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SAY GOODBYE TO HAIR LOSS
t is commonly known that hair loss occurs to men more than women, so you can imagine that every man’s nightmare is to find out that he loses too much hair or suffer from early signs of baldness. Hair loss is a wide-spread problem that scares all men, and the scariest we get, the more worried we become. Leave all the superstitions aside and get to know practical solutions on how to grow back your hair.
HAIR LOSS
Hair loss is basically having hair follicles that are sensitive to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and thus start to miniaturize and eventually decreasing the lifespan of every affected hair follicle. In the end, these hair follicles stop producing healthy hair. According to the Belgravia Centre, a hair clinic in London, 40% of men worldwide suffer from hair loss by the age of 35 going up to 65% by age 60 and then growing to 80% by age 80. 16 | March 2018
Hair Loss Causes Hair falling in men is primarily hereditary. Other reasons may include age, smoking habits, stress level or any illnesses. Hair thinning usually starts at the crown area then it develops to baldness in most cases.
SOLUTIONS
Solutions vary from natural remedies like the use of certain oils to permanent solutions such hair restoration and medications. • Natural Solutions If you think that you’re not losing too much hair then try first natural remedies that help grow your hair and make it thicker. Oils such as castor and watercress are efficient in doing just that. Also, Aloe Vera juice or/and gel which regulates the scalp’s ph. level with its alkalizing ingredients. Another
natural ingredient is onion juice because it contains sulfur that improves blood circulation and restores it to the hair follicles. • Hair Transplant One of the main solutions to treat male pattern baldness is hair transplant procedure; it’s a surgery that targets the bald areas by inserting hair follicles into the scalp. It can be painful and may leave some scars, but it is an effective solution to grow back hair. • Medications Another way to solve hair fall problems is medications; they are permanent solutions that help your scalp to re-grown your hair. Nonetheless, make sure to visit a doctor before taking any medicines. The most wellknown medications are Minoxidil (Rogaine) and Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar).