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Natural Cure for Baldness Although Baldness Is Common Among Old People, an Increasing Number of Young People Are Also Suffering from This Ailment These Days Natural Cure for Baldness Although baldness is common among old people, an increasing number of young people are also suffering from this ailment these days. There are a number of natural ways to cure baldness. Through this article, let us explore a few areas of treatment that provide solutions for baldness... A beautiful mane has always been a matter of pride for an individual. Good hair is a sign of beauty, as well as overall good health. Not only does loss of hair affect one's look, it also causes a serious dent to an individual's confidence as well. Side effects of pharmaceuticals are making people turn to natural ways of treating diseases and disorders. Alternative medicines like homeopathy have been found to have excellent cures for baldness. Besides that, certain home remedies have also been found to be effective in treating baldness. Why is Hair Loss Caused? The main cause of hair loss is lack of a proper diet. However, the unhealthy life style that we lead is also an important contributor to hair loss. Besides these two factors, other factors that cause hair loss are: y Age y Stress y Genetic factors y Hormonal changes y Excess dandruff y Fungal infection y Lack of proper circulation of blood to the scalp Natural Cures for Baldness Homeopathy: Homeopathy has been successfully used to treat a host of diseases, including baldness. Although slow in producing results, homeopathy is without any side effects. Another benefit of homeopathy is that it acts by improving the general well being of the body. Though a natural treatment, it surely isn't a 'do-it-yourself' option. It is a branch of medicine that needs in-depth knowledge of diseases and their medicine. Homeopathy cure is advised only under the guidance of an expert. Aromatherapy: Those who have used aromatherapy swear by its effects. Oils from bay, jojoba, lavender, rosemary, thyme, and grapefruit are believed not only to arrest hair loss, but promote hair growth as well. For best results, these oils should be rubbed onto the scalp and then left for some time to be absorbed, before washing off. Acupressure and Acupuncture: Acupressure and acupuncture are Oriental ways of treating disorders. These forms of treatment are holistic in nature, that is they bring about improvement in the overall health of an individual. While some practitioners claim to have stopped hair loss by specifically treating hair related problems, others say that hair growth is promoted while treating their patients for other ailments as well. These forms of treatment work on the logic that by harmonizing the flow of opposite energies, the yin and the yan, all the disorders of the body can be cured. Hydrotherapy: This involves putting a hot cloth and a cold cloth alternately around one's head. This treatment can be done daily. Hydrotherapy is useful as it increases circulation of blood in the scalp and removes dirt that may be blocking hair follicles. Exercise: Besides boosting general health and strengthening our immunity system, exercise increases the flow of blood to all parts of the body, including the scalp. This helps in better growth of hair and reduces hair loss. Home Remedies for Hair Loss: There are a large number of spices and vegetables that can also be used to treat hair problems. Most of them act by preventing hair fall and promoting hair growth that may delay or stop balding completely. Some of the easy yet effective natural remedies for hair loss are: y Grind seeds of black pepper well and mix it with lime to make a paste. This paste should be applied to the bald patches. y Onions are also found to be useful for treating bald patches. Onions should be rubbed on the bald patches till the areas turn slightly red. Then honey should applied on the patches. y Putting pieces of dry Indian Gooseberry in coconut oil and boiling it, endows the oil with the properties of Indian Gooseberry, effective for hair growth. This is believed to be one of the best natural remedies for hair loss. y Using Indian Gooseberry shampoo also brings about desired effects. Indian Gooseberry shampoo can be made by mixing equal quantities of fresh Indian Gooseberry juice and lime juice. y Using coconut oil mixed with lime juice or lime water is also another useful way to promote hair growth. y 250 grams of mustard oil boiled with 100 grams of henna leaves forms a paste that ensures healthy hair growth. In case baldness is caused due to genetic factors, it can't be cured. However, with a proper diet, exercise, and care of one's hair, one can have a good healthy growth of hair. By Debopriya Bose Published: 6/17/2009 Ads by Google HairMax Hair Fibers For Thicker Fuller Hair Instantly Better fibers