Friday, October 31, 2008

Hair Loss Prevention: My Bald Spots Do Not Give Me Character!

By David U. Goodman

Young men who experience receding hairlines and bald spots may react differently. Some grin and bear it; others shave the head completely because it is considered much more acceptable and even "cool" these days; others are devastated by it and decide to take measures to correct the problem. Older men seem to have the same responses. Women who experience more than normal hair loss tend to take it much more seriously, no matter what the age. It is seen as an ugly intrusion into their personal and professional lives - an uninvited guest who must be expelled at whatever cost.

There are many different hair loss prevention products available, but none of them are perfect for everyone. Your body is different than anyone else's, every person is unique, and everybody responds differently to any one treatment. If you decide that you want to pro actively address your own hair loss, the the first thing to do is to rule out the possibility of a medical condition that could be the source of the problem. A visit to your physician is probably a good idea, because hair loss is sometimes a sign of illness or infection; they're not the most common causes, but you really need to rule them out before you go after your hair loss problem with guns blazing!

The second thing you need to do is to take a hard look at your diet, your stress level and your overall lifestyle. Make sure that you consume a diet that includes good protein, lots of fruits and vegetables and healthy oils. Also, try to exercise more - it increases blood flow, and increased circulation will better feed your scalp as well as the rest of your body. Your hair and scalp cells reproduce best when they have the nutrients and energy to do so, and increased circulation will provide those things.

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 your hair loss is due to natural causes such as genetics and heredity or hormonal changes in your body, and if you just aren't prepared to lose your hair, then you can still do plenty about it. You have options, and you owe it to yourself to research them and choose one that works for you - the sooner the better. Here are a few things to keep in mind while researching hair loss prevention options:

1. Make it your goal to explore as many options and products as you can. Many hair loss prevention products are available on the Internet, and you can shop them in the privacy of your home. Try them out - if you find one that works for you, stick with it. If you find one that doesn't them just move on to the next one - but 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. Spend a good long time researching and trying as many hair loss prevention products as you can, but if you can't find one that works for you then you may want to explore other options, such as wigs, hair extensions of hair pieces.

4. The final solution? If you have the money, go for hair transplantation. Average cost is about $10,000, so be prepared!

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. - 15683

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