The truth behind hair loss

The most effective way to treat hair Joss is to address both external and internal factors and choose a natural solution

Most medical hair loss centres use a very limited form of rream1ent, such as the drug Propecia (finasceride). Thi s reduces male hormone levels to treat hair loss U nfortunacely male hormones are only one of many factors chat can cause hair loss. Therefore this u:eaanent is very limited.

Further problems with finasteride use include decreased sex drive in males and a slow therapeutic response time where visible results can only be achieved afte r 6- 12 months. Finasteride bas also not been indicated for use in women because o f possible sid e effects.

]vunoxicW is another medical hair loss treatment thac only works temporarily. J\fter stopping use, hair loss will once again occur, often even worse than before. Side effects o f Minoxidil include swelling of the face, blurred vis ion, chest pain, irreg ular heartbeat, rapid weighc gain and increased hair loss.

Because t here are so many d ifferent medical causes of hair loss, doctors often focus o n u:eating the di sease onl y. Unfortuna tely; these treatments usually do n or regrow the.it patients' hair back. Por example, some specialises treac skin disorders to treat hair loss. This results in delayed treatment for che acmal hair loss.

Causes of hair loss

Hair loss is no t only a simple skin or scal p problem, it is also associated with b lood circulation, nervous su pport systems, endocrine. glands, dice, nutrition, stress, emotional shock, medical disorders and even ge nes.

External Factors: Sebaceou s glands, blood vessels and dermal papilla Wichin d1e scalp there are two ducts that connect to the hair follicle, sebaceous g land and blood vessels. Excessive sec retion from the sebaceous gland and restricted b lood flow chrough che b lood vessels will affect healthy hair growch cycles. The dermal papilla is t he major communi cation point between tbe follicle and the rest of d1e body and is like soil for the hair follicle.

Internal Factors: Genes

Genetic hair dunning or baldness is due to the male hormone dil1ydrotestosterone (DHT) acting on genetically-susceptible scalp hair follicles. DHT binds w receptors on hair follicles obstrUcting che b lood supply to the follicle preventing ab sorption of essential nutrients.

Emotion al stress and shock

E motional stress and shock increase the production of five hormones; gr owth hormones, d1ytox.ine, adrenaline, g lucocorticoids and glucagon, whidt affect blood sugar leve ls chat can cause cliffu se hair loss Imbalances in endocrine gland secretio ns also lead to hair loss.

Diet and Nutrition

Deficiencies of i.ron, zi.nc, calcium, magnesiw11 and chromium affect hair follicle healch High levels of copper can lead to dry hair as well as hair loss. Poor proce.in intake and essential fatty acid deficienc y are od1er faccors.

The solution

Medical disorders

L iver disorders such as hepatitis and cirrhosis can cause an imbalance of sugar levels a nd lead to di ffuse hair loss. Kidney failure, diabetes and anemia can al so cause diffuse hair loss

Endocrine glands and n ervous system

The following endocrine dysfunctions can lead co diffuse hair loss; pituitary gland hormonal imbalances, small quantities of male sex hormones in women, under or overproductio n of thyroid hormones, under production of parathyroid hormones, overproduction of glucocorticoids b y che adrenal glands, or too little/much insulin

Other: Medications, surgery, high fever, infections, cosmetic hair treatments and products, menopause, oral contraceptives (especi ally after stopping), post p regnancy, hysterectomy and more.

Prom cheinformation jusc described, we can see iliac hair loss is often a symptom of an internal medical disorder. However, hair usually d oesn't grow back ,vhen doctors only treat che i nternal disorder. Hair regrowch requires specific treatment. Also, further hair loss wiU occur if we only treat the hair and scalp (e.xternal condition) and n ot treat the internal body cau se. So we also muse address all relevant internal causes of hair loss.

Therefore, the most effective way to treat bait loss i s m address boch excernal and internal factors, adjust body imbalances, activate hair foUicles, improve the hair and scalp environment and enhance hair nouri shment. The safest way to achieve all of this is to choose a natural/herbal b ased treatmenr solution

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