Herbs hold an obvious appeal for many people because they support the bodys natural healing mechanisms to target the cause of the problem, as opposed to merely tackling the symptoms. It would be wrong to present herbal hair loss remedies as a miracle solution for all sufferers - there is however growing evidence to support the view that some herbal remedies offer real hope to many people.
Lets examine the case for some of the more popular remedies to determine if theyre worth trying.
Ginkyo biloba - this popular herb is thought to improve blood circulation to the brain and skin. Herbalists believe that the increased flow of blood to the brain area delivers more nutrients to the hair follicle thus promoting hair regrowth. The recommended dose is 120-160mg of dry extract each day spread over three doses.
Green tea (Camellia sinesis) - it is thought that catechins found in green tea may inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase that converts testosterone into hair-unfriendly DHT. It is therefore believed to be effective in preventing and treating male pattern type baldness. You should drink several cups of green tea each day or take it in capsule form as instructed by the manufacturer.
He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) - also known as Fo-Ti, this Chinese herb has traditionally been used to reduce hair loss. It is found in many commercial preparations, or in tea and capsule form.
Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) - derived from the bark of an evergreen, it works in a similar way to green tea. It is widely used to treat prostate problems and male pattern baldness. Users should take 60-500mg per day in pill or capsule form.
Saw palmetto (Seranoa repens) - this is the current treatment of choice for many men due to its ability to protect the prostate, slow hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. It forms the core element of many commercially prepared hair loss treatments but can easily be obtained in its pure form. The recommended dose is a 160mg capsule twice each day, but make sure the ingredients are made from the berry extract not the dried berries themselves.
Stinging nettle (Urtica diocia) - this has long been favored as a means of preventing hair loss due to its ability to block the conversion of testosterone into DHT. It can be taken in pill or capsule form with an optimum dose of 50-100mg per day. It is particularly effective when combined with pygeum and saw palmetto.
You can learn more about these and other promising hair loss treatments by visiting the site listed below.
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss.
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Feb 11, 2008
Herbal Hair Loss Remedies That Offer Hope
Feb 7, 2008
Hair Loss Remedies for Your Specific Type of Baldness
There are many hair loss remedies that one can try today. Though some of them have been proven to be more effective, all of them have worked at one time or the next. Depending on your genetic makeup, and your reason for experiencing hair loss, one product may work better than another. You may have to try a couple different ones to find the one that best works for you. Start with the most popular (discussed below) and see if you have good results.
There are two hair loss remedies that are being used by the biggest percentage of the population. They are Rogaine and Propecia. Men and women alike are both using Rogaine, as they produce a cream for both genders. Propecia focuses solely on helping out women who are experiencing hair loss. The reasons for hair loss vary and in women, the most popular cause, next to genetics, is hormonal changes.
Rogaine has been one of the most popular hair loss remedies since its inception. Rogaine for men and women is a topical cream that is applied directly to the scalp. This cream helps to enlarge hair follicles, which stimulates hair growth. It is a fairly basic principal, but works rather well.
Propecia on the other hand is an oral medication that is specifically for women. Propecia helps to block hormones that cause hair follicles to shrink. Hormonal changes in women can cause hair loss, so Propecia focuses in on blocking out hormones that may have a negative effect on the scalp. Propcia works rather well for women that are balding.
There are also many natural supplements that are taken as hair loss remedies. Visiting your local pharmacy or supplement store is a good place to start if you are looking for natural supplements to add to your prevention plan. These stores also offer special shampoos that can serve the patient well. Proper care of the hair and scalp is one of the most overlooked hair loss remedies. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.
Visiting with your family physician or with an experienced professional can also be a great place to start. These professionals have been exposed to hair loss problems over many years, so they will be able to prescribe the best hair loss remedies. Only a professional can decide if you need a prescription strength remedy or if an over the counter product would help.
About the Author
Keith Londrie II is a well known author. For more information on Hair Loss, please visit http://www.about-hair-loss-information.info/ for a wealth of information. You may also want to visit keith's own web site at http://keithlondrie.com/
Discovery Of The Best Vitamin For Hair Loss
There are a lot of researchers out in the world today trying to find out the best of anything. When the concerns come to hair loss and which one vitamin is the best vitamin for hair loss there seems to be a lot of theories. But researchers have narrowed it down to one particular category of vitamins. But like anything when it comes to human beings that what is beneficial for one person may not be for another.
One person may accept a particular vitamin and another may not and be allergic to it for some reason. One person gets results and another does not. This article will go into what has worked for some people but you must proceed with caution and not take any indication that this is the final frontier when it comes to vitamins and hair loss.
