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Hair Loss Treatments- Wacky and Strange Facts About Hair Loss And Why You Are Affected
Hair Loss Treatments- Wacky and Strange Facts About Hair Loss And Why You Are Affected
Many people will lose either some of there hair or all of there hair at some point in there lives, However you can make a difference by correcting you habits and making a few changes to your daily lifestyle.
1. Androgenic alopecia, better known as male pattern baldness, or “MPB” is the most common type of hair loss cause known to man and affects about 50% of men and 40% of women over the age of 50 years old.
2. The biggest reason for MPB “Male Pattern Baldness” is a build-up of male sex hormones known as androgens, and the most common type of androgen is produced by too much testosterone or dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.
3. DHT adversely affects normal hair growth by attaching it’s self to your hair follicles and chocking them making them unable to absorb proper nutriment and oxygen from the scalps blood supply. In essence, DHT chokes the hair and in affect killing the hair!
4. At first the effects of DHT will manifest itself as thin patches on the crown and in the “widow’s peak” areas of the head, the hair will appear as being very fine and also showing the scalp.
5. When left untreated your hair will develop androgenic alopecia and the thinning will begin until you notice a missing path of hair and finally complete baldness will occur, this is known as baldness.
6. When someone happens to be in the late stage of alopecia, there treatment options are very limited. And the only treatment options available are transplants, hairpieces, Plugs, hats, and shaving the head with a razor.
7. In the first stages of alopecia, when the hair is thinning but still visible, the scalp may still have a chance to reverse the conditions of DHT and be stopped and in most cases reverse the effects of hair loss and to start re-growing hair back to it’s original beauty.
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8. The only FDA Approved hair loss treatment available for men with early to middle stages of alopecia are (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia).
9. Minoxidil was first used to treat high blood pressure and was a prescription medication used only for this treatment. However one of its commonly occurring side effects was hair growth! This stuff worked well even thought it was designed for something else and it has a success rate of about 64% of the men who use it.
10. Finasteride has an even higher rate of success… up to 83 percent. However this drug does not come without its side effects that can cause impotence and dysfunction. A natural alternative to the drug is the extract of a North American plant known as saw palmetto and has a success rate nearly as high without the serious side effects the drug can give to it’s user.
Below are additional facts associated with hair loss in both men and women, and the reasons why hair loss can occur.
1. At any given time, about 90% of the hairs are in the growing phase and about 10% are in the resting phase.
2. One fiber of hair can support the weight of 100 grams in most cases.
3. One of the many reasons for hair loss can be the use of drugs, either legal or illegal, alcohol and other recreation drugs fall into this category as well.
4. The main component of hair is the protein called keratin, which also gives your fingernails their strength and elasticity.
5. About 100 hairs a day are lost off your scalp daily until eventually all hair are replaced on your head.
6. Hair loss will only become noticeable after losing about 50 % of their entire hair from your scalp.
7. Africans and Europeans will tend to have more hair loss problems than Asians in general.
8. About 50 % of men and 40 % of women above the age of 50 years old will lose there hair.
9. There are more than 100,000 hairs over an average scalp – Scalps with blond hair have about 120,000 and scalps with red hair have about 80,000 hairs.
10. One hair has a thickness of about 0.02-0.04″.
11. Hair grows the best between 4 PM to 6 PM and10 AM to 11 AM, this is thought to occur because that is when the biggest meals of the day are eaten.
12. 40 percent of middle age women suffer from female pattern hair loss, especially after the age of 50.
13. In the U.S. there has not been an elected bald President since the age of television.
14. Your hair will grow at about 12 millimeters every month or to take a different approach about 35 meters of hair are produced each month.
15. Your hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body even out growing your fingernails.
16. In the Asian community hair grows the fastest and has the greatest elasticity.
17. According to studies hair grows the fastest between the ages of 15 years through 30 years of age.
18. Hair also grows faster in the summer months rather then the winter months.
19. 20 million women and 40 million men suffer from hair loss.
20. Your gender cannot be reveled through hair tests; Dna is not evident to reveal your gender type.
Also in addition to these hair loss facts, it is interesting to know that when taken concurrently minoxidil and saw palmetto results are very good and the likely hood of hair growth are almost guaranteed.
There is one hair loss solution that I am aware of that contains both minoxidil topical and saw palmetto along with other needed supplements for hair growth is Provillus.
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Treatment of Lice ~ Hair Home Treatments
Parents have become so frustrated with repeated treatment of lice and attempts to combat an infestation of nits that they are willing to go to such extremes…out of desperation…to rid their child of these pesky vermints…Some parents have even gone to such lengths as to cut their child’s hair short, often leading to a traumatized child.
Head Lice Home Treatments: Don’t resort to these drastic measures when there are other natural hair home treatments available at a fraction of the cost and work more effectively, without damaging your child’s natural hair follicles.
Natural Lice Head Treatment
Hair Lice Remedies: Hairspray ~ Preventing Lice: If you encounter an outbreak of lice at your child’s school, the first step to preventing lice from being attracted to a head of hair, is to spray a thick coat of strong spelling, super hold hairspray on the hair before leaving the house (costs less then the commercialized lice products on the market). The spray will create a barrier for lice to penetrate the scalp. The lice will also be repulsed by the smell of the hair spray. Instruct your child to douse their hair again, if necessary, midday….as a precaution and as a refresher.
