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.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Effective Treatments For Hair Loss In Women

By Steve Glide

Whilst men suffer hair loss far more readily than women, the emotional effects can be far more severe. However, despite how worrying a condition it is, there are many ways it can be successfully treated.

If you are suffering with hair loss, it is important to note that in most cases it is simply a temporary reaction, and will require no treatment at all. As a first check, you should analyze your general health, stress levels, diet and lifestyle and, most important of all; be patient.

Should the issue continue, you should seek guidance from your doctor or registered professional, in order they can seek the most appropriate care and uncover any underlying conditions, (such as hormonal issues or family history of female hair loss). There are no miracle cures; despite what many suggest on the internet.

Despite no cures being available; there are some effective treatments. Most respected amongst these is Minoxidil, which can be directly applied to the scalp in the form of a lotion. However, it needs to be noticed that only twenty percent notice moderate re-growth, whilst a further forty percent experience minimal levels of improvement.

This treatment tends to only be effective for women up to the age of 45, and will require a lifetime of treatment to maintain results. Indeed, stopping the application of the drug will certainly result in hair loss commencing again and could, lead to more dramatic loss.

However, it is true that many people do manage to cope with the condition; through the use of conditioners and shampoos for hair thickening; whilst wigs can be useful too. As a last resort surgery could be attempted, though there are no guarantees and risks are always to be considered.

Whilst surgery is an option, it is naturally invasive and needs careful consideration. There are two main options for such treatment; Hair transplant and Scalp reduction. Each treatment requires painful procedures, where the scalp is either punched with holes and hair sewn in from other parts of the body, or skin is stretched and moved around the scalp respectively.

Finally, if you are suffering from hair loss, it is important to understand that things such as washing, coloring, combing and brushing are in no way linked to the condition. The hair is a resilient part of the human body, and takes a lot of external influences to affect its condition.

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