Thursday, December 11, 2008

How To Stop Hair Loss

By Don Pedro

There are many reasons for hair loss and among them most probably the most ignored one is the food habit of the person. But its not the least important. The food we take has a great impact on our body. The nutritional condition of the body depends on our diet. Therefore, the nutrition, hair too depends on a balanced diet.

Our hair needs proteins to keep healthy. Other nutritional factors have impacts on hair condition. So a balanced diet is must for healthier hair. Hair goes through an intermediate phase before it finally sheds. This intermediate phase is called telogan phase where the growth is paused and the it starts to decay in strength till it sheds off. Tension is one of the factors that facilitate hairs to come into that telogan phase. Therefore, the more you start worrying about hair loss the more it affects you.

We all know that genetic factors are responsible for the lifetime of our hair. Besides some hormonal factors are also present there. One of the main male hormones is dihydrotestosterone.

Besides age and genetic factors, there are other reasons for hair loss, such as chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is given in case of patients suffering from cancer. Though the therapy is given ton kill the cancer cells the chemicals affect the overall health of the hair.

In case of females, a major cause of hair loss is changing in the hormonal level. Any rise or fall in the concentration of some hormones, during the pregnancy or puberty may lead to hair loss.

Dihydrotestosterone is a male hormone, which is responsible for male sexual characteristics. It additionally facilitates blood circulation in the body. Any drop in DHI concentration hinders the blood supply in the skull and promotes hair loss.

To treat hair loss, hair restoration surgery can be quite handy. But one must consult the dermatologists before deciding for the surgery. He needs to be physically and mentally fit for the operation. A dermatologist will also suggest you where to go to undertake the restoration surgery.

Hair restoration surgeries another good way to get rid of baldness. This is the surgical process to transplant hair. When you decide to undergo such a surgery, you must consult your physician and he will suggest you where to undergo the surgery. Whatever you do, make it sure that you have got the right surgeon and he is a member American Academy of Dermatology. - 15438

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