By far the most common type of baldness (alopecia) in males is called male-pattern baldness or androgenic (androgenetic) alopecia. When this condition develops, the hair is lost in a well-defined "M" pattern (hence the name.) Women also suffer from androgenic alopecia; in females this condition is known as female-pattern baldness.
Hair loss develops when the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp is too high. Dihydrotestosterone binds itself to the hair follicles, decreasing the amount of nutrients they can extract from blood. The follicles gradually shrink and the hair growing from them becomes thinner. If nothing is done to treat this condition, the hair disappears completely.
To prevent and treat hair loss, the level of DHT in the body must be decreased. This can be accomplished in different ways. There are prescription drugs designed to inhibit DHT (such as finasteride also known as Propecia.), which block conversion of free testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. Being synthetic substances, prescription drugs for treating hair loss often have serious side effects, such as gynecomastia and even erectile dysfunction.
Saw Palmetto (a palm plant native to North America), on the other hand is a herbal DHT inhibitor. It has similar mechanism of action to finasteride, but it doesn't affect the rest of the organism and thus have no side effects associated with finasteride and other prescription drugs.
Since ancient times, Saw Palmetto has been used by Native Americans to treat urinary disorders in men. It is considered an effective alternative treatment to benign prostate gland enlargement. Only recently it was found out that Saw Palmetto can also treat hair loss! It turned out that it blocks the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme, which is responsible for converting testosterone into DHT, thus preventing and reversing hair loss.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Hair regrowth treatment
On the contrary to what many individuals say or how they act around others, losing the dew can be a serious issue. It affects self-confidence levels and proves to be quite an emotional roller-coaster for men and women. In all truth, I think women have it a bit worse. The softer sex is never expected to lose their follicles. On the contrary, their expected to stay young and vibrant looking forever. Fortunately for both genders there are hair regrowth treatment options. It all depends on how far you're willing to go and how much you're willing to spend. Do you really love your hair?
Some folks will go to extreme lengths to keep that head fuzz. My brother isn't one of them. He was losing his curly black hair toward the end of high school, and it didn't seem to faze him. Not that I actually believe he wasn't down about it, because I'm sure he was crying on the inside. I was frank with him when he recently talked to me about it. I felt that there were three factors at play here. The first one is genetics. He was dealt a bad hand. There is really no way to avoid this. The second factor is stress. He was forced to grow up a bit too quickly. Being the oldest one called for certain responsibilities, which can be overwhelming when you're just a kid. And finally there was his diet. The guy eats poorly. I'm talking no fruits and vegetables and hardly any water. The high-fat pizza and burger diet is never wise. It takes a horrible toll on one's appearance. Now, of course there are hair regrowth treatment options for my brother. However, he is past the point of wanting any. He's grown used to and embraced the baldness. Fortunately it looks good on him. As for yourself, you certainly don't have to take this route. Maybe new-age hair regrowth treatment options like Propecia or Rogaine will work for you. Maybe they're exactly what you need to get back that full dew.
Always see a doctor first. When you first notice that you're losing your hair, consult a professional for hair regrowth treatment options and prevention solutions. It's prudent to act early. This way you have a good chance of preventing any more hair loss. Whatever you do, don't wait until half your scalp is completely bare. Get a grip on your hair loss now.
Some folks will go to extreme lengths to keep that head fuzz. My brother isn't one of them. He was losing his curly black hair toward the end of high school, and it didn't seem to faze him. Not that I actually believe he wasn't down about it, because I'm sure he was crying on the inside. I was frank with him when he recently talked to me about it. I felt that there were three factors at play here. The first one is genetics. He was dealt a bad hand. There is really no way to avoid this. The second factor is stress. He was forced to grow up a bit too quickly. Being the oldest one called for certain responsibilities, which can be overwhelming when you're just a kid. And finally there was his diet. The guy eats poorly. I'm talking no fruits and vegetables and hardly any water. The high-fat pizza and burger diet is never wise. It takes a horrible toll on one's appearance. Now, of course there are hair regrowth treatment options for my brother. However, he is past the point of wanting any. He's grown used to and embraced the baldness. Fortunately it looks good on him. As for yourself, you certainly don't have to take this route. Maybe new-age hair regrowth treatment options like Propecia or Rogaine will work for you. Maybe they're exactly what you need to get back that full dew.
Always see a doctor first. When you first notice that you're losing your hair, consult a professional for hair regrowth treatment options and prevention solutions. It's prudent to act early. This way you have a good chance of preventing any more hair loss. Whatever you do, don't wait until half your scalp is completely bare. Get a grip on your hair loss now.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Proper Hair Conditioning Solutions For Healthy Hair
Like you, I also want to look and feel my best. One of the drawbacks of being human is that we're always self-conscious about our appearances. We can't help it. Call it thousands of years of scrutiny. It always makes me laugh when I hear someone say that so-and-so made a negative remark concerning their hair, body or image, but they don't care. Uh, sure they don't care. This is as false as statements get. We all care. We simply can't help it. If someone tells you that your teeth look bad, it will bother you. You may force it to the back of your mind, but it will still affect you in some way. The only trick with this game is to hide it as best as you can. Act like it doesn't matter, and give the person no satisfaction. Then you can address the issue on your own and see if it really calls for improvement. My daughter, for example, has issues with her hair. She constantly feels that it looks poor. Although I see a head of healthy hair, she sees a dew that's not quite up-to-par.
