern hair loss is the result of a super hormone called DHT. Di-Hydro Testosterone is a biologically active metabolite of the hormone testosterone. In other words it produces itself from the hormone testosterone. DHT forms in the scalp area and slowly cuts of the blood supply to the hair follicle resulting in the hair first becoming thinner and weaker. The hair then falls out and the hair follicle closes resulting in a bald spot.

This bald spot starts either at the crown or forehead of men and then becomes larger until most of hair at the top of the head is affected. Figures quote that some 30% of men over 30 years old suffer the symptoms of male pattern hair loss but my own estimate based on observations I have made of groups of men, places this figure at closer to 60%.

Why is male pattern hair loss a problem, after all aren't bald men supposed to be more sexy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and yes some men are maybe perceived to look more sexy, but in most cases the sufferer of hair loss experiences a lowering of self image and a resulting lack of confidence due to the loss of a major part of their self image. After all how much time do you actually spend on grooming your hair.

In order to combat male pattern hair loss it is necessary to prohibit the formation of DHT in the system and increase blood circulation to the scalp. There are some drugs available that do this but at the same time can have some nasty side effects. Alternatively a very successful herbal preparation on the market is showing fantastic results with no side effects. Procerin for men has become a leader in the field of natural hair restoration for men. Procerin combines the use of Saw Palmetto with other natural circulatory stimulants and restrictors to effectively and naturally halt the male pattern hair loss and reverse the hair loss process resulting in new hair appearing within one to two weeks of starting treatments and the full effect within six months.

It is best to treat male pattern hair loss as early as possible and so if you are starting to experience some hair loss, it is advisable to begin treatments as soon as is possible.

About the Author
John Foster is a well known author and product researcher. Visit his Blog on Hair loss and treatments at http://losehair.wordpress.com

Stop Hair Shedding and Hair Loss

2009-01-26T09:34:00.001-08:00

by Carole Parker

Last time more people notice hair falling out, thinning, or appearing in large amounts on their comb or brush. In this case you need care about your hair more carefully. Here you can find some original recipes for strengthening of different types of hair.

The mask for light hair. Mix 1 tablespoon colorless henna with 1 tablespoon of boiling water and add 1 tablespoon kefir, 2 stamped garlic bulbs, 1 teaspoon honey. Mix everything carefully and add beaten egg and mix again. Rub prepared mixture into hair's roots and cover head with polyethylene and towel above. In 2 hours wash hair with warm water.

The mask for dark hair. Mix tobacco from one cigarette with ½ glass of strong tea and add 1 tablespoon any henna, 1 tablespoon clabber, a yolk and in 1 teaspoon cocoa, sea-buckthorn oil and vitamin A in oil. Mix everything carefully and warm on water bath. Then rub warm mixture into hair roots and cover head with polyethylene and towel above. Rinse hair with warm water in 2 hours.

Hair extract for dry hair. Mix in 1 tablespoon rosemary and camomile and pour it with ¾ glass of vodka in the bottle from dark glass. Keep extract in the dark place for 2 weeks. Then filter prepared extract and use twice a week. Rub extract into head skin with help old soft toothbrush, wetting toothbrush in the extract. Do not pour extract on the head! You shouldn't wash off the extract.

Balsam for greasy hair. Mix vegetable oil and lemon juice in equal parts. Put prepared balsam on the head skin and hair before head washing for 15-20 minutes. Then wash head as usual. Rinse hair with herbal infusion. To prepare herbal infusion, mix in 1 tablespoon sage and camomile and pour it with 1 liter boiling water. Keep to infuse and then filter.

Universal salt mask. Wash head and rub into wet hair kitchen salt during 10-15 minutes. Then wash hair with warm water. Usually 6 such procedures after head washing are enough to stop hair shedding. Also you can use another variant of this procedure. After head washing put salt on the head skin. Cover head with polyethylene for 15 minutes and then wash hair with warm water. Find more information about hair shedding at Everything About Hair Care.

About the Author
Carole is the author of some web-blogs in Health category. You can find more interesting and useful information at Beautiful Skin Blog and Ideal Weight Blog.

