Causes of Hair Loss and Treatments

Nowadays hair loss is not a big problem for there are new medical technology has been develop that can do hair transplant (greffe de cheveux) or treatments. Men hair loss seems acceptable but for women to have a hair loss it's an obvious to occur unless she decisively shaved her head for fashion purposes. But sometimes an embarrassing situations and sometimes discrimination can't be avoided.

From the survey and study conducted, the causes for men hair loss and women are identical, it is a condition named Androgenetic Alopecia that takes account for 95-96 % to all the cases. The fact about this is that the condition wherein androgen increases in the bloodstream. Androgen is the hormone responsible for the conversion of alpha-5 reductase enzyme to DHT which weakens hair follicles. This is one of the reasons that explain why men experience baldness.

Another cause of hair loss that is given consideration is the ailments and infections. When ones conditions of the blood, skin and thyroid that hinder cell nutrition, thus the production of weak and brittle hair follows. And also the medication and chemotherapy is one of the reasons for baldness. Lastly is the stress and nutrition status.

Hair is made of keratin, an element that is protein-based. Lack of protein based foods or skimping on meals which most of women do to achieve the hourglass figure which is just like depriving your hair to grow.

A stress person usually pulls his bundles of hair when he is frustrated thus causing it to not to mind the pain of the pulled hair.

An unnatural and quick method to conceal baldness of males and females is the used of wigs and scarves. But it is sometime embarrassing when silly goof-ups happen.

Treatment like hair transplant are done by collecting hair from another part of the body and surgically implanting them on the bald or receded areas, but this procedure is costly and risky if the surgeon isn't experienced enough.

If it hair transplant is too much expensive for you, you may consider trying the top ten vitamins and herbs to counter hair loss. Examples of these are Saw Palmetto, Olive Oil and Aloe Vera can be mixed with your food as they are high in protein and keratin responsible for hair growth. The best way also is to eat foods that is reach in Zinc and Vitamin C. Last is buying hair loss treatments but look for ingredients such as spironolactone, minoxidil, finasteride and dutasteride.

By: Christopher Sox

Natural Hair Fall Treatment Tips

Experts claim that human beings, on an average, have 100,000 strands of hair and they normally shed 50-100 of these strands on a daily basis. Regular shedding does not lead to noticeable thinning; however, when the rate of shedding overtakes the rate of regrowth (or the new hair growth is visibly thinner than the shed hair), it leads to baldness. Hair loss can be due to medical reasons, poor nutrition, hormonal changes or scalp infection. Natural hair fall treatment is the best way of dealing with hair fall problems.
Hair Fall Treatment: Why is Natural Preventive Care Preferred over Others?
Most hair experts today would recommend the use of aloe vera, egg, neem and red pepper or herbal supplements as hair fall treatment rather than medicated products. The popularity of herbal products can be credited to their efficacy in offering a permanent cure for hair loss problems. These natural products increase blood circulation to the scalp, delivering more nutrients to the follicles, thus promoting hair growth.
Some other natural elements that prevent hair fall and check a reducing hairline are:
Green tea: This is considered to be an effective treatment for male pattern type baldness. A 2000 study claimed that green tea supplies more ammo to battle hair loss than most other beverages. It reduces the DHT and testosterone levels in the body, which cures the symptoms of baldness. Green tea also contains polyphenol catechins, which tend to hamper the action of particular enzymes that spark hair loss.
Fenugreek: This natural herb contains very potent seeds that reduce balding and hair thinning. Fenugreek seed paste or boiled seeds are an effective cure for dandruff. The seeds contain hormone precursors, which tend to restore the hair shaft and replenish hair growth. Furthermore, these herbal seeds contain nicotine acid and protein, both of which help in strengthening the hair shaft and stimulating hair growth.
Coconut or castor oil: Scalp massage with oil is not a new phenomenon. However, if the same is done with a mixture of warm coconut and castor oil for half an hour prior to taking a bath, it prevent dryness, dandruff, improve circulation and strengthens hair roots.
While undertaking these hair fall treatments, one must not forget to improve one's diet. Healthy hair diet consists of salmon, dark green vegetables, such as lettuce and beans, nuts, poultry, eggs, whole grain, oysters, carrots, raisins and low-fat dairy products, such as skimmed milk and yogurt.

