Hair Braiding and Hair Loss

Alopecia: When All Hair Breaks Loose

2011-08-15T22:43:00.000-07:00

Restoring a lost patch of hair through hair transplantation has come as a boon for thousands of men and women and saved many more the embarrassment of a wearing a wig.

Such surgical hair restoration techniques, now available in the city, guarantee 80 percent success with a centimetre of hair growth every other month, post-treatment. It is attractive enough for the common man to visit the trichologists for the procedure.

Hair loss is a growing problem, said transplant expert Narendra Patwardhan. ‘One out of every three persons complains of hair loss. We deal with at least two consultations pertaining to hair transplant every day. People take pride in their hair and want to sport a healthy mane. Awareness about hair transplant techniques have increased and those in need get appropriate treatment from an expert’, he said.

Patwardhan, along with his team of experts, performs around seven hair transplants every month, as compared to four such procedures per month, last year. ‘Common causes of hair loss include stress, improper lifestyle and eating habits, cosmetic chemical treatments, use of steroids and antibiotics, iron and protein deficiency, and thyroid problems. We put the patient on medication before performing the actual hair transplant. Patients are screened and only those above 25 years of age are accepted for the treatment’, Patwardhan added.

Hair transplant surgeries cost between $6,000 to $20,000 and sometimes more, depending on the area of the scalp to be treated. ‘We have several interested clients to get hair transplants as there are already various techniques of the surgery that are deemed to be cost-effective’, said Patwardhan.

Dermatologist Pradyumna Vaidya said awareness among people about hair transplant was rising. ‘Some five to six years ago, people thought such treatments were beyond their reach and budget. There has been significant development in hair transplant treatments’, said Vaidya. He gets around 25 enquiries a month. ‘Those who call include people suffering from premature balding. Many are from the IT sector, middle-aged businessmen, and middle-aged women who suffer from hair loss’, said Vaidya.

Green Tea to Greatly Treat Alopecia

2011-08-09T01:06:00.000-07:00

There is growing interest in the effectiveness of green tea (Camellia sinensis) stopping hair loss. This natural hair loss–fighting treatment is found in increasingly popular drinks and is packed with antioxidants to fight harmful free radicals, provide cancer-fighting flavonoids and disrupt the production of bacteria. These same antioxidants also benefit the hair and scalp in several ways. Integration of green tea in your diet can help control or prevent hair loss. One of the most powerful antioxidants in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Studies conducted by the Saitama Cancer Center Research Institute in Japan and Seoul National University College of Medicine both evidence that EGCG stimulates hair growth. The Saitama study reports that green tea inhibits the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a molecule that is linked to cancer, arthritis and alopecia or hair loss. With the study in Seoul, hair follicles were treated with EGCG in a lab environment. Test cultures showed increased hair growth and hair follicle elongation compared with control cultures.

A green tea of 10 percent EGCG was also applied to the scalp of human volunteers, same results were obtained. A high intake of green tea leads to higher levels of six hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), a protein that binds to testosterone. When free testosterones travel through the bloodstream and come in contact with 5-alpha reductase enzymes, the testosterones are converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes pattern hair loss. But testosterone that is bound to SHBG cannot be converted into DHT. Research also suggests that green tea can help with scalp conditions like dandruff and psoriasis by soothing skin and reducing inflammation.

Using a hair loss shampoo that contains green tea is very beneficial for the hair and serves as a great treatment for alopecia or for hair loss. Using green tea or green tea rinse after washing can help reduce scalp irritation. Green tea contains vitamin C, vitamin E and panthenol, which are all common ingredients in a conditioner. Vitamin E restores dry or damaged hair, while vitamin C protects against damage by UV radiation. Panthenol, a provitamin, softens and strengthens hair and prevents split ends.

Natural Alternatives for Treating Hair Loss

2011-08-02T03:07:00.000-07:00

By using natural remedies for hair loss, you can avoid the pain, inconvenience, and high cost of medical hair loss treatments. The most common base of natural hair loss remedies are herbs and essential oils.

Here are a few herbs that can serve as ideal hair loss remedies:

Red Pepper (Capsicum) - It helps draw blood and nutrients to the scalp and encourages the release of histamines to stimulate cell division and hair regrowth.

Aloe Vera - Taken from the inner leaves of plants, it is a substance in gel formation that is known for its ability to calm irritated skin. It protects the scalp and hair and also known as a good remedy against alopecia.

Saw Palmetto - The powerful extracts of this herb has been shown to reduce DHT levels and unblock clogged hair follicles. It is also helpful in preventing prostate problems, which are also due to DHT accumulation.

Dong Quai - It is a traditional Chinese herb that contains phytoestrogens that reduces the formation of DHT. Hence, this herb is believed to stop hair loss and even regrow hairs.

Lemongrass - A pale green stalk about 18 inches long. This herb stabilizes oil production in the scalp. It also increases fullness and body of the hair.

Nettles - Can be applied topically or internally to stimulate growth and prevent baldness. This hair loss treatment can also darken gray hair and improve follicle strength.

