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.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Why Women Have Thinning Hair

By Ronald Carter

When a woman starts to experience thinning hair and hair loss it can be a major issue and affect their confidence and self esteem.

There can be a variety of factors that might cause a woman's hair to thin or start thinning. These include a hormonal imbalance, a diet lacking the right balance of vitamins and minerals, stress, and negative reactions to certain medications.

In the vast majority of cases hair loss and thinning hair in women is caused by a hormone called Dht. This is produced by testosterone and this causes hair to thin by attacking and shrinking the hair follicle.

Usually women have enough estrogen in their bodies to counter the damaging effects of Dht to the hair. With age however estrogen levels can fall. This makes Dht in effect more able to damage hair follicles.

Just two medical treatments are acknowledged by the FDA in the USA as being effective against thinning hair and hair loss. These are Finasteride and Minoxidil.

Finasteride is a prescription only drug and is only allowed to be used by males as there are fears it could harm unborn babies. Minoxidil is allowed to be used by both men and women in combating thinning hair and hair loss, though in different strengths.

Minoxidil is most effective in slowing the rate of thinning and hair loss in women. In trials it has proven the halt or slow down further thinning in around 30% of cases.

Cosmetic hair thickening products are an option for those that wish thicken their hair cosmetically.
These products work in much the same way that mascara thickens eye lashes. The use some kind of thickening agent to add volume and body to existing hair. Again it is important that one knows the exact ingredients used in these products before use.

Hair thickening products that are cosmetic in nature are also another option for those that want to thicken thinning hair. These products come in a variety of forms such as hair sprays, lotions and shampoos, microfiber powders etc... They usually work on a very similar premise to mascara in that they add a thickening agent or ingredient to thinning hair giving it volume and density. Again, if you decide to try one of these types of products it is of paramount importance that one knows not only how the product works but any ingredients used.

Finally, hairpieces and wigs might be another option for those that want the appearance of a thick, full head of hair.
The best hairpieces and wigs will allow you the freedom to do any physical exercise activities you would normally do such as swimming and cycling. At the top end the cost for hairpieces and wigs can run into thousands of dollars and recurring monthly charges for maintenance. These should be considered beforehand.

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