Problem Hair Loss

Hairloss is a problem that over 60% of men have to deal with before their 30th birthday.  It’s one of those things that you don’t realize the effect it is having on your life until it gets very bad, or until you fix it.  People associate hair loss with being unhealthy or old, and worse yet this is a bias they they apply unconsciously.  There is no mental stepping process that sees someone, notices they are bald and then categorizes them as old, the middle step is skipped by the subconscious and you are in the ‘old man’ category before you even have a chance to slap a hat on.

Now, modern society has conditioned us to look for a medical treatment for baldness, and there are two popular treatments - finasteride and Mioxidil - which have a reasonable success rate.  It is also possible to look for a natural treatment which can be equally effective and we will discuss later in this article.

Minoxidil is basically a hair growth accelerant which needs to be applied daily and can start getting visible results within a few months.  It has been shown to work in both men and women and is often used in conjunction with Laser Therapy.  There are two unfortunate negatives associated with minoxidil.  The first side effect of minoxidil is unless the root cause of the baldness is address(lack of circulation of blood from the scalp to the papilla - usually due to DHT blockage) then any hair gain will be lost as soon as the minoxidil use is discontinued - meaning you are pretty much on it for life.  Secondly it has been shown to have possible blood pressure consequences - especially dangerous in pregnant women.

Finasteride is mostly commonly recognized under the brand name propecia(Propecia is generally finasteride in a 1% concentration, although higher doses are possible).  This pill has had some very good success in growing peoples hair out, but in my opinion the side effects are not worth it.  Hair loss is a confidence thing, and even if you completely grow your hair back the confidence can take a serious knock from the known side effects of propecia - namingly impotence, infertility and gynecomastia(growing man breasts). The reported chances of these side effects is very small, but I disregard the stats for a couple of reasons.  Firstly they come from the company making the stuff, so they want to play things down and their figures certainly don’t match up with the number of people I have talked to who have tried the drug and experienced problems.  Secondly - I don’t care. No matter how small the chance is, I don’t want to take it when there are realistic natural options.  It doesn’t matter if there are 10,000 successful parachute jumps for every fatality - if it’s my shute that doesn’t open then the stats mean nothing to mean.

As I have hinted at - these drugs are not necessary. Both of them are long term solutions anyway - meaning you have to commit to a long term program to get results.  If you have the resolve to do that then why not try a natural hair regrowth solution that doesn’t have you forking out money every month for new medication that messes with your blood pressure or hormone balance.  It’s possible for this combination of exercises and techniques to regrow your hair just as quickly as Finasteride or Minoxidil without the dangerous and embarrassing side effects.

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The problem with most of today’s hair care products is that have artificial ingredients which are not ideally good for the hair, even though the claims of the respective manufaturers contradict this. A very common example is the hairspray which contains a large amount of alchohol that can cause your scalp and hair to dry up, and can also cause the hair to split up which is something not ideal for us. The use of shampoos can also lead to unwanted effects such as the loss of natural oils on the hair causing to the loss of sheen thereby leading to lackluster looking hair.

Damage Is Not Done

All natural hair care is certainly a better option because of the fact that there is sure to be no damage caused to the hair by chemicals because this form of hair care ensures that there are no synthetic chemicals used. Another common fallacy that stops people from using all natural hair care is that they believe that such products will not be able to provide adequate results.

The fact however is that all natural hair care is even better than hair care solutions that have artificial components and materials simply because all natural hair care is able to reach and skin, thus be able to treat the hair starting from its roots which ensures both healthier and stronger hair.

The drawback with using an all natural hair care solution is the cost involved. It is unfortunate however that all natural hair care products tend to cost a little more than the brands you are normally familiar with and are used to. The advantage though when it comes to cost is that you will likely not need to spend on other products that treat the damage resulting from the use of chemical hair care products using artificial compounds. By using all natural hair care products, you ensure that your hair is not damaged and will not need to incur any additional costs, thus it is actually a more cost effective option for you.

Should you opt to use a safer product for your hair care needs, then the most ideal choice would certainly be to go for the all natural hair care products. Just make sure that when you do choose this option to take into consideration types of natural compounds such as the various kinds of essential oils and herbal extracts that go into the all natural hair care products. It is recommended that you choose all natural hair care products that contain oils or extracts have not been subjected to pesticides or fertilizers as this would defeat the purpose of being all natural.

