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posted by kteinc on Jun 19

So you tried everything for your hair loss and nothing seems to work. What are your options? One option is to go to a physician and ask for a prescription drug, but it is better to be educated before asking. We will explore the options, prices and side effects.

While topical solutions such as Rogaine branded monoxidil has been used to treat hair loss, Propecia branded Finasteride by Merck & Company, Inc. is the only FDA approved pill for the prevention of hair loss and possible hair re-growth. Like Rogaine, Propecia was discovered when its generic equivalent being used for another purpose was found to have beneficial side effects.

Finasteride is the generic name for the drug, which was already in existence for quite some time and had been produced under the name Proscar by Merck & Company and used for treatment of enlarged prostates, a syndrome medically called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is caused by an overproduction of DHT, which causes the prostate to grow.

Many BHP patients were also suffering with MPB, and when patients began taking Proscar, they noticed the re-growth of hair also. This sparked new testing and the birth of Propecia as a hair restoration drug. The approval of Propecia by the FDA was easy to achieve, since it was merely marketing already approved Finasteride as a hair restoration drug, with a much smaller dosage than that required for BPH.

Propecia is being prescribed by doctors to some patients as an oral treatment to internally block the production of DHT. Propecia is an androgen hormone inhibitor only approved for men, and has been clinically proven to grow hair on a significant percentage of men who suffer with Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) or more properly androgenetic alopecia. Unfortunately, the drug has not been approved for use by women at this time. This is especially true for women who are pregnant or can become pregnant, because the process of inhibiting testosterone from being converted to DHT can affect secondary sex characteristics of unborn fetuses.

Propecia works by reversing the shrinkage of hair follicles that are in the telogen phase, or last phase of the normal hair cycle. Propecia works best in combination with topical treatments of Monoxidil such as Rogaine. Participants in studies have seen hair grow in as little as six months, whereas those who have seen no results in a year’s time are reported not likely to see any results from the drug. One round of testing of over 2,000 men with androgenetic alopecia over a four-year period showed half with reported new hair growth.

Side effects of Propecia in a few persons studied include diminished sex drive, difficulty in achieving an erection, and a decreased sperm production. Side effects were found in less than three percent of participants in clinical studies. Fortunately when the drug’s use was discontinued, the side effects went away and normal functions resumed.

The price of Propecia is in the range of $130 for a 30-day supply.

This is just a few tips to stop hair loss and help to re-grow your hair. You can learn how to use less than $15 of grocery store items to stop hair loss and re-grow hair at Hair Loss Prevention and Re-growth. Information found at http://hairloss.kteweb.com

posted by kteinc on Jun 19

There is no sure-fire way to prevent all hair loss; however, there are some methods that have been used that work on some people. In addition to the dietary improvements and suggestions, here are some naturopathic remedy suggestions.

Massage
Massage and aromatherapy have been used with some success. In minor cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow. A blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp. Once the mixture is in the scalp for 20 minutes, wash your hair and scalp with your normal shampoo mixed with three drops of bay essential oil.

Massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and in mild cases stimulate some hair growth. Of course, one must be careful to be gentle when massaging and not tug at the hair or use the fingernails when massaging the scalp. If one is concerned about fingernails getting in the way due to extra long fingernails, there are several options. One is a flat-handed massage, which while not as effective as the finger massage can provide some circulatory benefits and results.

There are several electric massagers on the market that have an attachment for scalp massaging as well. An oriental method called Qi Gong (pronounced Chi Kung) has been used to increase circulation to the scalp and face also. The fingers should be placed at the center of the skull base and then begin to tap approximately 30 times. Work your way outward toward the ears continuing to tap gently. After reaching the ears go back to the center of the skull a little higher up and work your way around to the ear region. Keep going up about eight levels, each time repeating the process.

Saw Palmetto for men and woman
There is a definite connection between the prostate and hair loss for men, and therefore a connection between breakthroughs in BPH treatments developed and their effectiveness in restoring hair growth. There have been some herbalists that have experimented with the herb Saw Palmetto in order to block the production of DHT in treating BPH.

Although most studies of Saw Palmetto have been for the treatment of prostatic disease, more recent studies have been conducted on its effectiveness in treating loss. The herb has been found to work in fighting benign prostatic disease by lowering levels of DHT, which is a known cause of androgenetic alopecia. Studies have shown Saw Palmetto extract is an effective anti-androgen and therefore there is promise for its effectiveness as an effective treatment for hair loss prevention.

Women who take Saw Palmetto should cease doing so when taking oral contraceptives or hormone therapy.

This is just two of the tips to stop hair loss and help to re-grow your hair. You can learn how to use less than $15 of grocery store items to stop hair loss and re-grow hair at Hair Loss Prevention and Re-growth. Information found at http://hairloss.kteweb.com

posted by dominicdonaldson on Jun 19

After a hair transplant operation there are many care procedures you will need to follow to ensure the best possible results. A hair transplant can be quite an invasive procedure, however if you have received the latest type of surgery known as follicular transfer then the results will be far less invasive. Here in this article we look at some after care instructions after your surgery as a guide. After surgery after-care will be given by your clinic and this is just a guide to help the healing process.