Vegetable Shortening and Vinegar: Suspected symptoms for lice–If you do happen to come down with head lice…saturate the hair with a thick coat of vegetable shortening applied to the hair and roots (use lard, shortening, rather than oil for a more suffocating effect). Make it good and thick. Put a shower cap on, or wrap the head with plastic wrap, above the eyes, nose and mouth, and let sit for two hours. Afterward shampoo hair thoroughly. (Read below about using your regular shampoo.) The oils in the shortening suffocate head lice and prevent oxygen from getting to the eggs. It will also condition the hair and makes a great moisturizer. Rinse hair with (AVC) vinegar, catch the vinegar in a bucket then reapply (see note below), eventually rinse with clear, hot water. Comb hair with a nit comb to remove the dead eggs. Repeat one week later. Note: AVC (apple cider vinegar) will not destroy the natural pH balance to hair as with white vinegar, which is much harsher on hair follicles. (See notes below if you are having difficulty removing the lard from the hair)
Use Vinegar for Head Lice ~ AVC (Apple Cider Vinegar): Adult lice lay eggs, called nits, which stick like ‘glue’ to the hair shafts. After treating hair with a vegetable shortening (see above), or any of the remedies listed below, rinse hair thoroughly (over a ‘catch’ bucket) with AVC then reapply several times. The AVC dissolves the “glue,” allowing you to comb the nits from hair easily with a nit comb. (Careful with AVC, too much use and it will strip the ‘natural’ oils from hair creating dry and damaged hair—do not prolong use—use in moderation).
Baby Oil and Dawn: Use as a hair protectant. Saturate hair with Johnson’s Baby Oil (only trusted oil, besides olive oil) and cover with a shower cap (or wrap the head with plastic wrap—avoiding the eyes, nose and mouth) and let sit for two hours. The lice drown in the baby oil. Wash the baby oil from hair with Dawn Dishwashing liquid. Repeat one week later.
Antiseptic Mouthwash: Wet the hair and scalp with an antiseptic mouthwash, cover with a shower cap and wait two hours. Make sure the mouthwash is a strong antiseptic so it will kill the lice and prevent further infestation. A cheap brand will work just as well as long as it has strong antiseptic properties.
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Lysol: Also a great antiseptic…To clean brushes and combs (particularly a nit comb), soak the items in Lysol, then rinse them with hot water. Lysol works the same way as the bleach and mouthwash mentioned above. Note: Lysol tends to be harsher on hair then other hair home treatments. It can be used but will dry the hair.
Tree Tea Oil for Head Lice: In preventing lice, shampoo hair regularly with tea tree shampoo. Tea tree oil, from the Melaleuca tree, is a natural ‘louse’ repellent. Tea tree contains antiseptic properties.
Olive Oil for Head Lice and AVC: Saturate hair with olive oil (the best of the best hair oil) and cover with a shower cap (or wrap the hair in plastic wrap—avoiding the eyes, nose and mouth) and let set for two hours to kill head lice and make removing nits easier. Follow by rinsing with AVC and comb out the nits with a nit comb.
Mayonnaise for Head Lice and AVC: Saturate hair completely with a thick coat of mayonnaise (a cheap brand will contain plenty of thick oils), working the mayonnaise in the hair and roots well. Wrap hair with plastic wrap (above the eyes, nose and mouth) or put a shower cap on. Let set for two hours. Shampoo hair thoroughly. The strong fatty oil in the mayonnaise will suffocate and kill head lice and nits. Besides, the mayonnaise is also an excellent hair conditioner. Rinse hair with AVC (apple cider vinegar) repeatedly, then rinse clean with water and comb hair with a nit comb. Repeat one week later.
Bleach: While you are in the washing frenzies, using lice-killing shampoos, laundering clothes and bed linens (use bleach when washing linens in the wash cycle and high heat in the dryer)…try adding ½ a cup of bleach to a sink full of water and soak all combs, brushes, barrettes, and hair clips in the solution, let them soak for at least an hour… then rinse thoroughly with hot water. Don’t forget razors, tweezers or any other ‘equipment’ used in or around hair.
Plastic Trash Bags: Quarantine your child’s favorite stuffed animal. What a great way to teach a child about hibernation. Place all comforters, quilts and stuffed animals in plastic trash bags, tie shut, and store in the garage for two weeks. Lice cannot survive without a human host. The eggs take one week to hatch, so after two weeks all the lice should be dead and your child’s “favorite pet” will then be ‘starved’ for lots of love just like an animal comes out of hibernation and starved for food. (But please instruct your child about the difference.)
Symptoms for lice ~ Strange Facts:
Medicated lice shampoos may cause serious side effects in children and should never be used without a doctor’s supervision.
Most people resort to a lice shampoo containing the pesticide pyrethrin (derived from chrysanthemums) or permethrin (a synthetic form of pyrethrin). Recent Harvard studies indicate that lice are becoming pyrethrin resistant. These lice are becoming more resilient to the commercialized medicated products on the market today. That is why it is very important to become familiar with natural hair home treatments.
The medical term for a lice infestation is pediculosis.
The word louse, the singular form of the word lice, is slang for “a bad person.”
The word nitwit originated from the false idea that head lice infest only poor, uneducated children. Not so!! Don’t be humiliated, frustrated or embarrassed if your child comes down with lice. Lice have become more resilient to the commercialized medicated products on the market. According to data from Harvard researches, there are ‘superlice at large in the land.’ This gives more reason to experiment further into natural home hair remedies.
The term nit-picking originated from the tedious act of having to pick every nit from the head of a person infested with lice. This is a great time to teach your children about why apes and monkeys ‘groom’ themselves.
The expression “going over it with a fine-tooth comb” stems from combing the hair of a lice-infested person with a fine-tooth comb to get rid of all the nits, dead or alive.
Lice burrow into the scalp to feed on human blood. A chemical in their saliva stops blood from clotting. This chemical causes the persistent itching effect.
Female lice lay up to ten eggs a day. In a week the eggs hatch…in two weeks, with proper treatment…they can be disposed of.—Learn and know your remedies.
Note: To remove excess oil (especially petroleum jelly) from the hair…but only to be used on a short time basis for it will strip the natural oils, pH, of the hair use the following as a rinse:
Cornmeal or cornstarch (dry shampoo, best choice for natural alternative, however you may spend days with greasy hair)
Dawn dish detergent (best, fastest alternative, but will dry hair)
Goop hand cleaner—this is an extreme but if necessary, use—will dry out hair.
