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- In 1994 about 60 million Americans have spent over Us $1 billion
on hair loss treatments.
- Genetic predisposition is the main causes of hair loss for most
people. in the case of male pattern baldness, the main culprit is DHT, a male hormone that
is formed when testosterone interacts with an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase.
- The author presents a number of methods that have been proven to
be effective in arresting hair loss:
- Volumizers: These are shampoos, conditioners, gels and other
styling aids that make hair look fuller cosmetically.
- Hairpieces: This option gives people an instant solution to
baldness. New technology has made hairpieces more natural and less easily detected by
others.
- Drugs: Rogain (minoxidil) is the only drug approved by the FDA
for the treatment of hair loss. Rogain only works on some people and is a lifetime
commitment. Any minoxidil induced hair growth will fall off upon termination of the
treatment.
- Surgery: Surgical hair restoration techniques have improved
significantly in recent years. It may take several sessions before you see satisfactory
results.
- Prevention: the followings are proposed to prevent hair loss:
- Shampoo frequently can wash off sebum that are high in
testosterone and DHT.
- Do not rub your hair dry after shampoo. Instead, pat or blot dry
your hair to avoid excessive damage or breakage.
- Apply conditioner after shampoo to reduce tangles in your hair.
- Perms or coloring can add body and volume to your hair.
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