Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Hair Loss: Causes and Treatments

Hair loss, fortunately curable, is present among 40 million Americans. This syndrome occurs in adult men and women and even in teenagers, young adults, infants. There are a lot of different hair products which can prevent hair loss, or even treat it.

Causes
Hair loss is mostly present in men. The main cause involves progressive hair thinning, and it is androgenic alopecia (AGA), a pattern for male baldness. Trichotillomania means the loss of hair caused by repetitive hair pulling and bending. This particular disease usually occurs more in children than in adults. In this case, there isn’t an actual bald spot on the hair but an area covered with broken hairs. Where they break near the scalp, they cause typical, short, "exclamation mark" hairs. Besides that, there are several reasons such as stress, medication, malnutrition, traumas, etc.

When can you use a product for hair loss?
You can start using hair growth product as soon as you notice that your hair gets thinner, or that you are losing it. When trying to find the best product, keep in mind these two things that the product must guarantee: achieving excellent results, reduced risks of complications appearing or side effects.

Treatment
Lately, the treatment for hair loss has improved. Now, there are three ways you can choose from.

Medication’s efficiency is not exact. It is different from one pill to another. Some of them are not made to be used by women or don’t cover the whole affected area.

Surgery is thought to be the best way to grow hair. With various new technologies, success is guaranteed and also personal satisfaction. The most popular method is hair transplant. If you are determined to have surgery, make sure that you find a good surgeon, because the results vary, depending on the surgeon.

Natural treatment is also an option for your hair. It is a safe method, with no side effects. Because it is a natural way, you can purchase this treatment without a prescription.