Avoid   Baldness

Thyroid is one of the main reasons for hair loss. If you suffer from hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, then these imbalances could possibly cause hair loss. This can be double trouble, as not only do you have to deal with your thyroid imbalance, but you now also have to deal with hair loss.

Thyroid hair loss takes place when your thyroid stops functioning in its usual way. This causes your hair follicles to stay dormant - sometimes for too long a period, which puts the cycle of your hair growth out of sync, thus causing hair loss.

An endocrine gland, your thyroid is located in the front part of your throat. The thyroid secretes a hormone called thyroxin which is critical towards regulating metabolism levels. Once the normal levels get out of control, then the entire system in your body does not work the way it is supposed to.

When the workings of the thyroid are below normal levels, that is when hypothyroidism kicks in. This causes your metabolism rate to slow down; makes you feel lethargic and in women, can cause menstrual problems as well. If your thyroid gland is overactive, that means you have hyperthyroidism - this is what causes hair loss, and even weight loss, bringing with it an onset of fatigue and nervousness.

How do you treat thyroid hair loss? It entails treating the thyroid gland directly. First you need to consult a doctor who will examine the state of your thyroid based on a few tests. Once the problem is diagnosed, the necessary medication and treatment will be prescribed which will put your thyroid back in normal working order. You can also ask your doctor regarding treatments to help restore your hair.

Once you begin this treatment, the cycle of hair growth will go back to normal. However, do not expect immediate results, you will have to wait it out for around three to six months to actually see any kind of hair re-growth.

Apparently light can grow hair, or as is suggested by the latest hair loss treatment using laser light. The new treatment for hair loss problems experienced in both men and women apparently aids the growth of new hair, combats thinning hair and even scalp problems. The laser is made based on a very basic theory which is that light stimulates the function of cells. Therefore, with the use of the laser, cells will begin to function healthily and this in turn will stimulate the growth of new and healthy hair.

The laser hair loss treatment is fairly energy efficient, requiring very low power. The equipment is fairly easy to use and is quite simple. All you need to do is place the hood over a patient’s head and then press the ’start’ button and that is it.

The laser therapy consists of various doses of light in order to produce the hair growth needed, be it thinning hair, bald patches, etc. The treatment needs to be continued for around nine to ten weeks, with each session lasting only thirty minutes. It is important that you ensure that the person meting out the treatment uses the right amount of light on your problem areas - otherwise, the treatment will not work for you.

Problem areas on your scalp should show some kind of improvement following your laser treatment during week five or six. If you are suffering from extreme hair loss, then week six and nine should show results. Once hair re-growth has been achieved, you will need to go in for routine follow-ups and maintenance sessions. Monthly ‘booster’ treatments are also recommended.

Is your hairline receding? Then you are among a large number of men who suffer from male pattern baldness. Act now before it is too late. Here are a few remedies that you can try to counter your hair loss and grow back your receding hairline.

Remedy #1: Procerin is known as one of the best treatments to counter a receding hairline. It blocks hormones that hinder enzymes mixing with testosterone, which would otherwise convert it to DHT. Not only does it remove DHT from your body, it is also capable of reducing or even putting a stop to your receding hairline. Procerin is a natural hair loss remedy and is available over the counter for which a prescription is not needed.

Remedy #2: Frontal receding hairlines make you look older. Frontal hair transplants will create a brand new hairline using hair grafts, and the result is a natural looking hairline which will of course make you look younger. The staggered transplanting method is best and makes it look far more natural.

Remedy #3: Initially, Minoxidil was considered an ineffective frontal hair loss remedy. However, recent research has proven quite the opposite. An article regarding such research in 2003 indicated that one out of every five men showed an improvement in hair growth in the frontal region with the use of Minoxidil. This however does not include the temple region. Finasteride should be taken to maintain the hair you already have. It is not known to promote additional hair growth. Both Finasteride and Minoxidil require a continuous intake, a cease in using either of them will result in you losing all that new hair grown within three to six months.

Remedy #4: If you would rather opt for a more natural remedy, then eating healthy is the secret. Ensure that you drink plenty of water and stop eating any kind of junk food. Your diet should be low in carbohydrates and fat. You can also try several herbs that encourage hair growth, so get some advice from a herbalist.

Nioxin might sound like a chemical, but it is not. Instead, it encompasses a full brand of hair care products which apparently utilize ground-breaking scientific insight to treat common hair problems such as hair loss. Made by Nioxin Research Laboratories Inc., Nioxin products are fairly price heavy and can be bought at either a salon or specialty stores. The product itself is not promoted as a solution for thinning hair but is considered to be one of the best solutions for the problem.

The Nioxin product line is fairly extensive, and each one carries different benefit claims. Some of them include that of wiping out any signs of aging hair, healthier scalps, added volume, and some that assist male pattern baldness. Certain Nioxin products are targeted at only certain problems, while others help solve one or more hair related issues.

Nioxin’s effectiveness depends on the product and what it is supposed to do. It also depends quite heavily on what each consumer expects from it. Products for extra volume, healthy scalps and styling control seem to work quite well and do achieve the purpose - and thus the fact these products are fairly expensive is justified.

As for curing baldness however, Nioxin’s effectiveness is not that great. In the sense that the Nioxin product gives your hair more volume and buffs it up, giving the appearance of more hair but does not really promote new hair growth. If you are suffering from acute male pattern baldness, then Nioxin is not for you. It will not stop your hair loss problem nor will it promote the growth of new hair. Rogaine or Propecia are way more effective than Nioxin in treating hair loss problems, and therefore it is advisable not to spend a fortune on such products unless you are sure they will give you the expected results.

Skin experts warn that women with hair extensions run the risk of developing bald patches, which could be permanent. This statement was made after new research revealed that a certain percentage of women started to experience hair loss in a week after getting hair extensions.

According to dermatologists, hair extensions can cause traction alopecia - which is caused by tension on hair follicles located on the scalp when the false strands are attached to real hair using glue, braiding or weaving. This causes hair follicles to become inflamed, which inadvertently leads to hair loss. This damage caused to hair follicles cannot be remedied, leaving women with permanent bald spots.

The British Journal of Dermatology publishing the research insists that the hair loss problem caused by hair extensions could be more widespread than reported.

Dermatologists from the University of Miami, USA and Bologna University, Italy said that according to their research, even if hair loss was not experienced due to hair extensions, considerable damage had been done to the scalp.

Baldness caused by hair extensions was initially brought to attention when Victoria Beckham was spotted sporting a large bald patch after quite a few years of having hair extensions. Other stars noted with thinning hair after the use of extensions include Christina Aguilera, Kate Beckinsale and Britney Spears.

Based on the research findings, hair experts called for hair extensions to be banned permanently. The increasingly popular accessory costs as much as £300 - £1,000 depending on the hair quality and the attachment technique used.