for less www.HairMaxFibers.com/ Bawang shampoo Chinese herbal shampooወ Anti-hair fall shampoo www.bawang.com.cn/ Guaranteed Wart Remover 100% natural. No pain or scarring. Doctor recommended. Guaranteed. www.Dermisil.com/wart-remover Home Remedy for Hair Loss Large Collection of Natural Remedies to Cure & Prevent Hairloss SkinCare09.com/Hair Remove Baldness in 15 Sec Rodwick Hair Fibers (USA) in India Sole Official Distributor of India. www.goodlooks.net.in The Cisca Saltpipe £26.99 Natural relief for asthma/hayfever sinus/bronchitis/Orignal patented www.thesaltpipe.co.uk Stop Hair Loss Now Ancient Hair Oil Stops Hair Loss, Re-Grows`Hair Naturally grow-long-hair-fast.com Cure Your Heartburn Here Eliminate Heartburn. Permanently Cured in 72 hrs. HeartburnNomore.com Baldness Treatment for Women Baldness treatment for women can prove to be a means of bailing them out of a worrisome situation. To know more about baldness treatment for women, read on... It is heartbreaking for women to lose hair, which is one of the most beautiful components of our personality. But, if baldness is your reality, then it is best to start searching for the right baldness treatment. You could lose your lustrous hair due to many reasons. The following is some information on baldness treatment for women. Baldness Overview In the United States alone, more than 2% of people are affected by the alopecia or baldness. Most cases being of people suffering from alopecia areata. In 95% of the cases, baldness has heredity as the root cause. In the remaining 5% of the cases, baldness can be attributed to other causes of hair loss, such as stress, lack of quality diet and various illnesses. Treatment for Baldness Conditions in Women Alopecia Areata The scientists researching baldness believe that it falls into the class of autoimmune diseases. Alopecia areata, an immune disease, that is common among both sexes, in which the hair follicles are attacked by the immune system. Treatment for alopecia areata can be achieved by using hormones, such as glucocorticoids, and topical immunotherapy, such as Anthralin and 2% Minoxidil, as hair loss solutions. The course of action followed by your dermatologist, would depend on the gravity of the hair loss. Some physicians may also prescribe oral and topical estrogens, as baldness treatment for women. However, it is advised that oral contraceptives that are used to treat female hair loss, should not exhibit androgenic activity. It is believed that it is better to stick to norgestimate or ethynodiol diacetate based oral contraceptives and to avoid testosterone. Androgenetic Alopecia Referred to female pattern baldness, androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of baldness in women. Female pattern baldness is not same as that found in males. In this type of female baldness, the hair thins all over the head. However, it is observed that the frontal hairline is retained. In female baldness patterns, the crown may lose an average amount of hair, but it can hardly be as extreme as is found in men. The baldness treatment for women, for this condition, is to apply 2% solution of minoxidil to the scalp directly. 2% minoxidil is found to stimulate hair growth and is the only drug approved by the FDA, as a baldness treatment for women. 5% minoxidil, in clinical trails, has been found to cure hair loss and balding in women. Oral and topical estrogens are also used to treat this condition. Tight Braids and Ponytails Proper hair care is not only about using hair care products, like shampoos and conditioners. Sometimes, the cause of hair loss in women, is of their own making. Their choice of hairstyle! Baldness treatment for women, for what is known as traction alopecia, in this case, can be very easily achieved by letting your hair a little bit loose, rather than bunching them together into a tight braid or a ponytail. Tight hairstyles, as well as use of hair extensions, over a period of time, culminates into local trauma by exerting constant pull on the hair follicles, which in turn lead to hair loss in women. Other Treatments for Baldness in Women In future, the baldness treatment for women may be achieved by using drugs based on the thymosin, a hormone produced by thymus gland. It is believed that the thymosin may overcome autoimmune reactions that harms hair follicles. This may help cure female hair loss. In clinical trials, a new drug, Thymuskin based on thymosin, was found to be 95% and 85% effective, for treating androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, respectively. It is believed that the thymosin-based drugs may prove useful in hair loss prevention especially, during chemotherapy, menopause, pregnancy related hair thinning. It is believed that, this new drug which is not yet approved by the FDA, may also stimulate new hair growth.
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