How To Prevent Hair Loss

The most common form of hair loss in men is by far male pattern baldness (the scientific term for this is androgenic alopecia.) When you suffer from this condition, the hair on your head progressively gets thinner and thinner (this may take years) until it is lost completely. It is called "pattern baldness" because hair is usually lost in a well-defined "M" shape.

There is a variety of causes contributing to hair loss. However, according to medical studies, in males the predominant cause is the excess level of the androgenic hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT.) DHT plays a role in the development of male secondary sex characteristics but an increased level of DHT leads to so-called follicular miniaturization, by which the hair shaft width is constantly decreased and the hair becomes thinner. Previously it was thought that baldness was inherited but there is no definitive proof that this is the case.

Until recently, the prevalent approach to stopping hair loss was to use such chemical prescription drugs as Finasteride (marketed as Propecia) and Minoxidil. However, it turned out that these drugs do not always help and have many side effects including erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia (growth of breast in men), acne, headaches and others. While these synthetic chemicals help some patients, I wouldn't risk losing growing breasts along with my hair!

Fortunately, when it comes to regaining lost hair and preventing hair loss, there is an alte
ative to synthetic drugs. There are natural treatments, which work just as well or even better and what is more importantly, they don't have any side effects. Some of them can even give you permanent results (which is not the case with drugs.) Finally, the ingredients contained in natural hair loss treatments have been used by humans for millennia. This proves their effectiveness better than medical research, doesn't it?

It has been found that there are other causes to this. Lack of nutrients, lack of vital blood flow within the scalp, and even prescription medications can cause you to lose your hair.

Change your diet . A simple change in your diet by incorporating the use of various hair-growing minerals and herbs will help you out a lot. Some are magnesium, zinc, pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.

Find natural sources of help with hair loss . By using natural hair loss remedies and many other aids, you will not only save yourself a ton of money, but you will find that these often work more effectively than more expensive treatments.