Alopecia, Baldness, Hair Loss Information
Types and Causes of Hair Loss & Symptoms
Lifestyle Changes for Hair Loss
Natural Hair Loss Remedies & Supplements
Hair Loss Information
Alopecia or baldness is excessive loss of hair. Hair loss can be a naturally occurring event,
albeit generally unwelcome. Although hair is not necessary medically, many believe it is a
sign of youth and vitality and that it can affect your negatively economically and socially.
If you are among the many men struggling with hair loss, herbs and supplements
may help stave off hair loss for a while, but we haven't found a cure. For
those with nutritional deficiencies, there may be more hope.
Some Less Common Reasons For Hair Loss
Alopecia areta, an auto immune disease that causes round bald patches on the head and
other areas of the body.
Trichotillomania, an impulse control disorder that results
in a compulsive drive to pull out one's hair, eyebrows, eyelashes or hair on other parts of
the body.
Traction alopecia, hair loss around the hair line due to tight pony
tails or braids.
Telogen effluvium, which involves widespread hair loss
throughout the body.
Hair loss is often thought of as primarily a male problem
because it is usually more evident in men, but females can also experience significant
thinning and baldness; however hair loss in women is much more gradual and doesn't
usually occur until after menopause.
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Hair Loss Causes
Baldness can be caused by a number of factors including genetics, ringworm of the
scalp, age, stress and hair care. Less common causes include diseases (thyroid disease,
lupus, severe infection or severe flu; scalp injury; inadequate amounts of protein in the
diet; some medications; iron deficiency and fluctuating hormone levels.
Baldness can occur as thinning of the hair with no noticeable hair loss or as overall shedding of the hair with obvious loss in strands
and/or clumps. Thinning can occur along the hairline or as an overall loss of hair
throughout the scalp. Many people notice more hair in the hairbrush, in the shower
drain and in the sink, which causes them to closely scrutinize the condition of their
hair and watch for changes. The complications of baldness are mainly social.
Men and women can experience psychological stress and loss of self esteem due to the
often drastic change in appearance.
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Lifestyle Changes for Hair Loss
The most common type of hair loss, androgenetic alopecia (also known as male-pattern or
female-pattern baldness), is hereditary, therefore there is no way to prevent it. Other
types of baldness can be prevented by increasing protein intake, reducing stress and
styling the hair in a manner that does not pull at the scalp. Those who experience hair
loss can use hair sprays, hair dyes and permanents to increase hair volume, which creates
the illusion of fuller, thicker hair.
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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Biotin - (Vitamin b7) Biotin Supplements - helps strengthen hair and nails.
Fish Oil Supplements - many have found that hair, and skin both benefit from
fish oil supplements, not to mention the heart. Fish oil may also give you
more energy and help with arthritic symptoms.
MSM - helpful for hair.
Vitamin B Complex - B vitamins help keep your hair looking healthy among other
things like giving you energy. If you are vegetarian/vegan and losing your
hair, you may be suffering from a B Vitamin deficiency.
Vitamin E - good for hair, skin, circulation and heart.
Zinc - cell reproduction, tissue growth, repair broken tissue, strengthens hair.
Amino Acids - Hair follicles need amino acids to maintain hair growth.
Iron - low iron levels can cause hair loss.
Iodine - we have to admit, (and we don't own stock), that Redmond's Real Salt is
our absolute favorite. It is Sea Salt with 50 Trace Minerals including
Iodine. This salt seems to help those who suffer from pica cravings from
what we've heard.
Shampoos Reviewed:
Jason Naturals Thin To Thick: This shampoo did seem to help reduce male hair
loss for our users, who were struggling with typical male genetic hair loss.
Mill Creek Biotin Shampoo: This shampoo was a favorite of ladies, growing
hair more quickly and adding strength.
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