Since the hair depends on protein a lot of emphasis is placed on the diet. People with hair problems are perfect candidates to establish a healthy diet. Even if you didn't have problems your body is depending on a healthy diet so that you don't have other health related problems. But staying on track with hair loss and vitamins we need to insure that our body receives the proper amount of nutrients and especially the family of Vitamin B.
Please pay close attention that vitamin B is not the only vitamin needed for hair growth it's just that it is a predominant player in the field of vitamins. There are supporting vitamins that is just as important that need to be balanced within your diet.
These supporting vitamins consists of the following * Vitamin A - which produces healthy sebum in the scalp *Vitamin C - antioxidant to maintain skin and hair health. *Vitamin E - antioxidant that promotes scalp circulation *Biotin - Helps create keratin which is needed for hair growth Now we get into the B vitamin family that I have been talking about. Vitamin B3 - contained in Niacin which promotes scalp circulation Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid which prevents graying and Vitamin B6 - Prevents hair loss Vitamin B12 - also prevents hair loss.
As you can notice that vitamin B family is more predominant than the other vitamins that we need for our diet. Not to say that it is more important it's just that the vitamin B family has been associated with hair regrowth more than any other family type vitamin.
Is there a perfect diet? No there is not but you certainly can change some of your habits right now and start incorporating the above nutrients in your body by at least taking a multivitamin daily. That's the minimum that you can do for yourself and if you're serious about the matter at all you probably can add into your diet some exercise. Anything that you can do to promote your well being in your body will help you gain back your energy and your confidence and possibly your hair.
This will not happen overnight because you didn't lose your hair overnight. But with consistent action and be aware of your diet will help you along your way to hair regrowth. Taking that first step in replenishing your body with the nutrients that it wants and needs by the information in this article is a painless way to start the road to recovery.
Certainly an alternative road to hair loss recovery is by the natural herb treatment route. You may want to consider this avenue to try as well.
Learn how to cope with hair loss and find out other peoples perspectives on the matter through the use of forums where quality information is openly discussed to educate people. Visit http://www.thehairlossfix.com for more free information and resources to research.
Jul 29, 2007
Male Hair Loss and DHT
By Jen Carter
Male hair loss is an extremely common problem, as almost every man experiences at least some sort of hair loss before the age of 40. It is caused by an increased sensitivity to androgens, which are male hormones, and although most male hair loss problems are hereditary or genetic, there are those cases in which the hair loss is temporary, for instance when it is stress or medication that is causing the hair loss.
The Details
Male hair loss can be caused by a variety of things, depending on the person and their particular situation. In general however most hair loss is not associated with any systemic or internal disease or has to do with a lack of nutrition. Thyroid disease is a common cause of hair loss, but more than anything genetics play a major role. You will notice that if a man has a hair loss problem usually his father did as well, and his father before him.
Alopecia Areata
This is the most common male hair loss condition of all, and it is one which typically starts as a single circle of smooth baldness that continues to spread as time goes on. The most extensive form of this condition is known as alopecia totalis, in which the entire scalp will end up going bald, and this is why it is so important to determine early on what specific hair loss problem you are suffering from, so that you can deal with it properly before it is too late.
Treatment
There are various treatments available for male hair loss, and for the alopecia areata condition in particular, typically treatment involves injecting steroids into the affected patches of skin in order to stimulate hair growth in the patient. However this method of treatment is truly not practical for large areas and so if there is a significant amount of hair loss you may have to go for other treatments, such as oral steroids or ultraviolet light therapy.
Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is another common male hair loss problem, and this is a genetic disorder as well, and so although there is nothing that you can do to actually stop the hair loss, there are ways to treat and control it.
Male hair loss can be incredibly damaging to a man’s self esteem, and it can even be so serious that it can cause depression. This is why if you have a hair loss problem you need
Jen Carter is team member and writes regularily about male hair loss, DHT and other hair related conditions for Hair Loss Advance.
Jul 28, 2007
Aromatherapy And Hair Loss
By Cathy Taylor
How to use Essential Oils to Treat Thinning Hair
Aromatherapy dates back to the Egyptians and has been used for centuries to treat a variety of bodily conditions. Losing hair causes both women and men anxiety and has generated a multi-million dollar industry. But studies show that inexpensive, home-grown remedies might just be the best answer. Aromatherapy consists of concentrated flower extracts, leaves and roots from different plants that aid regeneration.
This kind of hair loss is referred to in medical terms as Alopecia Areata. It's a patchy kind of baldness thought to be related to an autoimmune disorder. Scottish dermatologists, including Isabelle Hay and colleagues from the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, ran a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on 86 people with alopecia using the following essential oils:
Thyme vulgaris, Thyme (2 drops, 88 mg) Lavandula angustifolia, Lavender (3 drops, 108 mg) Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary (3 drops, 114 mg) Cedrus atlantica, Atlas Cedar Wood (2 drops, 94 mg)These oils were mixed in a carrier oil which was a combination of 3 ml of jojoba and 20 ml of grapeseed oil. The control group received unscented carrier oils alone with no essential oils added.
