Types of Hair Loss Treatment Currently Available
The hair loss treatments outlined here cannot provide definitive cures for all hair loss conditions, but they do represent regimes that many sufferers have found useful. In other words, they are examples of potential solutions that many patients have chosen after honestly assessing the causes of their hair loss together with their expectations.
This article will focus on four basic approaches:
1. A drugs based approach for those who don't mind taking strong medications.
2. A commercial product approach for those who prefer a non-drug solution but who still want a treatment that has a track record.
3. A natural remedy approach for those who prefer to follow the natural route.
4. A nutritional approach for those who wish to adopt a more holistic perspective.
It remains a fact that only two hair loss treatments have been approved by the FDA and both can be classed as strong drug-based medications. Propecia (finasteride) is the treatment of choice for many men with good reason - it tends to work! It is a powerful drug that inhibits the formation of DHT in the system, eventually to a level that is sufficiently low to encourage a normal growth cycle. Rogaine (minoxidil) acts differently in that it stimulates hair growth in both men and women by overriding the prevailing hair loss symptoms. These drugs can be used either on their own or in combination. Women should seek professional medical advice before using Propecia.
The world of commercial hair loss products is much less clear cut and it is here that many scamsters ply their trade to rip-off unsuspecting customers. The best advice I can give here is research, research, and more research! Many useful products are available on the market but none have been approved by the FDA. Probably the best, and certainly most popular, commercially available products are those containing natural ingredients that have been shown in field trials to reduce hair loss and encourage regrowth. You can find out more about these products by visiting the site listed at the end of this article.
Increasingly, people are turning to natural hair loss remedies as they seek to combat thinning hair. This has an obvious appeal for many sufferers and there is growing evidence to support the view that some natural remedies may be effective in curtailing hair loss. The most popular ingredients of natural hair loss treatments include ginko biloba, green tea, he shou wu, pygeum, saw palmetto and stinging nettle. Each of these is described in more detail in an supplementary article entitled "Herbal Remedies That Offer Hope".
It is becoming increasingly evident that poor nutrition and modern lifestyles can have a negative impact on health, and hair loss is no exception. At the most basic level, improved nutrition can minimize shedding and support other treatments that encourage regrowth. This can be achieved by:
- eating adequate amounts of protein.
- eating appropriate levels of useful carbohydrates.
- achieving a healthy balance of dietary fats.
About The Author
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the www.myhairlossadvisor.com website that provides information and guidance to those suffering from premature hair loss.
 Google News Updated : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:05:17 GMT Evacuations Are Advised as Storm Nears the Southeast - New York Times
New York Times - By ROBBIE BROWN ATLANTA - As Tropical Storm Hanna surged toward the Atlantic Coast on Thursday, the authorities declared states of emergency in Virginia and North Carolina and recommended evacuation from some coastal regions of South Carolina. Hanna May Reach Hurricane Force; Ike Looms Out at Sea (Update4) Southeast braces for Hanna as Ike strengthens Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:19:19 GMT Boeing workers frustrated, angry at strike delay - Reuters
Reuters - By Laura Myers EVERETT, Washington (Reuters) - Less than a day after voting to strike, Boeing workers expressed frustration and anger on Thursday at the decision by union leaders to postpone a walkout and negotiate further with the company. Boeing, Machinists Return to Talks to Avert Strike (Update1) SPEEA Supports IAM 751 Efforts to Secure a New Contract from Boeing Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:30:58 GMT Abramoff Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Corruption - Washington Post
Washington Post - By Del Quentin Wilber and Carrie Johnson Jack Abramoff, the onetime powerhouse Republican lobbyist whose influence peddling led to one of the biggest public corruption investigations in recent history, was sentenced by a federal judge today to four ... US lobbyist is sentenced to 4 years in prison Abramoff sentenced to 4 years in prison Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:47:01 GMT Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning - WebMD
WebMD - By Miranda Hitti Sept. 4, 2008 -- The FDA today ordered stronger warnings about the risk of potentially deadly fungal infections, especially one called histoplasmosis, in people taking the drugs Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade, which are called ... FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugs Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:30:49 GMT Autism and measles vaccine: no link found -- again - Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times - Suspicion that autism is triggered by childhood vaccinations -- notably the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine -- lingers on, even though studies repeatedly fail to find such a link. Study Finds No Autism Link in Vaccine Health Buzz: MMR Vaccine and Autism, and Other Health News Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:25:11 GMT McCain Will Vow an End to Partisanship in Convention Speech - Washington Post
Washington Post - By Chris Cillizza ST. PAUL, MINN. - Sen. John McCain will take the stage at the Xcel Center here in less than three hours to formally accept his party's presidential nomination and deliver an address that will kick-start a frenetic two-month general ... McCain will take GOP to task for losing its way McCain to Declare ‘Change Is Coming’ in Acceptance Speech Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:06:30 GMT Syria details its stance on peace talks - Ha'aretz
Ha'aretz - By Yoav Stern and Barak Ravid Syrian President Bashar Assad revealed details on the peace process with Israel yesterday, presenting Turkey with a document of principles, one of whose points discusses the desired extent of the withdrawal from the Golan ... Video: Sarkozy in Syria : the press is divided Syria: Israeli Peace Talks Postponed Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:53:30 GMT Amazon Associate Store |
PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... Using digestive enzymes when you have hemorrhoids is a good... Read More With or without medication, the cold or the flu can... Read More It seems that almost every day we come across a... Read More REIKI is a form of natural healing through direct application... Read More When a person has a stutter or a parent realises... Read More It is hard to believe, almost unthinkable. Everyday we are... Read More Bleeding gums can be one sign of periodontal disease, gingivitis,... Read More Integrating my dark side was a fairly torturous process for... Read More HERBAL PRODUCTS are comprised of herbal care remedies, such as... Read More The Stop Smoking Hypnosis people.The ancient Greeks certainly had their... Read More Massage ?not the areas that hurtSome experts think that arthritic... Read More Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S.... Read More Are you tired of being self-conscious about your hands and... Read More "The smallest pain in our little finger gives us more... Read More Shea butter, also referred to as karite, which means "life"... Read More As the old saying goes, are you "a picture of... Read More No one really wants to be labeled as "different." And... Read More Shamanic healing is one of the vast numbers of healing... Read More Magnetic Advantage Newsletter FEATURED TOPIC... Read More Bleeding gums can be one sign of periodontal disease, gingivitis,... Read More BEWARE OF THE CULTURAL HYPNOSIS We live in a cultural... Read More Holistic Medicine involves natural treatment options like holistic nutrition, herbology,... Read More Most people find it difficult to believe that a tiny... Read More For quite some time now home saunas have gained massive... Read More Holistic living is simply living your life with all aspects... Read More
Adsense
websites
Use Digestive Enzymes to Reduce Hemorrhoid Inflammation
Treat Cold, Flu, and Ear Infection the Natural Way
Are Herbal Remedies The Answer?
