Hair loss is a source of pain for some, inconvenience for others, but it is something that no one wants to have to deal with. There are a number of hair loss remedies and I am going to list here below and give you some information on each one that will help you understand and know your options.
1. Green Coffee Beans: Two Scottish scientists, Bill and Iain Forbes, believe that through some studies done in the UK, that there is something to green coffee beans in a spray have shown improvement in hair growth in 80% of women. These women have all been suffering from androgenetic alopecia, which is better known as female pattern hair loss. The studies were done at Glasgow University and have proven to significantly increase hair growth and improving the thickness of the existing hair. The American Hair Loss Assoc is very cautious but optimistic about the efficacy of this product. There will be further studies in this and hopefully will have a positive impact.
2. Laser Combs: There are combs with low-level laser therapy. This is believed to stimulate hair growth at the cellular level right at the follicles. This can be done at home with a hand held "laser comb".
3. Microscopic Detection: This is a way to spot thinning follicles before they start to fall out and therefore easy to treat. It is done with a PC-based video microscope. It is similar to the new Folliscope from South Korea that has enabled doctors to see these areas before it is too late.
4. Copper Peptide (Follipro): This was actually found accidentally while applying this to severe wound patients. During the process, while the wound healed, there was an amazing amount of stimulation to the hair follicles. As a side effect, hair grew around the wound area. They were so startled by the discovery, that they applied it to a female patient who had lost most of her hair over many years. After 6 months of using the copper peptide, she had recovered almost 100% of her hair. They describe it as being like a protein injection to the scalp. The product now has been integrated into a therapeutic shampoo and conditioner. This is called Follipro.
5. Thymuskin: This is a natural substance that works as a stimulant. The substance in it is thymosin, which is a hormone secreted by the thymus gland. Research has shown evident that this might increase the T-lymphocytes in your bloodstream. And they think that this will neutralize the autoimmune reaction that causes hair follicles to die. Clinical studies show 67% effectiveness for men and 95% for women.
While male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness still remain a mystery, there are many researchers working on this continually. While some of these remedies may or may not work, there are things you can do now.
1. Talk to your doctor about your medications; ask if they can cause hair loss.
2. Avoid too much vitamin A, this can cause hair loss.
3. Do things to help avoid or remedy stress, like yoga or meditation and exercise.
4. If you are female, have your hormones checked. Ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
5. Be careful with hairstyles or appliances that may cause stress on your hair.
6. Do not use harsh chemicals or hot oil treatments that may cause inflammation to the scalp.
7. Use gentle shampoos and conditioners.
8. Men, use herbs such as Saw Palmetto and Licorice Root, these help block DHT formation.
9. Massage scalp with olive oil base with rosemary oil. This helps to stimulate the circulation in your scalp.
As with any medical problem, go over anything you may try or use with your doctor first, no matter how safe you think it may be.