Our hair certainly calls for attention. It doesn't matter if you're male or female. You still have to treat your dew with respect if you want it to look nice. Healthy hair is not free. Well, at least not totally free. So what goes into keeping our follicles healthy? This is quite amusing considering they're already dead. Anyway, you should follow certain procedures. Vitamins, minerals, and a healthy diet with plenty of water are imperative for healthy hair. It's called treating from the inside. But, that's not the whole spiel. You also have to take proper measures from the exterior as well. This means quality shampoos, conditioners and hair products. It's imperative to properly cleanse and condition your hair to keep it looking healthy and feeling soft. I doubt you want a head of brittle straw.
So, we've determined that healthy hair is not free of charge. Some legitimate effort goes into keeping your dew primed and ready. One thing you'll want to keep in mind is that your hair may thin as you age. This is natural. But, you may want to take precautions in order to retain the healthy hair you currently have. There are products and treatments that help with this. Ask your physician or beautician for advice.
Our hair certainly calls for attention. It doesn't matter if you're male or female. You still have to treat your dew with respect if you want it to look nice. Healthy hair is not free. Well, at least not totally free. So what goes into keeping our follicles healthy? This is quite amusing considering they're already dead. Anyway, you should follow certain procedures. Vitamins, minerals, and a healthy diet with plenty of water are imperative for healthy hair. It's called treating from the inside. But, that's not the whole spiel. You also have to take proper measures from the exterior as well. This means quality shampoos, conditioners and hair products. It's imperative to properly cleanse and condition your hair to keep it looking healthy and feeling soft. I doubt you want a head of brittle straw.
So, we've determined that healthy hair is not free of charge. Some legitimate effort goes into keeping your dew primed and ready. One thing you'll want to keep in mind is that your hair may thin as you age. This is natural. But, you may want to take precautions in order to retain the healthy hair you currently have. There are products and treatments that help with this. Ask your physician or beautician for advice.
Natural Hair Care And Hair Care Products
My mother always told me that just because something is natural doesn't mean that it is good for you. Deadly nightshade, for example, is natural. Hemlock is natural. Many, many different natural things will kill you. Nevertheless, I have still always been prone to buying things with the word “natural” on the packaging. Whether it is natural food, natural cosmetics, our natural hair products, I am a sucker for it all. I guess it is because I am well-meaning. I want to do my part to help the planet, although I am unwilling to give up most of the creature comforts that we all take for granted. I wish I had been a little bit more skeptical about All of the so-called natural health junk. Natural hair care sure did a number on my hair.
You see, I went into a natural hair salon looking for treatment. I was having all kinds of problems. In the first place, I have always had dry hair. No matter what my diet is like, my hair is dry and frizzy and prone to tangling. I had tried many different hair care products, but none of them helped. I thought the natural hair care was probably be my best bet. I didn't want to go into a more conventional hair salon, you see, where they would put harsh chemicals into my hair. I figured that natural haircare would involve gentle herbs that would nourish my hair, treating any problems I had without putting too much stress on it.
In addition to natural hair care for frizzy hair, I needed natural baldness treatment as well. My hair had been slowly but surely thinning for years, and Rogaine had done nothing to help. In short, when I went there into that natural hair care salon, I was looking for a miracle. What I got was more akin to a nightmare. After the natural hair care, my hair was so oily that I couldn't even brush the tangles out! If anything, the rate of balding seemed to increase. Rather than being the gentle treatment that I had expected, the natural hair treatment was actually quite harsh and unpleasant. I know that this isn't the typical experience that people have when they get hair care natural products. If anything, these products tend to be too weak rather than strong enough to be damaging. Even so, it should serve as a warning to people – my mother was right about natural products.
You see, I went into a natural hair salon looking for treatment. I was having all kinds of problems. In the first place, I have always had dry hair. No matter what my diet is like, my hair is dry and frizzy and prone to tangling. I had tried many different hair care products, but none of them helped. I thought the natural hair care was probably be my best bet. I didn't want to go into a more conventional hair salon, you see, where they would put harsh chemicals into my hair. I figured that natural haircare would involve gentle herbs that would nourish my hair, treating any problems I had without putting too much stress on it.
In addition to natural hair care for frizzy hair, I needed natural baldness treatment as well. My hair had been slowly but surely thinning for years, and Rogaine had done nothing to help. In short, when I went there into that natural hair care salon, I was looking for a miracle. What I got was more akin to a nightmare. After the natural hair care, my hair was so oily that I couldn't even brush the tangles out! If anything, the rate of balding seemed to increase. Rather than being the gentle treatment that I had expected, the natural hair treatment was actually quite harsh and unpleasant. I know that this isn't the typical experience that people have when they get hair care natural products. If anything, these products tend to be too weak rather than strong enough to be damaging. Even so, it should serve as a warning to people – my mother was right about natural products.
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