Baldness

Baldness

       Baldness represent the hair loss from frontal regions, parietal and occipital, hair loss occurring gradual from the age of 18-19 years and becomes maximum around the age of 40-50 years. Baldness meets almost exclusively to men. The involvement of the seborrhea in the genesis of baldness was incriminated in the late-nineteenth century, but since 1942 a hypothesized appeared that there are androgenic actions on genetically predisposed follicles.

        Currently it is accepted that balding is the result of an increase in activity of an enzyme, called 5-alpha-reductase in the scalp. This enzyme leads to a higher growth hormone, dihydrotestosterone, which starts the pathogens phenomenon that cause in the end baldness. Because of the involvement of the male sex hormone this baldness form is called androgenetic alopecia. As the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase is 3-4 times higher in men than in women, this type of alopecia is more common in men. It also meets women, but in a different mood: mostly affects the middle region of the head and less, if any, the frontal region.

        In addition, baldness in women is more slow progression, possibly due to the protective role played by the estrogen hormones.

Baldness hair loss

       Other cases involved in the genesis of baldness (diffuse alopecia) are: chronic malnutrition, the uncorrected anemia for a long time, zinc deficiency, prolonged and inadequate parental nutrition, endocrine causes (hyperthyroidism). A relatively frequent cause is a prolonged treatment with chemotherapy, anticoagulants, anti-thyroid hormones, X-rays. A particular form of acute hair loss is a so-called telogen effluvium. In this case is manifested by a sudden onset of hair loss and is preceded by an event which was a shock for that person: surgical shock, bleeding, a prolonged period of high fever, drastic weight-loss diet, mental disorders.

        It is called this way because of the rapid passage of the pilar cycle from the anagen phase (in which hair growth occurs) in the telogen phase (where the hair never grows). This precipitation to telogen, determined by the factors mentioned above, produces a rapid replacement of the bulbs roots with others who grow faster. Hair loss is often profound, very obvious when brushed or combed. On clinical examination the hair come off easily without local pain.

Baldness treatment

        Treatment of diffuse alopecia is custom to the case or cases and should not be generalize any way. There is no miraculous treatment as effectively or as quickly to install beneficial effects. A diffuse hair loss is a serious problem for pathology, with possible implications in other functions of the body and therefore you need to contact a physician.

Baldness pictures

Baldness cure

       Here are also some advices you should take into consideration.

Baldness and Chinese Medicine

       In Chinese medicine is considered that the hair should be fed by blood, which is influenced by the liver and kidneys. Traditional tonic aim to strengthen these organs again and stimulates the hair growth. It is recommended a plant called the red grass, Chinese thimble root, Chinese Yam and corn.

Baldness therapy

       For short term or partial baldness due to systemic drug treatment or other known causes, specialists recommend herbs to stimulate hair follicles and to improve blood circulation in the scalp in order to stimulate hair growth again. Try a scalp massage using the essence of rosemary oil or rinsing hair with sage tea.

Baldness homeopathy

       Over 20 homeopathic remedies are considered effective to prevent baldness, especially in the rarefaction due to pregnancy, stress or emotional trauma. Find natural food stores issued over the counter preparations or consult a homeopath for further recommendations.

Baldness Massage

       Whether visible or not, the scalp needs a constant supply of blood. Massage improves circulation, which, in turn, improves the health of your hair and scalp. It is recommended to massage a few drops of vitamin E oil on the scalp to strengthen fragile hair and prevent hair drying and crust formation.

Baldness Psychosomatic medicine

       Physical or emotional stress may be a factor in some cases of baldness. A regular exercise or relaxation techniques like yoga, guided visualization or meditation can contribute to lowering the stress.

Baldness - Foods and diet

       Baldness can result from poor nutrition or a rapid weight loss. In such cases, you must resume a balanced diet and consult your doctor or a specialist in nutrition to supplement the diet with vitamins A, B complex and C, as well as iron and zinc.

Baldness prevention and female baldness

       Although you can not reverse the natural progression of baldness, you can protect your hair from the degradation that can lead eventually to his thinning. Some people, especially women, put their hair to enormous stress in the race for beauty. Dry appliances and hot looping, paints, chemicals for permanent and for uncurling and cosmetics, full of chemicals, may cause, finally, drying, breaking and thinning the hair. Those who let their natural hair color and texture will have a healthier hair. Uses a basic shampoo designed for your hair type. If you have to loop your hair, use the sponge curlers and let it air-dry whenever possible. Proper brushing can do for your hair as much as any products issued over the counter. Choose a natural bristled brush, mild rigidity, which will not break your hair. Brush through full movements, from scalp to the tip of the wires in order to distribute the hair's natural oil. Start with 10-20 moves per day and try to grow to 100. Be gentle and avoid brushing wet hair when it is very fragile. Remember: your hair is not a living tissue, so it can't be repaired.

Baldness causes:

• operations and major surgery;
• strong fever that lasts a longer period of time;
• prolonged general anesthesia;
• drastic and unbalanced diets.