Ginkgo Biloba - For increased blood circulation to the head

Green Tea - An enzyme inhibitor preventing DHT build-up

Pygeum - Another enzyme inhibitor good for minimizing DHT

Saw Palmetto - Used for male baldness but effective for women too

Stinging Nettle - Prevents production of DHT

The aforementioned herbs or their oils can also be used for aromatherapy. Aromatherapy as a treatment for hair loss is becoming increasingly popular, but the basis is not necessarily scientific. Experts in aromatherapy use the oils obtained from bay, cedar wood, grapefruit, jojoba, lavender, lemon, rosemary, thyme and Roman chamomile. Users massage these compounds into the scalp and disperse them into the air with special dispersing units. The combined effect of absorption and inhalation apparently arrests hair loss. Some users even report renewed hair growth after using this method.

Efficiently Dealing with Female Hair Loss

2011-07-26T02:11:00.000-07:00

Time is vital when dealing with hair loss. Natural hair loss products provide an all-natural solution that can be good for everyone who is dealing with any type of hair loss. When taking care of your hair, it is imperative to work with professionals. By choosing to conduct your treatment with professionals, you are guaranteed results. Now it can be confusing and overwhelming when attempting to figure out whom to consult for the treatment of your hair. What natural hair loss treatment does is it gives you the full head of hair that you need. Natural treatments also give the results of natural hair regrowth.

Female hair loss is one thing that many people cope with. It is not enjoyable to be losing hair. Some people lose hair and feel that it is very harmful to them. Losing hair can be a result of multiple reasons. Getting older and dealing with losing hair can be challenging. Now there is a proved solution that can solve hair loss problems. Few are apt to try all the different kinds of treatment available. Nor should people have to try different kinds to understand which one suits those best. A great approach that is an all-natural solution is available. This solution solves female hair thinning. Female hair loss can now be dealt with efficiently. Female hair thinning used to be a problem that required a variety of different remedies. The negative side to all the different kinds of remedies is the fact that they’re time consuming.

With hair loss products formulated with plant extracts—saw palmetto, rosemary, nettle, fennel, and the like—a healthy stimulation of dormant hair follicles can be achieved. In turn, a healthy scalp and natural hair regrowth can be observed by the hair loss sufferer. There are various shampoos, conditioners, topical creams and serums that contain saw palmetto extracts and procyanidin oligomers, which are key ingredients of growth-stimulating hair care products.

Oral, Topical, and Laser Treatments for Baldness

2011-07-20T00:35:00.000-07:00

Hair loss is not a condition that’s gender specific. It has the ability to affect both men and women. In fact, a quarter of the women population in the United States is suffering from hair loss. While balding and hair loss may seem acceptable with men, for women the case is totally opposite. Hair loss and balding in women can affect a person’s entire life in a negative manner. It can lead to reduced self-esteem and confidence, interfering with work and social life.

To alleviate this condition, the sole permanent solution is hair transplantation and it can be performed on women too. Hair transplantation surgery is now used not only to plant hairs on the head but also in areas like the eyebrows and sideburns.

Once you visit a hair care specialist, he or she will first perform an examination on you to determine whether you suffer from any reversible medical conditions which cause hair loss. If found such conditions will be treated and the hair loss problem will be eliminated. However, if the surgeon finds out that your condition is non-reversible, then he or she will direct you to consider other medical options like hair transplantation, finasteride, minoxidil, and low level light therapy.

In the initial stages of the treatment, surgeons normally try out conservative treatments which use oral, topical and light therapy. If a change is not seen, hair transplantation surgery is recommended.

Similar to men, women are also ideal candidates for hair transplantation surgery. This sole permanent solution for hair loss involves a procedure which starts with the extraction of hair from the back of the head of the patient. Individual hair grafts from this extraction are then transplanted into the areas where hair is missing. In contrast to men, women who undergo this procedure need fewer amounts of grafts for successful results. Attractions of hair transplantation comes from the fact that it is an in-office procedure spanning a few hours, causing very little pain and discomfort.

Minoxidil is another hair loss medication used by surgeons today. This is an FDA-approved topical hair loss medication which can stimulate and make hair grow. Although results start to appear after a few months, it has been found out by researches that twice daily intake of this medication for around four months has resulted in 62% decrease in hair loss. Hence, if the patient is compliant enough and motivated, the results from minoxidil are highly possible.

Finasteride is an FDA-approved orally taken pill. This medication is given to act on the chemical (dihydrotestosterone) which is responsible for causing hair loss. Similar to minoxidil, the results from this medication are seen after about six months. One of the major drawbacks of this pill is that it can cause various sexual side effects.

Lastly, low light therapy can be used to treat baldness as well. Similar to finasteride and minoxidil, this treatment option takes around six months to provide tangible and visible results.

Natural Hair Loss Remedies: The Top Choice for Women

2011-07-18T22:56:00.000-07:00

According to research, more and more women are choosing to use natural hair loss remedies; whether as their main remedy for the condition, or as a supplement to other forms of treatment. Natural remedies include dietary supplements, herbs and aromatherapy.

The use of natural hair loss remedies for women is spreading amongst ladies who are facing the dilemma. According to research and clinical studies, many ladies are reporting success in pursuing natural remedies for female loss of hair.

In a society that values outward appearance, the sight of a thinning hair or balding patches is often considered an embarrassment. It is no surprise that ladies want to seek out the best female hair loss treatment choices available. Natural hair loss remedies for women have been practiced for centuries, and many of them are able to address the root cause of the loss rather than superficial symptoms.