The first night after your operation will be the most important, avoid touching your grafts because they can fall out of the incisions made. Try to sleep in a semi upright position, which is easier if you place two or three pillows beneath your head to elevate your head. It is advisable to sleep in this position for a further three nights after the hair transplant. If your clinic has given you any lotion to apply make sure that you follow all of the instructions carefully. Usually this has to be applied every thirty minutes once at home, most clinics advise that you keep using the spray until it’s finished.

After forty eight hours of the surgery you will be able to shampoo your hair, do check with your clinic though that this is advised. If you do shampoo your hair, make sure that the shampoo you use is a PH-balanced shampoo. Place a mixture of water and shampoo into a plastic container and start to massage the areas over your head including the grafts with your finger and thumb. To then rinse the shampoo off place some water into a receptacle and pour it gently over, after five days you will be able to place your head under a shower jet.

Don’t be alarmed if white spots appear on your scalp after washing, this is the swelling in the root of the grafts and they will probably disappear after thirty to forty minutes. The donor zone of your hair transplant must be regularly washed energetically. This will avoid crusting and will impede scarring and the removal of stitches. You will be expected to avoid physical activity for the first week and avoid blowing your nose to heavily.

Disclaimer- This article is only opinion and not medical advice, after a hair transplant seek proper medical information from your certified clinic. If you have any concerns regarding your surgery you should contact your doctor for further help.

Dominic Donaldson is an expert in the beauty industry.
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posted by joemillionaire on Jun 19

If you’re able to read this, you already have what it takes to be the alpha male, whether or not you believe it. Unfortunately, the thing that holds back most people isn’t anything but their mind. You better believe that whatever the mind can conceive, the body can achieve. A lot of the time, people just give up on their dreams too quickly. They are looking for a silver bullet to solve all their problems. They want the results, but they don’t put in enough effort. How do I know they don’t put in enough effort? It’s because they STILL didn’t achieve their dream -they gave up at some point or had really bad luck. An alpha male never gives up on his dreams.

So, what does it take to unleash your inner alpha male?

Have a Desire to Improve Yourself
The first step is to develop a burning desire to improve your life in every way, shape and form. With this attitude, you can learn to exhibit the characteristics common in alpha males. You can never be more confident, wealthy, popular or intelligent unless you really, and I mean really, want to be. All of your desires have to come from within for the purpose of improving yourself, for your own sake. Arm yourself with excellence.

Form Good Habits
Once you are ready to begin learning how to be an alpha male, you have to realize that good results are the result of good habits. If you’re not forming good habits, then you’re forming bad ones. Those don’t help. By having bad habits, you’re creating resistance on the way to achievement. There’s no point to making a goal harder to achieve than it needs to be.

Be Disciplined
By forming good habits and having the right attitude, you can do almost anything. Another way to put it is like this: Alpha males are superior because they have superior disciplined. They’re the guys who are still working at the end of the day while others are already home. They’re the ones who wake up an hour early and hit the gym. Alphas do these things because they know it’s the only way for them to accomplish their goal. This level of discipline has to come from within. If you really want something bad enough where you’ll do anything to get it, then chances are you can’t have it overnight. The only way to get it is by having the discipline to always have a plan which you are constantly revising and executing.

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posted by kteinc on Jun 19

Hair is a living protein, and as with any living part of our bodies we must be sure to maintain proper health to optimize our chances of maintaining a healthy head of hair. Proper nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy hair, since the hair is a living and growing part of the body’s system. Viewing it in this manner can help us to treat our bodies different and raise expectations through proper care. A healthy balanced diet, occasionally with the help of vitamin and mineral supplements and exercise, are all key components to a healthy regimen of maintaining healthy hair.

Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) or androgenetic alopecia is the condition that over 95% of people that suffer hair loss have, and it is caused by a rise in DHT, a direct component of testosterone. The scientific developments of the past two decades have brought hope and promise to many who suffer with this type of hair loss.

Treatments like Rogaine, Rogaine for Women, Propecia, and improved surgical treatments have brought relief to many who would have previously had to settle for gradual hair loss, wigs, or hairpieces. The discovery of the role of DHT in preventing hair loss has even opened the doors to possible herbal solutions, such as saw palmetto, nettles, rosemary and horsetail.

Even more promising is the fact that the ailment commonly known as androgenetic alopecia is found to occur mainly in Western civilization or those who have adopted the ways of Western civilization, meaning that there may be dietary practices that contribute to the loss of hair and therefore giving hope to the possibility that diet could control not only temporary loss of hair, but androgenetic alopecia as well.

Doctors and scientists are studying DHT production in the body to understand it more thoroughly. There is an obvious link to baldness and prostatic health and this only increases the pace of discoveries. Most treatments for prostatic diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also have the pleasant side affect of growing hair on the heads of those taking it.

With the pace of research and discoveries today, there is a great deal of optimism in the field of hair loss prevention. Hair is an important part of our dress and appearance, therefore a large part of our self-esteem. It is likely that there are answers for your situation presently or coming in the near future.

Remember, the restoration of hair growth is not an overnight process. The process takes time regardless of the method chosen. Be patient and follow as much of the advice given by professionals as possible. Keep in mind that the body is a system, and it is the abuse of this system by food intake and environmental causes that lead to most common hair loss. Through returning the body back to its natural state, hair growth can be restored.

This is just a few tips to stop hair loss and help to re-grow your hair. You can learn how to use less than $15 of grocery store items to stop hair loss and re-grow hair at Hair Loss Prevention and Re-growth. Information found at http://hairloss.kteweb.com