Culprit found in rare type of baldness

2009-01-05T10:43:00.000-08:00

Scientists in Beijing say they have discovered a genetic cause for a certain type of premature baldness and they suggest their discovery offers hope in future that those who inherit this rare type of baldness will eventually be able to keep their hair.
A team from Peking Union Medical College led by Xue Zhang have uncovered a DNA mechanism which results in Maria Unna hereditary hypotrichosis (MUHH), a baldness that strikes before adulthood.

MUHH is a rare inherited condition characterized by hair loss that starts during childhood and it affects both men and women - children born with the condition have very little or no hair at birth and have wiry or coarse hair in childhood which they progressively lose at puberty.

Victims often have no eyebrows or eyelashes, very little armpit and pubic hair and poor nails and women often have normal thickness hair which does not grow very long and loss of hair on other parts of the body.

The culprit in MUHH are flaws in the gene U2HR located on Chromosome 8, which acts as a key switch in the process as it controls a small peptide that in turn affects a protein called the human hairless monolog, or HR, which is crucial for the regeneration of hair follicles.

The discovery was made by trawling through the genome of 19 Chinese families with a history of MUHH, which is how the team found that mutations of U2HR led to increased levels of HR.

The researchers say the death of the hair follicles increases the likelihood of this kind of baldness and they suggest their research may offer the potential for a new drug to block this pathway and treat baldness.

The Chinese team say that fine-tuning HR protein levels is important in control of hair growth, and they have found a potential mechanism for preventing hair loss or promoting hair removal.

The study is published online in the journal Nature Genetics.

Herbs and Herbal Remedies for Healthy Hair

2008-12-21T03:42:00.000-08:00

by Amitabh

Herbs are being used for healthy hair since ancient times. Aloe, Catmint, Sage, Rosemary, Horsetail, Nettles, Parsley, Arnica, Birch are some of the most commonly used herbs for healthy hair. Till date you must have tried at least hundreds of conditioners, shampoos or serum for that lustrous bouncy hair. Have you ever thought of using herbs to treat your dull and damaged hair? Yes.. But ignorant about the benefits different herbs will provide!!!

Here are few herbs and the benefits you will enjoy from them.

-Sage: This herb take cares of all the hair requirements. It is beneficial in treating oily hair, dandruff and other scalp infection. It solves your hair loss problem and also restores the hair color.
- Rosemary: It acts as nourishment to your flaky and dry scalp. It is the best herb to cure your dandruff. It even slow downs the graying and maturation of your hair.
- Chamomile: It is beneficial in controlling your hair fall rate. It also enhances the growth of new hair follicle as well as your hair health.
- Burdock Root: It reduces the hair fall and encourages your hair growth.
- Butterfly Pea: It has been an important ingredient of ancient Thai herbal medicine used to treat hair loss. It was also used to treat premature graying of the hair.
- Indian Gooseberry: It is highly beneficial in restoring the normal acidity level of your hair.

Herbal recipe for healthy hair:

Boil at least 4 tablespoon of dried thyme for 15-10 minutes with 2 cups of water. Cool and strain it, then massage your scalp with this solution and leave it for at least 1 hour. Rinse your hair with lukewarm water.

Beat two egg yolks with ½ cup of water then massage your scalp for at least 10 minutes with this mixture. After leaving it for few minutes rinse your hair with lukewarm water. For best results after rinsing with clear water, rinse your hair with a solution of apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons) and water.

You can even use honey lotion as a scalp moisturize. To prepare honey lotion mix 3 teaspoons of honey with a 1/8 gallon of water. This lotion will add the extra shine to your dull hair.

Benefits of herbal hair care:

Maximum herbs help in removing and cleaning the toxins and waste products from your scalp.
Using herbal or natural products assures you that there will be no side effects.
They enhance your hair strength and add a protective coat to your hair shafts.
Mainly protects your healthy hair from pollution and from further damage.

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Hair Loss In Women

2008-12-10T09:22:00.001-08:00

by Anirban Bhattacharya

Hair loss or baldness… the name itself sounds terrifying. Started with a strand, the problem of hair loss can claim your long lustrous locks. And you can do nothing but, to accept the fact that you have lost your locks forever.

