Hair Loss In Men: How to Reduce

Feb 21
09:03

2008

Jessica Gragg

Jessica Gragg

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Hair loss in men is common, natural, and many times just a fact of life. Hair Loss, Provillus

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Hair loss in men is common,Hair Loss In Men: How to Reduce Articles natural, and many times just a fact of life.  In recent years society has become quite accepting of balding in men, despite the fact that hair loss sufferers themselves are still very self conscious about it.  There are several main types of hair loss including:

1.         Alopecia Areata:  This is commonly known as “male pattern baldness” and results in a receding hairline and a circular balding spot on the crown of the head.  Causes of Alopecia Areata include heredity, anxiety and stress, inactive lifestyle, diet, and age.  There are a number of products on the market which help reduce the rate of this type of balding and reversal is experienced by some. 

2.         Temporary Baldness:  Temporary baldness occurs generally after major life traumas, and certain diseases (e.g., diabetes), as well as several surgeries.  Generally, it is just as its name suggests and as the other condition dissipates hair will re-grow to its previous state.

3.         Infection-Induced Baldness:  Scalp infections can cause hair to come out in clumps or large amounts (more than 100-150 strands a day).  Treatment for the fungus or bacteria will reverse the problem, and new hair will grow again.

The decision to do something about baldness depends upon the individual’s view of their condition.  For many younger men, shaving the head for total baldness can be an effective method of dealing with hair loss.  Baldness is far more trendy in this age than in years past.  For those men who are older, and whose bodies show signs of age, hair loss can increase the overall look of “old age.”  Drugs, natural products, hair pieces and surgical procedures are all available to assist in slowing the process as well as disguising problem areas.

There are several effective herbal remedies consisting of an oral supplement as well as scalp treatments, which work to block DHT, a form of testosterone that is responsible for 95 percent of hair loss. It also works to stimulate the scalp and bring dead follicles back to life. You can use these treatments as a preventive supplement, starting the program before hair loss becomes severe, or you can use it after hair loss has already begun.

Final thought on hair loss.  If it bothers you, do something about it.  If not, embrace it!

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