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What Causes Hair Loss |
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One of the primary causes of hair loss is a high amount of the male hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) within the hair follicle. DHT is produced from testosterone in the prostate, various adrenal glands, and the scalp. After a period of time, an over abundance of DHT causes the hair follicle to degrade and shortens the active phase of the hair...
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What are the symptoms of hair loss? |
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Hair loss can occur as hair thinning, without hairs noticeably falling out, or as hair shedding, with clumps of hair falling out. The most common type of hair loss is androgeneti alopecia, male-pattern hair loss or female-pattern hair loss. Men tend to lose hair on the front hairline and forehead and on top of the head; eventually, only hair around the ears, the sides, and back of the head remains. Women have diffuse hair thinning throughout the scalp...
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What is hair life cycle? |
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The life cycle of a hair is divided into three phases. The actively growing (Anagen) phase, the transitional (Catagen) phase, and the resting (Telogen) phase. During the anagen phase, protein and keratin are continuously made...
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What is female pattern hair loss? |
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As women age, their hair tends to thin out, although the results are not as dramatic as they are for many men - think of your grandmother's hair compared to your grandfather's (if he has any). Women's pattern of hair loss is analogous to men's, but has several important differences. The ages we begin having hair loss are the same. A few of both sexes will begin having hair loss very early--in their twenties, but most do not note changes until the mid-thirties to forties...
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Supplements For Hair Loss (pt) 1 |
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Rosemary and Almond Oil
Rosemary, taken both internally and externally, can be an effective herb against hair loss. Add some fresh rosemary to your pasta sauce or favorite soup, or brew a cup of rosemary tea. To use externally, mix up a batch of homemade rosemary hair treatment: combine about 20 drops of rosemary essential oil with a few ounces of almond oil. Massage into the scalp and wrap your hair with a towel. Let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes, and then rinse with a gentle shampoo.
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Supplements For Hair Loss (pt) 2 |
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What nutritional supplements are available for hair loss prevention?
Good nutrition can go a long way in helping you keep your halo of hair. In fact, in Asian countries where vegetables are primary in the diet, pattern baldness is rarely seen. B vitamins in particular are crucial to healthy sebum production and new cell generation. Some minerals work synergistically with others to boost antioxidant activity and help block "bad" enzymes. Therefore, a balanced, varied diet of fresh, whole foods is important...
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What treatments are there for hair loss in men? |
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The hair loss of male pattern baldness is permanent. No treatment is required if the person is comfortable with the appearance. There are two drugs approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat male-pattern baldness: minoxidil and finasteride (Propecia)...
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