Reiki
Cause Of Stuttering
Our New Years Resolution ? Get Rid of The Toxins in our Lives
Bleeding Gums
Balancing the Light and Dark
Herbal Products
Oops! One Size DOESNT Fit All
Three Tips for Arthritis Pain Relief
Natural Prevention & Treatment For The Flu: What Your Doctor May Not Know
You Can Stop Biting Your Nails, Heres How!
Back Pain, Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Arthritis and a Host of Other Pain Ailments You Never Have To Suff
Whipped Shea Butter & Its Many Uses
How To Find Your Way To Healthy Longevity
Medical Alert Jewelry: A Life Saving Fashion Statement
Shamanic Healing & Soul Retrieval
Chronic Back Pain
How to Stop Bleeding Gums
The Truth About Your Health
Holistic Medicine
How to Sense Low Levels of Asbestos in Your Daily Environment. (Part II)
Home Saunas and Kits: Benefits, Pre-Planning, and Purchasing Tips
Understanding Holistic Living
Affordable and Reliable Web Hosting Starting at $4.49/Month
Powerful Essential Oils Kill Nail Fungus
Fungal infection of the nails is the one of the... Read More
Fibromyalgia Pain: How Using Visualizations May Bring You Relief
There are many theories about what causes fibromyalgia. One is... Read More
Three Steps to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids
Constipation, Hemorrhoids or Piles, and inactivity go hand in hand.... Read More
Learn How to Do A Successful Gall Bladder Flush
To do a Gall Bladder Flush you will need the... Read More
Test Your Indoor Air Quality!
How safe is your Indoor Air?1) Does your home have... Read More
What AreThe Symptoms Of A Sinus Headache?
Problems with sinuses, give rise to headaches, so you have... Read More
The Fine Art of Smudging
An Aboriginal Canadian friend of mine who teaches at the... Read More
New Hope for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Sufferers
There are numerous theories with regard to the causes of... Read More
Cleansing Your Elimination Organs to Achieve Good Health
Benefits of Cleansing Your Elimination Organs Colon cleansing, kidney cleansing,... Read More
A Better Hope for Alcohol & Drug Problems
People with alcohol and drug problems have been done a... Read More
Alternative Medicine vs Conventional Medicine - Pt 2
In Part 1 we discussed the fact that alternative medicine... Read More
The History of Reflexology
It is important to be aware of the great archetypal... Read More
Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Old Medicine, New Synergies
The terms alternative medicine and complementary medicine are often wrongly... Read More
Hypnotherapy and How it Can Help
Hypnotherapy is the process of using hypnosis to unlock the... Read More
Pranic Therapy - Part I
Pranic Therapy Part I - An IntroductionPranic Therapy is an... Read More
Sweet Sustenance
"The difference between sugar addiciton and narcotic addiction is largely... Read More
Relieving Hemorrhoids with Natural Remedies
Here are a variety of natural remedies that you can... Read More
How Brewer?s Yeast and MSM Clear Constipation
Brewer's yeast can help to ease, reduce, or clear your... Read More
A 100% Drug Free Hemorrhoids Solution!
Did you know every year 25 Million people in the... Read More
Evening Primrose Oil Benefits
The evening primrose oil which we use is extracted from... Read More
The Truth About Smokers Pleasure Paradox
Smokers love excuses. Nothing makes them happier than, 'I can't... Read More
Water: The Best Medication Ever Created!
How much water do you drink every day? The majority... Read More
Getting More out of Your Massage with a Epsom Bath Afterwards!
As a massage therapist, I often recommend taking a Hot... Read More
The Honeybush Miracle
Perhaps a little eclipsed by the world-wide success of Rooibos,... Read More
Everything Old Is New Again: Rebuilding Your Vision
Glasses, contacts, or surgery. These are the usual choices offered... Read More
Alternative Medicine |