Hair Loss Prevention: Are You Sick of Losing Hair?

By David U. Goodman


Women who are experiencing more than normal hair loss usually take it very seriously - no matter what their age is. They view it as a hideous intrusion into their professional and/or personal lives - an uninvited guest who must be gotten rid or at whatever cost. Young men experiencing bald spots or receding hairlines react in a number of different ways. Some just learn to live with it, while others shave their heads completely, believing that it looks "cool" and is generally more acceptable and younger looking than the alternative. Still others are devastated by their hair loss and decide to do whatever they have to to correct it. Older men basically display similar behavior.

There is no "one size fits all" solution or treatment in hair loss prevention. Every person is unique, your body is different than everyone else's, and it responds differently to various treatments. Once you decide to address your hair loss problem, the first step is to rule out any potential medical causes - a visit to your physician is a good idea. Hair loss can sometimes be a sign of illness or infections - they're not the most common causes, but you have to rule them out.

The next step is to make sure you're eating a good diet, and offload as much stress as you can. Your diet should contain a healthy dose of protein - necessary to build new hair cells - as well as plenty of vegetables and healthy oils. Exercise along with a healthy diet will also help to increase circulation, and promote hair growth - healthy circulation in the scalp assures proper nutrients are in place to facilitate hair growth.

As mentioned above, you should do all you can to jettison as much stress from your life as possible. It's a well-known fact that stress can lead to hair loss. Exercise is good for stress reduction, as well as other relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation. If you're recently experience a life-changing event such as death in the family, divorce, marriage, pregnancy or surgery then these may be the root of stress that can lead to hair loss. You may want to seek counseling if you feel any such event might be a contributer to the problem.

If you have hair loss that is the result of natural causes, such as hormone changes and heredity, and if this hair loss bothers you, affecting your normal lifestyle, then you need to do something about it. Your options are many, and you have to explore and choose those that are right for you. This is not a "one size fits all" procedure.

1. Explore the products that are available. Many are available at your local drug store - better yet, you can shop for most from the privacy of your home, on the Internet. Try the ones that look good. If you find one that works for you, then great! If you find one that doesn't, then move on. Don't give up!

2. Look into natural remedies. Many are available in natural food and nutrition stores and - once again - on the Internet. They work for many people and are usually priced reasonably.

3. Still no success? Consider inexpensive methods - hair pieces, wigs, extensions.

4. If all else fails, or if you can't stand the idea of a wig, there is another solution: a hair transplant. The average cost of this procedure is in excess of $10,000. It is expensive, but this is a last resort.

Only you can decide if your hair loss is a significant problem in your life. If you decide that it is then you can do something about it. There are so many products available to try, and more are being discovered every year. Don't lose hope - don't stop looking. You can find a hair loss prevention treatment that will work for you.

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