Baldness
Causes of Baldness
Baldness is basically a state of hair thinning and a state of resting hair falling and no new growth of hair. In simpler words when there is no new growth of hair and there is loss of existing hair it leads to a state of Baldness.
Baldness is mainly seen in adult men. The common pattern of baldness is it starts from the center of the head and then recedes towards the hairline.
There are various causes attributed to propecia baldness. Treatment such as chemotherapy can cause some serious hair loss leading to baldness in some cases. Tumors and skin outgrowths can also cause temporary and localized baldness. Hypothyroidism can cause outer thinning and balding of eyebrows. One of the main and most common cause of baldness is heredity. Aging is also a big factor that causes baldness. As we age our new growth of hair stops and over a period of time the existing hair falls which leads to baldness. A rare cause of baldness can be anxiety, depression, social phobia etc. But these lead to baldness at a very slow pace. Some fungal infection on the scalp or skin too can lead to temporary baldness.
Baldness Treatment
As discussed above regarding the causes of baldness, if the baldness is due to ageing or heredity not much can be done about it. As aging is a natural process, any kind of drugs or medication may just postpone balding but to cure baldness totally is very rare.
Hair loss or balding due to temporary chemotherapy or some serious illness can be cured by medication as prescribed by the doctors. It is a very slow process and might take months for the hair to grow back to its previous state.
Balding due to local skin infection or scalp infection or some kind of fungal infection or tumors can be cured fully by medication.
The treatment of balding due to heredity naturally is still to be discovered. But artificial hair transplant and hair weave are good options. These procedures are a little painful and expensive but they are permanent baldness treatments. You could try these Hair Loss Specialists for good treatment options.
Prevention of balding is the key. If you take good care when you have hair, the situation when you begin to lose hair may never arise.
Natural Baldness Cure
Also try the following natural remedies. They are a good baldness cure. They prevent and to an extent act as a baldness treatment.
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Rubbing your left and right hand nails with each other is an extremely simple and effective method to cure hair loss and improve hair regrowth. You need to fold both your palms inwards and place the fingernails of both hands against each other. Then with regular swift motions, rub them against each other. This rubbing procedure increases the blood flow to the scalp and helps in strengthening the roots. Apart from stopping further hair loss, it also leads to regrowth of lost hair in people suffering from baldness or alopecia. It also prevents and reverses the process of graying. These would be the best 15 minutes in your day for your hair. Do it for about 5-7 minutes twice a day. It is a tried and tested method and will definitely show results. You need to be patient though. You will begin to notice a difference in about a month and by the end of 6 months you would probably be successful in reversing all your hair ailments.
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Mix coconut, mustard and castor oil in equal quantities. Apply this on the scalp and massage gently at night once or twice a week. Leave overnight and wash in the morning with a mild shampoo. This is a very nutritious combination and is effective in the prevention of hair fall and growth of new hair. Hence it is a good cure for baldness.
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Grind black pepper and lemon seeds with a little water. Apply this paste on the bald portion of the head. This is beneficial to an extent.
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Grind licorice in milkand apply the paste on bald patches. This helps induce hair growth.
Baldness Prevention
There is no permanent baldness cure but by preventing hair fall may be one can prolong balding for some time. Avoid stress and staying up late. Maintain a good hair care regimen. Avoid chemical treatments on your hair. Exercise regularly. This helps increase the flow of blood to all parts of the body including the scalp. Hair receives nourishment and the roots become strong. In case of hair loss due to a certain medication, consult your doctor and ask him to suggest alternative medicines. Do not wear your hair very tight. This puts maximum strain on the hair at the hairline and the hairline starts to recede slowly. Maintain good hygiene of your scalp. Have regular eating and sleeping habits. Maintain a healthy diet with good vitamin rich nutritious food. Use a mild shampoo and do not let your conditioner touch your scalp. Practice meditation to relieve stress and for peace of mind. There are ayurvedic treatments available for the prevention of baldness.
