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Hair Loss Causes

April 10th, 2009 | by admin |

Hair Loss Causes

Hair Loss Causes

 

Introduction

Your hair loss causes may have started with a few extra hairs in the sink or in your comb. But now you can’t look in the mirror without seeing more of your scalp.

What is the normal cycle of hair growth and loss?

The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 6 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter (less than half an inch) per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any one time, is in a resting phase. After 2 to 3 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place.

Signs and symptoms

The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. Pattern baldness(androgenetic alopecia), the most common type of alopecia, affects roughly one-third of men and women. It’s typically permanent. Other types of alopecia are temporary, including alopecia areata. It can involve hair loss on your scalp or other parts of your body.

Treatment includes:

Oral treatments for hair loss must be taken continually to have a lasting effect. Finasteride is an oral solution for the hair loss following the male pattern baldness. Finasteride blocks DHT, the male hormone mentioned earlier that causes hair loss.

Topical solutions are popular for the treatment of hair loss. These involve applying a lotion or medication to the scalp as part of a routine. Minoxidil is a topical treatment for hair loss.

Best hair natural hair loss treatments:

Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera balances the pH of the scalp and heals from within. It is also helpful in cleansing the pores. Jojoba:If you are affected with hair problems like eczema, psoriasis, dandruff or seborrhea you are requested to use jojoba oil. Jojoba oil works well for hypoallergenic skin, as is a good moisturizer. This is one of the best hair loss treatment products. Henna is a traditional Indian herb, which is a good natural conditioner and works great as hair loss treatment product. It heals hair shaft by sealing the cuticle and repairing, stops breakage and restores the silky-shiny effect of your hair.

Nettles are rich in vitamins A and C, several key minerals and lipids that can be beneficial to the hair:

Nettle Root Extract has been used successfully in Europe as an inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase in treating BPH. As mentioned earlier, 5-alpha reductase is a key component in turning testosterone into DHT, the substance that causes the atrophy of hair follicles. Therefore there is great promise in its use as a component in natural hair loss treatments. Nettle Root Extract is available at health food stores over the counter, and has few side effects.

How to Naturally Prevent and Treat Hair Loss

Hair loss conditions are a common problem amongst many men and women. DHT (dihydrotestostrone) is the cause of thinning hair in men while women in can be hormone related. Provillus hair loss treatment will help reverse these effects with natural ingredients including vitamin B6, biotin, magne

I am a 19 year old vegan going bald, what deficiency causes hair loss?

I am a 19 year old female and have been a vegan for 9 years. I started losing hair about a year ago and my once thick hair is so thin now that i have bald spots practically all over my head. The hair has been falling out evenly amongst my whole head. What am I missing that can cause this? zinc? B12? Protein? What deficiency can be causing my hair loss?
I’m not going to stop being a vegan so don’t try to convert me. I’m concerned about my hair and my health but I wont harm another creature for my benefit. There are always vegan alternatives, I am just curious as to what I might not be getting enough of.

Being a vegan has little to do with hair loss, you just need to find other sources of protein (something the body needs). A vegan is just a vegetarian that removes all animal and animal byproducts (such as eggs-a good source of protein) from their diet. Many “vegetarians” will eat fish, an excellent source of protein that has plenty of “good fats” (something the body also needs). A number of them have the “nothing with a face” sense of thought. It is a personal choice. If you are happy with it, AND, can supply your body with all it’s requirements…I applaud you.

Your problem sounds far beyond just possible dietary issues. You said “now that i have bald spots practically all over my head”. Alopecia areata is a possibility. Initially it occurs in the late teenage years, early childhood, or young adulthood, but can happen with people of all ages. Inital symptoms are small, soft, bald patches that can come in any shape but are most often roundish in shape. It may also be caused by Vitamin B5 deficiency. The area may tingle or be slightly painful. It most often affects the scalp, but can occur on any hair-bearing part of the body.

Yet you say “The hair has been falling out evenly amongst my whole head”, so it’s (hopefully) more likely not. Because it can be permenent (nonreversable). It very much sounds like more, there comes a time when one has to face the facts and do something about it.

I’ll tell you a bit about myself and how my experience may be able to help you = I am a master stylist of 20+ years. I have the skill as well as knowledge of the structure, function, and anatomy of the hair/scalp, but I can only do so much. That’s where science has to step in. For years I have researched for the sake of my clients, something that would restore what some of them were losing. Especially my female clients, male clients as well, but women have a much harder time coping. Men would after surviving the jabs now and then as well as the stares, develop “thick skin” (or so they would say). My first priority was getting the job done. The second priority ( a major push via my male clients) was it not cost an arm and a leg! All the products we tried promised “much”, but…some just promised and others didn’t work too bad (some smelled awful). Until we found one that hit our “doesn’t cost an arm and a leg” and really worked! http://www.amazing-results-now.com It was impressive, the hair starts coming in like fuzz. Fine and downy. My clients started to get excited (especially women, you know us guys, we’re…”yeah, not too bad”), but when it starts to thicken, then even the guys are “check it out!”. I take great pride in what I do for my clients. Oh, and they show me they appreciate it too (especially when Christmas rolls around). Although you’re not my client, I hope that this information helps you, you could end up happy and whole once more. I wish you all the best. Take care.

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