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A year ago I went through an emotionally devastating experience where I started to lose my hair. To some this might sound vain and trite but any women who has gone through significant hair loss will understand this type of grieving. I’ve always had dark, thick, curly hair, lots of body-too much body;  hairdressers always raved about my hair.

Secretly, I wanted the hair I didn’t have; silky, straight blond hair. However, when I looked around and saw my hair on the floor, instead of being attached to my head, I surely appreciated what I was losing.  At the time, wherever I went, I left a trail of hair behind me. When I washed my hair handfuls of hair would fall out. When I brushed my hair, after a few strokes, the brush would literally disappear in all the hair on it. I felt so vulnerable that I cried constantly. When I put my hair up in a ponytail and its thickness was a fraction of what it used to be I finally decided I had to do something drastic.

My first step was to visit my doctor. There are many medical conditions that cause hair loss such as cushings, hypothyroidism, diabetes, polycystic ovaries, etc. I underwent a number of tests and they all came back negative. Although I was pleased to know I was in perfect health, it did nothing to settle my anxiety about the hair loss.  Now I was convinced I had inherited the curse of baldness which runs rampant in my father’s family.  This catapulted me into a deeper depression.

My next step was to scan the internet looking for solutions. The internet was filled with all sorts of miracle cures for hair loss and baldness. I was alarmed at how compelled I felt to try something, anything, that would stop this hair loss. Particularly appealing were all those hair transplant clinics offering a permanent head of hair. But none of these advertisements offered an explanation.  Why was my hair falling out so rapidly?  I did find a sensible solution. Through the internet I found a medical clinic with a dermatologist who specializes in hair conditions.

I called the clinic and was told I had to have a referral from my physician with test results to rule out other medical conditions. Once I called my physician and the results of the tests were sent over we set up an appointment. I saw the specialist and he did a thorough check of my head and my medical history. After talking to me for half an hour he knew the cause of my shedding. I don’t remember his name but he will forever be “GOLDDOC”.  Previously that year I had suffered from pneumonia which was very stressful to my body.  Mother Nature being what she is, decided my body needed all the nourishment possible and nourishing my hair was not necessary. “GOLDDOC” in his infinite wisdom told me that the loss of my beautiful locks of hair would be temporary.

True to his word my hair stopped falling out after another five or six weeks. Then I went through the opposite experience. No hair fallout at all, not even the normal fallout of 100-200 hairs per day. This lasted for six months or so. Now I have all my hair back and I sure appreciate it.

If you, or any woman you know, are experiencing hair loss, please do what I did. See your physician; get the needed tests done to rule out underlying medical conditions. If these turn out to be negative, find a dermatologist who deals with hair loss. He/she will give you information and options that allow you to make a more sensible choice. 

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24
Dec

Do you want to stop your hair loss?

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Tips to Follow for Stopping Hair Loss

Hair loss can be caused by many causes and there are several ways to stop it. Just choose one. If you want to stop hair loss, look for the cause and investigate other factors that can contribute to the hair loss.

The source of hair loss may be identified by one cause or several causes. Possible causes include childbirth, severe infection, high fever, major surgery, major life stress, thyroid disease, and malnutrition especially when protein is lacking from the diet, certain medications can cause hair loss such as those used for acne, arthritis, gout, and psoriasis. Hair loss can be caused by cancer treatment drugs as well as birth control pills. Individuals suffering from low serum iron can also experience hair loss.

Another form of hair loss is alopecia areata, which is when round patches of hair loss occur in children, men or women. Infections such as tinea capitus and ringworm can cause pink scaly skin and hair loss.

One tip that many individuals with hair loss follow is to improve blood circulation to the scalp. Poor blood circulation to the scalp can result from wearing tight headgear, stress, a narrowing of blood vessels (atherosclerosis), and smoking. You can increase the flow of blood to your scalp by using hydrotherapy or by using certain herbal remedies.

If you want to increase blood flow ginkgo biloba is a popular herb that can be used. Discuss herbal remedies with your doctor before taking them. Your doctor may suggest a dosage. Before taking any herbal product read all product labels. Make sure that you buy them from a trustworthy company.

Differrent cultures including those in China and ancient Rome have been using hydrotherapy for centuries. Hydrotherapy involves water to stimulate the receptors of the nervous system. The method is to use very warm water on your head for a constant 15 to 20 seconds followed by cold water for the exact same time period.

Along with the hydrotherapy you can combine the use of the herbal remedy.

Illness, stress or diet insufficiency can cause hair loss. When the condition is improved the hair loss can be stopped.

To treat androgenic alopecia such as propecia or rogaine medications can be used.

Hair transplantation can also be used to cover balding spots. The hair from healthy patches of the scalp is transplanted into the areas of the scalp where hair loss has been suffered.

The first step to stopping hair loss is to have a talk with your doctor so that you can discover the causes for your hair loss. Once the cause(s) are discovered you can then explore solutions. Many causes are temporary and can be corrected when the cause is treated.

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It is natural to notice your body going through some changes, when you are pregnant. While a lot of the changes are expected, not many women are prepared for hair loss after pregnancy. Generally, people know that funny things happen to their hair when they’re pregnant. However, most don’t realize that a great amount of hair loss happens after pregnancy.

In fact, it is about three months after giving birth that most of the hair loss takes place. Hormones are on a high during pregnancy which helps avoid too much hair loss during the nine months. Hormone levels will begin to go back to normal about three months after having a baby.

As the body adjust to hormones returning to normal, you’re bound to lose some hair. This is completely natural. So, there’s no need to panic. The hair thins a little with the hormone changes and then the normal cycle for your hair will be back on track. It is possible and you will notice that the hair comes back completely; though it may take up to six to twelve months. This is a completely natural process. Let’s look at it this way. You didn’t have to pay a thing for the luxurious hair you gained when you were pregnant.

If the hair loss really bothers you, there are ways to deal with it. You should actually talk with your doctor so you can make sure that your hormones are at the level they are supposed to be at. Also try to avoid pigtails, braids, or tight hair rollers. Anything that pulls on your hair and gives it stress should be avoided. You should also make sure that your diet is high in vegetables and fruits.  These type of food have antioxidants and flavanoids that will strengthen hair follicles. Silica and biotin in your shampoo and conditioner would help.

When using a blow dryer make sure that you are using the lowest setting, as wet hair is very fragile and can be easily damaged. Also, your going to want to make sure that you don’t brush your hair while it’s wet, because this can lead to more hair loss. Take vitamin supplements if you feel as though you are not getting enough nutrients and vitamins in your diet already. Take as many precautions as you can and you will end up in a better position.

Just keep in mind that you will not be able to stop hair loss after pregnancy completely. The best thing you can do is protect the hair that you already have, making it as healthy and strong as possible to minimize your hair loss. And remember, if everything fails you, it is only a matter of a few months before you have the head of hair that you are used to and you stop noticing the loss of hair after pregnancy.

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