Hair Loss

james sameul asked:


What is Hair loss?

Partial or complete loss of hair is called alopecia.

Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse (all over). Roughly 100 hairs are lost from your head every day. The average scalp contains about 100,000 hairs.

Dermatologists comment that scalp hair loss seems to provoke more distress than many severe skin conditions. Unfortunately, hair loss may not be easy to remedy.

Some people prefer to let their baldness run its course untreated and unhidden. Others may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. And still others choose one of the medications and surgical procedures that are available to treat hair loss. Before pursuing any of these treatment options, talk with your doctor about the cause of and best possible treatments for your hair loss.

Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss can occur as thinning, in which you may not notice hair falling out, or as shedding, in which clumps of hair fall out.

The types of situations that can cause hair loss include hormonal changes, poor diet and nutritional deficiencies, a variety of medications, surgery, and many medical conditions, but noticeably, thyroid disease.

Other causes of hair loss may also show distinct patterns. For example, conditions such as trichotillomania (compulsively pulling at the hair) or alopecia areata (in which the immune system attacks hair follicles) result in obvious patches of hair loss, while stress and some medications result in clumps of hair falling out.

Signs and symptoms

Male-pattern baldness (androgenetic specialize). For men, pattern baldness can begin very early, even in the teens or early 20s. It’s typically characterized by a receding hairline at the temples and balding at the top of the head. The end result may be partial or complete baldness.

A woman may notice a decrease in the size of her ponytail.

Aside from the thinning hair itself, most people do not have other problems associated with hair loss.

Treatment of Hair Loss

Natural Treatments for Hair Loss is diet. A diet that contains whole foods, particularly the outer skin of plants such as potatoes, cucumbers, green and red peppers, and sprouts can give strength to hair because they are rich in the mineral silica. Foods that are high in iron, such as lean meats, are important for people with a known iron deficiency.

Some forms of hair loss can be prevented by practicing good nutrition, minimizing stress, and sensible hairdressing techniques. Hair loss from fungal infections can be prevented by never sharing combs, hats, or brushes with other people and by keeping hair clean and the topical treatments may help slow or prevent the development of common male pattern baldness.

The American Hair Loss Association recognizes that hair loss is an extremely emotionally distressing disease that can make those afflicted particularly vulnerable. For this reason, The AHLA recommends against purchasing any hair loss product that is not approved by the FDA or recommended by The American Hair Loss Association.

Treatment for hair loss may boost self-esteem and overall well-being, although the trade-off might be that it affects your health. Some medications may have harmful side effects, and surgery may carry certain risks.



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jlee7814 asked:


Im only 21 and Ive lost some hair and my hair has thinned considerably. Are there any methods to prevent hair thinning/loss.

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Bryan Len asked:


A certain amount of hair loss is considered to be quite a physiological routine but excessive loss is to be taken into account. Generally, we lose 60-80 hairs a day but more than that can be caused due to eczema, stressful conditions, alopecia, or a change in hormone levels. Hair Loss could be due to taking certain medications or during pregnancy, excess intake alcohol or nicotine or quietly because of tying the hair back too harshly.

Stress and Hair Loss

It has been observed that there is a link between stress, anxiety, depression, and hair loss. There are evidences based on clinical trials that suggest that people start to lose hair, anywhere from a few weeks to a few months once they pass through a severe stressful phase in their lives. Naturally, hair loss itself is frustrating so it is always unclear that what came first, a hair loss or stress! As stated by the American Academy of Dermatology, men and women suffering from androgenetic alopecia are more likely to have personality disorders. According to the academy, women suffering from hair loss face a lack of self-esteem, are introspective, feel less tempting, and are stressed in public places.

Hair Loss Treatment

The latest researches indicate that like many other health ailments, hair loss is best treated before it turns to a stubborn symptom. For instance, doctors in Asia believe that dandruff and other scalp condition that cuts off the blood supply to hair roots may end up with hair fall. They debate that since the hair root can not breathe or get enough nourishment; the roots of the hair die and ultimately hairs fall out.