Wisk laundry detergent—also an extreme due to stripping the hair of the natural oils.
*Whichever you use—be careful not to get detergent into eyes.
*Many shampoos on the market today interfere with the effectiveness of the hair lice remedies. The only shampoo found so far to combat hair lice with medicated ingredients or hair home treatments was Prell. Remember, according to Harvard research studies, you are now dealing with ‘superlice’, which are adapting to commercialized remedies…but yet so far…have not adapted to natural hair remedies at home….
Photo of Head Lice/Picture of Head Lice
Because Lice is such a persistent annoyance…please visit Hair Remedies At Home for further information on treatment of lice.
Learn more about Dry shampoos, Mayonnaise and hair, Hair Masks, Condiioners and using AVC on Hair along with other Natural Hair Remedies at Home here! More Hair Home Treatments
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Hair Loss and Replacement Treatments
Article by Olga Sutcliffe
If you feel embarrassed about your hair and are constantly worried about the hair fall then West end hair are the specialists you were looking for. Hair fall is a common problem all across the world. We may blame it on many things including our genes, routine and lifestyle. Today’s life is very hectic and it is difficult to find time for taking care of ourselves and that is why the problems reach a serious level very easily.
Hair fall is never considered for clinical treatment until it gets beyond control. It is then when you start looking for someone who can help you with replacement of the hair and treatment to stop further loss. Hair loss Melbourne is being dealt with many specialists in the market however West End Hair specializes in the hair loss problems for women. They believe that the problems in men are different from women and have to be treated differently.
Hair loss in women can be because of various reasons. One of the main reasons of hair fall in the late 40’s and early 50’s is the hormonal change in the body that happens due to menopause. The hair start getting thin in many cases and this change is unavoidable. There is specific pattern of hair loss in women. Most common pattern is hair fall from the top area and widening of the partitions.
There are clinical reasons of hair fall as well. Treatments like chemotherapy lead to extensive hair loss. These conditions are very complicated to be handled by everyone. A quick and easy way to get hair back on or head is to wear “clip in” hair. Hair extensions Melbourne is quality product and has been trusted by the customers for a long time now. The clip in hair offered by West end hair is 100% human hair. You can also choose to add volume to your hair. The hairs that are added are matched for the texture and the color so that they give you a natural look.
The clipped in hair looks just like your own hair and you can style them easily just like you have been doing so far. The volumizers just need to be tightened after 5-6 weeks. Clip in hair can be clipped in on your own after you have been instructed on that. Hair replacement Melbourne has almost all solutions for your hair that would make them natural and full like they were. In fact you can choose designs and styles you like according to your face and personality.
Australia is one of the few countries that have the facility of getting rebate on hair transplant and treatment. So if you are one of those who have started losing confidence in her personality because of the change in appearance because of hair loss then you should check what all Westend hair can do for you. If you want to discuss about the procedures and the cost involved you can visit our website and leave your contact details. You would be responded on your query by our team.
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What Are The Relevant Treatments For A Falling Hair
Article by Mr.G
Hair fall or hair loss occurs at all age group and happens for different reasons in both men and women. A 100 hair shred per day is considered normal by experts and has nothing much to worry about as beneath every hair that has fallen grows another hair follicle.
Hair fall can always be prevented and treated with the science going so far, but before understanding the various treatments or prevention tricks it is important to understand the reason or cause behind hair fall or hair loss.
Some of the most common causes of hair loss in men or hair loss in women are genetic disorder, medications, treatments like chemotherapy or radio therapy and deficiency of important vitamins, minerals and iron in the body. Most of the men or women as well as teenagers experience hair fall or hair loss when they tend to avoid the basic care of their hairs and expose it to sunrays or dust or harmful chemicals like cosmetic shampoos, hair color and more.
When it comes to hair fall ‘prevention better than cure’ works at its best, hair fall prevention works towards making the treatment easy and successful.
Very common treatment and most approached treatment of hair loss is medication for hair loss i.e. capsules containing relevant vitamins, irons, minerals, calcium and more. Often, doctors and dermatologist prefer to offer such capsules or syrups to strengthen the hair rots to slow down and cut down the loss of hair. Hair loss solutions consist of clinical methods ranging from medication to herbal or dermatological shampoos. Also, the increase in DHT that causes hair loss is also controlled in clinical process by hair loss doctor or expert.
Another treatment is the right diet. Hair loss when in teenagers or young age men and women occurs mostly because of protein lacking diets or incomplete food intake. When experiencing hair loss at such early age in spite of no disorder or medical problem, one should eat protein rich diet such as fish, eggs, nuts, grains, beans, cheese and meat or chicken.
In cases where hair loss is a direct cause of unhealthy hair management hair loss treatment consists of giving the hair follicles the care and love they deserve. This kind of treatment begins with saying no to hair shampoos, experiment on hair like straitening, perm or hair color. Damage hair follicles due to improper care can always be treated by keeping hair clean and protected from heat, sun rays and any exposure to dusty environment. Using a conditioner after shampooing hair with a mild and herbal product also helps to protect hair follicles from damaging.
From healthy diet to medical treatment to prevention there are numbers of relevant and successful treatments for hair loss and this also includes the surgery option offered by many superior doctors and institutes across the world.