By Kitz S 

Best Home Remedies For Hair Growth

You may be yearning for your hair to grow faster for a special event like a wedding or a prom. Fortunately, you can apply special ingredients or undergo special treatments to speed up hair growth. There are tons of products in the marketplace that will help you achieve your goals. The problem is, some of these products may be costly due to the amount of research that has gone into the formula. If you don't have any allergic reactions to ingredients that can be found at home, you may wish to try out some home remedies before hitting the shelves at retail stores.

1) Use fenugreek and soak it in a big pot of water overnight. The next morning, use the solution and rub it into the scalp. Prevent the solution from evaporating by wrapping a towel on the head for a few hours. After that, remove the towel and rinse with clean water. Repeat the process for about 3 to 4 weeks.

2) Before you wash your hair, apply uncooked egg yolk on to your scalp and massage gently. Keep massaging for about 45 minutes to an hour. You will start to feel more relaxed as the tension releases under your soothing hands. Do this for 2 to 3 times each week before your hair wash.

3) Red henna is another popular ingredient that you can use. This is not for oral consumption. Smear the ingredient onto your scalp. Don't worry if you see your hair turn bright red. You can wash it off later. Keep massaging the scalp for about 15 to 20 minutes, then leave the henna on for about an hour before washing it off.

4) Olive oil is probably the most commonly known ingredient. It's available in almost every household. Olive oil has been known to reduce hair loss and improve the condition of the scalp. Rub a few drops of oil onto the scalp after a hair wash. Notice how the hair starts to shine immediately.

5) Some people like to mix several ingredients together to create their home made hair care solution. Such ingredients may include lemon, mustard seeds, olive oil, and egg yolk. The solution is then used on the hair and scalp for about an hour. If you can't seem to find the time during the day, you can always apply the solution at night, before you head for bed. Remove the towel in the morning and give the hair a good clean wash before heading for work.

6) Rosemary leaves are often used to prepare a fragrant hair care solution. Boil the leaves in water, and then drain out the solution so that you can keep it in a bottle. Use the solution in the bottle to wash your hair. You may also keep the solution in a spray bottle, and spray it on your hair every morning before you head out into the streets.

Finally, whatever measure you adopt, be sure to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of plain water! If your overall health is poor, the measures may not be as effective.By Darren W Chow

Making Your Own Herbal Hair Shampoo

In 1990 I decided not to use the commercially made shampoos after reading Aubrey Hampton's book, "Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care." In this book Aubrey tells you how to read the label on any product that you put on your skin or hair.

Manufacturers are constantly using toxic chemicals in their skin and hair products and disregard their toxic effects on your body. This is easily seen in the list of chemicals that they use. Here are a few of these chemicals found in many product labels:

* propylene glycol or glycol- a petrochemical used because it is cheap
* cetearyl alcohol - emulsifier that can be synthetic or natural
* methylparaben or propylparaben - typical synthetic preservatives
* distearate - this is polyethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol which are petrochemicals
* isopropyl alcohol - used as a cheap solvent to carry synthetic oils.

Here is a natural shampoo that you can make. This formulation is something that I have been using for many years. First collect the following items:

4 oz of castile soap with any scent is that available - plain, peppermint, eucalyptus.

½ oz of rosemary - stimulates the hair follicles and helps to prevent premature baldness

½ oz of sage - has antioxidants and keeps things from spoiling and is antibacterial

½ oz of nettles - acts as a blood purifier, blood stimulator, contains a large source of nutrients for hair growth

½ of lavender - controls the production of sebaceous gland oil and reduces itchy and flaky scalp conditions

2000 mg of MSM - provides organic sulfur to your scalp, which improves the health and strength of your hair. It also helps to drive herbal nutrient into the skin and follicles where they can do the most good.

One empty 8 oz plastic bottle, or any other empty shampoo or soap bottle.

Mix the herbs in a mason jar, which has a lid. Boil 2 cups of distilled water. Add 3 heaping tablespoons of the mixed herbs into the boiling water. Pull the boiling water and herbs off the stove. Let the herb mixture sit for 30 - 40 minutes. Put the 2000mg of MSM into the herb mixture after 30 minutes of cooling. After 40 minutes and the MSM is melted, strain the herbal mixture into a bowl.

Pour 2 to 2 1/2 oz of strained herbal tea into the 8 oz plastic bottle. Now, pour the 4 oz of castile soap into the 8 oz plastic bottle. Cap the bottle and shake to mix the ingredients.

The shampoo is now finished and ready for use. Use this as a base for all of the shampoos you make. You can add different herbs as you learn what these herbs do and how they help your hair. You can vary the ingredients according to your taste. But now you have a shampoo that has no additives that can harm you.

By Rudy Silva