Many health care providers suggest that the earliest form of hair loss treatment is nothing but a professional scalp massage that helps in stimulating the blood vessels of the scalp and helps in keeping the hair follicles efficient enough to grow. Along with this therapy, health care providers also recommend to go for some natural hair care products that can make the scalp healthy. Conditions like eczema or seborrhea are to be treated as soon as possible and treatment must be continued to maintain a healthy scalp since a healthy scalp is less probable to face hair loss.

Other doctors strongly believe that poor nutrition is the major factor that contributes to hair loss. Hair loss treatment includes people to maintain a healthy diet that helps in promoting healthy hair growth. Health care providers say that diet should be rich in vitamins and iron that promote the blood flow within the scalp. Overall body health is also important to maintain healthy hair. There are also therapies formulated to prevent hair loss and help growing healthy and shiny hair. Herbal topical treatments help to re-grow hair and also to repair the damaged ones.

The topical hair loss treatment typically includes herbal extracts in the form of oil, gel, cream or even some powder that stimulate the blood vessels present in the scalp and cleanse them ultimately leading to healthy hair. Such products often act on the theory of clogged hair follicles giving raise to hair loss.

Apart from herbal treatment, hair implantation is also one of the effective hair loss treatments however, as with all surgeries, it may have some pitfalls.



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Sudhani asked:


Hair Loss

The problem of hair loss among both men and women is a finicky problem. Some of the common reasons for male hair loss patterns are high stress levels, stressful lifestyle such as anxiety, depression, and diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Hair loss can occur due to harmful radiation.

Male Hair Loss Treatment

Alopecia, male balding is the most common kind of hair loss problem among men that is caused by increase in sensitivity to male sex hormones in certain parts of scalp. For some people hair loss is a greater source of anxiety, which directly affects the self-confidence and creates feeling of humiliation. There are many medications available in the market for male hair loss treatment. One of the hair loss treatments for men includes hair transplants, which is considered as the effective solution to the problem of hair loss. Another treatment to prevent hair loss is intake of allopathic medications or products.

Androgenetic Alopecia results as a consequence of chemical reaction among oil glands that are found in testosterone. However, the most common male hair loss pattern is androgenetic alopecia. Such male patter of hair loss occurs due to heredity or low levels of testosterone. Due to low levels of testosterone, 5alpha reductase transforms testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Testostorene is a male growth hormone.

When testosterone gets transformed into DHT a reaction is caused that result in follicle to shrink. There are many hair loss products in the market that are used for hair loss treatment for men, which works against the production of DHT. Herbal remedies are also another source of hair loss treatment for men because these are the natural products and do not have any side effects. Some of the herbal products that are used for the treatment of hair loss include Saw Palmetto, Nettle root, Gotu kola and Rosemary.

However, incase you are looking for men hair loss treatment, Procerin is one of best option available for male hair loss treatment that comes in a topical solution and comfortable tablet form. Procerin is a wonderful DHT blocker that helps in reducing the DHT deposit on male scalp. Procerin blocks the DHT without having any reaction with testosterone and further reduces the loss of hair without causing any sexual side effect.

Procerin comes with natural ingredients such as mineral DHT inhibitors and vitamins that are not harsh on the skin. It stimulates hair growth and helps in reducing hair loss. Procerin has no side effect on testosterone. This makes it an important DHT blocker in comparison of other hair loss medicines. Procerin is a perfect drug for men hair loss treatment as it helps reducing the conversion of testosterone into DHT and provide’s useful nutrients to the scalp and hair follicle. The use of Procerin supports hair growth cycle. However, for old people, Procerin helps in reducing the hair thinning. Men of all ages with all levels of hair loss can be benefited from Procerin.

So, if you suffer from androgenetic alopecia, use Procerin for best results. For more information about Procerin, hair loss causes, remedies and solutions, log on to www.procerin.com.



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sassy_lexa asked:


There is hair loss in the front of the head and wondering if anyone knows of effective products or specialists to see to target that problem.

