Things You Can Do to Reverse Hair Loss – Enjoy a Gradual More Natural Hair Regrowth

January 24th, 2010

Hair loss can be a devastating blow to anyone, man or woman. There are some things that can be done though to help reverse hair loss. It is important not to fall for those hype cure-all’s that so many commercials and websites claim. First it is key to find the cause for your condition. Causes can vary from heredity to lifestyle, stress levels to hormones.

Your first step should be to a dermatologist. They can determine whether you are a good candidate for hair regrowth. As long as the hair follicles have not been destroyed, hair regrowth is usually possible.

A hormone called DHT is produced from testosterone and travels through the bloodstream into the scalp and this is what kills hair follicles and makes hair fall out in men. This is known as male pattern baldness. But baldness does not just affect men. Women also suffer from thinning hair and baldness. In fact, 40 percent of balding patients are women. Luckily there are alternatives available to expensive and painful hair transplants and plugs.

There are many topical solutions for hair loss. Oral supplements are available as well. These medications can often be bought over the counter at the pharmacy or over the Internet. What the important thing is however is finding something that will work. You are looking for a solution that will block the DHT that is being produced and causing your condition.

Not only do you need a DHT blocker, but you need an ingredient that encourages hair regrowth. Topical solutions are typically rubbed into the scalp daily or twice daily. The massaging part of the application process is important as it encourages blood flow which brings the proper nutrients to the follicles of the hair.

Oral solutions are typically in pill form and are taken anywhere from once a day to multiple times daily. These oral pills have the ingredients that block the body’s production of DHT and work like a vitamin, giving the blood nutrients important in hair regrowth. But the best solution for hair loss might be a mixture of the two. There are products available now that offer you both the topical as well as the oral to use together.

These two working together will give you the best results short of expensive and painful surgery. It is important to remember however that it does take some time to see results. Your hair didn’t all fall out in one day so its important to realize it wont grow back in one day. Instead you will see a gradual regrowth that will be less of a shock to people around you and will look more natural.

Curing Hair Loss

January 24th, 2010

Curing Hair Loss : Hair Like Samson (before he met Delilah)A multi-millionaire will be made one day – the day a scientific researcher finds a simple, inexpensive, universally successful hair regrowth product.  And that day will come.  The amount of money being funneled into hair loss research is phenomenal, and as long as our society puts such great stock in appearance and beautiful heads of hair, the research will continue until that simple cure is found.Until then, men and women must investigate and experiment with a variety of products which will have a variety of results, dependent upon the individual.  Each human body is unique, with unique levels of hormones, chemicals, and enzymes.  For this reason, to date, there is not a universal cure.  Some people experience reduction in hair loss and solid regrowth, while others using the same product may not see the same results.For those who experience less than desired results from the variety of topicals, pills, herbs and hair products available, there are currently surgical “cures,” if they have the financial wherewithal to pursue them.  These involve a variety of transplant techniques and can be tedious and a bit painful.  Such cures are available for both men and women.Transplants:  In transplants, a hair strip is taken from a donor area of the scalp, usually the back, because pattern baldness in both men and women usually does not affect the back of the head.  From these stips, individual follicles are extracted and then implanted into the bald area of the scalp.  The “art” of this procedure is to get the follicle in so that the slant of the hair is correct for that part of the head.  There are usually 1-5 hairs in each follicle, so you can imagine how many transplants have to occur if someone wants a full thick head of hair to replace a completely bald spot.  The average cost of transplant, per follicle is $4 – $6.  The average cost of pattern baldness transplants is about $10,000.00 – a hefty bill for most of us.  For women who have overall balding events, the cost can be greater still.If you do not have $10,000 to spend at the moment and you must wait until regrowth products improve, you may have to be content with less preferable but effective methods like using Provillus available at www.provillus.com.  There have been great advances in hair pieces for men, and wigs are as much a fashion accessory as jewelry for women.  If you select this route, buy a good one and go to a professional who is widely experienced in developing unique hair pieces for individual needs.  Generally, you get what you pay for.  Fit and ability to have confidence that wind and lots of movement will not move your hair piece are extremely important.  While not the permanent cure you really want, the embarrassment of societal reaction to your baldness is eliminated.Keep abreast of research in the area of hair loss cures.  Scientists are close, and the answer could come any day.  In the meantime, do what makes you feel comfortable and confident, and use any product that helps you reduce the rate of your current hair loss.  Stress and anxiety over this condition will only make it worse.

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Causes of Hair Loss in Women

January 24th, 2010

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.Take heart.  There’s a lot of research going on which may soon resolve most of the causes of hair loss in women. However, there is a great product that has been proven effective. It is called Provillus. Provillus is an oral supplement, which works to block DHT, a form oftestosterone 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.

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