The question is why do we have
hair anyway? After all wouldn't it be better if we were all walking around with shiny bald heads! The men's
hair care isle would still exist but it would be called the men's head and scalp care isle. But its time to stop dreaming and snap back into reality, into a world where a mans
hair or lack of it has a great deal to do with how he views himself and how other view him as well. So in this informational article titled "Gradual
Hair Loss in Men" I will explore the main cause of
hair loss in men and explore some simple ideas that may help to slow the every accelerating receding
hair line combined with thinning
hair in men. Generally speaking
hair loss can be caused by a myriad of both avoidable and unavoidable culprits. Some of these would include genetics, hormones, diseases, treatment of diseases (certain medications and chemotherapy), extreme weight loss, poor nutrition, and stress. But when you are talking about a gradual thinning of
hair over time it is most likely the effects of a condition known as androgenic alopecia, which is responsible for over 80% of all
hair loss cases in men. To know how to stop this silent
hair stealer we must first explore its personality. Androgenic alopecia, AKA male pattern baldness, is a condition that is hormone related with a genetic backdrop. When experiencing this condition men often see
hair loss in the front and on the top of the head towards the back. Some men lose only a small amount of
hair at a time and only notice a receding
hair line. Others have a combination of a receding
hair line with a small amount of thinning on the crown. And still others, particularly those whose
hair loss began early, end up with the dreaded horseshoe (all of the
hair on top is lost but the
hair on the sides and back is retained). The cause of androgenic alopecia is the inability of the body to control dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT occurs in the body when testosterone is converted into DHT through an enzyme conversion process facilitated by 5-alpha-reductase. DHT shrinks
hair follicles causing the
membranes in the scalp to thicken, become inelastic and restrict blood flow. This causes the
hair follicles to atrophy. As a result, when a
hair does fall out, it is not replaced. In essence too much DHT equals less
hair on your head.
While the condition may seem hopeless there are ways too slow its progression through a number of simple steps. *Saw Palmetto - Saw palmetto seems to be the one herbal ingredient that much of the natural androgenic alopecia therapy is centered around. This herb has been shown to be effective at blocking DHT in men and as an added bonus it is great for prostate health! *Good Nutrition - Once you have blocked DHT the next step is creating a healthy environment for hair growth. Most experts agree that good nutrition, especially B vitamins such as biotin, can prove very beneficial in this regard. *Exercise - Hair is reliant on blood flow for essential nutrients. So scalp massage combined with moderate daily exercise can help increase your chances of hair regrowth. *Don't abuse your hair - Hair dyes, blow dryers, and lathering agents in shampoo can damage both the hair and scalp. Avoid them. *Anxiety - Anxiety and stress are generally bad for your health and bad for your hair. If possible try to adopt methods such as meditation or yoga for reducing anxiety. Additionally, there are a number of products specially formulated to reduce hair loss in men. These products have shown to be very effective when adopted early in the hair loss cycle. If you are a man suffering the effects of gradual hair loss the sooner you take action the better chance you will have of keeping your hair for years to come.
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