Research Is Vital When Purchasing New Hair Loss Products

Are you thinking about purchasing a product to treat your hair loss? It is critical that you take the time to do some research first. Many of the products found in stores claim to be great for your hair but in reality can cause more damage than anything.

Various products like dye, bleach and a perm can damage your tresses leading to hairloss. What is even more surprising is the fact that certain types of shampoos and even blow dryers can damage your hair. However, the damage from products is usually not the same as hair loss that is caused by genetic or medical problems.

Because of this, it is difficult to link hairloss with the use of various products. The use of various products actually causes breakage, which is different than hair loss that happens at the level of hair follicle.

If you have been worrying about the effects that some of these products have caused to your hair, you can take a breath of relief knowing that you may be able to regain your hair back if you stop using the products causing the breakage. Treatment of hairloss can come in a number of forms. It is always a good idea to eat healthy. Some of the foods and supplements that are good for your hair include fish oil, biotin, b vitamins, and soy protein.

On the other hand, if your hair loss is due to male pattern baldness which is the main reason most men lose their hair, eating healthy foods and supplements will only result beneficial for the hair if you reduce dihydrotestosterone levels on the scalp. Dihydrotestosterone is an androgen produced by the body that attaches to the hair follicles in men who have male pattern baldness.

The attachment of this androgen to the hair follicle does not allow blood to flow to the scalp and provide healthy nutrients for healthy hair growth. The result is thinner hair which eventually falls out.

One of the most effective treatments for reducing dihydrotestosterone levels is a prescription drug called propecia. Some men are able to slow down or halt their hair loss with this medication. The negative part about this drug is that it can cause serious side effects.

Some of the side effects experienced by some men taking propecia are loss of libido, breast tenderness or breast enlargement, and erectile dysfunction. Many individuals like the idea of using propecia to treat their hair loss due to the fact that it is a simple pill that is instructed to be taken once a day.

Another medication for the treatment of male pattern hair loss is a drug called minoxidil which is available in pharmacies without a prescription. It is applied directly to the scalp twice a day and it is intended to work for the vertex area though some have experienced positive results with it on the front part of the head.

If you decide to use propecia or minoxidil you may experience hair shedding for the first couple of weeks and maybe even months. This is considered a positive sign and it usually means that the hair follicles that were at a dormant phase are now making room for new thicker hair by pushing out and replacing the hair that was thin.


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Benjamin Scott is the owner of a hair fall information website.  Read more articles about hair loss at his website: http://www.howtopreventthehairfall.com