Monday, August 29, 2011

What Causes Men's Hair Loss and How Can You Grow Back What You've Lost?


Wasn't much left, was there? by Scottish Hoosier



Hair loss can be difficult to handle as a man. It is one of the most traumatic discovery in a man's life when those first strands of hair are found in the brush. The trauma is equally severe when one first notices the scalp in the mirror looking back at you. Hair loss is a difficult time in a man's life.

For them it signifies the loss of youth, the loss of virility and the loss of other things as well. The facts tell a different story, hair loss doesn't mean the end of the world or your youthfulness. The more facts you have about your hair loss the easier it will be to cope with. See below for more information on how to cope with your hair loss. Nevertheless, some studies will show you that using Fenugreek will prove a wise move on your part. Some depend heavily on a drug called Propecia for hair loss treatment. No matter the reason for your thinning hair line propecia has been proven to help. This oral medication helps you restimulate the enzymes that allow hair growth in your scalp. This medication acts as a "shock" to your sleeping follicles forcing them to wake up and feel the stimulation to promote new hair growth. This drug is only one of two FDA approved medications for hair loss. We all know what the FDA approval means for any drug, the chances of it working properly and as it claims are higher than many other possibilities. Make sure you consult your physcian before considering this method as a precaution.An amazing kind of herbal medicine are Gymnema Sylvestre and you should definitely look into it more.
We've all heard of Rogaine, this too is an option that seems to have gained popularity. Commercials for Rogaine have been around for around two decades now, if not longer (depending on where you live and when you watch most of your television programs). The second FDA approved method is this Rogaine. Unlike Propecia, Rogaine is a topical treatment. You apply the product to your scalp and, eventually, your follicles will start growing hair again. If totally natural hair is what you are after, this is the product for you. This is not a one time solution continued use is necessary.

Were you aware that some shampoo has been proven to cause hair loss? You might want to shop for a shampoo that is made for your hair type to avoid causing more damage and continued hair loss. Prescription shampoos are a classic example of a shampoo that should only be used by the person for whom it is prescribed. The first thing you should do when you notice hair thinning is try changing shampoos. A change like this could potentially save you alot of money if it turns out to be the problem. Obviously you'll want to talk to a doctor as well, just to keep your bases covered. Noone can tell for sure just how many causes there are for hair loss. There also a multitude of ways to combat that balding scalp. Discuss them with our physician. Your doctor will be able to guide you in your treatment processes and may even have some other ideas for you. You could also just save yourself the headache of dealing with it all and shave your head.