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Khanum Khatun asked:


Today almost everybody complains from hair loss. Maybe so do you. But does everyone know all the reasons of women hair loss? In order to be sure and to stop hair loss you should read all the list of main reasons:

1. You don’t wash your hair as soon as it becomes muddy.

The muddy hair cannot breathe. Therefore sometimes hair loss begins.

2. You comb you hair while it’s wet yet.

If you noticed wet hair is hardly combed. And as a result of it its structure is damaged. You should comb your hair only when it’s quite damp.

3. You wash your hair too often, even when it’s not necessary.

As a result of washing too often, hair becomes dull and faded. Because it loses most of its nutrients while washing process. And it causes hair thinning and then hair loss.

4. You often use a drier.

Hair begins shedding, but also loses its health and natural shine. Finally, this case prevents hair growth and sometimes you cannot even stop hair loss.

5. You do not use the suitable shampoo or other hair care and hair loss treatment remedies for your hair.

Today it’s very difficult to choose the right shampoo among numerous popular brands of hair remedies. But the famous and expensive don’t always mean the best. Before buying any hair remedies I recommend you to visit http://hairbeautysecrets.blogspot.com/ for hair loss treatment. I hope you’ll find there how to stop hair loss if you look for natural hair loss treatment remedies.

6. You have been just operated or taken a lot of chemicals.

After both of these events it’s often impossible to stop hair loss as a result of chemical poisoning of the organism. In this period your ration must be very rich in vitamins (especially A, B, C, D, E), minerals, microelements. You’d better drink fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices (especially apple, carrot, cucumber etc.) in order not only to prevent hair loss, baldness, but also to provide hair growth. You can drink them together in equal proportion. And of course, the second thing you should do is external nutrition of hair: natural hair loss treatment and using herbal remedies for balding prevention. It’s recommended to wash hair with natural homemade hair remedies for a while (you can find the receipt in http://hairbeautysecrets.blogspot.com/).

7. You have anemia.

The lack of iron and vitamins also causes hair loss. In this case besides treatment with hair loss treatment remedies, you need also eat food rich in iron. I especially recommend you to drink fresh-squeezed apple juice and eat various salads, nuts, more fish, etc. Fish is very rich in vitamins A, E. Or you can consult with your doctor and take some multivitamin tablets. But I recommend you to choose the natural way. In this way you’ll be able not only to stop hair loss, but also strengthen hair.

8. You often dye or perm your hair.

Regular coloring or perm damage hair and it begins to fade, becomes thinner and dull. Therefore such hair usually doesn’t seem healthy. Such damaged hair needs special care most of all. You should make natural hair masks to nourish your hair. I recommend you to use natural homemade shampoo.

9. You “trick” your hair only with remedies you buy from stores. To those who apply to me for advice how to stop hair loss, I tell not to forget that the best shampoos, masks and conditioners that you buy from shops are not enough to make hair healthier, especially if they have damaged hair or hair thinning problem. Because almost all these hair remedies contain chemicals thanks to which we could keep them for a long time. But true natural hair remedies can be usually kept for a week maximum. You’d better use homemade shampoos and conditioners minimum 3-4 months a year if you want to prevent baldness, stop hair loss and thicken hair. You can also find such chemical free homemade shampoos at the natural shampoo section of natures brands store.

10. You eat much salt or sugar.

Everything is useful in necessary dose. Consuming much salt and sugar also causes hair loss. You should reduce them in your ration; especially restrict pickles, cakes and sweets to prevent hair loss in advance.

Homemade masks for hair loss

Mix coconut oil + mustard oil + castor oil in equal quantities. Apply on the scalp and massage gently. Leave overnight. Shampoo in the morning. It’s a good natural treatment for hair loss (at least once a week). It can be also a useful remedy for baldness.

Home remedy for deep conditioning damaged hair (from perms, coloring or using a drier)

1 cup real mayonnaise (room temperature) + ½ cup olive oil + 3 egg yolks. Mix all in a bowl. Apply thoroughly on your scalp and hair. Cover with plastic cap, then with a hot towel. Keep at least 30 min and then rinse out. Do not shampoo afterwards, just rinse well. Do it when you are not going to go out.