Usually, hair loss is considered to be a man issue, however, millions of women around the world are facing severe hair loss problem. There are a number of reasons for hair loss woman. Some of the known reasons include poor hair care decisions, consequences of a particular treatment and such others. Hormonal changes also play a great role in affecting the health of hair especially for females. During menopause, the body of women generally stops producing estrogen and produces testosterone in more quantity that may lead to baldness. In fact, many women in their post-pregnancy period experience "hormone-induced temporary hair loss."

Generally, hair loss is a common concept for every individual. According to a recognized haircare body, a person loses about 90 percent of the hair at any given moment in a growth phase ranging from two to six years of a span. The remaining 10 percent of hair is usually shed from two to three months of time. A person loses around 50 to 100 hairs in a day. Usually hair follicles are replaced by the growth of new hair and thus, the growing cycle remains intact. Most hair grows at a rate of one half-inch per month.

However, majority of men and women face situation where they lose hair more than the average amount. Medically, the loss of hair on constant basis is known as "alopecia" for both the gender. Also known as androgenetic alopecia, this type of hair loss is caused by hereditary conditions that affects at least one-third of men and women.

Baldness Treatment for Women

Baldness not only affects physically but it also breaks the confidence and self-esteem of a woman. It is because our society is not ready to accept that women can face baldness issues. The progress of the medical world has provided some miraculous treatment for women with hair loss issues. They can even go for hair transplant surgery to get back the lost shine of their hair.

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Myself webmaster of http://www.truedorin.com - get medical hair restoration from Hair transplant doctors in New Jersey and for Hair transplant New York.

Herbal Treatment For Hair Loss

2008-11-28T21:51:00.000-08:00

By Orson Dixon

What are main causes of hair loss?

Hair loss and thinning is a common problem for the people of the present generation. This is mainly due to the pollution and automobile emissions. The auto emissions contain harmful materials which affect our hair. Our lifestyle and diet are also responsible for the constant hair loss and thinning of hair. The foods which contain too much oil are also responsible for the constant hair loss. People who are suffering from gastritis are also sufferers of hair loss problems. According to Ayurveda, the principal causes of hair loss are the following:

• Pitta (secretion of pancreas) dosha: Excess amount of Pitta dosha in the body is the principal cause of hair problems. Pitta (or pancreas secretion) is increased by excess intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and too much smoking. Pitta is also provoked when you eat too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods.

• Chemical medicines: If there is too many chemical medicines, low blood circulation, anemia, general weakness after disease, anxiety, anxiety, and mental tension then there may be hair loss.

• Chronic diseases: Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, existence of dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance causes hair loss.

Herbal Treatment:

Locate the cause: Locate the root cause in your diet or lifestyle may be increasing your Pitta dosha. Once you locate it, you can give it up. If the pancreas secretion comes down then your hair loss problem will be cured.

Use natural shampoo: A natural shampoo or soap must always be used to clean the hair. Most soaps and shampoos contain harmful chemicals; they might cause tremendous problem of your hair. The best thing which you can apply to your hair is amla or shikakai.

Oiling is beneficial: Oiling the hair and massaging the scalp is beneficial for hair growth and helps in the increase of hair. Coconut oil or mustard oil should be used for that for at least 3 times during the week. The oil must be applied to the roots of the hair.

Bowel should be clean: If you don't have your bowels clean then the chances of hair loss is maximum. In case of any problem you can use Triphala powder.

Important foods: The diet should consist of numerous green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. There must be maximum protein in the diet like milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A containing foods.

Orson Dixon of this article likes to educating the public on treating hair loss. He recommends herbal hair loss treatment and latest hair restoration procedures.

Hair Loss Treatments For Thinning Hair

2008-11-21T21:46:00.000-08:00

By Ryan English

Using hair loss treatments for thinning hair has a combination of results, depending on the hair loss treatment that you use and the reason that you are experiencing thinning hair. Making sure that your diet is adequate is often the first step in ensuring that your hair is healthy, while hair loss treatments can help reduce hair loss from genetic factors.

Which Hair Loss Treatment is Right?

Thanks to advances in science, you have several options available when you have thinning hair or are experiencing hair loss. You may find that a shampoo with Minoxidil is all that they need to combat thinning hair, especially if they catch their hair loss at its beginning stages.

