Alopecia, or hair loss, is a condition that afflicts people of both sexes all around the world. It occurs naturally caused by hereditary genes or hormonal changes. However, hair loss can also be caused by severe infection, medications such as chemotherapy, stress, and dietary problems. Those who suffer from hair loss typically use drugs such as Minoxidil and Finasteride to stop or control the thinning hair. Others also resort to a more drastic solution which is hair transplant, involving the transfer of healthy hair follicles into balding areas and resulting to natural looking hair.
But is there a way to regain your lost hair glory without resorting to surgery or heavy medication? The short answer is yes. There are natural hair loss treatments you can try to help curb a receding hair line or thinning tresses. Alternative treatments you can try include herbal medications. Herbs such as rosemary and aloe vera have been used for ages to stimulate hair growth. Capsicum, a type of pepper, and Lemongrass are also used to help regrow hair and keep it healthy.
Since hair loss is most commonly caused by the hormone called dihydrotestosterone or DHT, it makes sense to block this particular hormone through medication. There are herbs that can block the balding effects of DHT. Dong Quai, a traditional Chinese herb, helps stop DHT. Likewise, saw palmetto which is a small type of palm, also inhibits the effects of DHT and helps stimulate the growth of healthier hair.
These are just some of the many natural hair loss treatments you can try to help stop hair loss and regain a full crop of healthy hair. For those who are just starting to see the symptoms of hair loss, keeping the hair healthy by natural means is an effective way to slow down and even stop the effects of alopecia.
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