Have We Won The Fight Against Hair Loss?

Author:  William Cortes   The thought of going bald has always been a private nightmare for most men. We dare not think of it. Maybe just the thought would cause our hair follicles to shrivel up and die.  It's the 21st century and we're no closer to defeating the common cold much less hair loss. Or are we closer? Let's take a look at the facts first.  1. If you're going bald there's a 95% chance it's hereditary. 2. Minoxidil and Propecia are the only FDA approved drugs to treat hair loss. 3. Neither Minoxidil or Propecia is 100% guaranteed to work. 4. By doing nothing your 100% guaranteed to continue losing hair. Those are some pretty harsh realities. I rather get the bad news outta the way first. Since DHT is responsible for causing hair loss we'll look at ways to slow down it's production.  NATURAL TREATMENTS:  A. Green Tea - Thought to effect the 5a-reductase type I enzyme, which converts testosterone to DHT.  B. Flax Seed Lignans - Is suggested to have beneficial effects on hair loss.  C. Saw Palmetto (herb) Effective at blocking the formation of DHT and appears to block the androgen receptors which are found on the hair follicles. It blocks Type 1 and Type 2 forms of 5 alpha-reductase and has shown to be more potent than Finasteride.  D. Zinc - Recent studies have shown that certain formulations of topical Zinc can inhibit DHT in the skin, leading to reduction of oil and possibly helping hair regrow. Do NOT overdose. Doing so can accelerate or cause hair loss. E. Vitamin B6 - Combined with Zinc, Vitamin B6 was markedly able to inhibit the conversion of Testosterone to DHT in the skin. There are now studies that show that specific types of B6 alone will inhibit DHT creation and androgen receptor activity. One important factor is the source of B6 to use. Some sources actually INCREASE creation of DHT. If you don't know what form of B6 you're getting, it may be best to leave it alone. It is important to get enough though, because according to the same studies, a deficiency of B6 will increase DHT creation as well.  F. Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids - Contain anti-inflammatory properties that are useful in maintaining healthy hair. By increasing these levels of essential fatty acids one can slow down hair loss.  G. Horsetail (herb) - Rich in amino acids, silica, and phytosterols, which condition & strengthen hair as well as reduce buildup of oils in the scalp.  H. Ginger (herb) - Ginger has circulatory agents that help stimulate the hair follicle's growth cycle. Additionally Ginger is rich in fatty acids which are recommended for hair loss, and the thinning of the hair shaft. I. Rosemary (herb) - Rosemary has been shown to promote increased circulation as well as help remove dandruff and sebum accumulations on the scalp.  J. Sage tea (herb) - Contains potent antiseptic and astringent components makes it a useful conditioner for the hair. Additionally, it thickens and strengthens compromised hair shafts.  K. Capsicum (herb) Stimulates hair growth by 50% and increases blood flow to the scalp as well as histamine release to stimulate cell division. It is excellent at accelerating new hair growth.  L. Ginger - Ginger has circulatory agents that help stimulate the hair follicle's growth cycle. Additionally Ginger is rich in fatty acids which are recommended for hair loss, and the thinning of the hair shaft.  Be aware that there is no scientific proof that these foods will stop hair loss. But they can help to maintain what you have now and slow down your hair loss. Also using more than the recommended daily dose of these foods may be counter productive. The key here is the amount consumed. Almost anything is toxic if consumed in large doses. including salt and even water! As long as you follow the recommended dosage by the manufacturer or retailer, and the recommended doses are not exceeded by combining too many different supplements, then the chance of toxicity will not be a factor.  Maybe in our lifetime science will find a cure for hair loss. Hair loss is not a crippling disease. It's a lifestyle. If you're comfortable with the way you look then you've won. If on the other hand it's affecting you emotionally that you need to use medication, then try different hair loss treatments and see what works for you. Always consult your doctor about any treatments you're interested in. And take the time to look for any side effects on the product you're looking to purchase.
 

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