It is not true that you have to be old to have your strands fall out. Women can be prone to losing strands for several reasons. In particular there is a clear link between hormone levels during the menopause and the lack of estrogen. The deficiency in the production of estrogen causes the testosterone levels to rise and this is one of the main causes for baldness in women.

Whatever a sufferer’s choice or preference may be, it is encouraged to get a professional diagnosis and guidance from a licensed healthcare professional before committing to any treatment plan. This is because every woman’s body is different, and the patient should be confident that her choice of remedies will be helpful and not give rise to other unwanted side effects.

Sometimes the natural thinning hair remedies for women can be as simple as a slight change to a woman’s diet. Pharmacies and health food store employees may be able to provide customers with advice on the best herbal products and supplements that are recommended for a particular condition.

Missing meals and eating the wrong types of foods can lead to a lack of the essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients required to keep the body and scalp healthy. This is often coupled with stress that could mean the level of personal care falls. Foods that contain the correct mix of nutrients and essential vitamins, such as oily fish that contains Omega 3 helps to maintain healthy scalp and follicles.

Emotional well-being can be maintained and can cope with some level of stress. When the stress becomes too much to deal with and is persistent, hair loss can be one of the symptoms. Stress can be effectively controlled by learning to relax. The use of oils in aromatherapy is a good indicator of the effectiveness of using herbs and plant extracts in essential oils.

There are hundreds of styling products available on the market. Knowing which ones to choose can be difficult, so it is always best to check the contents on the product label. Many of the products contain chemicals that can have an adverse effect on an individual that would be unlikely to occur with natural and herbal products. The tools used to style hair can dry it out and using natural products offers a degree of protection and helps to stimulate growth.

Treatments for cancer can often cause baldness. Unfortunately, this is often an unavoidable side effect with this type of treatment. During and after their treatment, patients can help to stimulate and encourage hair regrowth by using natural hair loss remedies for female hair loss.

Stem Cells: A Major Breakthrough in Hair Loss Studies

2011-07-05T02:37:00.000-07:00

When you see large amounts of hair daily in your comb or brush, you may become distressed. Androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness is the primary cause of hair loss in men. In male pattern baldness, hair follicles shrink until no more hairs are produced. A new study is giving hope to men with androgenetic alopecia. Researchers were surprised to find that the shrunken follicles of a balding scalp contain just as many live stem cells as normal hair follicles. Cells, derived from these stem cells, called progenitor cells, however, were severely reduced in the bald hair follicles. These results suggest that if the stem cells within hair follicles of balding scalps can be awakened or activated to produce progenitor cells, hair loss can be reversed.

Hair Growth Cycle

Hair grows out from the hair follicles in repeated cycles. Each cycle is made up of distinct stages: the anagen, catagen, and telogen phase. The anagen phase is the active or growing phase; it can last for two to six years. About 85 percent of all hairs are in this phase at any one time. When the anagen phase ends, the catagen or transitional phase begins and lasts about one to three weeks. During the catagen phase, the hair follicle shrinks and the lower part is destroyed. The resting or telogen phase follows the catagen phase and lasts for one to four months. During this period, the hair does not grow, but stays attached to the follicle. About 10 to 15 percent of scalp hairs are in this phase at any one time. At the end of the telogen phase, the hair is shed and hair follicles go back to the anagen or growth phase and a new hair is produced. In men with androgenetic alopecia, more and more hair follicles fail to reenter the anagen phase.

Stem Cells

When a hair follicle produces a new pair, the stem cells within the follicle start to divide and generate progenitor cells. Progenitor cells produce the new hair. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, used scalp samples from men undergoing hair transplants and analyzed the stem cells in hair follicles from bald scalp regions and normal scalp regions.

Surprisingly, the numbers of stem cells in both bald and normal scalp were similar. However, bald follicles had greatly reduced numbers of progenitor cells. The researchers confirmed that progenitor cells could grow hair in a nude mouse model. They injected mouse progenitor cells into the skin of nude mice. These mice are immunodeficient and are characterized by lack of hair growth. The mouse progenitor cell successfully formed hair follicles in these mice. The researchers write, “These results suggest that loss of progenitor cells, but not stem cells, contribute to male pattern baldness” (Garza, L.A. et al.).

Implications

Although androgens, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, play a role in male pattern baldness, little is known about the cellular basis for androgenetic alopecia. This study shows that the absence or reduction of hair follicle progenitor cells or the inability of hair follicle stem cells to produce progenitor cells is the cause of male pattern baldness. The good news is that the hair follicles of balding men are alive and well. Now new strategies to activate these stem cells can be explored. Although the researchers have not looked at the scalps of women with androgenetic alopecia, a similar situation may exist.

Hair Loss: Causes and Treatments

2011-06-28T00:37:00.000-07:00

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.

Hair Restoration at Little to No Hair Loss Treatment Cost

2011-04-29T05:24:00.000-07:00

In order to stop enduring the problems that come with having alopecia, male and female hair loss sufferers turn to surgery, drugs, or topical products that claim to restore the growth of hair. Surgery or hair transplantation—to be specific—comes at a jaw-dropping price of $6,000 to $20,000; it is also a risky procedure, the effectiveness of which is to be yet determined after 1 year or longer. Hair loss drugs and products have been proven to cause disadvantageous systemic effects due to their all-synthetic formulation. Availing of these means of regaining hair growth requires hair less treatment cost of overwhelming heights.

