Anxiety or stressful situations could bring host of troubles like heart, stomach etc related ailments. If this was not enough reason to avoid stress then beware as these situations could also make you bald. You could experience a great deal of hair going away from your scalp after a bout of stressful situation. This happens primarily between 3-4 months after you had this type of situation. It could also grow severe as women could lose complete hairs in this.
However the good news is that these hairs in all probability could come back. A dermatologist is the right person to tell more about the cause of hair loss. Do not confuse a hair loss with some particular reason and consult your dermatologist immediately once you experience something wrong going on.
Research scientists at the University of San Francisco Wound Center could be very near to what they call as the cure of hair loss. Hair loss problem is quite there from centuries and a constant quest for the solution is on with little on no break through. The people above discovered that synthetically formulated compound, Copper Peptide when applied on the wounds of patients, they recovered from the wound 30% faster and with it stimulation of follicular cells occurred. The tripeptide complexes actually grew hair around the wound area.
They then applied Copper Peptide complex on female patients who suffered from hair loss. In the span f 6 months these women regained 100% of their hairs. It would be quite early to say that this is going to be a miracle drug but if the results are so accurate then we could very much expect a solution to the hair loss problem soon.
This discovery could have very big implications on the shady business of hair loss where a lot of promises are being made with very little results. Large companies are already making a beeline at the people who discovered it like Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and Neutrogena. Let’s wait and watch if this drug could see the day light and help lot of ailing people due to hair loss.
One of my friend is working on hair loss website which seems quite informative. You could have a look at it HERE. I think it is coming well and has some very useful information. He says that it is going to be one of the best resources for hair loss.
There is lot of myths about hair loss. The products associated with it are full of bad promises. This site is an attempt to break those myths and bring the best information on hair loss.
Above picture is for a man with class 7 hairloss. Hair transplant could be a better option for these type of men. The hairs are taken from the sites where there is hairs. Since the donar sites are limited and quiet less a limited transplant could be done. The frontal forelock is a better option and it leaves the crown area as bald in persons with class 7 hairloss. People with class 7 hair loss could have their hair line built through this method and can wear a hair system behind it.
It is not only that people with class 7 hair loss could only benifit from this type of hair restoration but it could be done with any class of baldness. It is more required that you must be sure, how much hair could satisfy you and make you happy.
Home remedy for head lice Head lice add onto your head, multiply easily, subtract your blood, and subtract your friends too. Here we would look into few home remedies for head lice. Well how head lice is caused could be seen in below article.
A very simple way to get rid of head lice is to keep head clean. Wash your hairs regularly. Long hairs are more prone to prolonged lice attack. Precautions should be taken not to use the soap, towel, or comb of the person infected with Lice.
Following home remedies for head lice could be taken to get a immediate relief:
1. The juice of vijoyo leaves when applied on hairs and scalp kills the lice 2. Apply the paste of bitter almonds on hairs and scalp for immediate results.
What does head lice look like? Well the above picture shows what does head lice look like. The head louse lays eggs in your hairs and it is called as Nits. These eggs are oval shaped and remain attached to the side of hair shaft at an angle. Catching Nits is difficult and live head lice lay them.
The nits are hatched in 7-8 days and it becomes adult female again ready to lay egg in another 7-8 day. When hatched they are very clear in color but slowly turns reddish as they grow. These head lice could only crawl. They feed on human blood to survive. Their life span is nearly 30 days and in this time, they could lay up to 100 eggs. So head lice more lice and even more lice if proper precautions is not taken.
Hair and scalp conditioning Conditioners are used after you complete your shampooing. Sometimes shampoo themselves contain conditioners. It is advisable to use a 2-stage system that is shampoo your hairs first and then use conditioners. We don't care and use any of the products for Hair and scalp conditioning, but a bit of caution could save our hairs from their ill effects. Lets see some of the points we should keep in mind before selecting our Hair and scalp conditioning products:
Shampoos for hairs and scalp: Shampoos with Sodium Laureth Sulfates are hard to find as they are less foamy thus not so famous. In fact you have to use more quantity of these type of shampoos to get the job done. These shampoos are less harmful for your hairs and less irritating. Also, remember to use a shampoo which has a value near to pH 5(measure of acidity and alkalinity) which is normal acidity of the scalp.
Conditioners for hairs and scalp: Conditioners that are rich in proteins and moisturizing conditioners are great for your hairs and scalp. They penetrate deep into scalp to hair shaft and maintain moisture. Other things used as conditioners are allantoin, heena, collagen and gelatin.
