The most common type of hair loss is that of male hair loss which may be the result of increased sensitivity to the male sex hormones that exist in certain areas of the scalp and may be passed from generation to generation. Once, baldness was perceived as being unfortunate as well as undesirable but attitudes to baldness have changed and a clean-shaven head in modern times is looked upon as fashionable as well as attractive.

In certain men, some portions of their scalp may be very sensitive to particular hormones that circulate in the blood. These hormones make the hair-growing follicles shrink which over time would make them incapable to replace lost hairs. Even though the follicles are still alive they are unable to perform the task of growing hair.

Receding Hairlines and U-Shapes

Men, aged between 25 and 30 years of age may see such conditions appear which may follow a typical pattern that begins with a hairline that starts to recede and over time. The hair on the top of the head begins thinning and the two balding areas meet to form a U-shape; even hair that remains tends to be thin and is slow to grow.

Male hair loss is usually passed on from parent to child and although there are medical treatments that may improve the condition, using them may result in having side effects. Male hair loss is quite widely prevalent and there are different reactions to how it is perceived. However, one should try and accept male hair loss as being a natural condition and not try to camouflage it with the use of wigs to hide the bald spots.

Male hair loss may be treated with medication, or with plastic surgery. Medications include Monoxidil lotion such as Rogaine regular and Rogaine extra strength and it can be applied twice a day to the scalp. To begin with, Monoxidil was invented primarily for treating high blood pressure and hair growth is only a side effect that has become useful for treating male hair loss. Plastic surgery can be a very effective means to treating male hair loss and there is constant improvement in the techniques used to restore hair growth.

Irrespective of which method you choose, weigh the costs and benefits f each treatment option and discuss it with your physician before you go ahead with it.

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Discuss - Creative styling - this is perhaps the easiest option but its success depends on how far your hair loss has progressed. Slight balding can easily be camouflaged by careful grooming but attempts at covering large bald patches can end up looking ridiculous.

One of the most frequently asked questions about hair loss by men and women is will vitamin and herb treatments help me with my thinning hair?

Without question the answer is a resounding yes. The simple fact is all of your body’s processes require supplementation to maintain optimal performance. No more than you can do without water likewise you body can’t do without the proper nutrients to prevent pattern hair loss and thinning hair. All functions within the body whether it be skin cell renewal, hair growth, or vision require your body to maintain a certain level of health.

Discuss - Excessive salt intake can encourage hair loss because of its tendency to accumulate in tissue.

The second most asked question is, “If vitamins and herb supplements will help me with my male and female hair loss problems why can’t I just obtain them with the foods I eat?”

Well in theory you can but knowing just what foods to consume to lower DHT and create hair growth is another thing. In reality most people couldn’t name five vitamins necessary for hair growth anymore than they could name five of the “natural wonders of the world.” Plus if you could name a few of these vitamins, critical to hair growth, could you name the foods that contain them. If you make it this far you would then need to decide what quantities are needed to provide maximum benefits for the hair follicle. As many people soon learn they’re no more familiar what is needed to maintain the nutritional health of their hair, skin, or nails than their doctor’s are. The plain fact is most doctors are trained in dealing with disease not male pattern baldness and female hair loss.

Discuss - Drugs or Supplements: The most common drug treatment that causes hair loss is Chemotherapy. This kind of medication attacks the hair cells of the matrix causing 90% hair loss from the scalp.

To sum it up one of the many ways for men and women to assure proper hair growth is with vitamins or herbs designed specifically for the scalp. A proper diet can help, just make sure you don’t end up dieting to correct for over-consumption. Even in the worst situation vitamins and herbs encourage continued growth of the hair follicle. Plus in many cases a proper vitamin formula can reduce scalp disorders such as dandruff, seborrhea, and psoriasis. Since few vitamin and herbal supplements are uniquely dangerous to your health checking out a few just might save you an expensive trip to the doctor. Without question this is one of the more natural approaches for accelerating hair growth and we’ll guarantee you’ll notice a reduction in your hair loss. At worst you probably notice the increased sheen in your hair.

Discuss - If you are an expectant mother, then the hair loss could be only a temporary phenomenon. The hormonal imbalance will come down automatically after delivery.

Undoubtedly when you pursue these inexpensive natural approaches for dealing with hair loss you’ll probably gain a better understanding of the bodies many processes that enhance your physical well being.

The author of this article has published two books that entail inexpensive and seldom publicized solutions for combating male and female pattern baldness. To learn more visit http://www.thinscalp.com or http://www.thinningscalp.com.

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Hair Loss in Women: When Every Day Is a Bad Hair Day

Television commercials for hair products can throw women into the depths of despair. Long beautiful trusses are swaying from side to side on some gorgeous model’s head, shiny, thick and beautiful. Most of us wish we had hair like that but will get by with our own, as long as we can style it in a manner acceptable by society. Normally, humans lose about 100 – 150 strands of hair a day.

This is the natural cycle of hair growth, hair dormancy and then hair loss. Only about 10 percent of our hair is actually dying or falling out at any one time. For women who are losing significant amounts (handfuls at a time) or whose hair loss is creating such thinning that the scalp is clearly visible, leaving the house can often become a major trauma. On come the hats, scarves or wigs and the worry that one will come off and expose the ugliness beneath. Add to this the loss of self-image and the constant worry about more hair loss, and there is one miserable person under that head camouflage. Social life is affected – who wants to attend parties and functions when she is miserable about how she looks?While significant hair loss is somewhat due to heredity, there are a number of treatable or temporary conditions which cause it as well.

A woman facing this condition needs to have it evaluated by a physician, to determine the root (pardon the pun) cause. While heredity may be a factor, there are hundreds of other causes, most of which are treatable. For hair loss that is permanent, there are yet the additional methods of replacement.Medical research is rapidly “closing in” on prevention measures, and it is quite possible that there will be some wonder drug available in the near future. As we speak, there is this very effective hair regrowth herbal supplement that goes by the name Provillus.

Provillus is an oral supplement, which works to block DHT, a form of testosterone that is responsible for 95 percent of hair loss. It also works to stimulate the scalp and bring dead follicles back to life. You can use Provillus as a preventative tool, starting the program before hair loss becomes severe, or you can use it after DHT has already begun to take hold of your hair and scalp. You can get it at www.provillus.com. However, a lot of money is going into the research, the most promising being in the areas of cloning or reversing the process.

The good news is the hair follicles are still there; the problem is they have become so tiny, new hair cannot grow. If researchers can find a way to open the follicle up again or to block the process of shrinking, hair loss can be both prevented and reversed. In the meantime, splurge with some wigs while treating with Provillus. They are far more acceptable than toupees for men, and are often considered a fashion accessory. Hair extensions are also a temporary “fix” but be careful not to cause damage to what hair is left. Fortunately, the common patterns of hair loss for women are not the same as for men. It usually begins at parts (they get wider) or in the frontal area of the head. This allows for creativity in hairstyle, by parting or styling differently. For more information visit: Hair Loss in Women

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