Losing one’s hair and/or going bald are problems that are faced by many men today. The medical community has some options to offer that can help slow or stop the process. One can even reverse it through surgical transplantation of follicles from one area to another.
However, all of these options have potential side effects. This leaves many men seeking a natural treatment for male hair loss and baldness.
The most common cause of thinning hair in men is genetics. This type of hair loss has come to be known as male pattern baldness and affects nearly 85 percent of adult males over the age of 50. The hormone known as DHT (dihydrotestosterone) has come to be recognized as the culprit. DHT builds up in the hair follicles and chokes them out, making it impossible for new hair to grow normally.
The medicines available to treat this condition work by blocking DHT from bonding with the follicles or by blocking its production in the body. There are also several substances that occur in nature that can have the same effect and are available without a prescription.
Nettle Roots and saw palmetto plants contain an enzyme that can be extracted and taken as a dietary supplement. This enzyme helps to keep DHT from being produced, thus helping to stop hair loss. There are also several common nutrients that have been shown to help promote better health in the follicles and improve hair growth.
All of the B-complex vitamins are essential to growing healthy hair. Vitamin E helps to increase the circulation of blood to the scalp, bringing more nutrients to the follicles. It also aids in the production of keratin, the protein that makes up the hair and nails. Antioxidants help to flush free radicals out of the system and promote healthier cells.
Another natural treatment for thinning hair is to simply massage the scalp with the fingertips several times a day. This helps to stimulate the circulation and bring those needed nutrients to the follicles where they can be used.
Reducing the number of times a week one washes the hair can help as well. Most people tend to really scrub their heads every time they wash the hair.
While this helps to dislodge dirt and oils that can clog pores and create problems, it also tends to put excess tension on the follicles, pulling out healthy hair in addition to those that are falling out. Reduced washing will not reverse the problem, but it will help to slow the loss of one’s hair while working on other therapies.
Finding a natural treatment for male hair loss and baldness is not overly difficult. There are several possible options available. Some are based on making dietary changes and/or adding supplements to the diet to ensure getting enough nutrients to the hair. Others are lifestyle changes such as adding exercise, massage of the scalp, or simply reducing the frequency with which one washes the hair.
Natural hair regrowth treatments in the form of herbal shampoos, gels, creams or lotions are also available and would also be a good idea to research a bit on. If you are looking for a definitive guide on the natural products that can re-grow your lost hair, one useful source you can use will be found at Total hair Regrowth, so be sure to check it out as well.
