Discuss – Propecia � For a good reason, Propecia is the most popular hairloss remedy. Propecia is the first hairloss remedy to be approved by the FDA.
Hair loss in men that is caused by DHT is an inherited condition, which is determined by how sensitive the man is to DHT. DHT is produced in the body by a reaction between 5-alpha-reductase enzymes and testosterone. The more of it you have in your body, the higher the likelihood that you will experience hair loss.
DHT causes male pattern baldness by shortening the growth cycle of the hair and gradually making the follicles smaller and smaller. This, in turn, causes the hair produced to be much finer than normal. So DHT blockers can cure hair loss that is caused by DHT by doing exactly what the name implies – preventing the chemical reaction between 5-alpha-reductase enzymes and testosterone from taking place.
Over-the-Counter DHT Blockers
There are several types of DHT blocker that can be purchased over the counter to treat hair loss caused by DHT. Three of the more popular ones are Hairgenesis, Procerin, and Avacor. Avacor is available in both a pill form and a shampoo form which, when used together, is reported to stimulate the further growth of hair.
Discuss – Pregnancy: A large amount of oestrogen is produced during pregnancy causing the hair follicles to go into their growth phase. Once the birth is over the hormonal balance is restored and the opposite happens with the hair follicles going into a hair loss phase.
As with Avacor, Hairgenesis comes in both pill and topical forms, both of which are supposed to stop DHT from forming. However, unlike the previous two DHT blockers used for hair loss caused by DHT, Procerin is in a pill form, taken twice daily. Both Avacor and Procerin contain a combination of herbs such as saw palmetto, and chemical treatments such as minoxidil.
Clinical Studies
Hairgenesis is the only over-the-counter DHT blocker available to treat hair loss caused by DHT which has carried out a scientific clinical study utilising methods which were achieved using FDA-regulated IRB-monitored measures. Also this study, unlike others, was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. This study determined that 60 percent of those who took Hairgenesis softgels were rated as having grown hair since their last visit. Neither Avacor nor Procerin appear to have had either independent studies, or studies using FDA-regulated IRB-monitored measures, in the way that Hairgenesis has.
It is your decision whether you choose to treat your hair loss caused by DHT with over-the-counter DHT blockers or not. It is a choice that anyone experiencing hair loss will have to make. In some cases it appeared to be quite expensive, though; Hairgenesis softgels cost more than $70 per month. Since you would need to take the DHT blocker for the rest of your life in order for it to be effective, cost definitely be a deciding factor in whether or not you choose over-the-counter DHT blockers to treat hair loss caused by DHT.
Discuss – Telogen effluvium – this is regarded as the second most common cause of women’s hair loss and this is unsurprising given the nature of the condition. Telogen effluvium is characterized by a general thinning of the hair and is usually brought about as a result of some traumatic event causing sufficient stress to interfere with the normal hair growth cycle.
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Discuss – Stress: Another common reason for hair loss in women is stress as known as Telogen Effluvium. What happens is that the growing healthy hairs enter the resting (telogen) phase of hair growth.
In a perfect world, only aged, retired men need to worry about losing their hair. But the world is not perfect and so is our hair. Recent studies show that teens of both genders are as likely to develop hair loss as older men. Testosterone is the culprit and the leading cause of hair loss. Since teens’ bodies are not yet completely differentiated from each other (male or female), each have testosterone in significant amounts. Add to that the stress of homework, dating, and the general quality of teenage life, and teens are more likely to tear their hair out.
Discuss – The myth – Some ethnic groups are less prone to experience hair loss.
Since teens are not capable of paying for expensive hair treatments or hair implants, their only options are prevention and disguise. It is easy to prevent hair loss with proper hair care and treatment. It is natural to shed hair, but excessive shedding needs medical attention. Consult a doctor in cases of extreme hair fall in your teen. Excessive hair fall includes shedding locks of hair at times and hair fall with no apparent trigger. It might be a deficiency in vitamins or minerals which can be easily addressed by supplements or a symptom of an illness. In any case, seek medical attention before attempting to do anything with your teen’s hair. If the cause of hair fall is nutrient deficiency, ensure that your teen takes the prescribed supplements religiously to prevent further hair fall. If it is a symptom of a disease, take your teen to a hairdresser. Ask the hairdresser to cut your teen’s hair in a style that hides the thinning portion. A shorter ‘do also reduces the trauma of seeing longer locks fall off. Get your teen a mild cleanser or even baby shampoo during hair fall phase. This prevents irritations to the exposed scalp and hair breakage.
Discuss – The last and least recommended female hair loss treatment is a hair transplantation surgery. Although there has been a significant improvement with the outcomes of those surgeries a severe risk still exists.
Hair loss cannot be reversed overnight. While waiting for the effects of the medication or during the treatment, you can help your teen with hair disguises. If your teen decides he wants to use a wig, bring a lock of hair to the wig shop where they can make a wig similar to your teen’s hair type. Hats are good options to hide thinning hair. The basic ball cap is casual and fit for everyday wear. Hats are made with different materials. Just pick one that lets the scalp skin breathe out but does not let sun and heat penetrate. Scarves, turbans, and shawls are great and fashionable options for your teen.
Discuss – The myth � People who do not suffer from hair loss have no shedding of hair at all.
It is tragic to suffer from hair loss during the stage when appearance matter most. Don’t let hair loss weigh your teen down. Provide support and treat the condition positively to influence your teen facing this challenge.
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