Sunday, April 12, 2009

Hair Loss Help : How Much Can I Lose and Still Be Me?

By David U. Goodman

Hair loss sufferers wake up in the morning and check their pillows for amounts of hair that have fallen out. Hair loss sufferers check their combs and brushes after every use and try to count the number of hairs contained therein. Hair loss sufferers put on their glasses and check the number of hairs in the shower or sink after each wash. Hair loss sufferers grow anxious, nervous, and scared. How much will go today, and how soon will I begin to look bald to others? They worry about the impressions they will make on bosses, future bosses, friends, co-workers, and even strangers who see them in public places.

If any of the above describes the way you live then you realize how horrible hair loss can be! If hair loss is worrying you - do something about it! The first thing you should do is check with your doctor to make sure that there isn't anything wrong with your physically that could account for your hair loss and that can be remedied. Certain diseases first present themselves in early symptoms including hair loss, and you want to rule these out as quickly as possible. (Lupus and diabetes are just two diseases that might cause hair loss.) Also, fungal or bacterial infections can cause hair loss, and they're easily cured. An overabundance of worry, anxiety or stress in your life can cause hair loss, as well as recent surgery or pregnancy. All of the above have one thing in common; they are either temporary or controllable.

On the other hand, if you're among the millions of adults who are simply the products of your heredity and/or hormones, you must take other actions:

1. First and foremost, take care of your body with good diet and exercise. These things affect hair health and can slow down the loss of your hair.

2. Find ways to reduce stress. Stress and anxiety can be the source of hair loss. Exercise, Yoga and meditation are good activities to help you bring your life into better control.

3. Take care how you treat your hair. Do not pull at it, comb or brush it harshly, or use harsh shampoos. Reduce use of colorants and other harsh chemicals. Try to manipulate your hair as little as possible. Reduce the use of blow dryers and curling irons.

4. Investigate and experiment with the wide variety of products available to reduce hair loss. The earlier in life you begin this investigation and experimentation, the better your results will be. Products like Provillus, for example, should be used with the first signs of more than normal hair loss.

5. Look into natural remedies such as Saw palmetto, herbal products and essential oils. These are also available on-line as well as at most health food / nutritional retail stores. You'll need to experiment to find the products that work best for you - your body will respond differently to some treatments, and some will be more effective than others for you. Always remember this: if your hair loss concerns or bothers you at all then you owe it to yourself to explore your options and find a remedy that works for you - and the earlier you start looking the better you will look and feel as you find the right product for you.

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