Other options include surgery, changing your diet and using a combination of herbs and vitamins for hair regrowth. Surgery is usually a last resort option, but it can and does work for many people. Today, hair restoration surgery is an excellent option for those who have experienced localized hair loss.

Vitamins and Supplements

If you are experiencing male pattern baldness, or have just begun to experience thinning hair, then you may have success using hair loss supplements. Hair loss supplements typically contain saw palmetto, which binds the enzyme in men that causes hair to thin.

Women may have less luck with supplements, since the causes of female pattern baldness are unknown at the current time. Childbirth and hormonal imbalances are suspected to be the cause of thinning hair in women, but there is little proof to back this up.

Take Care of Your Hair

Thinning hair may also be caused by the use of commercially prepared shampoo, which contains sodium lauryl sulfate. Sodium lauryl sulfate has been known to dry hair out, causing it to become brittle and to break off easily. Hair loss caused by sodium lauryl sulfate is typically minimal, but you may want to consider using something else when you are suffering from thinning hair.

You should also take steps to make sure that you use a nourishing shampoo that contains biotin, Biotin is a naturally occurring substance that works to strengthen hair, and can be found in many hair loss shampoos and conditioners.

Talk to a Professional

You may also want to talk to your doctor about your options for regrowing your hair. Hair loss is a common complaint among men and women, and your doctor may have the answers that you need. He or she can also advise you on taking hair loss supplements, which can interfere with some medications and medical conditions.

Hair loss does not have to take control of your life, especially when you have several options available. You can often use a combination of treatments in order to combat hair loss, including using hair loss supplements and special shampoos for thinning hair.

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Finding a Hair Loss Treatment Suited to Your Needs

2008-11-15T21:45:00.000-08:00

By Leya Meera

Allopecia or Hair Loss is not treated by men untill they've lost a lot of their hair, and their self-confidence. There is a variety of treatment approaches available, including surgery, medications, dietary supplements, as well as dietary changes, tropical treatments and shampoos. However, hair loss often has a genetic or hormonal cause, making these treatments effective only by means of slowing down the loss and possibly increasing new hair growth.

Once you've decided to treat hair loss, the best products are those that contain active ingredients that have been proven effective toward the enhancement of new hair growth. Technological advances have been made to a significant degree in the last several decades for the treatment of alopecia. There are now ways to actually stop the hair loss process.

You goal is to find the best hair loss treatment for your particular condition. Hair loss products vary from person to person and may be better suited for one person another. Since every persons hair loss cause and nature varies, the same product may respond very differently on each person. The best way to help you make your treatment choice is to consult with your physician. Your doctor may be able to determine the actual cause of your alopecia, and can help you choose the approach that would be the most effective for your type of hair loss. He or she may recommend making dietary and/or lifestyle changes to slow down the hair loss process. This may be the most cost-effective choice for you, and certainly would not carry the usual risks associated with a new medication or surgical treatment.

However, when you are selecting the best hair loss treatment , you should also be aware of the potential side effects and risks associated with their usage. Trying the find the best hair loss treatment suited toward your specific needs can be quite difficult, as there are numerous products on the market with different active ingredients, claims and expense. It may become confusing finding the best company that can provide the best treatment of alopecia geared toward your specific needs. Although finding the best treatment for hair loss may seem like a difficult task, doing some research by reading articles, talking to others who have tried products, consulting the internet for reviews and staying informed is the key. Once you have reviewed the treatment information available, narrow your choices by selecting the one that is best geared toward your needs and desires, taking into account factors like treatment efficacy and cost. Because you have made the choice to treat your hair loss, spend as much time as you need to investigate the numerous treatments available on the market today. Making the decision to treat your hair loss is an important one. The goal is to use your investment of time and money into finding the best hair loss treatment available for you and targeted to your specific needs.

For more information visit http://www.hairlossmedication.biz/treating-hair-loss-with-medication.html or visit http://www.hair-loss.ws/male-hair-loss-treatment.html

Hair Care With Essential Oils

2008-10-28T21:49:00.000-07:00

by Louise Forrest

When it comes to caring for hair the best methods are to use a range of essential oils to help keep the hair healthy and strong. The oils that you use will clearly depend on your hair type but will range from sage to fenugreek.

These oils will help to nourish the hair from the roots to the tips of the hair and will help to keep it hydrated and nourished. As well as this, they will also help to promote hair growth, hydrate the hair and to give the hair body making it more attractive and manageable.