The oils were massaged into the scalp for a minimum of 2 minutes and a warm towel was wrapped around the head to aid absorption of the oils. Patients were advised to use this technique every night.
Professional photographs of each patient's scalp were taken at baseline, three and seven months. Observed changes over this time period served as the primary outcome measure. Outcomes were also measured by mapping bald patches and severity of alopecia with a four-point scale.
At the end of 7 months the results were impressive: 44% (16 of the 35 patients) had noticeable improvement compared to 15% (6 of 28 patients) in the control or placebo group. The average hair regrowth with the essential oils was 104 square cm compared with nearly zero for those in the control group. (see Hay, Isabelle C., et al. ?Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy: Successful Treatment for Alopecia Areata.? Arch. Dermatol. 1998; 134:1349)
Is 44% response rate worth the effort to try these essential oils? It's important to note that according to the authors of this experiment, this percentage is approximately the same response rate dermatologists expect with standard medical therapies.
The results indicate that aromatherapy is a safe and effective treatment for this kind of hair loss. Trying this alternative treatment is a lot less expensive, requires fewer or no doctor visits and has a lower risk of side effects. So what have you got to lose?
Cathy writes frequently on mid-life issues for women and men particularly menopause and andropause. A copy of her book can be found at http://www.howtoconquermenopause.com
Jul 25, 2007
Shampoo For Thinning Hair
By Tom Cruz
When it comes to hair loss, the World Health Organization categorizes the act into five different levels or degrees, where thinning hair falls under two of the categories. Under Level 0, no change in hair appearance is seen, while Level 1 showcases a slight thinning of the hair with minimal hair loss (meaning it is still reversible). Level 2 deals with a noticeable thinning that causes moderate hair loss. Patchy baldness occurs under Level 3, while total irreversible hair loss characterizes Level 4 baldness. Today, approximately 50 million men and 30 million women suffer from thinning hair and various levels of hair loss.
While there are four main approaches to treating hair loss, one of the simplest and most well known considerations involves shampoo for thinning hair. With an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, it is the unique blend of ingredients that fights against thinning hair patterns.
The Basic Directions for Thinning Hair Shampoo
Generally, those using a thinning hair shampoo will thoroughly wet their hair and then apply the product. A gentle massage of a wet scalp should follow, where extra water is added to create lather. A slight tingling sensation may follow, which is normal in many cases. A thorough rinse with warm water removes the product. On the market, numerous shampoos for thinning hair are found at pharmacies, in the grocery store, and across the Internet. Some work to revitalize hair follicles and create regrowth, while others aim to simply stop the thinning hair process with or without possible reversal.
To get an idea of some of the hair care products available for consumers concerned with thinning hair, a few options are listed below:
Osmotics' FNS Shampoo for Thinning Hair
Whether hair is fine or weak, this particular shampoo uses a nutrient-rich formula to remove unwanted buildup in the sebaceous glands through a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. The result in many cases is healthier hair that is stronger and thicker. It is through an intensely mild lathering agent with the help of specially combined natural ingredients that promotes a healthy scalp response. This type of thinning hair shampoo also effectively revitalizes dry hair, color-treated hairstyles, and chemically damaged tresses.
Magick Botanicals Shampoo for Thinning Hair
Healthy hair usually means a healthy scalp. With Magick Botanicals, maximum growth potential is reached when the hair shaft becomes coated with panthenol, biotin and keratin protein. The included ingredients encourage a clean and healthy scalp. The added vitamins and amino acids also encourage hair follicles to unclog and rid excess sebum and dead skin cells. Often, all-natural thinning shampoos provide some of the least amounts of irritation, which is perfect for sensitive skin.
Nisim Bio Factors
With an effective, long-lasting, safe formula, many users of Nisim Bio Factors thinning hair shampoo have seen results in about 11 weeks. Herbal extracts, panthenol, and biotin citric acid are just some of the ingredients that promote a clean scalp and healthy hair, which is intensified when taking an additional hair loss supplement. It is often seen as a satisfying choice when used in combination with other products, such as Rogaine
For more information on the Nisim hair loss shampoo visit http://hairproducts.allinfonet.com
Jul 16, 2007
Hair Replacement Services - Things You Need to Know
By Oliver Turner
Hair replacement is turning more popular these years especially among people suffering from severe hair loss problem. Because of advanced medical technology and a high success rate of hair replacement its cost has become more reasonable and its results has come out with less complications. If you are planning for hair replacement, please keep in mind the following tips:
1. The first hair replacement surgery was performed over 30 years ago. Therefore, it is not new now.
2. During the process of hair replacement, specialists only take your existing hair. That is why if you wish for a hair replacement you must have some hair in good condition at the back and sides of your head. This area is known as “The donor area.”
