Global Courant
The average human head has about 100,000 hair follicles, and each follicle can grow about 20 individual hairs in a person’s lifetime. The severity and nature of baldness can vary greatly; it ranges from alopecia in men and women, alopecia areata, in which only part of the head hair is lost, and alopecia totalis, in which all head hair is lost, to the most extreme form, alopecia universalis, which involves the loss of all hair of the head and the whole body. It is normal to lose some hair every day, but men, women, teens and children can all experience excessive hair loss.
Temporary hair loss can occur in areas where sebaceous cysts are present on the head for a week to several weeks. Poor digestion, parasites and nutrient deficiencies such as iron or biotin deficiency should not be overlooked as possible causes. Some medications or drugs can also cause hair loss, which improves when you stop taking the offending drug; some of the medications that can cause hair loss include blood thinners, gout medications, cancer chemotherapy, too much vitamin A supplementation, birth control pills, retinoids used to treat acne and skin problems, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants.
One type of baldness is called traction alopecia, which is most common in people with ponytails or cornrows that pull their hair with too much force. In the past, baldness was believed to be inherited from one’s maternal grandfather; while there is some basis for this belief, in fact both parents contribute to their offspring’s chance of hair loss. If the thyroid gland is overactive, as in Grave’s disease, or underactive, hair may fall out; treating thyroid disease will help remedy this.
When hypothyroidism causes hair loss, the outer third of the eyebrows will thin. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children, which can sometimes be easily treated with topical antifungal medications. Some tumors and skin growths can also cause local baldness.
Sometimes surgery is another method of reversing hair loss and baldness, although it can be considered an extreme measure. Regular aerobic exercise can help keep androgen (male hormones) levels naturally lower while maintaining overall health, lowering stress and increasing SHBG. Very little testing has been done on the possible long-term effects of Minoxidil on women.
Propecia (Finasteride) and Minoxidil (Rogaine in the US and elsewhere as Regaine) are drugs that have been reported to have shown some success in partially reversing loss, but side effects must be considered. The surgical methods used include hair transplantation – when hair-producing follicles are taken from the back and sides of the head and injected into bald or thinning areas. Hair loss treatments and conventional and natural remedies range in price from free to expensive.
If possible, try a more natural way of treating; taking hair loss medications requires many months of exposure to chemicals. Propecia is available by prescription; it comes in pill form, is only approved for use by men, and can take up to six months to tell if it’s working. There are literally hundreds of hair loss products used as hair loss remedies and treatments.
You could try using double strength herbal tea as a hair rinse or apply it to the scalp every day as a tonic. An Asian remedy for hair loss – rub sesame oil on your scalp every night, cover with a cap or an old towel; In the morning, wash with a good herbal shampoo and rinse with a solution of one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one liter of water. There is the garlic oil remedy for hair loss – pierce two garlic beads before bed, spray the oil on the scalp, massage, cap, shampoo and rinse in the morning.
Be sure to test any remedies on a small area first, and consult your hair loss doctor or dermatologist before trying any natural home remedy if it contains irritating ingredients. The Russian honey and vodka remedy for hair loss – combine a tablespoon of honey with a measure of vodka and the juice of a medium onion; rub the mixture into the scalp every evening, cover with a cap and shampoo in the morning. When taken orally, saw palmetto is a herbal DHT inhibitor often claimed to be less expensive and have fewer side effects than finasteride and dutasteride; unlike other 5alpha reductase inhibitors, saw palmetto induces its effects without interfering with the cellular ability to secrete PSA (protein specific antigen).
Polygonum Multiflorum is a traditional Chinese remedy for hair loss; whether the plant itself is useful, the general safety and quality control of herbs imported from China can be questionable – only order from a reputable supplier. The hair loss remedy with olive oil and rosemary – use equal amounts of olive oil and rosemary oil; combine them in a bottle, shake vigorously, massage into scalp, cap and shampoo in the morning. Another remedy, massage the scalp at night with an oil made from one part rosemary oil and two parts almond oil.
The hair loss remedy with onion juice and honey: Prepare a hair growth elixir by combining 1/4 cup of onion juice with a tablespoon of honey; massage the scalp with the mixture every day. The raw onion hair loss remedy – take half a raw onion and massage the scalp with it; cover the head at night, shampoo and rinse in the morning. Beta-sitosterol, a component of many seed oils, may help treat BHP (benign prostatic hypertrophy) by lowering cholesterol; but be careful, consuming large amounts to get small amounts of beta-sitosterol is likely to exacerbate male pattern baldness.
Consider choosing one of the least harmful topical natural remedies for home treatment (the kind you whip up at home) and try it on your scalp for at least 30 days. And focus on boosting your immune system to give your hair the best chance of growing back. Make sure to keep your scalp in good condition at all times.
Natural solutions for hair loss problems
World News,Next Big Thing in Public Knowledg
#Natural #solutions #hair #loss #problems