Flaxseed oil on scalp Flaxseed oil contains ingredients, which has many health benefits. Flaxseed contains alpha linolenic acid, which is great for heart disease. Alpha linolenic acid belongs to group of substance known as omega-3 fatty acids. We would not go into details of Flaxseed oil but we would look at how flaxseed oil on scalp helps your hairs.
Flaxseed oil has medicinal values, which helps to keep hairs healthy and nourish dry or brittle nails. The ample amount omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseed oil helps in healthy hair growth. Flaxseed oil on scalp and hairs prevent and helps in psoriasis or eczema. Flaxseed oil has anti-inflammatory properties due to which it helps in above diseases. Before using it, it is always advisable to consult your dermatologist.
Any type of odor is embarrassing. Body odor is quite embarrassing and there are many deodorants available, which could help in getting rid of it if not fully then partially. But have you heard about scalp odor ? Yes, scalp odor is less known problem but quite possible that it could catch you too.
The causes of scalp odor could be over production of oil in the scalp via sebaceous glands. This could lead to bacterial or fungus infection. You should always see a dermatologist for this but lets look at some of the homemade remedies for scalp odors:
# Tomato juice, yes tomato juice helps in getting rid of scalp odor. Pour tomato juice on hairs and let it soak and cover scalp. Keep it for 20-25 minutes and wash it with mild water. # Try not to touch hair often or brush vigorously # Apply 3 parts of Aloe Vera and 1 part of lemon juice to hairs and let it cover scalp for 10-15 minutes. Wash with mild or baby shampoo. # Applying astringent on scalp also helps in removing scalp odor. # Apply vinegar to scalp and leave it for 6-8 hours. You could apply it in night. Wash your hairs with mild shampoo. Prevent vinegar entering your eyes.
Lets see how you can stop hair loss by taking few precautions. These small steps will not completely stop hair loss but would certainly help you in fighting hair loss in a better way.
90% of the hair follicles are in growing phase and 10% are in resting phase. The growing phase "Anagen" varies from 4-8 years and determines the length of individual hairs. 70-80 hair follicles shed daily. New hair replaces the falling hairs. In abnormal conditions these rate is quiet high.
Lets see at few steps to stop hair loss:
1. Take head bath regularly to get rid of scalp excretions and dust. Women could wash their hairs 2-3 times in a week. 2. Natural shampoos are great for hairs and prolonged use of chemical shampoos could be fatal to hairs. Choose a hair shampoo with pH between 4.5-5.5. 3. Conditioners are great for hairs but frequent use causes hair shaft to swell and damage cuticle. 4. Vigorous brushing could also damage hairs. Use combs with wide tooth to avoid traction. 5. Dry hairs naturally and never use heat from curling irons or blow-dyers. 6. Try to reduce your stress level. Stress causes production of androgens, which is one of the major causes for hair loss and baldness. 7. Add milk, green vegetables, meat, jaggery, dates, carrot leaves, apple, and banana to your diet. They all help in fighting hair loss.
Above steps would certainly help you by great extent in fighting hair loss and you could stop hair loss.
Dandruff is a scalp problem in which dead scalp cells accumulate as flakes at the hair roots. These dandruffs causes itching effect in the scalp and if scratched causes further damage. The infection in the scalp could lead to hair loss too. The Dandruff causes includes unhygienic hair conditions which causes accumulation of toxins on the scalp hence leads to hair loss.
Homemade dandruff cure or Home Remedies for dandruff:
Homemade dandruff cure is inexpensive way to get rid of dandruff with no side effects. Lets have a look at some of Home Remedies for dandruff.
# Mix 4 gms of camphor in 1 ltr of coconut oil and massage scalp every night # Mix 1 tsp of castor oil, mustard oil and coconut oil and massage scalp every night before sleep. # Massage hair roots with a mixture of 1 tsp lemon juice and 2 tsp of coconut oil. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with mild shampoo. # Mix 1 tsp of sandal wood oil and 3 tbs of lemon juice. Massage scalp with the mixture.
According to Encyclopedia Britannica: "On the affected areas of the scalp a downy hair called vellus replaces the former long, sturdy, pigmented terminal hair."
70 to 80 hairs are lost daily and it is quiet normal. If hair loss is above this figure then you have a hair loss problem.
Hairs are nourished by nutrient plasma that comes from the food we consume. Healthy growth of hair is affected due to wrong food habits, lifestyle, certain type of illness and exposure to extreme climate or chemicals. It also causes due to stress, chronic headaches, sinusitis, weak eye sight, presence of dandruff or lice in hair etc.