Some of the most common oils that are available include that of basil which helps to stimulate and encourage the circulation of blood flow. Basis helps to promote a healthy scalp and also helping to maintain the health of the hair roots and so preventing the possibility of hair loss.

One oil that is hardly used is that of burdock as it helps the renewal of the skin, hair and also the scalp. Again this helps to stimulate the flow of blood to the roots of the hair and this can also be very effective in helping both men and women who are experiencing the thinning of the hair and also hair loss.

One of the most common oils that is used is that of fenugreek which helps to increase the flow of blood to the capillaries which in turn feed the roots of the hair. It is excellent for those who are experiencing problems with hair growth and this can also be used with other oils such as burdock and ivy also.

One other good oil that can be used for treating most hair ailments is that of lavender as this is very good at helping to soothe the skin and also the hair. It is also found in many baby hair products and as well as helping to protect the hair it also has a very calming effect to the child, and this is felt for some time after bathing has been done.

If a person is suffering from a dry skin, dandruff or even lice that the best oil to use would be that of lemon oil. It is also very beneficial to hair that is curly and you should only use this oil on hair that is very greasy, otherwise it will just become dry even after just one wash.

Often seen as a drink but peppermint is also used to help condition and protect the hair and does this by improving the flow of blood to the roots. This makes the hair receive the nourishment that it needs and also makes sure that the hair is growing correctly and is also used for hair that is showing the signs of thinning.

Another oil that is beneficial to the scalp is that of sage. It has deep cleansing properties and is able to remove any impurities and dirt that accumulate from the daily build up from the environment and pollution. It is excellent with other herbs and it can also be used to help treat scalp psoriasis and symptoms of dandruff.

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Get more information about dry hair care. Spend time learning about skin care products and get some information on preventing damage to the hair also.

Best Options for Treating Hair Loss

2008-10-13T21:47:00.000-07:00

by http://www.hair-loss-treatments.ws

There are various options for treating hair loss. If you are hormonally or genetically patterned for hair loss, nutrition and diet changes may not be your best option for treatment. It can, however, slow down hair loss. Present treatment options vary from easy dietary changes to medicinal, surgical, supplemental, and topical creams.

Frequently men wait to treat their hair loss until it's in an advanced stage, which can make the treatment process more difficult for them and take longer. Using treatments that are factually known to be effective is your best bet for enhancing your hair growth. Always check on the pros and cons of each treatment before choosing an option.

There are many different products with different ingredients and prices that can make it overwhelming and confusing on what to choose. Each company has their own claims about the positive outcome of using their product, which can also make it more difficult when you have to consider which to choose. Science and technology have advanced extremely well in the last century with hair loss. Do your research and for best results choose the best option for your individual needs. Make sure you have checked through every option before making a decision to proactively stop the loss of your hair.

Consulting a doctor to go over your treatment options can save you money and time. What works for one person may not work for you, or may have a different outcome. Although you may have to do a lot of research and it may be very time consuming, what a doctor prescribes may be your best option for hair loss treatment. The quality and treatment should be the best quality suited to take care of your hair loss predicament. Research all the pros and cons associated with your chosen treatment. Going through surgery or taking expensive medications can be much more difficult and inconvenient than changing your diet and lifestyle, even if it's proven to be positively effective in reducing and treating your hair loss. Taking the time to do the research on the various products and treatments available will be your best bet at making a good choice.

If you are determined to take care of your hair loss, do not rush into a treatment or hastily make a decision. You want your best hair loss treatment to not be a waste of your time and money. It should be the most effective treatment for the least cost and risk that is effective for your body chemistry.

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Providing a safe solution for those who suffer with hair loss.

7 Effective Hair Thinning Remedies

2008-09-20T01:44:00.000-07:00

by Mark Hall

It is completely normal to loss hair every single day. In fact 10% of the time our hair is in a resting phase. The other 90% of the time it is in the growth phase. At any rate our hair is in a constant state of growing and falling out. The hairs that fall out are quickly replaced by new hair. Only when this process is out of whack do we notice significant hair thinning. Hair loss can be attributed to several factors: including childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, alopecia, hormone imbalance, heredity, radiation therapy and aging.
The good news is there are many hair thinning remedies that can be implemented with success. Not only can you stop hair from falling but you can re-grow hair as well. A few of the natural hair thinning remedies include:

1. Vitamins A, B, C and E are good hair growth promoters. The best way to get them is naturally through the foods you eat. There are several ways these vitamins work to promote hair growth. They provide sebum and promote blood circulation to the scalp by increasing oxygen absorption and collagen.

