Avoid   Baldness

Hair loss is one of the worst cosmetic disasters that could happen to both men and women. When it hits, you will do anything and try everything possible to counter it. Also called alopecia, it is essentially the falling or losing of hair that reaches abnormal levels. It could be linked to anything from hereditary reasons, childbirth, and stress - both emotional and physical. In most cases, hair loss is caused by vitamin deficiencies.

If this is the cause, then you can actually do something to prevent baldness. Take care - do not be fooled by the vast number of hair loss solutions available on the market and heavily advertised on all types of media. Medical researchers work valiantly to address the problem of hair loss found across the world. Some researchers claim that hair loss is heavily linked to a lack of vitamins - and say a sufficient intake of the right vitamins could effectively counter hair loss. Vitamins are known to contribute greatly towards the growth of cells - those also responsible for the growth of hair.

Vitamin H also known as Biotin or the B-complex vitamin is one of the strongest that fights hair loss. Found in nuts, eggs and meats - a number of creams and shampoos also have it. So the next time you are out buying any of these, take time to read the fine print and choose those that include Vitamin H. Vitamins A, E, C and even Zinc can contribute to hair growth - so it would do well for you if you consciously start including them in your diet if you are already experiencing hair loss. You could start by including foods that contain them in your daily diet, but they are also available in capsules and tablets. Better still; get your doctor’s advice first.

Do you have problems with hair loss? If you are, then it is time to take action. There is no point in waiting to try out new medication and treatments. Hair replacement cosmetic surgery is the ideal solution and that bald spot will not be a problem anymore.

Cosmetic surgery does have its pros and cons. Not everyone can have hair replacement cosmetic surgery. Here is what you have to identify first, in order to determine if you are suitable or not:

Hair replacement cosmetic surgery involves using your existing hair and placing it where it is needed on your head. Usually, hair from the sides and back of your head are used. The front and top parts of your scalp are the most likely to go bald, while the sides and back are the ‘bald resistant’ sections and are immune to the hormones that make you go bald. It is also because of this that you will frequently see bald men who still have hair on the sides and the back of their heads.
Before you go into hair replacement cosmetic surgery, you will have to get a doctor to take a look at your scalp. Here is how the entire procedure works:

Using a mild anaesthetic, the doctor will remove a strip off your scalp from the ‘donor area’. This could either be from the side or the back of your head. This should take less than an hour. Once they have removed the donor strip, they will sew you up, and you get to take a small break while the doctors then move on to the hardest part of this procedure, which is separating hair follicles and making a graft. Once that is done, the doctor will identify ‘recipient areas’ in front of your scalp which will make up your new hairline. Here, they will actually insert the actual hair follicles.

Keep in mind that cosmetic surgery could go both ways. It depends a lot on the doctor and his experience and skill, while aftercare is entirely in your hands. Good luck!

Effective hair loss treatments are hard to come by unlike the plethora of lotions, oils, and other products available in the market, which provide no relief.

Herbal products on the other hand are far more effective. Take for instance sage and rosemary - they have been used for centuries in the Mediterranean region to counter hair loss. Generally, it is applied topically. Although not much scientific research has been carried out on their effectiveness - rosemary does contain antiseptic properties and is also known for natural skin conditioning agents. The only drawback is that both herbs tend to tighten skin tissues, but can be used to condition the scalp, clean pores and stimulate hair follicles.

Saw Palmetto is another herb that could cure hair loss problems. This herb, which must be taken orally, is recommended for men only. A common substitute used for women is the extract of nettle root. Used first by Native Americans, Saw Palmetto is used to heal prostate disorders, stomach aches and dysentery. Today, it has become well known as a smart herbal cure for baldness and is known to slow down the hair loss problem and in some cases, even curing male pattern baldness.

Saw palmetto has been likened to Finasteride or Propecia - prescription hair loss medication - which works with damaging hormones and stimulates new hair growth. Saw palmetto slows down the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), thus lessening damage to hair follicles and gives that all important push to the hair replacement cycle.

Discovering the relationship between baldness and testosterone has provided much insight towards finding a possible cure for hair loss.
Essentially a male defining hormone, testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) via a complicated biological procedure. DHT is also a hormone, a by-product of testosterone in the prostate gland and in the glands contained under the scalp. The existence of DHT in these glands under the scalp has always been a matter of worry for dermatologists.

Prevalence of DHT in the scalp means that skin pores leading to hair follicles become inundated in DHT, almost to the point of being congested so badly that hair follicles are completely over spent. This results in a complete stop of the process of hair growth, especially in men with a large concentration of DHT in their body.

Minoxidil is one cure for hair loss. Not only does it stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth, it wipes out DHT by debilitating it. With the use of Minoxidil over a period of time, DHT will stop being a threat to hair growth, and by this time, hair growth should not be a problem for you.

If on the lookout for a more natural cure for hair loss, try Saw Palmetto. It also counters the production of DHT, acting as a roadblock of sorts in your body and inhibits testosterone from converting to DHT. Saw Palmetto is generally recommended only for men and must be taken orally.

Hair loss hits during menopause. Records indicate that close to 50% of women suffer from hair loss while experiencing menopause, while post-menopause brings on the threat of thinning hair or bald spots. Menopause starts typically during the mid 40s-50s, but could start anywhere during a woman’s life between the age of 30 and 70.

Medical research is yet to pinpoint the cause of hair loss in women; however, low levels of oestrogen are known to cause androgenetic alopecia. Women also produce testosterone, a male hormone - which is monitored closely by oestrogen. During menopause, oestrogen is produced at lower levels, leading to a higher level of testosterone which merges with 5 alpha reductase; an enzyme. This combination creates DHT or dihydrotestosterone. Once DHT reaches your hair follicles that is when hair loss occurs.

During menopause, hair loss could also be caused by stress, fungal infection, thyroid disorders and even anaemia.

Hormone replacements or any such oestrogenic treatments are remedies for hair loss in women during menopause. However, these are not quick fix treatments and can take up to three months to take effect.
Unlike men, bald spots in women are very rare, and female hair loss is typically one that produces a thinning of hair, which then makes hair styling a challenge.

All women do not react too well to loss of hair. Not only will it make her feel less than feminine, could make her feel depressed and even cause anxiety. If these lead to extreme situations, it is recommended that assistance from a professional is sought.

If hair loss does occur, then you might want to cut your hair in short layers, which adds a fullness to your hair; use a soft brush instead of a comb; mousse or gel, not hairspray.