3. If you have lost almost all your hair then no hair replacement center could help you. You have to meet the ratio of minimum hair present in your head to be eligible for a hair transplant.
4. Hair replacement surgery is almost with out side effects and safe. However, in rare instances there could be infections during the surgical procedure.
5. Hair replacement surgery is generally performed under local anesthesia; you will not feel any pain or trouble.
Permanent hair replacement is a long process; it may need one to five sessions, with an interval of two to four months between them. The entire procedure can take 24 to 30 months.
Your physician might restrict you from sporting activities after each hair replacement session. Follow all medical recommendations.
Be confirmed that your surgeon has executed a lot of hair replacement processes successfully and has an experience in the application of all modern techniques.
Permanent hair replacement is a completely individual process and you must ask your specialist how your hair will look after the hair replacement process.
Hair replacement is a final solution to the problem of hair loss. However the result of permanent hair replacement varies from person to person so you have to take the risk of trying your luck out.
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Affordable Hair Replacement Tips
By Tim Bock
Thinking of getting a hair replacement but have limited budget? It all boils down to how much you are willing to spend. Or does it? If you think about it, there are minimal risks involved in hair replacement surgeries these days and a lot to gain. The worst thing that can happen is that it will fall off, no illness side effect whatsoever aside from the understandable formation of scabs immediately after surgery, which will heal by itself in three to four days anyway. The good thing is if you are really bothered by hair loss and shaving the whole thing off is out of the question, you are in for what could be the greatest advancement of the century. Hair replacement technology now uses your own hair follicles so it will has more success of growth than ever before, and even simulates you natural hairline and hair density.
If you consider getting hair replacement as a major investment, then by all means go ahead and start looking for possible clinics to help you and start comparing prices. Go for quality rather than quantity, scrutinize their procedures and look for past customers and see how they feel about their service and check out their hair. Make up your mind to spend as much as ten dollars maximum per graft if needed to satisfy your vanity. But if you are not that filthy rich and have other things you can think of to use your money with, you might find that clinics offering grafts for as low as $3 - $5 can do for you. You might even want to check out clinics in other countries, usually you can have more value for your dollar when you use it elsewhere. Plus, you will also be able to get a pseudo-vacation and travel. Every now and then you will even encounter clinics that are willing to give you travel allowance just so you can reach them.
For more hair loss prevention tips, please visit: Hair Loss Solutions a website that specializes in combating hair loss and affordable hair replacement tips
Jun 27, 2007
Getting Effective Hair Transplant Treatments That Are Affordable
By Judy Wellsworth
Take a look at the long term benefits of the hair transplant treatment compared to the cost. While there are less expensive treatments to choose from, the many not be as effective or long lasting. Therefore, it may be well worth it to invest in a more expensive alternative. You will also want to consider the number of treatments that will be necessary for a particular procedure to be complete, then take a look at the overall cost. Don’t get fooled by a low cost treatment that requires so many procedures it ends up costing you more than a few more expensive treatments.
Of course, it is important that you keep in mind that any particular procedure may not work well for you. In that case, you will have the expense of trying something else. The overall cost of the treatment is going to depend on the severity of your hair loss issues. The more time and skill involved in taking care if it, the more expensive it is going to me. Some people also have to include the cost of travel because they don’t have a hair transplant treatment provider in their area. This can end up being expensive as well as consuming a great deal of your time.
The cost of any hair transplant treatment is not cheap, generally from $2,500 to $9,000. Hair grafts cost an average of $5,000 to $10,000. While the initial price can be shocking you have to consider the how much you will pay over time for various over the counter hair loss treatments and hair pieces. They also don’t come with natural, life long effects.
You can also find more information at male pattern baldness and treatment by ayurveda.
MedicalHairTransplantation.org is a comprehensive resource to help individuals with hair loss identify treatment options such as hair transplant.
Jun 15, 2007
Male Hair Loss And Procerin
By Mark Beach
Procerin is a supplement comprised solely of natural ingredients. It contains natural herbs and minerals which have been scientifically proven to help men retain and re-grow natural, healthy hair. These ingredients include: Saw Palmetto, Gotu Kola, Nettles, Magnesium, Pumpkin seed, Siberian Ginseng, and Muira Puma Root. There are a total of 17 natural ingredients that often result in fast and natural hair growth among Procerin users.
Procerin works by blocking the DHT which naturally occurs within the body, and is responsibly for the thinning and loss of hair among men. The 17 natural ingredient work together to halt the effects on the DHT and to promote natural, healthy growth. The use of all-natural ingredients in Procerin, also ensures that it is free from the unwanted side effects, that are common in most other hair loss supplements available today.
