subject: How Can You Stop Premature Hair Loss and the Feelings of Unattractiveness it Causes? [print this page] How Can You Stop Premature Hair Loss and the Feelings of Unattractiveness it Causes?
There is no doubt that many people associate premature hair loss with a sense of unattractiveness. They feel they are no longer as appealing to the opposite sex when their hair starts to recede.Some people choose to ignore this occurrence hoping it will go away. However, this is not the case when it comes to thinning hair.The problem does not go away on its own. So the best thing you can do is find out what is causing your hair loss, increasing the odds that you can stop this from happening.The best place to start is to visit your doctor and he can refer you to a specialist if needed. This will allow you to find out the exact cause of your thinning hair.Once you have determined the cause, the solution to stop this premature hair loss will be the next step. For many people, the solution may be easier than they think.If your hair loss is due to increased levels of testosterone in the body, which can be caused by aging, there is a solution. The by-product of testosterone that causes your hair to begin thinning is called DHT.When DHT attaches itself to hair follicles, the natural minerals, vitamins and proteins that help hair to grow cannot provide nourishment to the hair. This causes the hair to thin and fall out and can cause the hair follicle to shrink.When this occurs, premature hair loss begins to make its presence known and you begin to panic. What is happening to your hair?You look in the mirror and the loss of hair seems to be getting worse each day. Frantically you search for a hat to start wearing so this will not be as noticeable.Instead of covering up your thinning hair, find a solution. If the cause is determined to be DHT, there are natural ways of stopping this from happening.There are DHT blockers that can stop this substance from attaching itself to the hair follicles. Some of the most widely known are vitamins and minerals.Studies have shown B vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and zinc are very beneficial at stopping DHT. In addition, there are herbs that are used in combination with these vitamins and minerals.Saw palmetto has been shown to be effective at blocking DHT from attacking hair follicles. Nettle root and horsetail are two more that are used.Research is going to be the key to allowing you to find the cause of your hair loss and stopping it from getting worse. This is when many people tend to panic and instead of trying to find out what the cause is, they start buying every miracle cure they can find.Needless to say, there are no miracle cures that will help you to regrow your hair overnight. Purchasing these products is just a waste of your money.