Sincerely,

Online Hair Coach

Khanum Khatun

http://hairbeautysecrets.blogspot.com/



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Marlene Affeld asked:


Have you noticed a gradual and progressive increase in the number of hairs lost when combing or brushing? Perhaps after months or years of vain denial, you have realized that the mirror does not lie, visible thinning has occurred. You’re not alone if you’re experiencing breakage, increased hair shedding or significant hair loss.

Many women may cover it up with wigs, hair extensions, hats or scarves. Others choose one of the several approved medications or surgical procedures that are available to treat baldness.

Excessive hair loss or balding is mistakenly perceived as a strictly something that happens to men although women actually make up to forty percent of American hair loss sufferers. In America, one in four, or over 30 million women will seek solutions and treatment for hair loss annually.

First of all, don’t panic! Hair loss or hair shedding is consistent within the hair growth cycle and it is normal to lose some scalp hair each day. The average human scalp has roughly 100,000 to 150,000 individual hairs and the normal hair growth cycle results in the loosening or shedding of about 100 to 150 hairs on a daily basis. New hair growth then emerges from these same previous dormant hair follicles, growing at the average rate of about half an inch per month.

Hair is composed of two separate parts: the follicle and the hair shaft. The follicle lies below the scalp and produces the hair strands that we see growing out of our head. The follicle is alive, however the hair strand is simply composed of dead cells that have no regenerative ability.

For most people, 90% of our scalp hair is always in a to six year growth phase (anagen) while the remaining 10% is in a dormant period (telogen), which lasts about three months. When the dormant period ends the hair is shed; these are the worrisome hairs we obsess over in our comb, hairbrush, on our pillow or down the shower drain. Relax, some hair loss is perfectly normal.

Baldness or Alopecia happens when the normal pattern of hair growth is disrupted. The normal pattern of human hair growth is growing, resting, shedding and growing again. If the growth pattern is out of balance, hair does not grow back as readily as it falls out. A family history of androgenetic alopecia increases your risk of balding. Heredity also affects the age at which you begin to lose hair and the development, pattern and extent of your baldness.

What concerns us is not these normally shed hairs, but the noticeable thinning we confront in the mirror. For a woman, thick, vibrant hair is our crowning glory, our vanity visible. A luxuriant full mane epitomizes the beauty of a woman and is integrally woven into our self image. Our culture strongly identifies femininity with a thick, silky head of hair. Throughout recorded history, images of shining, full bodied hair are associated with female beauty, youth, desirability and good health. Society unfairly identifies dry, lack luster and thinning hair with old age, sickness and poverty.

A dramatic decrease in self esteem is evident in women when their hair begins to fall out. Hair shedding is not physically painful, however it often causes severe emotional distress. We obsess over our thin tresses as we battle depression and self loathing. Women frequently become introverted and withdraw from the world. We avoid intimate contact and make futile attempts to disguise the quality and quantity of our hair.

Hair loss is especially injurious to those who have professions or careers where physical appearance plays a significant role. A young woman is especially vulnerable to the stigma of balding. Not until we are confronted with the loss of our hair do we fully realize how essential hair is to our overall perception of ourselves.

A woman’s hair is at its thickest by age 20. Once we pass 20, however, our hair gradually begins to thin, shedding more than the normal 100-150 hairs a day. With aging, hair strands hold less pigment and become smaller so that what was once the luxuriant and thick hair of our youth becomes thin, fine and lighter in color. For even the elderly woman, significant hair loss can threaten self image. A woman’s sense of sexuality and femininity as well as her establish place in family and society are often undermined by hair loss.

It is hardly surprising when a man starts balding. By the age of thirty-five about 25 percent of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss and about 75 percent are either bald or have a balding pattern by age 60.

In men, hair loss is often perceived as a sign of virility, a demonstrable sign that his male hormones are functioning at maximum capacity. To project strength and masculinity, men often choose to shave their heads.