Procerin has an amazing track record with 88% of users reporting success. The time it take for this success can vary from person to person, with some it happens within a few short weeks, with other it can take longer. The recommended course of Procerin is at least 8 - 12 weeks, with tablets taken once in the morning, and once before bed.
If you are looking for a safe and natural product, which promotes fast and health hair loss, you should definitely check out this great supplement called Procerin.
Mark Beach is an expert on many mens health issues, inlcuding hair loss and balding. He owns many informational websites on hair loss products such as Procerin and other popular supplements. To learn more about Procerin please visit http://www.the-procerin-review.com
Jun 14, 2007
Hair Replacement By Mail Eliminates Hassle and Embarrassment
By Brandon Andrews
In the past most people obtained hair replacement solutions from expensive hair clubs or hair studios. Those buildings that those companies work out of are extremely expensive, and so overhead costs are passed onto the customer. This forces them to charge higher prices. Buying hair replacement solutions on the Internet or over the phone, and having them mailed directly to you eliminates the risk of paying a middleman who also has to cover themselves on overhead expenses.
Individuals also like the freedom that mail order hair replacement solutions provide. It saves time, money, gas, and the hassle of having to set appointments, spend time at the appointments, and getting time off work to make the appointments on time. Some hair replacement companies have designed fully-custom hair systems without ever seeing the clients face-to-face. This is due to many technology improvements.
People that are new to maintaining and attaching their own hair replacement systems from home typically have some concerns, especially if their stylist has always done that for them in the past. There is a learning curve, but it won't take long to learn. Many people have found that doing maintenance on themselves is no big deal after a little bit of practice. It is worth the little bit of getting used to that it takes because of all of the time and money that can be saved by buying through the mail.
One other excellent benefit of mail order hair replacement is that you don't have to sign contracts to begin receiving hair replacement solutions from home. The hair clubs and other retail locations try and lock you into long-term, expensive contracts for maintenance on your hair system. There is little to no risk to giving hair replacement from home a try.
One other concern that most people have with hair replacement from home is that it will look unnatural when put in place. This is not true at all as most of the mail order systems are made at the same factories that the high-priced clubs purchase their hair systems to resell to you.
There is a much better option to those that are already paying the high prices on hair replacement, and for those that haven't started buying hair replacement systems it is best to maximize your money and time by purchasing mail order hair replacement solutions.
Hair Direct, Inc.provides affordable, mail order hair replacement systems to men and women worldwide. They also proudly sell disposable hair systems. Visit the company’s website at http://www.hairdirect.com
Jun 11, 2007
Hair Restoration Products: Do they Really Work?
By Judy Wellsworth
Some of the various hair restoration products on the market have been very effective in helping with hair loss. However, many of them don’t promote the fight against hair loss in the manner in which they advertise. After a hair follicle dies it won’t come back to life. Each of us will have millions of hair follicles that die in our lifetime. Generally new follicles open up in close proximity so we don’t even notice.
Many of the hair restoration products out there use this information to help stimulate the scalp so that new hair follicles grow. Topical solutions that get applied to the scalp make new hair grow in that area. This gives the user the false belief that new hair has grown from their dead follicles because they don’t realize new hair follicles have been created. So, hair restoration products do work but not as they claim to. Most people who use such hair restoration products don’t really care. They are just happy to be able to grow more hair.
Many people who suffer from hair loss use these various hair restoration products. The prices of them have dropped in recent years so more people are able to afford them. New products that enter the market still come out with a hefty price tag. You can expect to pay up to $1,000 for a full month supply.
As we previously discussed, these hair restoration products won’t work for everyone. Those who suffer from diseases on the scalp aren’t able to use them because it can cause a bad reaction or infection. You should always consult with your doctor before you start using any kind of hair restoration products
You can also find more information at loss treatment centers and laser hair. MedicalHairTransplantation.org is a comprehensive resource to help individuals with hair loss identify treatment options such as hair transplant.
Hair Replacement Systems
By Ross Bainbridge
There are many hair replacement systems that offer different ways of repairing your hair loss to make the hair on your head look something like that hair you treasured before. One such system that is being offered is a non-surgical hair replacement system that could help to restore and hair, along with the confidence, of the patient.
Other hair companies offer a hairpiece that would certainly cover up your balding head. Other hair replacement systems offer surgical intervention that would make your hair come back to its full potential.
There have been many different ways and different lures for those people who would do almost everything to have their hair back, even if it costs them thousands of dollars in the process. However, what is important for these people is just to have hair back on their heads and look normal. Hair replacement systems are different in more ways than one and each of these hair replacement systems could work for one person but not for another since every person is unique and every person has a different kind of way of growing new hair.
Hair Replacement For Women Offers Hope To Many Women
By Brandon Andrews
There are several reasons as to why women lose their hair. The most common one is female pattern baldness, medically known as Androgenetic Alopecia. Pregnancy, losing lots of weight on a crash diet, and other forms of stress on the body is another cause of loss of hair in women. This condition is known as Telogen Effluvium. The final common female hair loss condition is Alopecia Areata when the immune system goes after an individual's own hair for an unknown reason. This condition comes along with sudden bald spots.
To help combat the problems mentioned in the previous paragraph, hair replacement systems provided by reputable companies should look natural, be manageable like regular hair, and should also include a 100 percent money back guarantee. The custom hair can be washed as well and often comes in human and synthetic hair options. Another great feature of hair replacement for women is that there are many hair styles to choose from so women suffering from hair loss can always look their best.
A quality female hair piece for women should last between two and four months depending on several factors. These include the time spent maintaining the hair piece, the amount of styling gels and sprays used, and the type of base material all make a difference in how long it will last. One sign of a good company to purchase a hair piece from is one that custom fits the hair piece. Custom fitting will increase the life of the hair piece. With custom fitting it will be determined what type of hair replacement solutions should be used.
One type of hair replacement solution is an integration hair piece which is vented, and has base material patterns similar to a hair net. They are designed so women with thinning hair can pull their existing hair strands through the base. These hair pieces act as a great way to thicken your natural hair and reduce the visible areas of your scalp. The other type is a full cap hair piece which is used for more extreme hair loss, and can be managed just like regular hair. These are more commonly referred to as wigs. A qualified hair replacement company will consult with you on which option is best for your specific situation.
Female hair loss is a difficult situation for the millions of Americans that suffer from it, but there is hope.
Hair Direct, Inc.provides affordable, mail order hair replacement systems to men and women worldwide. They also proudly sell disposable hair systems. Visit the company’s website at http://www.hairdirect.com for further information.
Jun 7, 2007
Emu Oil As A Treatment For Hair Loss
By Keith R Scott
Countless thousands of people endure the embarrassment and aggravation caused by hair loss. One specific type of hair loss that affects people of all ages, both men and women alike is Alopecia Areata. This article aims to show how effective Emu oil can be as a treatment to help combat the results of this form of hair loss.
Alopecia Areata is a mottled baldness, normally affecting the scalp, brought about by an autoimmune reaction that effectively “switches off” the growth function of the hair follicles, making them stop growing hair. Bald spots or patches appear and they can quite often spread across the scalp. In severe cases, the whole scalp goes bald or the body may possibly stop the production of hair altogether. Luckily, Alopecia only holds back the growth in the hair follicles, it does not kill them. It is possible for the body to reverse the process and switch the hair follicles “back on” to grow hair effectively again, but this can take any amount of time from a few weeks to a number of years.
Alopecia is understood to be a genetic condition, which is hereditary. Nobody really knows precisely what causes the follicles to stop functioning, or if the trigger is set off from inside or outside the body. People with autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus are more susceptible to getting Alopecia.
Emu oil hair loss treatment helps “awaken” the sleeping hair follicles to enable them to begin growing hair once more. Massage emu oil straight onto the affected region of the scalp. The natural nourishing, moisturising properties of emu oil, such as essential fatty acids, and absorption deep into the skin, encourages natural re-growth of hair. Other forms of natural hair loss can also be treated with emu oil. Because emu oil is so close in composition to human skin, Emu oil has a PH balance very close to human skin, which makes its composition very much like human skin. For this reason, emu oil has the ability to absorb swiftly and deeply into the scalp, permeating your scalp right to the roots. Emu oil hair loss treatment is a harmless, natural solution in the fight against hair loss.
There are several alternative medical treatments for Alopecia such as steroid creams, foams, and tonics, and even cortisone injections which are injected all over the scalp once a month. These treatments are unforgiving, painful, and have several harmful side effects.
Emu oil hair loss treatment is an entirely natural product, non-toxic and does not aggravate the skin in any way. Emu oil can be applied straight on to affected areas and emu oil capsules can be swallowed to help encourage hair growth from the inside out. Emu oil has helped countless numbers people with the problems of hair loss and is also used as an effective treatment for various muscle and joint problems, and a variety of skin conditions such as burns and eczema. Despite its ancient roots, emu oil's natural nourishing, moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties make it more relevant to our health today than ever.
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May 27, 2007
4 Things You Must Know About Hair Loss
By Windel Briggs
Hair loss. Ick! Doesn't sound like fun, does it? Here are 4 things you must know about hair loss.
#1: Hair Loss Is Not Cool
Losing your hair might make you feel much older than you really are. It can also result in others viewing you as a parent or grandparent rather than dating material.
