Sep 19, 2009
Hair Loss Prevention
One of the major worries for people over the ages has been the loss of hair as hair is closely associated with the beauty of an individual. People resort to all kinds of things to hide their not so glamorous scalp including buying wigs and exotic potions! In order to solve this problem effectively we first need to know about what exactly causes hair loss and then move on to find remedies to prevent it. Studies have shown that the most common reasons for hair loss of men come from hormone related or from genetic factors.
The main hair destructor in men’s organisms seems to be a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestostrone). As years of life pass by, the level of this hormone increases in the body resulting in the thinning of hair and permanent damage to hair follicles. This leads to slow bolding and loss of confidence of individual. DHT hormone is also present in woman’s body as it is a testosterone derivate hormone, it leads to serious hair loss but not as intense as in man’s organism. Doctors believe that two other serious factors lead to hair loss in case of women. The first one is called Telogen Effluvium and is caused by traumatic psychological situation in the family. It thins the hair in general and disturbs normal hair growth. Another factor is called Alopecia Areata and it is a rather rare syndrome. In the case of this disorder hair is lost in patches not only from the scalp but also from all other parts of the body. Modern medicine has a lot of remedies to prevent hair loss and to restore the previous hair beauty.
One of the oldest remedies for hair loss is massaging of the scalp. It has been tried, tested and proved to stimulate hair follicles when done for a few minutes on a regular basis. Oiling the scalp is not such a bad idea either! Coconut, olive and jojoba oils have been found to have hair nourishing and growth promoting properties. Also, keeping the head cool and periodic washing with cold or lukewarm water is recommended. The significance of good nutrition can never be overlooked as the quality of hair depends heavily on our diet. The presence of a balanced diet with ample amount of minerals, fats and proteins is the key to lustrous and glamorous hair. Raw Palmetto extract also helps to avoid the problem of hair loss by lowering the DHT levels in the body and prevents hair loss.
Apart from the above said the use of the wonder plant Aloe Vera can help to reduce the pH levels when its gel is applied on the scalp. A relatively new found compound called Polysorbate-80 is also believed to decrease the DHT levels in the body thereby preventing hair loss. Keeping the body clean from the inside as well as the outside is a major key to prevent hair loss, detoxification activities must be carried out to keep oneself clean and maintain a glossy mane. Exercises are also good for hair as they indirectly help in prevention of hair loss by improving the blood circulation and distribution of oxygen in the body.
