You Really Can Stop Your Hair Loss And Regrow Hair
Hair loss affects millions, approximately 40 million men in the US
. Most men start to lose their hair by their mid 30's and early 40's. Don't despair, we have good news for you. You can not only stop that hair loss, but you can regrow your hair as well.
There are hundreds of hair loss products on the market, so how do you know which ones will work? Well let's first look at the reasons why you are losing your hair in the first place.
There are three main reasons for hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia and male pattern baldness; genetic, hormonal and overall health. So let's look at each one individually.
Genetics - Unfortunately, if this runs in your family you can't do too much about it, but it does have a lesser effect overall than the hormonal cause. Primarily it causes thinning of your hair earlier than you would like. Luckily, it's progression is slow, so that's a good thing.
Hormonal - Here's the part you are going to like. A male hormone called Androgen is where it all starts. This hormone is converted to dihydrotestostrone or DHT for short, by an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This plays a big factor in both thinning hair and hair loss. DHT shrinks your hair follicles so much that your hair finally falls out and never grows back. While this may sound terrible, this is the aspect which can be helped with natural and prescription solutions. You just need to reduce the amount of DHT running through your bloodstream and from getting to your hair follicles.
This is where Minoxidil will help you. It is an FDA approved product which inhibits DHT. You simply rub it in your scalp 1-2 times per day. There are 2 strength levels 2% and 5%. Usually the 2% being used for women, who have less of this hormone and the 5% being used for men, who have more. You can find Minoxidil in the popular Rogaine products and I'm sure in others as well. Unfortunately you will have to keep using it to enjoy the benefits, but it's a fairly easy solution. Note that it may take a few months to see results.
One natural ingredient that will block DHT and help to regrow your hair is Saw Palmetto. You can buy it at any nutritional store or even sometimes at stores like Longs with large vitamin sections. Saw Palmetto is an herb. You may find it more powerful if taken in an extract form.
Another remedy could be a shampoo called Nizoral A-D. Originally this was used for dandruff, but in recent studies, it was proven to thicken hair and decrease hair loss. It comes in 2 strengths, one is over the counter and the other is by prescription only.
Stress, nutrition and overall health play a role in hair loss for some, which can be temporary or permanent. Some times you can have a health problem that doesn't have anything to do with hair loss, but it could be a side effect of your medication. Other times you may have a stressful job, home life or situation like the death of a loved one which can cause great stress. Taking time out to reflect on your situation and your feelings can be a good place to start. Look at the problem from both sides and try to come up with a solution that will benefit all parties involved. If you've had a death in the family, be sure to take time for yourself and grieve properly. Cry if you feel like it or write a letter to that person expressing your feelings. If you are angry, you might try a punching bag to get those bad feelings out.
Exercising can relieve some stress in your body, just do it gently and don't over exert yourself. Having fun and laughing can also be helpful in releasing endorphins and serotonin, hormones that make you feel good. Meditating may also be helpful in stress reduction.
A trip to your doctor should be your first step in your efforts to regrow your hair. You never know if you might have special circumstances other than normal reasons for hair loss.
Men, you really can stop your hair loss and start growing it back. Just be patient and try some of the suggestions here.
Remember, most people will love you regardless if you've got a lot of hair or not based on your personality, so try to be a nice, helpful and loving person.
by: Ryan Round
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