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Hair troubles and treatments
INTRODUCTION
Hair is a filamentous growth of dead cells from the skin found only on mammals. There are two types of hair – (1) the lanugo (vellus) hair and (2) the terminal hair.There are differences in rate of growth, structure, length and responses to various stimuli for hairs in body. Males are having more terminal hairs particularly on face, chest, abdomen, legs, arms while females are having more vellus hairs. Average humanhas 100,000 hair fol1icles. Each follicle can grow about 20 individual hairs in a person’s lifetime. Average hair loss is about 100 strands a day. Primary component of hair fibre is keratine. (1)
Anatomy of Hair
Hair is a derivative of epidermis. Hair is composed of two parts-
(1) Hair Root (Inside the epidermis)
The hair bulb, the lowermost portion of the root, is an expanded mass of epithelial cells which give rise to different types of keratinized cells. The upper portion of the bulb produces the medulla of the hair, the hair cortex, and the hair cuticle. The cuticle cells of the hair and those of the internal sheath are interdigitated, an arrangement which locks the hair in the follicle.
(2) Hair Shaft (Outside the epidermis)
The cuticle cells overlap each other so as to form a tight imbricated “capsule” containing the cortex. The fusiform keratinized cells of the cortex are tightly arranged in the long axis. (2)
Hair growth cycles: – Three phases
1. Anagen (Growth Phase): During this phase the hair is actively growing. The growth phase is of about 2-6 years.
Catagen (Transitional phase): This phase lasts about 3 to 4 weeks. The dermal papilla condenses and cells of the follicle stop growing.
Telogen (Resting Phase): During this phase the dermal papilla becomes isolated in the dermal area. This phase lasts about 2 to 3 weeks. (3)
Characteristic Features of Hairs
Physical properties of hair
1. Elasticity: Hair can resist forces that could changes its shape, its volume or its length. The elasticity of hair depends on the long keratin fibers in the cortex. Both natural sunlight and artificial ultraviolet light break down chemicals in the hair and damage its elasticity.
2. Static electricity: When dry hair is rubbed, static electric charge builds up on the hairs. This is especially noticeable in hot, dry weather. The result is flyaway hair, which stands out from the head and looks unmanageable.
3. Moisture Content:
In heat and humidity – more moisture, less static electricity, collapse.
In dry condition – less moisture, more static electricity, more volume.
When hair is wet the cortex swells and the edges of the cuticle scales tend to lift.
4. Porosity: The cuticle covering the cortex is intact, and is then almost waterproof. Increasing the temperature, or applying an alkaline lotion, separates the scales of the cuticle enough to allow the chemicals to pass through.
5. Texture: Much of the attraction of a beautiful head of hair lies in its texture, or feel. Texture of hair depends on several things. The first is the average diameter of the individual hairs. Secondly, different people’s hair naturally feels different. Thirdly, the texture is affected by the degree of weathering of hair.
6. pH; The ideal pH sof hair is between 4.5 and 5.5. Above 5.5 the hair starts to open and below 4.5 it starts to contract. (4)
Chemical composition of hair
Human hair is a complex fiber made up of various morphological components and different chemical species. Different chemical components in the human hair act together, to maintain the normal flow of functions.
1. Protein: Human hair contains about 83-87% proteins. Protein is the most important element and is present throughout the hair from root to tip. Hair, from its growth under the skin of the scalp, is filled with a fibrous protein called keratin. Most of the keratinous proteins are present within the cortical cells. The keratin protein found in hair is called “hard” keratin. (5)
2. Water: Water content is about 7%. It promotes normal and healthy hair growth and provides healthy hair appearance. When it is impregnated with water the weight increases by 12-18%. (4)
3. Hair Lipids: It is about 3% in hair. Hair lipids are composed of fatty acid, ceramide, cholesterol and cholesterol sulfate. The lipid content of the hair is not constant but varies with age and other factors. (4)
4. Hair Pigments: These are about 2% in hair. Melanin is the hair pigment which gives colour to the hair. They are produced by a group of specialized cells called melanocytes. Eumelanin form of melanin gives different shades ranging from black to brown. Phaeomelanin gives yellow, ginger and red shades to the hair. (5)
5. Trace Elements: Other than these important elements, the chemical composition of hair also contains trace elements which are essentials for its healthy functionality. These elements are Al, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn, etc. (4)
Denaturation of Hair
Denaturation disrupts the normal alpha-helix and beta sheets in a protein and uncoils it into a random shape. Denaturation occurs because the bonding interactions responsible for the secondary structure (hydrogen bonds to amides) and tertiary structure are disrupted. The most common observation in the denaturation process is the precipitation or coagulation of the protein. A variety of reagents and conditions can cause denaturation;
Heat.
Alcohol Disrupts Hydrogen Bonding.
Acids and Bases Disrupt Salt Bridges.
Heavy Metal Salts Disrupt Disulfide Bonds.
Reducing Agents Disrupt Disulfide Bonds. (6)
HAIR DISEASES
1. Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune disease. In alopecia areata, white blood cells attack the rapidly growing cells in the hair follicles. The affected hair follicles become small and drastically slow down hair production. Alopecia is called ‘Indralupta’ or ‘Khalitya’ in Ayurveda. The Kuff with blood blocks hair papilla so hairs are not generated and Alopecia is produced.
2. Dandruff
Dandruff causes due to oily skin, shampooing too, a poor diet, and stress. But, the real culprit may be fat-eating, yeast like fungus called Malassezia. This results in a large number of dead skin cells. Dead cells become white and cause ‘Rucci’ in hairs. It is called Darunak in Ayurveda.
3. Premature Graying of Hair
The physiologic basis for graying of the hair is the inability of melanocytes in the hair matrix. The graying may occur independently of any change in the structure or growth of the hair. It is called Palit Rogin Ayurveda.Angerness, Sadness and Hard work produce ‘Heat’ and ‘Pitta’ in body. These ‘Heat’ and ‘Pitta’ after reaching in head make the hairs gray or white in early age.
4. Head Lice
Head lice is a parasitic insects found most commonly behind the ears and near the neckline in hairs. The medical term is Pediculus Humanus Capitis. It causes scalp itching, sensation, red sores on scalp etc. This is called Arunshika in Ayurveda. Because of ‘Kuff, ‘Pitta’ and Worms the hairs become weak and multiheaded with some sebaceous spots.