With the wide availability of hair regrowth products in pharmacies, hair care clinics, malls, and online shops, people in great need of regaining hair immediately turn to what they can conveniently get a hold of. Also, men and women with hair loss opt for these products in trying to regrow hair immediately; they deem that the all-chemical content and high hair loss treatment cost would all be well worth it as long as hair regrowth be obtained soon.

Hair restoration, though, can be achieved without a staggering hair loss treatment cost and without causing any harmful side effects. This is through the application of oils extracted from herbs, trees, and other plants that could be growing right in our gardens. The following plants contain oils that not only stimulate hair regrowth but give other benefits for the scalp and hair as well:

Basil

Although chiefly used for culinary purposes, the oil extract of basil is also useful in hair and scalp care. Applying basil oil to the scalp improves the circulation of blood, aiding the flow of nutrients to the hair tissues, cells, and follicles. Well-nourished follicles grow thick, long, well-pigmented, and moisturized strands. Basil oil is best used in adjunct to fenugreek oil extracts.

Peppermint

Used as one of the main ingredients in getting rid of dandruff, peppermint is an aromatic plant with high menthol content. The oil extract of peppermint is best applied with a carrier oil such as rapeseed oil. Applying peppermint oil to the scalp can widen the capillaries and veins in the scalp, thereby stimulating better blood flow and nourishment of the hair follicles. Better blood circulation in the scalp increases the rate of revitalization of weakened and damaged hair follicles, thereby making hair regrowth twice as fast and healthy.

Tea Tree

Tea tree oil possesses antiviral and antiseptic properties. It is widely used for the treatment of skin and scalp problems. It prevents overproduction of oil in the scalp, which can lead to dandruff. Tea tree oil is an efficient hair loss solution, especially when massaged to the scalp in conjunction with jojoba oil.

The aforementioned common plants provide oil extracts that can serve as a hair loss solution, and countless benefits can be reaped from them without incurring any hair loss treatment cost.

Saving your thinning hair

2011-04-28T06:09:00.000-07:00

Thinning hair and hair loss can be prevented. Balding is an ongoing process and it indeed does not occur right then and there. Therefore, an individual should not wait until no hair is left on the head.

Men are considered to be the favorite targets of such devastating condition, though women get to experience it at some point in their lives. Hair loss in men is basically caused by genetics or hereditary, which can be inherited from either parent. Men’s hair follicles are genetically vulnerable to going bald most especially the follicles located at the top of their head. Over time these follicles are acted upon by the chemical by-product of the hormone testosterone which is dihydrotestosterone or DHT. This hormone binds with the receptor’s site in the vulnerable hair follicles. The whole process slowly degrades the hair follicles ability to grow healthy thick hair and the end result is often referred to as “Male Pattern Baldness”.

Male pattern baldness is apparently the most extensive type of alopecia in most leimo thinning hairmen. This can be easily observed as it follows a precise pattern on the head which starts with a receding hairline at the front that greatly resembles a rim or the horseshoe shape and a gradual thinning hair at the top that eventually results in a conspicuous bald spot. The only hairs that would remain are the ones at the sides and back of the head as hair follicles on these areas are typically resistant to balding. These follicles continue to thrive and grow healthy thick hair due to their genetics, which makes them invulnerable to the damaging effects of the hormone DHT.

MPB or male pattern baldness is often treated with solutions consisting of DHT inhibitors. Scientists say that it is the only reasonable and accurate way in stopping its progression and regrowing the lost hair. Several afflicted men by this type of loss treat it by having a daily intake of the drug finasteride. It is proven to obstruct the enzyme 5-alpha reductase from converting the hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. Clinical studies prove that it greatly decreases the levels of DHT present in the body. Finasteride is still one of the most leading treatments available for men only but one must be wary of its side effects as it can provide erectile dysfunction, low sex drive, and testicular pains.

Herbal and organic products on the other hand are widely utilized by countless people nowadays with thinning hair and hair loss. Natural ingredients like the saw palmetto extracts is very beneficial in hair loss prevention for it is clinically proven to stop the formation of DHT in the scalp and hence a good hair regrowth stimulator. It is 100 percent safe to use and works for both men and women.

What if you can’t say a no to Hair Loss?

2011-02-16T20:33:00.000-08:00

The loss of hair is a natural phenomenon in human beings that normally occurs during the hair growth cycle. It is estimated that most individuals lose about 100 scalp hair over a 24-hour period. However, excessive hair loss without regular hair replacement is a problem that should be timely dealt with. Hair loss shouldn’t be mixed with hair damage, which mainly occurs due to hair breakage close the scalp. This sort of damage is mostly caused by exogenous factors such as chemicals used to alter the physical characters of hair shaft, hair colors etc. But certain genetic or hormonal imbalances can alter its durability and strength.

Physicians divide cosmetically significant hair loss into two categories:

• Hair loss with skin- This potentially irreversible hair loss is characterized by damage to the underlying skin which results in destroying the hair follicle and its potential for regeneration. Certain skin diseases as well as physical trauma produce this sort of damage.

• Hair loss without skin - This sort of hair loss is very common and can be due to many reasons, including certain diseases, drugs, aging, nutrition, as well as a genetic predisposition for hair loss called common balding.