Of course you don’t want to be blinding people with your shiny bald head as you walk down the street, either! (Rumor has it that some people have gotten tickets for “traffic interference” when the glare from their bald heads blinded a driver!)
#2: Hair Loss Can Be Caused By Various Things
Men and women both suffer from hair loss for a variety of reasons. Yet there are so many options available now that no one should have to live with hair loss any more.
The first thing you need to do if you are losing hair is schedule an appointment with your doctor. It could be a sign of a serious medial issue that needs to be addressed.
If you are taking prescription medications the hair loss might be a side effect. For some individuals, hair loss is hereditary. The term male pattern baldness falls under this category.
#3: You Can Fight Hair Loss!
While you can’t do much about the genetics you have, there are some good options of keeping a nice head of hair. Some medications work well for individuals who have moderate levels of hair loss.
For more severe cases, other options may have to be looked at. These days wigs are a good option. Many of them look so good you can’t tell they aren’t real.
Some even feature highlights and things that are in style right now in society. For a permanent option you may consider a hair transplant. This process involves moving hairs from various locations on the scalp so they can grow in others. Each hair is individually harvested and moved.
#4: A Good Doctor Can Help
Having the hair you want is definitely a possibility. Don’t let hair loss be something that affects your appearance or your self esteem. There are plenty of good options out there for you.
To find out which ones fit your particular scenario schedule an apointment with your doctor. They can refer you to a specialist if there are no underlying medical conditions to worry about. You don’t have to worry about hair loss anymore! Of course some people like the look of being bald as it appealing and sexy to them.
Other people like the idea of not having to take the time to wash, comb, or style their hair anymore. The choice is yours but if you want to keep your hair take a look at the options out there before the situation progresses.
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How To Stop Hair Loss with Natural Remedies
By Mikael Rieck
Hair loss has been a problem for many people for many years and as an effect of that, there is a huge industry of medical companies that are targeting that market with all kinds of products. As it has always been with medicine it is commonly produced in laboratories and often it is therefore a recipe put together by a variety of chemicals. To avoid all those chemicals that our world is full of people are turning to natural hair loss remedies.
Believe it or not but one of the natural remedies that is said to have an effect on the loss of hair is to rub onion juice into the head. This procedure should stimulate the growth of the hair and might have some positive affects on the loss of hair as well. Rubbing onion juice is not a solution for everyone as onion juice will make your eyes water and has a terrible smell – so don’t leave your house with onion juice in your hair. Secondly it doesn’t work for everyone and there has currently not been any real proof to show that this kind of treatment will actually produce any significant results. On the other hand it is a safer and much cheaper solution than the products already on the market, but to compare the two are maybe not fair to neither of the hair loss treatments.
Using onion juice is not the only natural treatment to be used against hair loss as many other herbs are believe to have a positive affect on hair loss and retention of hair, but as with the onion juice the scientific proofs are still missing. One of the reasons for the lack of proof is that these scientific tests are extremely expensive and there are currently no major companies in the market with a sufficient economical strength to carry through these tests and until that happens the only proofs of bettering hair loss comes from the products offered my the companies behind Rogaine and Propecia.
The key ingredient in brand names such as Rogaine is Minoxidil. Rogaine is one of the only over-the-counter products approved by the Food and Drug Administration for men and women and because of that it has gained extreme popularity. You can find lots of other hair loss products on the market making claims similar to those of Rogaine, but other than Finasterade which is marketed under the brand name Propecia, no other product has been approved as a treatment for hair loss by the FDA.
Using a formula with 5 milligrams of Finasterade it has been marketed with the name Proscar and has also been used to treat prostate problems in men. It works by inhibiting the development of Dihydrotestosterone in the body and the drug does show results when using it as one of the hair loss remedies made available. While the product Rogaine is used as a scalp lotion the Propecia product is only available in the form of pills. As a final remark the use of Finasterade is not recommended for women as it is known to cause birth defects, so if your are a woman and are pregnant – stay off the Propecia product.
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Hair Loss Treatment: Do It The Natural Way!
by: Jeanette Pollock
u may not have the money to afford any surgery. Simply pay attention to your diet and make use of natural plants for hair loss treatment.
Hair Replacement- Causes and treatment of Hair loss
By: GDTECHINDIA
Hair losing is common problem and lots of people are becoming bald due to this
problem. Hair loss mainly occurs due to Hormones problem or inadequate diet. Aging and some other changes in body, and a family record of baldness are the main roots of hair loss. Earlier hair loss can cause a very severe baldness. There are so many options which one can adopt to control hair loss like hair replacement or hair weaving, transplant etc.