Hair loss remedies
Lets look at some homemade Hair loss remedies. # Massage the scalp for 10-15 minutes. This strengthens the hair follicles by stimulating blood circulation in the scalp. # Increase intake of green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean, and vitamin A.
Gray hair is associated with aging. A person with white hair means he is old by common belife. White hairs is naturally caused due to aging. Causes of gray hair includes aging, excessive dieting, and irregular sleeping habits.
Hair is dead part of the body or without blood vessels. The bulb of hair beneath the skin is only living part. Hairs in the bulb absorbs melanin, which is produced by pigment cells. If the pigment cells stops producing melanin the hair turns white. From this we conclude that causes of gray hair is only due to aging and bad eating or sleeping habbits.
When one starts getting their hair greyed befor the age of 35, this is called as Premature Graying of hairs.
According to Ayurveda heat in the body is the real cause of premature graying. This happens due to excessive use of caffeinated and alcoholic drinks and due to smoking. It is also caused due to intake of spicy foods.
Gray hair remedy or Home Remedies for grey hair:
Lets have a look at home made Gray hair remedyMix equal quantities of turmeric, amla, and margosa leaves. Take 1 tsp of this powder twice a day with water. Only half tsp of turmeric powder with warm water also helps to great extent.
Have you heard of Ayurveda? Ayurveda has several suggestions, which could be effective hair loss remedy. Lets look at few suggestions, which could help in prevent receding hairline.
Whom should you blame for baldness? Is it weather, water, or air? Well, I would say none of them. It is the lifestyle according to ayurveda, which increases the chances of baldness. Lets have a look at some of the causes of hair loss:
Too much exposure to fumes Exposure to sun and dew Less or more sleep Stress Preventing tears Spicy or junk food could also cause hair loss or graying of hairs Too much alcohol consumption Hereditary
Ayurvedic hair loss remedy: Don't expose yourself to extreme climate Don't sleep in the day if you had a full night sleep Avoid mental stress Control of emotions Avoid too much alcohol Control emotions Avoid spicy or junk food Have your dinner 1-2 hours prior to sleep. Don't use hot water for bathing
If all the above is followed, I don't think you would require any medication for hair loss. If there is a case of parental baldness then above should be followed strictly.
Women and balding is not thought to be a common issue but as per the figures 40% of women by age of 60 experience some form of hair loss. Female hair loss and male hair loss are similar, and numerous solutions for both is available in the market.
Women balding could be 10 times more painful then men. It is due to social factors attached to female hair loss. Large number of women hair loss could be cured the their men counterpart. Female hair loss primarily occurs due the hormonal imbalance. It could be anything like overactive thyroid, or due to after effect of pregnancy or menopause. Hair loss in women is noticed after 3 months of delivery. It is primarily due to the fact that during pregnancy, there is high level of some hormones, which acts on body to retain hairs, which would normally fall out. After the pregnancy, the level of these hormones reduces which cause the hair loss. After this normal hair gain and loss, cycle starts as normal.
Even some medicines with prolonged use could cause female hair loss. Once these medicines are stopped, the situation improves. These medicines could be anticoagulants or blood thinners, medicines for gout, birth control pills, antidepressants, and excess use of Vitamin A.
Female hair loss could also occur due to some diseases like lupus or diabetes.
Another way which promises to stop hair loss. How much of it is true could only be known once you use it. But it seems promising and the logic behind the product also looks convincing.
The new hair loss solution is in the form of laser combs. The light emitted by the comb provides energy for the cells. This new energy gained by the comb helps the cells to function better. The laser uses cold beam of low level, which in turn stimulates the hair follicles with a increase in the blood flow which in turn stop hair loss.
During hair loss, the hairs grow thin or happen due to miniaturization of follicles. The laser beam comb helps in thickening of these hairs. The cold beam only stimulates the follicles and it in no way affects any surrounding tissue. Above all you could use it at home. For better results, the comb should be used regularly like you comb your hairs. The product would cost $650 which is a bit high but if it proves to be effective, not a bad deal.
Hair loss is very common in men and it is in the process of ageing. But when it occurs in women, it could prove to be very traumatic. The figures says that more then 30 million women in US has to deal with the problem of hair loss. However with good hair care and few precautions this could be handled easily. The primary reason for womens hair loss is due to genes. Other causes for womens hair loss could be nutritional deficiencies, stress, and over medication.
Minoxidil, if used for 6-8 months could prove to be beneficial if taken by women with hair loss problem. However, this should not be taken without consulting your dermatologist as this has a lot of side effects too. It is dangerous to take this in pregnancy or it could also cause growth of hairs in face.
