subject: Hair Loss Can Be Humiliating, But Not All Hope Is Lost [print this page] Around the world, people experiencing hair loss feel different emotions, often feelings of frustration and humiliation, and the experience can be so traumatic for some. There are people who become depressed and end up giving up their efforts to find treatments for hair loss.
If you are one who is experiencing premature baldness right now, you are just one of over 35 million Americans who this year alone, are having the same problem. Many have been quite creative in dealing with hair loss, in an effort to hide the problem.
There are some men suffering from male-pattern hair loss, who would do what is called the comb-over method. In an effort to hide bald spots, some men let their hair grow longer at the back of their heads and comb the hair over. For some it may work, if it looks natural enough, but for most, it only makes things worse.
For some women, especially for those with long hairstyles, hair loss is something they can hide easily. One may create bangs and cover the hair loss which can be on your forehead. Teasing the hair is another way to keep a bald spot at the back of your head from showing.
It is very common for both genders to try different methods to hide hair loss, some by using scarves or hats. However, these are all temporary solutions. If you are suffering from thinning hair, what you want is to find a lasting solution to this problem.
Fortunately, there are many hair loss treatment options that you can try. Herbal remedies, medications or hair tonics are just some of these options that can help you solve your hair loss problem. Recently, it has been found that green tea can aid in treating premature baldness. It can be consumed either hot or cold, and with a bit of honey to improve its taste. Other natural herbal remedies include jojoba and aloe vera, which can be applied on the scalp directly. A daily scalp massage can stimulate blood circulation, which can help revive hair follicles.
As of today, FDA has only two approved medications to cure hair loss Propecia and Rogaine, but for some, these may be too powerful, and may be disruptive to one's body system.
Hair loss is truly something humiliating, but do not let it stop you from finding treatment options that can stimulate back healthy hair growth.