2. Proper Scalp Management: It is good to massage your scalp regularly with herbal oils. Use products like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. There are reports that alopecia areata can be effectively treated with essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.

3. Limit Scalp Abuse: You need to avoid blow drying and using chemical shampoos daily. Your hair and scalp can be damaged by harsh chemical processes such as coloring or straightening. Even daily hair washing with hot water can damage the hair. The hair can turn brittle and natural oils dry up.

4. Use of herbal care products: To increase your effectiveness utilize herbal powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner. Amla powder is a very powerful anti-oxidant which can prevent graying and hair loss. Shikakai has a low pH. This makes it a great shampoo which thoroughly cleans the hair without depleting it of its natural oils. Henna can be used as a natural conditioner.

5. Reduce Stress: Stress can cause thinning of the hair. You can reduce stress by doing exercises and meditation.

6. Stop Smoking: Smoking causes constriction of the blood vessels which supply blood to the scalp. This is just one of many of the benefits you get from eliminating smoking.

7. FDA approved Hair Thinning Remedies: There are lots of hair loss products out there that claim to work. The recommendation is to find hair loss products that have been reviewed by the FDA.

About the Author
Mark Hall is a freelance writer who writes about the most common reasons for hair loss in women. He found a product that contains the only ingredient approved by the FDA to restore thinning hair.

Hair Loss- A Cause of Concern

2008-09-02T13:59:00.000-07:00

by Articles Manager

Beautiful hair has always been a cause of envy. Not only does it enhances our personality but at the same time has drawn the attention of others. We use various hair products to keep our hair healthy as well as beautiful. Hair loss which refers to the thinning of hair especially from the scalp area has become a matter of concern. Millions of people are affected by hair loss; men specially are prone to hair loss than women. Hair loss may also be termed as androgenetic alopecia and may be localized or diffused. This is a hereditary problem.

Loss of about fifty to hundred strands a day is normal .Excessive hair loss results in baldness. Severe hair loss results in loss of self esteem, confidence & self identity. Numerous reasons could be quoted for excessive hair loss for e.g. long term of an illness or hormonal problems like over and under secretions of hormone thyroxine from the thyroid gland or an imbalance in male and female hormones like androgen & estrogen. Women might experience hair loss post pregnancy due to loss of certain hormones which are retained during pregnancy. At times, medication for serious ailments like cancer, depression etc might result in hair loss because of presence of blood thinners called anticoagulants. Fungal infection may also be a cause for hair loss. Improper hair care & styling like making use of tight hair rollers, coloring, bleaching, perming or wearing tight pigtails for a long time creates a tension on the scalp of the hair which further might cause hair loss.

Poor nutrition can also lead to hair loss as the body remains devoid of essential nutrients like vitamins, proteins, minerals to promote hair growth. For temporary hair loss which may be due to poor nutrition or stress, various treatments are available but there is almost no cure for permanent hair loss .On consultation a doctor might query you regarding your health as well as your family's medical history . He/she will also check your scalp and may take some samples for biopsy. On ascertaining the particular reason for hair loss, may it be due to medication, hormonal imbalance etc; the doctor would go for the requisite treatment. Certain extracts like memoxidil are also recommended to both men as well as women for early hair growth.

To prevent hair loss, proper hair care should be taken. Proper treatment for hormonal imbalance, proper medication along with a balanced diet could prevent hair loss. Hair transplantation technique which proved to be a ray of hope for those facing baldness, has also improved manifold from past several years.

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Sainiherb.com offers hair loss treatment and solution for hair loss victims. Hair Loss problems have become common problems for male and female. Women Hair Loss problem has become common concern nowadays.