Hair loss caused due to the deficiency of zinc is a common reason of hair fall. However, zinc supplementation is not recommended to improve hair loss, even when a deficiency is suspected. Another area that seems clear is that iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in women. In one study, 72% of women with low iron stores had reduced hair density.

General tips for hair care –

• Eating a balanced: Hair loss occurs when the diet has inadequate quantities of necessary nutrients such as Vitamin B6, biotin, folic acid, minerals, sulfur and zinc. It is necessary to have a balanced diet to have healthy, glowing hair.

• Proper care and handling: It is good if you treat your hair well. Don't rub your hair too vigorously. Many hair experts also suggest putting away the blow dryer and air-drying them instead. Some doctors also recommend using baby or mild shampoos as they have proportionally less chemicals.

Style your hair when it's dry or moist. Styling hair while it's wet can cause it to stretch and break. Try to be gentle when it comes to using chemicals - such as straightness or color on your hair.

Herbs for good hair –

The Ayurvedic system of medicine too suggests several ways to prevent hair loss. Through time-tested and proven effective herbs like amla, heena (Lawsonia, Inermis), neem (Azadirachta Indica) and shikakai (Acacia Concinna), one can put a definite full-stop to the hair loss problems.

Hair Additions, a quick and easy remedy of hair loss–

Hair loss and thinning can be sorted by wigs, hair pieces, buns and other hair additions. You can use large cap wigs, costume wigs and other supplements to not only beautify your look but sort out hair loss as well. So, why not switch on to hair additions/wigs for immediate remedy for the hair loss.

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Natural Hair Loss Treatment For Women - Stop Your Hair From Falling Out Without Using Chemicals

2010-12-21T21:45:00.000-08:00

Alopecia is a condition characterized by thinning of an individual's hair that eventually leads to baldness, however there is a natural hair loss treatment for women. Both men and women at any age can suffer from this condition. Although there is no definite solution to this problem, there are various ways you can do in order regain the hair you've lost.

It is important that you treat the problem the moment you notice it. So when you become aware of your hair getting thinner, don't wait until you see patches on your scalp act on it right away because there is a natural hair loss treatment for women.

I'm sure the first thing you would do is buy over the counter hair re-growing products. This is what most of us would do because most of us believe that these are the most effective way of treating alopecia. What we don't know is that we are only adding insult to injury. By using these products, we are exposing ourselves to compounds that can be harmful to our body because there is a natural hair loss treatment for women.

The safest method of addressing hair problems is the natural way. Many would think that this isn't as effective as the medicines; on the contrary they are even more successful in reversing hair problems. Aside from its efficacy, it is also cost-effective so for those who can't afford regular purchase of hair growth medicines, you can always use a natural hair loss treatment for women.

The use of olive oil in your scalp has proven to be very effective in growing your hair. You can just massage the oil on your scalp for about 10 minutes. This way, there will be increase blood circulation plus your hair will be hydrated.

Another herb that can be as effective is green tea. Studies have shown that green tea blocks the production of hormones which cause hair problems. Thus when take in, it will lower the hormone in your body, allowing hair to grow back.

The natural hair loss treatment for women can be the solution you have long been waiting for, and why not give it a try; after all it's easy and affordable.

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Hair Loss: Why It Happens And How To Treat It

2010-11-19T01:27:00.000-08:00

Hair is one of the things individuals use to make a statement or an image. Varying hair styles enables somebody to switch his or her appearance with minimum effort. Hairdos, hair length, or hair color can do miracles to an individual’s appearance or aura as he or she sees fit.

Regrettably, hair needs to be cared for in order to prevent hair loss. It may seem like hair left on the sink or on combs, but that is just the start of the materialization of hair loss. Individuals should not be alarmed, however, since these are just the starting signs of hair loss. Nevertheless, this should be a sign to start caring for hair better.

The thing is that hair loss is brought about by a number of elements. Mayhap some of the most standard triggers of hair loss are stress brought about by personal struggles or frequent activities. Hormone issues are also the other cause of hair loss. This is when the thyroid gland goes over active or under active. For women, post-pregnancy hair loss 3 months after vaginal birth is often seen. This is due to the change in hormone levels as well.
Other causes of hair loss include infections, medicines such as blood thinners, too much vitamin A, antidepressants, and birth control pills. Infections can also cause loss of hair, especially in children, or sometimes diseases such as lupus or diabetes can also cause it.
Despite whatsoever the cause of the hair loss may be, the person should nevertheless seek the aid of a doctor for possible treatment options. It is best to remember, however, that treatment may vary from one situation or the other. Before taking any treatments on your own, patients should always seek the advice of doctors to be sure.

Hair loss can be treated in more than some method. Doctors may demand patients to look into their lifestyle and see the usual diet, medication, or recent illness that the patient has. This helps the doctor discover and mayhap eradicate the cause of the hair loss. If the situation is hormonal, correcting the hormonal imbalance present in the patient may well be one of the solutions the patient can use.

Whatsoever the case may be, patients need to keep in mind that these situations vary, but there is constantly a way to help treat it.

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Hair Loss Treatments By Natural Herbs

2010-10-03T22:28:00.000-07:00

Do you have hair problems? Is your hair becoming thinner than it normally was? Is your hair color prematurely gray? Are you unusually bald or gradually losing your hair? Do the other hair loss treatments not work for you? If your answer to any of these questions is a “yes”, then you might want to go with the natural way of treating your bad hair condition. The natural way in this article actually refers to the use of herbs in treating hair loss problems.

