Weekends indeed are great for all of us! I’m hoping and wishing that as you savor the precious moments with your family and friends in various places of relaxation, may you get the most out of their presence and affection. I’m quite busy enjoying the company of my family yet I have to send you this health information for your perusal and option on what to do just in case you may be suffering from hair loss or is noticing symptoms of falling hair and thinning hair strands in your head. Let’s get some facts now in view of hair loss.
To begin with, a common medical fact suggests that there is actually no sure fire or absolute solution to prevent and treat all hair loss. But there are some ways which have been used by people that produced positive result. Indeed, hair loss is one of the most perennial problems that most men encounter as they advanced in age. Hair loss treatment for men therefore has become a booming business and it has been an income generating reality in the field of health, beauty and wellness around the world. Most of these men who suffer from hair loss seek all possible ways and treatment primarily to boost their morale, for self-esteem and various opportunities in their private and public lives.
As a response to this problem of hair loss the field of medicine and natural approach came up with various suggestions to address the problem and earn a fortune in the process. Big companies invested millions of pesos for research and development to treat hair loss. Various drugs and other forms of medication came all throughout the market of hair loss treatment. Each of these drugs tries to outsmart each other with their claims and promises of effective hair loss treatment. The most sought after medication for balding are the so-called Finasteride and Minoxidil (Rogaine). These said drugs passed approval from the office of the Food and Drug administration of the United States. Some basic information about these drugs are the following: First, the Finasteride is basically a 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor, meaning to say its main work is to block 5-Alpha reductase which minimizes if not totally stops the enzyme from changing testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This DHT is the culprit of hair loss in men.
Two common drugs available in the market which contains Finasteride are Proscar and Propecia. It must be noted here that the original purpose of these said two drugs are for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. On the process of healing however, hair loss is stopped or treated. It would take three months for the patient who is taking Finasteride before the result will be observed in view of balding. Hair loss will be experienced once again after a year that the patient stopped from taking the said drug. Usual side effects are sexually related: ejaculation problems, reduced sexual drive, impotence and many more.
On the other hand Minoxidil (Regaine) has a more observable effect in men with hair loss primarily on the crown. About 25% of those men who used the said drug experienced positive change in their baldness. This medicine is applied to the bald area together with a particular cream at least twice a day. As a result of this medical treatment, hair growth occurs. This medicine was originally designed and was approved to remedy hypertension and treat high blood pressure. But since it responds to the problem of hair loss doctors eventually prescribed it to treat baldness. There are no usual side effects reported by those who used this drug for hair loss.
Moreover, these are the common natural treatments for hair loss in men: massaging of the scalp. This simple remedy for hair loss if done consistently and properly can stimulate the flow of blood to the follicles of the hair. This results to some observable growth of the hair most especially in minor cases of temporary baldness. Another natural treatment is aromatherapy. This is a blend of the following, usually 6 drops each: lavender and bay essential oils with four ounces of either sesame oil, soybean or almond. Apply it to the scalp and massage it gently. Leave it for 20 minutes so that the scalp will be stimulated and the hair loss will eventually be treated.
Herbs like the Sage rosemary and Rosemary can also be effective in treating baldness. This should be boiled and used in washing the hair daily. Lastly is exercise. This improves the blood flow and sustains the need for oxygen in the hair follicles. However, the best hair loss treatment for men is through surgery. The most common form of surgery is hair transplant. The process primarily involves transplant of hair into the patches which are bald. It will take few months before the desired positive result could take effect. The result is permanent; it has a natural-looking effect and is considered to be the most effective treatment method. The disadvantages of this hair loss treatment for men include the following: very costly and requires more than one procedure that may cause discomfort to the patient.
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As a conclusion, treatment of hair loss is not that difficult for as long as you will follow the guidelines suggested by doctors in this article.