5. Folliculitis
Folliculitis is the infection of hair follicles. This can occur anywhere on the skin or scalp. Folliculitis looks like acne pimples or non-healing, crusty sores.
6. Hirsutism (Excess of hair)-
Hirsutism can be caused by abnormally high levels of male hormones (androgens). Other symptoms include acne, deepening of the voice and increased muscle mass. Women who have hirsutism have dark, thick hair on their face, chest, abdomen and back.
TREATMENT OF HAIR DISEASES
Allopathic Aspects
1. Alopecia areata
Drugs: Corticosteroids, Minoxidil, Anthralin, Sulfasalazine.
Marketed Products
(i) Tugain (5% Minoxidil) by Cipla Pharmaceutical Ltd.
(ii) Multigain (Spray) by Torrent Pharma Ltd.
(iii) Minoxidil Topical Solution by Alpharma Ltd.
(iv) Hisone by Smarth Pharma Ltd. (7)
2. Dandruff
Drugs: Salicylic acid, Selenium Sulfide, Ketoconazole
Marketed Products
(i) Clinic All Clear Shampoo by Hindustan Lever Ltd.
(ii) Candid – TV Suspension by Glenmark Pharma Ltd.
(iii) Cetrimide by Nicholas Pharma Ltd.
(iv) Nizoral Shampoo.
3. Premature Graying of Hair
Drugs: Vitamin (Biotin) Suppliments.
Marketed Product – Bencozyme Forte. (8)
4. Head Lice
Drugs: Lindane, Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole.
Marketed Products
(i) Keralice (1 % Permethrin) by Femcare Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Permisol (5% Pennethrin) by Geolife Sciences Ltd.
(iii) Kwell by Dey’s Pharma Ltd.
(iv) Septra and Bactrim by Nicholas Pharma Ltd.
5. Folliculitis
Drugs: Minocycline, Tetracycline, Ammonium Lactate, Cortisone.
Marketed Products
(i) Syno by lndilina Pharma Ltd.
(ii) Bactroban Ointment by Prime Life Science Ltd.
(iii) Tetrasil by Melissa Pharma Ltd.
6. Hirsutism (Excess of hair)-
Drugs: Finasteride, Dexamethasone, Spironolactone.
Marketed Products
(i) Ladogal by Aventis Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Evalon by Infar Pharma Ltd. (9)
Ayurvedic Aspects
1. Indralupta or Khalitya
Drugs: Narikelamrit (Cocos nucifera), Tilashthak, Extract of Tila (Sesamum indicum) leaves and roots, Bhringrajswaras (Eclipta alba) and Bhringraj Taila
Marketed Products
(i) Nutrich Oil by Ayu Labs Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Sessa Oil by Ban Labs Ltd.
(iii) Ambica Hair Tonic by Medi Herbs Pvt. Ltd.
(iv) Bhringraj Taila by Dabur Pvt. Ltd. (9)
2. Darunak
Drugs: Bhringraj swaras, Chamalipan (Jasmium officinalis), Bibhitak, Mastak, Patolpatra.
Marketed Products
(i) Bhringraj Taila by Dabur Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Trichup by Vasu Pharma Ltd.
(iii) Shakuntalam Oil by Nagarjun Pvt. Ltd.
(iv) Harims Shampoo by Sushrut Krupa Pharma Ltd. (10)
3. ‘Palit Rog’ (Premature graying of hairs)
Drugs: Bhrinbrrajswaras, Extract of Indigofera tinctoria leaf, Godanti Bhasma, Gandhak Rasayan, Shilajeet sudha.
Marketed Products
(i) Bhringraj Kesh Taila by Dabur Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Shyam Kesh Taila by Vasu Pharma Ltd.
(iii) Hariras Mehandi by Sushrutkrupa Pharma Ltd.
(iv) Sessa Oil & Capsule by Ban Labs Ltd. (11)
4. Arunshika
Drugs: Alcoholic extract of seeds of Indigofera tinctoria, Sesamum indicum, Cocos nucifera oil.
Marketed Products
(i) Hariras Hair Cleaner by Sushrut Krupa Pharma Ltd.
(ii) Trichup Shampoo by Vasu Pharma Ltd. (10)
Homeopathic Aspects
1. Alopecia areata
Drugs: Acidum Phos., Jaborandi, Lecithinum, Lactulaka Sativa, Embellica off.
Marketed Products
(i) Arnica Plus by Allen Laboratories Ltd.
(ii) R89 by Tegor Laboratories Ltd.
(iii) Jaborandi by SBL Pvt. Ltd.
(iv) Coconica Hair Oil by SBL Pvt. Ltd. (7)
2. Dandruff
Drugs: Armoracia Sat Q., Arsenicum Alb., Kalium Sulph., Psorinum.
Marketed Products
(i) Montana hair shampoo by SBL Pvt. Ltd.
(ii) Scalptone by SBL Pvt. Ltd.
(iii) Annoca Plus – S by Allen Laboratories Ltd. (11)
3. Premature Gryaing of Hair
Drugs: Acidum Phos., Lycopodium, Pilocarpus 1000, Polysorbattam.
Marketed Products
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SOME DOMESTIC PREPARATION FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF HAIR
To impart gloss, shine and luster to hair, many domestic preparations are used in our country from ancient time. Some preparations among these are:
Equal amounts of Shikakai, Aritha are boiled in water for 20-25 minutes. This mixture is used to wet henna and applied to hair. Shikakai and Aritha impart Shine and strength to hair, whereas henna imparts colour to hair.
Another traditional preparation is paste of dried mango seeds. Mango seeds are dried in shade, then these are broken and inner portion of these are separated. These are then grinded to make a black paste with water. This preparation imparts natural black colour to white hair.
