Hair today Gone Tommorrow

Balding is not something anyone would look forward to. Even though we are unable to stop aging we can help ourselves when it comes to hair loss.

Our hair does get thinner as we age and more for some than others but with today's medications and creams etc we may be able to slow this down.

I have looked into many hair loss remedies and have found some that are better than others in how they say the can slow down hair loss and some even say they will help your existing hair grow more and stronger. I do not know about that but have heard of some of the good some of them do.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

When Is Hair Loss Normal?

By Ingrid Gillette-Palmer

When is hair loss normal? Have you ever brushed your hair and noticed that several strands were left in the brush? This is one type of normal "shedding." About 10% of our hair will fall out naturally. There are cases of excessive hair loss and several different causes for it.

Sometimes when a person has surgery or an extensive illness, excessive hair will fall out. It usually happens about three or four months after the event. It is temporary and is caused by the stress that the illness had on your body.

Hormonal imbalances frequently cause excessive hair loss. This can occur when estrogen or androgen is too low. Another disease which causes hormonal imbalance is thyroid disease. This can be caused from an overactive or under active thyroid gland. All of these ailments can be controlled with the proper medication.

Sometimes infections can cause hair loss. Some children develop a fungal scalp infection that causes their hair to fall out. Fungal infections can be treated with anti-fungal medication and this will halt the hair loss. It will take time for the hair to grow back. It takes your hair approximately two to six years to complete the growth cycle.

Some medications are very harsh and also cause hair loss. Anticoagulants, medication for gout, and birth control pills can cause this to occur. Once you stop taking the medication, this will improve. Chemotherapy drugs are also a factor in excessive hair loss.

Shedding a few hairs on a daily basis is completely natural. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss, there is usually a medical reason for it. Consulting a doctor will help get your questions answered. Sometimes when people grow older, their hair thins out or baldness occurs. This is hereditary and is unavoidable. Again, your doctor can advise you about this condition. There are several new treatments available to help halt this process.

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