Hair Loss Herbs Generally Work By:

1. Blocking The Conversion Of Testosterone Into Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – The latter is a hormone that is known to weaken the follicles of the hair. When the levels of DHT in the hair scalp are lessened, the abnormal cycle of baldness or hair loss is corrected. Hence, re-growth of new hair is resumed to its normal pattern.

2. Eliminating Clogged Follicles Of The Hair – This elimination is made possible by dissolving solidified scalp sebum or oil, shampoo residues, and the dead skin cells that are major contributors to premature thinning or losing of hair. Scalp oil and dead skin cells make a suitable habitat for bacteria that destroy the scalp and roots of the hair. When the hair follicles are free from clogs, the dormant hair follicles can start reproducing healthy hair.

3. Increasing The Flow Blood To The Hair Scalp And Roots – Sufficient blood flow stimulates, as well as strengthens the roots for the growth of new healthy hair.

4. Stimulating And Nourishing The Follicles Of The Hair – Herbal products saturate the hair follicles with enough nutrition necessary for the promotion of hair growth. They also restore moisture balance on the scalp and hair and further protect the hair from any untoward damages.

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Understanding Alopecia (Hair Loss)

2010-07-09T00:12:00.000-07:00

The most common type of hair loss affecting men and women all over the world even kids couldn’t escape this type of hair loss, Hair Alopecia. Alopecia unlike other causes of hair loss is not due to any underlying illness. A person suffering from alopecia is said to be physically fit but with unhealthy “ego” since balding condition deteriorates self-esteem.

“Alopecia areata” is a type of alopecia, wherein hair loss in some or all areas of the body occurs, usually from the scalp during its first stage. “Alopecia Totalis” was observed in 1%–2% of cases, experiencing hair loss on the entire scalp. With “Alopecia universalis” total loss of all hair on the body was observed.

Another type of Alopecia is “Alopecia Barbae” this type of hair loss was observed on men especially in the beard area. A type of alopecia which results in scaly patches was also observed called “Alopecia Mucinosa.”

The male pattern hair loss or “Androgenic Alopecia” is the thinning of the hair to an almost transparent state. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a male hormone is said to be the primary cause of Androgenic Alopecia. Since women produce male hormones too but of small amounts only, they are also prone to developing androgenic alopecia. Dihydrotestosterone if accumulated on the scalp, causes the hair follicles to shrink, this is called “miniaturization.” Once the hair follicles have miniaturized eventually the older hair sheds off, growing “peach fuzz” a very thin transparent hair that resembles of a cat’s eye lashes. With this kind of hair growing on a certain area of the scalp would seem a bald spot in its appearance.

To fight Androgenic Alopecia we need to the fight the cause DHT. Here are two of the most popular DHT inhibitors in the market today there’s minoxidil, originally formulated to fight high blood pressure but found out to possess a hair growing side-effect was then used to regrow hair.

“Rogain,” contains 2% – 5% moxidil is said to be an effective over-the-counter topical drug that reduces DHT level in the body. Here are some of the severe side-effects of rogain use; rashes hives or “urticaria” (swollen, pale red bumps), itching, difficulty in breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips and tongue; chest pain, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, redness or irritation of the scalp, sudden, unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet and unwanted facial hair growth.

Finasteride is also an effective DHT inhibitor was originally formulated as treatments for “prostate enlargement” and “prostate cancer.” It was found to possess hair growing side-effects later on used in “Propecia,” containing 1mg finasteride. Propecia is a prescription drug (not suitable for women) is said to be effective to reduce testosterone level in the body. Propecia or finasteride has side-effects like erectile dysfunction, low libido and impotence.

To avoid all of these side-effects and still fight DHT use LEIMO all natural products, dermatologically formulated and scientifically proven safe and effective. And regrow your hair with LEIMO personal hair laser with its photo-bio-stimulation therapy to revitalize miniaturized hair follicles regrowing a thicker, fuller head of hair.

Uncover the True Causes of Women’s Hair Loss

2010-07-04T22:19:00.000-07:00

Alopecia or hair loss is regarded as one of the most highly profound devastations by majority of women. It is indeed a fact that alopecia excuses no one. Men’s hair loss exhibits patterns on the head, starting at the temporal areas to the crown; women’s hair loss on the other hand is way diffused. Diffuse in a way, it occurs in indefinite areas all over the head. Women’s hair loss is just as alarming as it is in men. In the United States alone, there are estimated 30 million women who endure from this distressful condition. There are numerous underlying causes of hair loss in women including medications, hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, inadequate hair care handling, and stresses.

MEDICATIONS

Medications are perceived by medical experts to be as potentially toxic to an individual. Medications that are typically used such as the anti gout, anti-seizures, anticoagulants, anti-hypertensive specifically the beta-blockers and diuretics are proven to cause women’s hair loss. Anti inflammatory drugs thyroid medications, chemotherapeutic drugs, and oral contraceptives specially the progestins are another set of medical regimen that yields hair loss as an adverse effects.

HORMONAL IMBALANCES

The prevalent cases involved in this cause are after a pregnancy or child birth and menopause. This happens when the estrogen levels found in women fluctuates or changes immoderately.

VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES

Taking sufficient amounts of vitamin on a daily basis is very essential in promoting hair growth and retaining it as well. Vitamins that are beneficial to the hair are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the B complex such as vitamins B3, B5, B6, and B12. A woman should consider a proper diet that provides ample fruits and vegetables in order to get all these vitamins. However, one can also take vitamin supplements for a less hassle manner.

IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE HAIR

Strange as it may sound but it’s true! Hair loss in women can also be caused by the improper handling of the hair. Over combing and over shampooing can certainly cause hair thinning and worse, hair loss in women. Over-processing of hair chemicals such as dyes, bleaches, and straighteners are major factors why women’s hair loss occurs at some point in their life.

STRESSES

High elevated physical and emotional stress can absolutely trigger hair loss in women. The hair can be affected by these stresses as it is the first part of the women’s body to react from both physical and emotional stresses, leading their hair to shed eventually from the scalp.

HEREDITARY

Almost all cases of hair loss in women across the globe are considerably linked to genetics. This truly implicates that hair loss sufferers, particularly women can also endure this type of hair loss just like men. Genetic hair loss in women totally differs from men as the display of their loss is generally diffuse thinning of the hair at the top or crown of the head and the hairline is being preserved which makes it different, when it comes to the distribution of the hair loss in men. DHT is thought to be the primary cause of this hair loss and is treated with DHT blockers .

In putting an end to your Hair Loss condition, you must use Leimo. Leimo products are all based on natural ingredients, making saw palmetto extract as its major ingredient which is proven to efficiently combat the root cause of hair loss (DHT). Leimo provides a complete range of regimen that aids, revives, and strengthens the hair plus it comes with a much innovative cordless laser device that stimulates hair regrowth and fits perfectly anywhere and anytime.

Leimo Laser Comb : Hair Loss Treatment in UK

2010-06-25T20:09:00.000-07:00

Leimo Laser Comb : Hair Loss Treatment in UK (United Kingdom)

In most general cases, diseases often always come with symptoms the time it enters the system. Being a subtle pandemic, spreading like benign cancer, alopecia previously been revealed for its numerous types, in itself manifests only a few warning.

This typically starts with hair thinning and hair fall, in large clumps that is. Beyond the normal adaptation of the body, hair fall of approximately 100 to 150 strands a day, doubles or even triples in cases of acute alopecia or hair loss. Hair transition will evidently exhibit head of hair that is less dense as it had been for the prior years.

In the United Kingdom, most cases of men’s hair loss begin as hair thinning at the temporal and frontal area which is commonly referred to as receding hairline. Hair transition from this state is progressive and can turn to a more attention drawing case in the apparent display of a bald patch at the crown or top-rear of the head. This case, as the Norwood/Hamilton Scale of Hair Loss will be rated as grade III Vertex; the higher the grade, the greater the extent of hair loss or baldness. Should this be left untreated, chance of extensive hair loss will be inevitable.

With the greater extent of hair loss, possibilities of a more overwhelming self-degradation and low self confidence are likely. As emphasized on varying researches, balding is directly correlated with certain psychological issues as low self-esteem ad helplessness; making the situation far worse than is. Besides psychological crisis that are surely to arise. Based on current researches, incidence of myocardial infarction or heart attack has significantly risen, making hair loss sufferers at a higher level of risk.

Meanwhile in women's case in the United Kingdom, hair thinning and balding are usually diffused to indefinite areas of confinement on the scalp and a distinct grading system is available in the name of Ludwig Scale of Hair Loss. Stage I in women's hair loss process is the beginning of all, and at this phase the process is still unnoticeable as it is widely spread out over the head. In more severe cases, balding will be seen as a more evident thinning, and scalp will be seen through especially at the crown area. Women's hair loss is correspondingly as offensive as in men to the sufferers.

Understanding Receding Hairline

2010-05-18T22:50:00.000-07:00

Receding hairline is a result of a male pattern baldness which is also known as Androgenetic alopecia. This is classified as the thinning of the hair at the temple and crown or top of the head. Gradually, this leads to progressive development of a bald patch at the frontal hairline and on top. Hair and medical experts have decisively stated that the main cause of receding hairlines in most men is hereditary or genetic factors. The good news now is that, these factors can be prevented by utilizing accurate and potent DHT blockers.

Many men might wonder what DHT or dihydrotestosterone is… well, DHT is a derivative or a by-product of the male hormone testosterone with the aid of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. This whole process is commonly referred to as the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. DHT is the major cause of male pattern hair loss and is usually found in tremendous concentrations in genetically vulnerable males by the age of 25 and above. However, women can be equally bothered by this if there are excessive amounts of DHT in the scalp.

DHT attaches itself to the hair follicles and obstructs the hair growth, making the follicles to incapably accumulate essential nutrients for the hair leading to thinning of the hair and eventually, the hair will die and falls out. A single man can surely determine if he is balding when he sees his hairline starts to recede and is easily distinguished with the apparent display of an “M” or a horse-shoe pattern at the front. Receding hairline is a progressive condition and this becomes inevitably broader with each passing day. Receding hairlines are typically classified on the Hamilton-Norwood scale of I-VII.

