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 26, 2009

Thinning Hair Remedy

By Jason Collins

In their lifetimes over 60% of men will experience hair loss, baldness and thinning hair in some form or other. It is not just men that experience thinning hair but women too with it being estimated that over 35 % will also experience thinning hair in some form or other.

The market for hair loss and hair thickening products is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars every single year. This is not surprising given the emotional attachment we often have with our hair and the resultant loss of self esteem that some feel when their hair starts thinning or falling out.

There are various reasons why men and women get thinning hair. The main ones are a poor diet and poor blood circulation, stress and other emotional factors, a negative reaction to medication and hormonal imbalances.

Despite the fact that there are thousands of products promising to regrow and thicken hair there are only two treatments that the FDA approve that tackle thinning hair and hair loss. These are Minoxidil and Finasteride.

Finasteride works by inhibiting the production of a hormone called Dht. Dht attacks the hair follicle and makes in shrink. Dht is produced by testosterone. Finasteride is taken in tablet form, daily. Minoxidil works by increasing the flow of blood to the hair follicle, this is believed to be able to slow down or halt further thinning and hair loss in some cases.

Hundreds if not thousands of different products and treatments claim and promise to be able to thicken hair, stop hair loss and even regrown completely new hair. The ingredients and chemicals contained in such products should seriously be considered before usage for health and safety reasons. The source of the products in question should also be considered.

Hair pieces and wigs are also another alternative remedy for thinning hair that some might consider. So too are cosmetic hair thickening products.

Hairpieces or wigs have come on a lot in the past decade. The best ones are virtually undetectable even up close and blend in a seamless fashion with one's own hair. At the top end they can run into several thousand dollars in price and might require an ongoing maintenance fee.

Thinning hair can also be thickened by using cosmetic hair thickening products such as hair thickening sprays, mousses, conditioners and fibers. The results can be very effective cosmetically. Usually they thicken hair in a way similar to how eye lashes are thickened by mascara. A thickening agent is usually contained in these products which binds to and thickens hair and improves volume and thickness. Of course, as with any products one should examine the ingredients in them carefully before usage.

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Several Ways Of Preventing Balding

By John Farikani

When balding starts at early age it will become a very serious condition; But nothing to worry because there are several ways of preventing balding or also known as hair loss.

Hydrotherapy - this is the common step to prevent balding. This can be done simply at home by applying cold and hot cloth on head. This therapy is allowing the hair follicles unblocked.

Healthy foods - Hair growth can be well promoted if a person will eat the proper types of foods. Biotin rich foods are truly beneficial. Herbal foods can be great as well that can give the hair high nutrients that can prevent hair loss or prevent balding, these are saw palmetto, green tea and Ginko. Additionally, vegetables, fishes, curds, pulses and milk can be good and can prevent balding. This is because they are foods that contain high protein that can stabilize the hair growth and keep the hair healthy.

Shampoo - Strong shampoos can damage hair and scalp. Light shampoos are great recommendations because they will not be destructive to the growth of hair or will cause the hair of hair fall and hair loss. Conditioner can be applied after shampooing because it moisturizes the hair because of natural oils and minerals. Aloe Vera is a good content of a shampoo that can keep the hair fuller, strong and healthy. A helpful tip is that never use shampoo daily if you have a dry hair.

Supplements - A person that is vitamin and mineral deficient have the possibility to get bald. To take good care of the hair, Iron, zinc and protein is very beneficial. These minerals make the hair grow properly with no need of high cost surgeries and therapies.

Aromatherapy - this is a good massage therapy for the hair and scalp. It reduces or prevents excessive hair loss or preventing balding. This is the use of good oils with rich in roman chamomile, bay, jojoba, bay, cedar wood, rosemary and lemon. They keep the hair and scalp healthy and give the hair balanced blood circulation. For prolonged use of this process will give good results.

Preventing balding or hair loss can be easy if the person get rids of smoking, caffeine and alcohol because they are considered as great factors that can lead to balding. Expect fuller and wonderful hair if these things will be avoided.

Baldness may simply start hair fall while shampooing, then hairs in the hairbrush, then hair will start falling consistently, hair becomes dry, the scalp will be tight until visible sign of excessive hair loss will be observed. In order in preventing balding, make sure that you take good care of your hair from the very start. Do not wait for the signs and symptoms gets worst.

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What Do We Know About Vitamin B And Hair Loss?

By John Farikani

In today's high tech, advanced medicine world of competitive edges you might be surprised to learn what we know about Vitamin B and hair loss. The body interacts with itself on a cellular level. This means that molecules of nutrition are divided up into useful molecules and waste molecules. The useful ones are sent to work wherever there is a need.

Other nutrients are also essential to the hair's overall health and its ability to remain full and provide full coverage. Niacin, B Vitamins, and folic acid are considered to be prime factors in whether or not you will experience thinning or balding hair. Even a receding hair line can be traced to nutrient deficiencies.

The need for B Vitamins is not qualified by gender. On average, there are literally 75 million people in the United States alone that are grappling with the issues related to losing one's hair. This breaks down into 45 million and men and about 30 million women. Either gender can develop nutritional deficiencies that contribute to the loss of hair over time.

Vitamin B and hair loss studies indicate that since hair thinning and balding has little to nothing to do with gender. While more men suffer from alopecia it would be a natural assumption that men are more affected by the absence of the B Vitamins. In just the US, there are at least 75 million adults and children that are losing their hair or have lost their hair. 30 million of these sufferers are women, while an additional 15 million brings the total to 45 million men who can not find relief from the chronic issues related to hair loss.

When you look at not just treatment options but preventative measures as well, Vitamin B and hair loss connections can help keep the hair that you have exactly where it belongs. By preventing the individual hairs from falling out too early, maintaining a healthy scalp for new follicles to regenerate you could very well stop and reverse balding patterns even before they happen.

Foods that are rich in B Vitamins, niacin, and folic acid should be considered hair saving wonder foods. Adding in a supplement will only encourage results. While it is possible to overdose on vitamins, most of the time this would take a very significant dose.

The effects of Vitamin B and hair loss are still being studied. Thanks to the program of natural supplements, many men and women have the chance to do something about their hair rather than covering it. Even the nicest hat doesn't give you the same freedom that your own naturally grown hair.

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