Thursday, January 14, 2010
Remedies and Causes of Female Baldness
There are different causes that could be attributed to the thinning of hair in women. The hormonal changes these women experience every month by their regular menstruation greatly affects the growing of hair. Menopause can also be a big factor that affects the female hair loss. Hair during this time breaks, making it brittle as well.Pregnancy is also pointed to play a big role and is one of the
Saturday, January 9, 2010
To Regrow Hair, There Are Products That Really Work
Both male and female hair loss is most often the result of androgenic alopecia. It's usually shortened to alopecia when referring to baldness in women, and commonly called male pattern baldness when it occurs in men. Many people who suffer from hair loss find it affects their confidence levels and self esteem. Androgenic alopecia is the indirect result of a genetic trait you inherited from your
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Is There A FDA Approved Hair Loss Medication?
Androgenetic alopecia is an inherited condition responsible for nine out of every ten cases of balding in men and one out of every four in women. There are current only two FDA approved types of hair loss medication available to treat this condition; minoxidil and finasteride. Minoxidil is known as a hair growth stimulator; it is also prescribed for high blood pressure. Minoxidil goes under the
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Herbs for Hair Regrowth
Other herbs for hair loss include chamomile and catmint, licorice, parsley and horsetail. Chinese herbs include mulberries and Psoralea seeds, often made into tea. Ayurveda, or the Hindu art of medicine, also contributed its own list of herbs for hair loss. This list includes Brahmi, Dashamoola, Bhringaraj, and Jatamamsi. Like Chinese hair loss herbs, these are drunk as tea to relieve stress (
Monday, January 4, 2010
Discover a Natural Hair Loss Remedy - Finally Treat Thinning Hair Effectively
You don't need to undergo surgery or take any medication to promote the growth of hair. Because, a natural hair loss remedy and even treatments for hair loss are readily available. Here are three natural hair growth ideas to know about: 1. Massage -- Massaging your scalp stimulates blood flow in the hair follicles and could stimulate minor growth. Almond oil and Jojoba oil are said to help grow
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Hair Loss Caused By Vitamin Deficiency
Just like the body in general, hair needs vitamins to promote cellular growth in the hair follicles. The most commonly active vitamins needed for hair growth are vitamin E and Vitamin B. Vitamin E Vitamin E has been known to retard the aging process while promoting blood circulation throughout the body, the scalp and skin included. That is why Vitamin E has been commercially promoted as
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Tips - To Take Good Care of Your Hair
Tips for chemically treated type! If you have treated your mane with relaxers, straightening/ironing, perming and colouring you must make sure you maintain them well. Take adequate care post treatment in order to have dramatic effects and also to prevent your mane from being damaged. There are conditioners and shampoos specifically designed for chemically treated follicles, use only these
Friday, January 1, 2010
What Are the Damages That Hair Products Can Cause You?
Chemical treatment can be used for: Coloring of follicles Relaxing or straightening curly mane Perming or crimping your mane Post chemical treatment may lead to dry, brittle shafts and they are often prone to breakage. It also becomes fragile due to frequent exposure to chemicals. It is the use of strong chemicals such as Sodium Hydroxide, Guanidine Hydroxide and Ammonium Thioglycolate that