Leimo is one of the most effective Hair Loss Treatment nowadays. Leimo provides a complete regimen ranging from the bio-cleansing shampoo, thickening conditioner, scalp therapy, scalp serum, and the scalp and body scrub. All of these products complement each other to fully stop the development of hair loss and stimulate hair regrowth at the hairline and on the crown as well. The products can stop the conversion of testosterone into DHT which is the main purpose of the 5-alpha reductase enzymes. Furthermore, Leimo is an all natural treatment that is known for its efficacy to decrease the severity of a receding hairline and even potentially stop and regrow the lost hair. Leimo can be used by both men and women; it is totally safe as the products contain natural ingredients.

Essential Vitamins for Hair Loss

2010-04-11T19:03:00.000-07:00

Hair loss or alopecia can sometimes occur when the diet is inadequate. Good nutrition generally plays an important role in retaining and maintaining a healthy head of hair. Healthy hair growth requires a wide variety of vitamins this is because our hair reflects the total state of our health.

The B vitamins are essential in healthy hair growth most especially Vitamin B-5, the pantothenic acid and Vitamin B-3 or niacin. In some cases, massive consumptions of Hair Loss Vitamin supplements have resulted in stimulating hair growth. Studies show that with men deficient in vitamin B-6 frequently lose their hair.

Here are some facts of what B Vitamins can do to men’s hair:

* Biotin can perhaps prevent hair from graying unnaturally. It is somewhat considered to be an essential vitamin for preventing hair loss.
* Vitamins B-6 and B-12 are considerably helpful in sustaining a healthy hair growth.
* The Vitamin B-5 may stop hair loss and assist and promote hair re-growth.
* Niacin or Vitamin B-3 promotes good blood circulation to the scalp.
* Inositol can help prevent hair loss.

These beneficial B Vitamins can be found in fresh fruits, whole grains, eggs, fish, lean meat, turkey, brewer’s yeast and...

Shampoo Hair Loss

2010-04-05T02:18:00.000-07:00

Everyone uses shampoo on a daily basis. Conventional shampoos contain artificial and synthetic chemicals and most people are unmindful of the ingredients. It is very important to be knowledgeable about the shampoo you are using to prevent further damage of the hair. Nowadays, concerned researchers have developed genuine shampoos that contain organic ingredients.

Organic products such as organic shampoos are more accepted and are commonly in use these days by proactive and more cautious people. They opt to choose and use organic than the synthetic ones because organic is very beneficial and unharmful to the body or the hair. Organic shampoos don’t contain harmful and toxic materials that can greatly damage the hair follicles, causing hair to fall.

There is a specific type of Hair Loss Shampoo for a specific problematic hair condition. Companies are now more helpful in treating conditions for the hair. They have formulated shampoos for dry, oily and combination hair that promise and aim to thicken hair for more fullness, cover thinning hair spots with volume boosting capabilities, and or help nourish existing hair in order to keep it healthy and reduce breakage and premature falling out of hair.

Choosing a shampoo that neutralizes and hinders the production of dihydrotestosterone or DHT is a great choice. More and more hair shampoos that are coming out in the wide market service this type help.

Revivogen shampoo contains the active ingredients found in the topical formula and is associated with other revivogen hair loss products to best acquire the optimal result. This shampoo removes sebum from the scalp and DHT from the scalp. This specially-designed shampoo for hair loss contains essential bio-active nutrients that improve the hair and scalp condition, creating a healthy environment for hair growth.

The Leimo Bio Cleansing shampoo is distinctively formulated with the bio growth system that contains mistletoe and fennel ingredients. This unique shampoo gently cleanses the scalp and removes excess sebum and DHT from the scalp and with its bio active nutrients that nourish, moisturise and improve the hair and scalp’s condition thus creating a healthy environment for growing hair.

Nizoral shampoo has the active ingredient, either 1% or 2%. This active ingredient is used to eradicate dandruff, yeast and fungal infections on the human scalp. Dermatologists believe that 2% ketoconazole has the ability to work as an antiandrogen thus reducing DHT present in the scalp and this can also remove excess sebum or dirt deposited from the skin which promotes a healthy Hair Regrowth.

Biotin Hair Loss

2010-03-03T22:41:00.000-08:00

Taking a daily consumption of biotin may alleviate hair loss in some people. Many are experiencing this kind of help that biotin provides, although there are rumors about its efficiency and how it works specifically with problematic hair conditions. Biotin’s potency varies from one person to another. Physicians have proven that biotin is supporting other patients to grow their own natural hair longer and thicker.
Biotin is a primary component of vitamin B which is water-soluble and is easily absorbed in to the body from the food we eat. An individual produces biotin naturally and is certainly used for several different things in the body such as strengthening the bones, muscles and tissues. Biotin is basically needed in the body and is harmonized by the useful bacteria.In most cases, the assimilation of biotin in the body is disrupted if the food being taken is rich in protein. Food containing abundant in protein can affect the absorption because protein rapidly binds with biotin and is not available for the body needs. If this occurs, biotin deficiency will...

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FEMALE HAIR LOSS

2010-02-02T16:45:00.000-08:00

Female hair loss is caused by different conditions. In other circumstances, females endure hair loss because of hormonal disorders, inconsistent and fad diets, stress, while others have to do with illnesses.
Hormonal disorders or changes are the most common cause why women endure hair loss (alopecia), this is when they experience an alteration in their estrogen levels. The changes may vary from one person to another. Estrogen level changes can involve pregnancy, inconsistent consumption of birth control pills, and taking or stopping hormone replacement therapies.

Estrogen and DHT will most likely be affected because of these changes, which affect the hair growth process....

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