Egg yolk is mixed with lemon juice (1 tea spoon) and mustard oil (1 tea spoon) to impart smoothness and shine to hair. This preparation is used for hard and rough hair.
Lemon juice is added to curd and then egg yolk is mixed with it. This mixture is applied to drive away dandruff effectively.
Boiled tea water is used to make loose henna paste and this paste is kept in an iron utensil for overnight. This paste is then applied to hair to impart colour to hair with better luster and stability.
A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald patches. (10)
TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS OF HAIR PROBLEMS
Natural Supplements
Natural supplements are a specific blend of herbs, vitamins, and minerals that are known to benefit in hair loss. Some of the ingredients in one particular supplement include Biotin, Vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc. Herbs that may be used for hair loss treatment is Siberian Ginseng and Pumpkin.
Herbs and Diet Treat Hair Loss
Certain foods are key ingredients for the proper function of hormones and for nourishing scalp and hair roots. A high protein diet can be very beneficial in promoting hair growth because keratin, a type of protein, is one of its main building elements. Some nuts and greens, like spinach, sunflower seeds, and walnuts, have shown their positive effect on preventing hair loss and maintaining healthy hair.
Aloe: It has anti-inflammatory, emollient and nourishing properties and helps to maintain healthy and thick hair.
Lavender: It has strong anti-inflammatory effects and is helpful in treating Alopecia.
Capsicum: It accelerates hair growth and increases the blood circulation of the scalp. It is used for treating hair loss conditions that are triggered by a reduced blood and nutrients flow to the scalp.
Burdock: It is helpful for treating scalp irritation, as well as reversing hair thinning caused by alopecia. Also, burdock supplies essential fatty acids and natural phytosterols to hair roots, thus, improving hair shine and strength.
Ginger: It is a circulatory agent that helps boost the growing cycle of hair follicles. In addition, it is rich in beneficial oils, which act against hair shaft thinning.
Rosemary: It promotes circulation and helps eliminate scalp sebum accumulations and dandruff.
Sage: It contains potent astringent and antiseptic components that stimulate growth. It also adds strength and thickness to hair. (15)
CONCLUSION
Head hair is beauty of human being. Characteristics like elasticity, static electricity, moisture content, diameter, porosity, texture, pH etc. are properties that govern physical appearance of hair. Chemically hair consists of keratin protein, water, lipids, pigments and trace elements such as Al, Mn, Zn, Mg, Ca, Fe, Cu etc. Various ailments like Alopecia, Dandruff, Folliculitis, Decoloration etc. pose threat to hair and hair growth. Remedies to such hair diseases include Allopathic, Ayurvedic and Homeopathic treatments along with Hair transplantation to cope baldness. To enhance beauty and properties of hair, various commercial or natural pharmaceutical products are used such as Hair dye, Henna, Amla, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair oil, Hair creams and Tonics, Hair removers etc. Hair problems can also be solved by taking proper diet and nutrient supplements and to keep you away from stress and pollution.
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Hair Loss Treatments Hair Loss Treatments – Conquering Hair Loss In Pure Manner
Hair Loss Treatments Hair Loss Treatments – Conquering Hair Loss In Pure Manner
The acceptedest type of hair loss is macho or changeable sample baldheadedness – or androabiogenetic Alopecia – which is attributable to analysis. A number of other affairs – from ecology to medical can also cause hair loss.,How to Grow Hair Naturally
Earlier than you activate any remedy regimen, you need to argue a dermatologist to avertabundance the reason for your hair loss. Hair loss is a standard symptom for tons of of medical situations – and free whether or not or not your hair loss is a symptom of a medical condition will actuate the route you must take – your medical condition will have to be taken affliction of beahead remedy for hair loss. Realizing the reason for the hair loss is the aboriginal step to advertent a profitable hair loss remedy.
Hair Loss Remedies
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Many people have begin pure treatments for hair loss. The preambience abaft pure hair loss treatments is that hair loss is a pure condition and can, in some instances, be badly abatementd through the use of pure remedies. There are a lot of forms of pure hair loss treatments together with exercise to access blood stream, massadverseg the scalp, and natural hair loss treatments, which absorb using pure herbs.
Natural Remedies For Hair Loss
There are a lot of forms of natural treatments for hair loss – some are used to stimulate hair progress and others are used to advance the hair and the scalp advantageous as a way to praccident hair loss. Let’s ascertain a few of these pure hair loss remedies.
1. Henna can be utilized to action and preserve healthy hair – thus, abbreviating the possibilities of hair loss. Henna is a standard herb that has been used for a lot of years to capitaltain healthy hair.
2. Aloe Vera is addition traccessional herb that has been used finer within the prevention of hair loss. Native Indivibifolds, as well as folks within the Caribbean and India have used Aloe Vera to maintain healthy hair and prevent hair loss. Combined with wcalefaction antibody oil and attic milk, Aloe Vera will be fabricated into a shampoo that absolves and heals the scalp.
3. Jojoba Oil is an natural remedy for hair loss that has been used successaboundingy in alones who endure from skin situations, commensurable to eczema, psoriasis, and has been used successabsolutely within the remedy of dandruff.
4. Aroalgebraicerapists use lavender and bay acceptationant oils to therapeutic beating the scalp and stimulate hair growth.
5. Horsetail can be utilized to stimubackward hair corpuscles. This herb can be utilized to abetment beat sabounding alopecia by strengthening weak hair and selling hair advance.
6. Rosemary is another natural remedy for hair loss that can be utilized in oil for accumulationcrumbling the scalp and stimulating hair growth.
7. Saw Palmetto can be utilized to dam the hormone DHT, which is part of the reason for hair loss. Saw Palmetto can be utilized in oils, added to other blueprints, or taken centralizedly in abridged form.
8. Ginseng can be utilized as a stimulant and helps advance apportionment. Ginseng may also be used to remove toxins bottleneck the hair follicles, rising the possibility of healthy hair growth. Like Saw Palmetto, Ginseng can be utilized as oil, added to other formulas, or taken internally in capsule form.
These are just a few of the various natural treatments for hair loss. Other herbs used to apprehend hair loss or stimulate hair progress actualize blooming tea, of hair loss in lots of mixtures of shampoos and oils – some even used as teas to stimulate claret stream, thus stimulating the pure progress of hair. As with every remedy, be sure to analysis together with your barktolobasis to find the reason for the hair loss to be able to accomplish an abreast accommodation on the proper hair loss remedy for you.
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Hair Loss Treatments, ginkgo biloba, licorice, nettles, and sage. There are a lot of other herbs that can be utilized for the prevention and remedy
Hair Thinning Treatments For Every Hair Loss Cause
Perhaps one of the worst things that women have to deal with is their hair falling out. Nobody wants to deal with losing hair and whether it is thinning hair or bald spots, it is a distressing thought. To make matters worse it seems like every celebrity out there has a full head of hair, as if thinning hair or bald spots would never dare plague them.
One of the problems with hair loss is that many women are under the impressions that it is something that just happens as they get older. Thinning hair and bald spots are not a natural part of getting older; usually there is something else behind it. Knowing what is causing the hair loss in the 30 million women who suffer from thinning hair or bald spots is the first step to treating it. Not to mention that treating the hair loss is the best way to get back the lifestyle that you deserve. While you might not notice it now hair loss can affect your self-esteem, relationships, and your self-confidence.
Hair Loss Types
When it comes to hair loss there are four main types of hair loss, female pattern hair loss, traction alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. Each of these types of hair loss is caused by genetics or some kind of disorder, such as a medical condition. The biggest difference between these types of hair loss is how the hair is lost. With female pattern hair loss, the crown and vertex are of the head suffer thinning or even hair loss. Traction alopecia, which is the most popular type of hair loss, causes thinning hair or hair loss because of the hair itself breaking. Alopecia Areata doesn’t just cause thinning hair; it actually causes bald spots to develop all throughout the hair. Telogen effluvium causes hair loss all over the head, but it usually starts in a certain place and spreads out from there.
Hair Loss Causes
While there are numerous hair loss causes the most common one is hair breakage. Hair breakage occurs for a variety of reasons, but overusing heated styling tools, wearing the hair pulled back too tight, and chemical treatments are the most common reasons for hair breakage. Luckily, any hair loss from traction alopecia can be reversed, but it has to be caught early enough. If the breakage isn’t caught early enough the hair follicles can become damaged, which leads to permanent hair loss.
Female pattern baldness is another common cause of hair loss. Women who suffer from this type of hair loss do so because of genetics, but also because of postmenopausal factors. Alopecia Areata is caused by stress, while the causes of telogen effluvium are pregnancy, thyroid disease, anemia, and even a poor diet. Other causes of hair loss can include surgery, medications, testosterone supplements, or scalp disorders. Scalp disorders can include seborrheic dermatitis, scarring alopecia, cicatricial, and psoriasis.
Common Hair Loss Treatments
With how big of a problem hair loss is it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of treatment options available. However, how good those treatments are varies, just like everything else some methods are better than others are. Surgery for hair implants and transplants is one of the methods that many people turn too. The problem with the surgery is that if further hair loss occurs it can leave you with irregular patches of hair on your head, not to mention the cost of the treatment. A Nioxin Three Part Hair and Scalp System is another treatment option for women. This method is designed to help restore your hair back to a healthy condition by cleaning, restoring, and activating the hair follicles. The biggest problem with this system is that even though it is custom-made based on a person’s specific needs once the product is no longer being used the hair loss can come back.
Wigs are another popular treatment for hair loss, no matter what the cause is. Wigs are a popular choice because you can easily hide any hair loss, but you also don’t have to worry about taking medications or using medicated shampoo day in and day out. However, not all wigs are going to be the best solution, some will cause more pain ad embarrassment than the hair loss itself. Traditional wigs, like the kind your grandma wears are to be avoided at all costs. If you plan to wear a wig, you want to find a high quality lace wig. Lace wigs offer you the chance to hide the hair loss, and nobody will even know you are wearing one. Lace wigs are made to be virtually undetectable, and they can comfortably be worn for an extended period of time.
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Hair Loss: Causes, Prevention & Treatments
Article by Dev Sri
Beautiful shining hair is akin to beauty & health. However, many people experience unjustified loss of hair loss, which negatively affects their social life and self perception. Hair loss can be attributed to several reasons including hormone changes, dandruff, exposure to chemicals, side effects of strong medications, side effects of radiation, etc. Sometimes hair loss can be the most visible aspect of some serious diseases, inadequate nutrition, or serious physical conditions.
Causes of Hair Loss
Stress & associated hormone changesSide effects of some medicinesIll health of liver, kidney and other internal organsRadiationDandruff & other skin diseasesIncomplete nutrition — lack of proteins, minerals (like zinc) & vitaminsExposure to chemicalsExcess use of shampoo, soapApplication of too much or too little oil
Kinds of Hair Loss
Hair loss can be classified into different kinds according to the nature of hair loss.
Alopecia areata is characterized by loss of hair in circles. This is mainly induced by stress and mental trauma. Certain physical conditions like Systematic Lupas Erythematosus (SLE) can also be a cause of this condition.
Alopecia totalis is characterized by total loss of hair from the head, leaving behind a bald head and even barren eyebrows. The skin of head turns smooth.
Diffuse alopecia condition has unhealthy, thin and short hair.
Trichotillomania is another condition, prevalent among children, characterized by the children pulling their hair and eating it. Children do this without their conscious knowledge and the hair they eat can remain in the stomach as a ball of hair, leading to pain.
Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss found among men. This is caused by excess activity of androgen, a hormone. Women too can suffer from this problem.
Holistic Food to Prevent Hair Loss
Every nutrient that helps in normal body functioning is also required for proper hair growth. Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids (fat), minerals and vitamins play important roles in body functioning and hair growth as well. Inadequate nutrition also first reflects on the hair.
The Essential Food Items to Take to Prevent Hair Loss
Include in your diet a good mixture of everything listed below. Take a mix of everything in moderation. Curcuma longa, cumin seed, etc are good spices to prepare food. Similarly, gooseberry (Embellica officinale), dried grapes, pea (small green pea), etc also promote good physical health and hair growth.
Green and colored vegetablesWholegrain rice and wheatCarbohydrate rich root items — tapioca, sweet potato, etcEggMilk and dairy productsFruits — especially orange, grapes, and other slightly sour fruits
However, the quality of the atmosphere, ground, etc under which the plants grow also affect the quality of the food you take. Food crops grown with excess use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, etc have very limited quality.
Food Items to Avoid
If you care about your hair and physical health, avoid the following items.
Soft drinksFast foodOverly cooked foodProcessed food (canned, packaged)
Agreed, these items are good for your tongue. However, what is good for your tongue may not be good for your body, blood and hair.
Hair Care Precautions
Note the following points to take good care of your hair.
Gently dry your hair with a clean towel after bathingAlways use a clean combDon’t comb wet hairDon’t comb your hair too oftenComb your hair in the direction of its growth and not against itDon’t use shampoos that contain chemicals — better option is natural shampoos prepared from hibiscus leaves, henna, grounded small green pea, etcApply enough oil on hair 30 minutes before bathing — coconut oil, sesame oil, etc are enough
Be gentle on your hair. Don’t rub your hair violently and use hair dryer sparingly. Shampoos that contain chemicals actively destabilize your hair. You can prepare natural herbal shampoo from materials available from your backyard itself and it is better than any shampoo that you pay big prices for.
Ayurvedic Means of Hair Care and Hair Growth Measures
Ayurveda suggests different hair oils for healthy hair growth. Amalaki (Emblica officinale) is a major component of Ayurvedic hair oils. Massage your scalp with these oils and you can see healthier hair growth.
Treatments for Hair Loss
Allopathy medicine has quite a few treatments for hair loss, which are listed below.
1. Minoxidil — this medicine prescribed for blood pressure is prescribed for hair loss too. Apply the medicine on your scalp. Effectiveness is 10-20%. Hair loss will come back once you stop using the medicine.
2. Finasteride — this medicine usually prescribed for prostrate enlargement is handy treatment against hair loss. Temporary loss of libido and lowered quality of semen are the usual side effects of using this medicine. Women shall not use this, as it can cause the women to give birth to handicapped child.
3. Hair transplantation — hair from one part of the head is transplanted to other parts of scanty hair growth. Strip incision, laser grafting, punch grafts, etc are the main types of hair transplantation treatments. The possibility of hair fall in two-three years and the scars at the areas where hair is taken are to be taken care of.
4. Scalp Reduction — a kind of plastic surgery, where skin of hairless area is removed and the skin from hairy area is stretched. The success depends on hairless area of head and the elasticity of skin.
5. Hairpiece or toupee — wigs are attached to the skin, without being noticed. Can wear and tear in the long run.
In case of hair loss, cure is almost impossible and even prevention is difficult. Put your focus on better physical and mental health than worrying about lost hair. Follow
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Fighting Hair Loss with Modern Treatments
Hair loss has affected men and women for centuries – and it’s been battled in one way or another for just as long. First wigs and then surgery: with, it has to be said, limited results even in the 20th century. Until, that is, a whole new method of hair replacement was pioneered, towards the end of the 20th century – a method that, in the 21st century, has started to take hold as the great new hope for sufferers from pattern and non pattern baldness everywhere.
Though more men suffer from hair loss (which is often caused by an overloaded presence of a male hormone in the scalp, and so, obviously, more common among men), women suffer worse. That’s probably because women’s hair has been elevated, over centuries of painting, sculpture, tradition and other forms of representation, into part of the symbolic set of items representing womanhood – beauty, fertility and purity. For a woman to lose her hair, though actually no more or less serious than for a man has become seen, in the eyes of society, as an ultimate de-womanising event. An ailment, almost. Female hair loss is the cause of much pain and embarrassment – needlessly, but true nonetheless.
Previous types of hair treatment haven’t really stepped up to the mark, as far as women are concerned. Even expensive wigs right up to the end of the 20th century still looked like wigs: and actual hair replacement, even as little as 20 years ago, was so unlikely to look natural it almost wasn’t worth it. Hair replacement was, then, done by removing whole strips of skin and hair from one part of the body and grafting them onto the bald area – with a result that usually looked as though the patient was wearing a wig. Why? Because even this relatively sophisticated method of hair loss treatment (the hair, at least, was fairly likely to stay in) couldn’t, and didn’t, take into account the natural grains of hair growth – the directions in which the follicles in the bald area should naturally be pointing.
The newest method of hair replacement – Follicular Transfer, or FT – works a lot better than anything that has been before it, because it works precisely on the principle of individual hair growth direction. In FT, single hairs are injected back into the bald area. The hairs are chosen specifically because their natural growth direction, in the site from whence they are plucked, is the same, or as near the same as can be, to the natural growth direction of the missing hair in the bald area. This method of hair loss treatment has already proved astonishingly successful, promoting natural looking hair growth in treated areas. That’s great news for women – who, for the first time, have a chance to get a real, workable hair replacement treatment: one that doesn’t make them look like they’ve had a wig stuck to their head.
Hair loss, then, may have been around for centuries: but, finally, mankind is able to fight back. Modern treatments are proving efficacious in ways that have never been seen before.
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