How to Get Rid of Baldness

Treat That Baldness

by Michael Russell

Are you worried about your thinning hair? Have you tried anything to let the hair grow back? Is the problem causing an emotional effect on you?

Hair loss is caused by a variety of reasons. It could be due to some medical conditions, treatment like chemotherapy, scalp disease like psoriasis and a decline in the production of the estrogen hormone, which is usually seen in women after menopause. Whatever the cause may be, thinning hair almost always calls for some concern especially for women who find balding unacceptable in this society where hair is regarded as a woman's crowning glory and often a basis for beauty.

Women usually lose hair in a diffused manner. Men on the other hand tend to lose their hair around the temple and over the crown area. How then will you treat a thinning hair?

Women who lose their hair because of declining estrogen production usually resolve the problem upon undergoing estrogen replacement therapy. However, estrogen hormone therapy is contraindicated to patients with some medical conditions like coronary heart disease, osteoporosis and breast cancer. An over the counter drug called minoxidil can be used in order to help regrow some hair. The use of minoxidil however does not guarantee quick re-growth, often it is a long shot to solving your balding problem. Studies show that among women with mild to moderate female pattern hair loss, only about 1 out of 5 of them experience some modest regrowth. Some people experience skin irritations and itching with the use of minoxidil. There are still other over the counter medications but none have shown to actually grow hair. Because of this only minoxidil is considered an approved treatment and the rest of the other over the counter medications are considered illegal.

Diseases like psoriasis destroy the hair follicles rendering these incapable of hair regrowth. One radical approach to this problem is surgical hair transplant. This form of treatment is more successful in men because of the pattern of their hair loss; however, such treatment presents less positive results for women because of their rather more diffuse pattern of hair loss. Surgical hair transplant is performed by moving small patches of scalp with healthy follicles to balding areas. This procedure can cost as much as $15,000, which is usually not covered by medical insurance. It will take approximately one to two painful years for the whole procedure to be completed. Another very good option besides hair transplant is a good quality hair piece. It is not painful and results are immediate.

Sometimes hair loss is caused by some unfriendly hair practices. By avoiding these practices, you may be able to prevent the unwanted thinning of your hair or preserve the remaining hair you have.

1. Avoid heating your hair. A recent fad of straightening the hair has sent women and young ladies flocking to the store for hair irons. Heating the hair can weaken the hair shaft and can even damage the hair follicles. Set your blow dryer to low heat if you must use it. Wear protective caps if you are often exposed to the sun in order to protect your scalp.

2. Avoid pulling your hair. Never vigorously massage your hair while washing. Brushes and combs that tend to pull your hair should be avoided; neither brush your hair vigorously or longer than you need to. As much as possible dry your hair naturally or gently with a towel.

3. Never use chemicals. Hair is usually weakened by anything that dries it. As much as possible do not color, bleach or perm your hair.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Hair Loss

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