Hairmax laser comb also prove to be beneficial and is seen to increase the follicle count and hair strength in women and prove to be very effective in womens hair loss problems.
Alopecia areata is the culprit skin disease due to which millions of people in US alone are losing their hairs. This is due to the unpredictable autoimmune skin disease which is the cause of baldness hair loss. Hair follicles that is affected by this disease are attacked by the immune system of the person. In the beginning alopecia areata causes baldness hair loss in small patches which leads to a complete baldness.
The people affected with this disease lose hairs but it re grows and falls again. The disease is very unpredictable and there is no way that it could be predicted that when the hair will re grow or when the hair will fall out again.
Till now there is no hair loss medication for this skin disease.
It is a very emotional issue for a man when his hairs are thinning and he is going bald. It gives him a feeling of his age. He fast looses his youthful feelings and thinks himself of growing old. It brings a feeling of lost virility. The other feeling which haunts him is he will no longer look attractive.
But there is nothing wrong in people going bald. In fact 60% of men start loosing their hairs at the age as low as 25. What is needed is if one is going bald with age, he should accept it elegently. After all as famous saying goes, Bald people are more reliable. :)
[b]Why do people have hair loss[/b]: The culprit harmone name is DHT. It is a byproduct of testosterone which has direct effect on hair follicles. Due to its production hairs becomes thin and falls off from the scalp. Some of the myth says that wearing hat would prevent hair loss. But as explained above, the couse of hair loss, do you think hat would help in blocking the production of DHT. :)
Long hairs make women look glamorous and attractive. In fact almost all men want their women to have long hairs. If you have a long hair then it should also be taken care of which need much of work and commitment for its care. If you have not taken care of your hairs, nothing to worry, you could do it now. Below are few tips which will guide you how to take care of your beautiful hairs.
[b]Wash your hairs with care[/b]: You should rinse your hair with care and throughly. Never make a bunch of your hairs while you are washing it. Keep your hairs straight running from your haid downwords and use your fingure to wash it gently and prevent tangling of hairs. Remember to use a mild shampoo for washing and last wash should be done by cold water. Use a cood conditioner for your hairs after washing and wrap towel around it for draining excess water.
[b]Hair Shampoo[/b]: Try only shampoo which are made of natural ingredients and try to avoid chemical shampoos. Chemical shampoos would give you good sign to you hairs but will not be benificial for long run.
[b]Comb your hair also with care[/b]: Do not comb wet hairs. First make your hairs straight or remove any tanglings with the use of fingers and gently comb your hairs from bottom to top.
[b]Drying of hairs[/b]: Dry your hairs naturally. If it is necessary the too use a cold dryer. The hot dryer could prove fatal for your hairs if done regurly.
[b]Hair Oils[/b]: Do not put too much of oil in your hairs. It would attract dirt and would make your hairs dirty soon. The scalp produces natural oil of its own. Just brush your hairs for 10-15 minutes and let this natural oil spread on your hairs.
[b]Note[/b]: Protect your hairs from too much of direct sun, pool waters, chemicals, salt etc. Try to use sunscreen products on your hairs.
Some good news for men going bald. Micrografting gives a far better feel of hairs then any other method. In this method doctor takes a strip of scalp from the back of the head. The this strtip is devided microscopically divided into tiny grafts of one, two, or three hair follicles each. Doctors makes hundreds of tiny incisions in the scalp and the grafts are carefully placed into the incisions with tweezers.
In previous methods there were space between hairs but with this type of procedure the grafts are very small and gives a much better look. "A good hair transplant now you can't even see it because it looks so natural," said Dr. Weinstein.
This procedure is also said to work well on womens. The price for this graft could be anywhere between $3000 to $5000 and could require more then one visit to doctor.
Caffeine products could stop hair loss: A recent study
According to a study made in Germany there is some great news for men getting bald. Treating the scalp with caffeine products can stop hair loss in men who are fast going bald.
Professor Peter Elsner is part of the team at the Jena University in the state of Thuringia that has been working on the problem. The stimulant according to him, has the most effect on men whose hair roots are very sensitive to testosterone, one of the causes of hair loss.
Caffeinated hair products are now being made to treat the problem.
Shiseido is doing a research on hair loss, may get to root of it
Shiseido, the cosmetic manufacturer from Japan announced that it has discovered a property of hair growth called as adenosine which exists in human body. According to their research adenosine directy affects hair papillae which is a key element for hair production. Based on its research it has developed a hair growth product Adenosine and got approval from Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The company plans to launch Adenogen, a hair-growth product for male-pattern baldness, March 21, 2005.