Although many men are quite dismayed by a receding hairline, research indicates that the phycological pain of hair loss does not affect men as adversely as it impacts women. What makes coping with hair loss so difficult is the frightening lack of control, the feeling of the inability to do anything to make our hair stop falling out.

Causes Of Hair Loss In Women

As we age, women face a multitude of changes and challenges: wrinkles, a widening waist, cellulite deposits and thickening ankles. It does not seem fair that for many of us hair loss is yet another blow to our self esteem.

Female pattern baldness or Androgenetic Alopecia is the most common type of hair loss in women and is genetic in nature. This type of female balding is caused by the chemical Dihydrotestosterone or DHT which builds up around the air follicle and over time destroys both the hair shaft and the hair follicle. Pregnancy or the onset of menopause may cause a fluctuation in the production of estrogen. Lacking sufficient estrogen to produce testosterone-blocking enzymes, testosterone is then converted to DHT on the scalp. The result is a shorter hair growth cycle, finer hair and excessive hair loss from shedding and breakage. Some women experience an increase in hair loss several months after delivering a baby.

Genetics aside, there are many other reasons why women lose hair. Surgery, extreme physical or emotional stress, hormonal imbalances, chemotherapy and scalp infections are but a few. Female hair loss can also be triggered by birth control medications, certain prescription drugs or result from the use of harsh chemicals or aggressive styling that can cause permanent damage to the fragile hair follicle. Excessive hair shedding may also be symptomatic of rapid weight loss from dangerous fad-dieting or an eating disorder such as anorexia. The use of street drugs such as cocaine will also exhibit sudden and severe hair shedding.

When To Contact A Medical Professional

Reacting intensely to the physical state of our thinning hair may seem like excessive vanity, but it is not. Baldness is not usually caused by disease, but is more commonly related to heredity, aging and hormone function. However, changes in hair appearance, texture and growth patterns may indicate serious health concerns. Hair is one of the first areas, along with skin and nails, to reflect nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance and illness. It is wise to pay attention.

Women’s hair seems to be particularly sensitive to underlying medical conditions so it is important that women with undiagnosed hair loss be properly evaluated by a physician. If your thinning hair is a result of a medical condition, your doctor will treat these ailments and as a result you may experience significant growth of new hair.

Once you and your doctor have identified the cause of your hair loss you may be referred to a hair specialist or implant surgeon to learn about the treatment options available such as or hair transplant procedures to promote growth or hide loss. For some types of alopecia, hair may resume normal growth without any treatment.

A healthy balanced diet, regular exercise, hydration and rest can go a long way towards preventing hair loss and maximizing the potential of your hair growth cycle.

Although medical research is on going, the following have proved beneficial in growing and maintaining a healthy head of hair.

Nutrition

Poor nutrition is often an underlying cause of hair loss as the hair is a reliable indicator of nutritional well being. Discuss with your health care provider your diet, all medications and any supplements you may be taking. Dull hair color or dry and brittle hair may be indicators of a deficiency in essential fats in the diet, oily hair may be a sign of a B vitamin deficiency.

Recent medical studies have found that a high percentage of women with thinning hair are deficient in iron and the amino acid lysine. It is difficult to obtain sufficient lysine through diet alone. Lysine is important in the transport of iron and necessary to support hair growth. Lysine is found in eggs and red meat so vegetarians needs to be aware of this potential shortfall in their diets.

The amino acids L-Cysteine and L-Methionine are believed to improve hair texture, quality and growth.

Low-fat foods that rank high in protein, low in carbohydrates, can play a vital role in sustaining healthy hair growth and aid in preventing hair loss. Important essential fatty acids for maintaining hair health are found in walnuts, sunflower seeds, sardines, spinach, soy and canola oil. Omega 3 and Omega 6 Oils protect the heart as well as your hair so include salmon in your diet on a regular basis.

Herbal Remedies Offer Hope For Hair Loss

Discuss with your nutritional advisor or medical professional the benefits of herbs. The following natural plant derivatives have properties to encourage a healthy head of hair.