Hair replacement surgery can enhance and increase your appearance and also helps you to regain your self-confidence, but the results won't necessarily match your ideal. Before going for a hair replacement surgery, think carefully about what you want, what are your expectations and consult your doctor or specialist. Restoring of hairs can only be possible by Hair transplantation treatment.
When it comes to hair loss replacement, we all want the same result - a natural one and it can only be possible to some extent with micro-surgical hair transplants, this is an advanced technique used in restoring hair, with this method, the process of hair growth is not altered. The results are completely natural and virtually undetectable. After the surgery and proper hair growth it is undetectable whether the hair which grows are original (natural) or unusual (not natural)
Your existing hairs are used in all these hair replacement techniques use your existing hair. The main goal of this surgery is to find the most efficient uses for existing hair. Hair replacement patient or applicant must have good hair growth. He must have good amount of hairs at his back and on sides of his head so that these hairs or hair areas can serves as the donor areas. A donor area is that area from which hairs are taken for surgery. Many techniques used in hair replacement surgery. Sometimes, two or more techniques are used to achieve the best possible results. Doctors or surgeons use many techniques on the patients or applicant who wants a good amount of hairs on his head some of the techniques used by the surgeons are Mini grafts, punch grafts, micro-grafts, slit grafts, and strip grafts.
An individual with very little hair might not be advice to undergo hair replacement surgery.
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Faster Hair Growth Herbal Treatments
By: David McEvoy
Herbs have traditionally been used throughout the ages to treat
all manner of health problems and conditions as well as for cosmetic purposes but in modern times with our fast-paced society and obsession with quick-fix solutions, a lot of that knowledge has been lost or forgotten.
Fortunately, the cosmetic industry has been quick to latch on to the power of herbs, particularly for hair care, and we can now purchase many of mother natures solutions in a bottle or packet. Our hair is our crowning glory as they say so we are keen to keep our locks long and beautiful and many of us would like to promote faster hair growth but with so many options on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose.
Hair follicles rely on a number of nutrients to ensure healthy and vibrant growth and if those nutrients are missing then the result is dry, lank, reduced hair growth and possibly hair thinning and hair loss. Herbs can facilitate faster hair growth in basically two different ways. Some herbs stimulate the hair follicles into action thereby facilitating new hair growth and there are others which have an impact on particular enzymes in the body, particularly 5 alpha-reductase which converts to dihydrotestosterone. High levels of DHT are known to cause hair thinning and hair loss.
Herbs that contribute to faster hair growth
• Saw palmetto (Seranoa repens) - This is probably one of the best known herbs for treating hair loss and promoting faster hair growth. It is extracted from the berries of a type of palm tree and acts in a similar fashion to Finasteride (Propecia) by inhibiting the enzyme 5 alpha reductase. Saw palmetto forms the basis of many commercial hair care products on the market today. It is applied directly to the scalp.
• Nettles (Urtica dioica) - Nettles have long been renowned for their medicinal properties, particularly for prostate health. They also have an inhibitory effect on two different enzymes, 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase. Nettles also promote good circulation and stimulate the hair follicles.
• Green Tea (Camellia sinesis) - Green Tea is a powerful antioxidant but apart from that, it can lower DHT levels by inhibiting the enzyme that converts to dihydrotestosterone. Also, drinking green tea can increase the levels of sex hormone binding protein or globulin which transports testosterone in a bound form and reduces the amount of free testosterone available to be converted to DHT.
• Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) - This is derived from the bark of an evergreen and is a popular remedy for treating male pattern baldness. It inhibits the activity of the enzyme 5 alpha reductase in much the same way that Green Tea does and also inhibits the enzyme aromatase, particularly when combined with nettle extract.
• Ginkgo bilboa – can stimulate blood flow and improve circulation and thereby stimulate the hair follicles
• Gotu kola – promotes good circulation and blood flow to the scalp ensuring that the hair follicles receive maximum benefit from nutrients
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus) – believed to stimulate the scalp and promote new hair growth and is a popular herb in many hair care preparations
• Capsicum – increases blood flow to the scalp and stimulates hair follicles
Combating hair loss and promoting faster hair growth
There is no single solution to combating hair loss and promoting faster hair growth as each individual will react differently to various herbs and treatments. There are also many factors that can contribute to hair loss including diet, genetic influences, hormones, age, medication, illness and even stress levels, and in order to treat hair loss effectively and promote new hair growth it is essential to identify the likely cause of the hair loss or poor hair growth in the first place.
Herbs have a natural appeal as they are less likely to result in the unpleasant side effects that are associated with medical treatments such as loss of libido and impotence. However, herbs are powerful in their own right and can carry side effects and as such should be used with care. It is advisable to consult your doctor before attempting to use herbs to treat hair loss conditions as there may be additional factors that need to be taken into consideration including the possibility of a particular herb interacting with other medications.
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