Hair Loss in Women: When Every Day Is a Bad Hair Day

Television commercials for hair products can throw women into the depths of despair. Long beautiful trusses are swaying from side to side on some gorgeous model’s head, shiny, thick and beautiful. Most of us wish we had hair like that but will get by with our own, as long as we can style it in a manner acceptable by society. Normally, humans lose about 100 – 150 strands of hair a day.

This is the natural cycle of hair growth, hair dormancy and then hair loss. Only about 10 percent of our hair is actually dying or falling out at any one time. For women who are losing significant amounts (handfuls at a time) or whose hair loss is creating such thinning that the scalp is clearly visible, leaving the house can often become a major trauma. On come the hats, scarves or wigs and the worry that one will come off and expose the ugliness beneath. Add to this the loss of self-image and the constant worry about more hair loss, and there is one miserable person under that head camouflage. Social life is affected – who wants to attend parties and functions when she is miserable about how she looks?While significant hair loss is somewhat due to heredity, there are a number of treatable or temporary conditions which cause it as well.

A woman facing this condition needs to have it evaluated by a physician, to determine the root (pardon the pun) cause. While heredity may be a factor, there are hundreds of other causes, most of which are treatable. For hair loss that is permanent, there are yet the additional methods of replacement.Medical research is rapidly “closing in” on prevention measures, and it is quite possible that there will be some wonder drug available in the near future. As we speak, there is this very effective hair regrowth herbal supplement that goes by the name Provillus.

Provillus is an oral supplement, which works to block DHT, a form of testosterone that is responsible for 95 percent of hair loss. It also works to stimulate the scalp and bring dead follicles back to life. You can use Provillus as a preventative tool, starting the program before hair loss becomes severe, or you can use it after DHT has already begun to take hold of your hair and scalp. You can get it at www.provillus.com. However, a lot of money is going into the research, the most promising being in the areas of cloning or reversing the process.

The good news is the hair follicles are still there; the problem is they have become so tiny, new hair cannot grow. If researchers can find a way to open the follicle up again or to block the process of shrinking, hair loss can be both prevented and reversed. In the meantime, splurge with some wigs while treating with Provillus. They are far more acceptable than toupees for men, and are often considered a fashion accessory. Hair extensions are also a temporary “fix” but be careful not to cause damage to what hair is left. Fortunately, the common patterns of hair loss for women are not the same as for men. It usually begins at parts (they get wider) or in the frontal area of the head. This allows for creativity in hairstyle, by parting or styling differently. For more information visit: Hair Loss in Women

It may not be what we want but hair loss is quite a normal bodily function. The list of all the possible causes is exceedingly long but it is a common problem that affects millions of men, women, and children. Although there are a number of fancy names for types of hair loss, the correct medical term is Alopecia. Androgenic Alopecia may not be a term you have heard but it accounts for nearly ninety five out of one hundred cases of hair loss in men; it is usually referred to as Androgenic Alopecia, and it’s hereditary.

Some people only loss a small amount of hair and this is often down to a poor diet and is worth checking with you specialist. There are other reasons though, some of which you may know including: mental tension, stress, hormonal imbalance or perhaps an over exposure to chemicals or cosmetics. It is worth noting that only conditions that damage the follicles can make the loss permanent. Surprisingly, women account for nearly 4 in every 10 sufferers in America today; so it is not, as commonly thought, a male problem.

Hair loss is in fact more common with women as they age but it is often caused by a thyroid problem. By the age of sixty, four out of every ten women in the world will have experienced some loss. Another period where women may suffer some hair loss that is not age related is during and after pregnancy. Approximately 30 million women in the United States experience female pattern, hereditary baldness.

A new but a treatment that is becoming increasingly popular is surgical hair restoration; it is considered the ultimate solution for those who suffer with permanent hair loss. Healthy hair follicles are transplanted from one area of the scalp to an area where the hair follicles have died. The whole hair transplant procedure is carried out on an out-patient basis under local anesthetic and is becoming the most routinely used form of treatment for males. Many women are now deciding on hair transplant surgery as a method to hide scarring cause by facelifts for example.

The most successful hair transplants are those where the recipient tries to maintain his original looks and not to attempt to appear like someone else. A consideration before any hair transplant surgery is commenced is the physical and mental wellbeing of the recipient. While cosmetic surgery does include hair restoration as one of its sub-fields, this is a different form of cosmetic treatment available. If all other hair treatment therapies have failed then it’s possible that a surgical hair transplant might be the only permanent solution available for your hair loss condition.