Aloe

Arnica

Birch

Burdock

Catmint

Chamomile

Horsetail

Licorice

Marigold

Nettles

Parsley

Rosemary

Sage

Hair Care

Always choose organic natural products to avoid the chemicals and toxins found in many hair care products. Harsh chemicals may strip the natural oils from your hair and lead to breakage and poor hair growth. Dye, hair straightening and permanent solutions are highly destructive to the hair shaft and follicle as well as the delicate sebum balance of the scalp.

Be gentle with your hair. Allow hair to dry naturally rather than using a hair dryer. A natural bristle brush is helpful in preventing damage. Do not style until completely dry. Wet hair is weak hair so handle with care.

Avoid or break any bad habits you may have that pull or twist the hair. Try not to constantly run your fingers through your hair, tug at the hair and avoid hair clips or rubber bands that pull at and break off the hair. Minimize the usage of mousse, gels and hair sprays. These products dry and weigh down the hair shaft and dull the natural luster of your hair.

Avoid salt and chlorinated water when swimming. If exposed, always wash the hair with cool water and an organic gentle shampoo and apply a mild conditioner. Sun worshippers should make sure that hair care products have sunscreen properties to protect hair from the damaging affects of UV rays. Remember to wear a hat to prevent sunburn of the scalp.

Healthy Lifestyle

Hair loss is traumatic, however our hair is only part of who we are. I remind myself to keep my obsession with my hair loss in perspective and be happy with all the other areas of my life that are going right and in balance. Focus on the positive, eat well, rest well and be at peace with who you are. Remember, that for some, hair grows back as mysteriously as it disappeared.



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Luna Mohanty asked:


Most people accept that men lose their hair as they age. However, hair loss in women is not as well known. Every living human has over 100,000 hairs covering their head. Before you noticed any significant hair loss, more than half of those 100,000 would have to disappear. Losing 50 to 100 hairs a day is about the average for most folks. But when the hair doesn’t grow back women begin to get upset. Hair loss in women is more common than you may think. By the time a female reaches age 50 she may experience some mild to severe form of hair loss. But the good news is there are many treatments for women with hair loss.

Many things can cause hair loss. After a long illness or a surgery, you may experience a large amount of hair loss. This hair loss is stress related and is usually not permanent. Hormonal problems can cause some types of hair loss too. A thyroid gland that is under or over active can cause your hair to fall out. This type of hair loss from a thyroid condition can usually be improved by medical treatments. Some women see a hair loss about 3 months after they have given birth. This is a type of loss related to hormones too. There are many hair replacement solutions that can help you through these thin hair times.

Some medications can cause hair loss so you should check with your doctor. Medicines that quite often cause hair loss include some types of blood thinners, medicines for gout, chemotherapy drugs, birth control pills and many types of antidepressants. If your scalp is being treated for a fungal infection it can cause hair loss. This is very common in children. An over the counter anti fungal medication usually cures this type of fungal scalp condition. Finally, hair loss may be a warning sign of a serious disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Hair loss solutions should only be sought after first consulting with your doctor about the possible reasons for your condition.

There are many types of hair replacement. Hair extensions are one way of making thinning hair look thicker, longer and more luxurious. Individual strands of natural human or beautiful synthetic hair can be woven or fused into your existing hair. Some hair extensions are applied to your own hair with metal clamps, wax or special glues. These type of extensions last only a few months before your must return to the salon and have them redone. Another type of hair loss solution is a called a weft. A weft is like a curtain of hair that is all attached together at the top. Some wefts are made by machine and some are sewn together by hand. They are attached to your head by stitching them on to a tiny braid of your own natural hair. They are longer lasting and grow with your hair.



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Someone asked:


It started just recently when the weather changed, so I think it’s because of the humidity. We use Garnier Fructis shampoo every other day. What are some ways to prevent the humidity from hair loss? Does leave-in conditioner work?
Ok, so if I don’t shampoo it everyday, can I just rinse it with only water everyday?

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