According to the Hair Transplant Institute of Miami, about 50 million Americans suffer from hair loss. Of those, about 35 million are men and 21 million are women.
According to research on hair loss sufferers, 47 percent of people with hair loss would trade their life savings for a full head of hair. Sixty percent of people would choose a full head of hair over friends and money. About 30 percent of people would abstain from sex for the rest of their lives for a full head of hair.
These sobering statistics tell us that prevention of hair loss, if at all possible, is key. Treatment of hair loss through natural and conventional remedies is also ideal because obviously people with hair loss desire that full head of hair!
Prevention of Hair LossUnfortunately, there is not a lot that can be done to prevent hair loss. Most of the time, hair loss is genetic.
However, there are certain habits that can cause hair loss to occur. For example, excessively playing with the hair, such as twisting it with the fingers, rubbing it and pulling it, can cause hair loss. Stopping this habit if you do it can prevent hair loss from occurring.
In addition, the Hair Transplant Institute of Miami noted that normal hair loss is 50 to 100 strands per day. Putting the hair in very tight hairstyles, such as ponytails and braids, can cause you to lose more strands than normal, as can certain hair treatments, such as hot oil, perms and curling irons.
Avoid putting the hair in very tight styles and using these hair treatments if your hair is already thinning.
A nutrient-deficient diet can also cause hair thinning. Prevention through diet means eating a nutritionally balanced diet.
Natural Remedies for Hair LossThere are a variety of natural remedies for hair loss, but none are scientifically proven. However, if you feel like trying, here are a few using ingredients you can find in your own kitchen:
There are two medications that the FDA has approved to treat hair loss:
Sometimes hair loss occurs as a result of other prescription medications. If this is the cause, the pros and cons of the other medication should be weighed heavily. Perhaps an alternative medication without hair loss as a side effect can be prescribed.
Surgery can be performed; surgery for hair loss is called hair transplant or restoration surgery. For a hair transplant, tiny plugs of skin, each containing several hair follicles, are removed from the back of the scalp.
These plugs then are transplanted into the bald areas. Hair regrowth medications may be used before and after the surgery to aid in hair regrowth.
Resources
Mayo Clinic (Hair Loss – Prevention)
Mayo Clinic (Hair Loss – Treatment & Drugs)
Times of India (Natural Tips to Prevent Hair Loss)
Source: How to Prevent and Treat Hair Loss
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