Are You Facing Hair Loss?-Time Now to do something

2008-08-12T13:56:00.000-07:00

by Articles Manager

Hair is the crown of our head. It provides protection to the skull and at the same time enhances the personality of a person .Though hair loss is a common phenomenon in both men and women; it is more prevalent in men. The most common form of hair loss in men is termed as androgenic alopecia. Hair loss results in baldness which has a deteriorating effect on a person's self esteem, dignity & confidence. Though hair loss is more common among men, for women the experience is nothing less than a trauma.

Hair loss may be a symptom for certain underlying diseases. Though there are many reasons which could be attributed to hair loss, the prime among them is hormonal imbalance. It is a well known fact that hormone secretion should be in balanced proportion which in turn regulates various body functions .One such hormone named thyroxine, secreted from the thyroid gland and certain male and female hormones like androgen & estrogen are responsible for hair loss in case of imbalance. Other factor involves long term illness, or a surgery which creates a sense of frustration and stress, thus creating hormonal imbalance in our body.

Moreover the intake of certain medicines & drugs for ailments like cancer, depression etc & birth control pills result in hair loss as they contain anticoagulant, which causes the thinning of the blood. Improper hair styling and treatment, like wearing tight cornrows & ponytails, treating hair with chemicals, perming, coloring etc may result in hair loss. Poor nutrition could yet be another reason for hair loss. In order to prevent hair loss you could resort to certain home made remedies & natural medicines. Temporary hair loss could be treated by having a balanced diet or avoiding stress. Human hair is composed of keratin, a protein also found in the nails & by consuming protein rich food hair loss could be prevented. Excessive hair loss calls for the consultation with a dermatologist who after confirming the particular reason for hair loss would prescribe the requisite treatment.

Before taking upon any hair loss treatment it is beneficial to remember the three main principles of hair treatment. First is the proven treatment which recommends using treatments that are approved and have shown proven results. Second are pictures which are taken at various stages of hair treatment so as to know what the progress is and how effectively the treatment is doing. Last but not the least is the principle of patience, you need to realize that there would not be any overnight results and it would require a minimum of six months for the treatment to begin working and around two years for the successful results to appear.

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Sainiherb.com offers hair loss treatment and solution for hair loss victims. Hair Loss problems have become common problems for male and female. Women Hair Loss problem has become common concern nowadays.

Hair Loss in Women-A Sensitive Issue

2008-08-01T13:55:00.000-07:00

by Articles Manager

Beautiful hair in women has been a subject of discussion as well as a source of attraction from times immemorial. Though hair loss is more prevalent in men, making their lives miserable, for a woman hair loss is nothing less than a catastrophe. According to survey reports, many women have suffered in their marriages and many have attempted suicide as a result of hair loss. The beauty of a woman lies in her hair which not just protects her skull from injury but at the same time adds cosmetic value to her persona. Howsoever beautiful a woman is, excessive hair loss mars her beauty. She loses her confidence and self esteem thereby developing a feeling of insecurity, frustration & stress.

Hair loss patterns differ in male and female. Females experience hair loss in diffused pattern. Baldness in women, also referred to as female pattern alopecia, is hereditary & is caused by the actions of mainly two enzymes i.e. aromatase (found mainly in women) and 5-a reductase (found both in men & women). Aromatase helps in the formation of female hormones like estrone and estradiol. It also helps in lowering the level of DHT which in turn is responsible for thinning, shrinking and finally disappearance of hair follicles. Yet another condition alopecia areata is responsible for hair loss in women when hair follicles are attacked by white blood cells, making it smaller and smaller.

Few months after the onset of this condition, the hair growth stops completely. Apart from age, diet, illness and hormones, the most common reason among women for hair loss is stress. They tend to take a lot of stress due to their busy schedule which leaves them with no time for themselves. As a result they suffer from poor nutrition, thus resulting in hair loss. Consumption of certain drugs like birth control pills, antidepressant etc might also cause hair loss in women. Women often resort to improper treatment and styling like chemical treatment, coloring, perming etc which also result in hair loss.

Hair loss in women could be prevented by consumption of certain drugs like minoxidil & finasteride. These drugs prevent hair fall & promotes hair growth but at the same time give way to many side effects. Women could also resort to certain home remedies & natural medicines instead of synthetic drugs. Proper nutrition gelled with healthy lifestyle could be beneficial for preventing hair loss.

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