Stop Hair Loss with Provillus

Mankind has always known that hair loss and baldness come with aging. Many men suffer loss of self-esteem when their hair begins to go; and most men are very sensitive about it. In a time when science seems to be solving most of life’s riddles, we have even begun to get some answers about exactly what causes us to lose our hair as we age.

The technical name for the hair loss that comes with aging is androgenetic alopecia, which results from a hormonal byproduct, DHT (dihydrotestostrone). The more you have, the more hair you will lose. Testosterone in league with an enzyme produces DHT, which attaches itself to hair follicles and eventually kills them. Testosterone is a male hormone that occurs naturally and plays an important role in the development of male children. Actually, androgenetic alopecia also occurs in women because both sexes have some testosterone, but women have less testosterone and their hair loss is less frequent.

There are many products on the market to stop hair loss, some legitimate, some not-so-legitimate, and some clearly illegitimate. Huge amounts of money are spent every year on these products, a reflection of how important this issue is to so many people.

There’s a new kid on the block, and it’s good news for anyone who is seeking to slow their hair loss and the encroachment of baldness. For the man who is looking in his mirror every day and seeing his forehead grow longer, encroachment is a good word for it, and for him this is, indeed, good news.

This new product is Provillus. First of all, Provillus blocks DHT from getting to the body. In other words, started early enough, the hair will not even begin falling out. It also works to nourish the body in such a way that the hair follicles can regrow hair in a natural way. The body already has a natural supply of nutrients that only need some help to protect the integrity of the follicles on the scalp. Provillus serves as a supplement to the body’s own nutrients to maintain a healthy scalp and a full head of hair.

Provillus is a topical solution as well as some tablets to be taken orally. The tablets are composed of natural ingredients to slow down the impact of DHT. It’s very good news that because they are natural, they don’t impact the libido as so many of the other treatments do.

Used after hair loss has occurred, new hair can grow on the back of the scalp. However, on some parts of the forehead, once the follicles are dead, they cannot be brought back to life.

More good news—it costs less than other major products and there is a six-month guarantee.


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Have you considered a hair transplant?

Let’s face it, we all lose some of our hair as we age, and some of us lose most or all of it. The earlier the loss begins, the more extensive the loss. For some people, this is so traumatic that they are willing to do almost anything to get their hair back. In the past, this has not been very realistic; however, hair replacement has become a viable choice in recent years. Just what is it, and how do you go about choosing this option?

Hair Transplantation

Small pieces of scalp that are growing hair are removed and relocated to the bald or thinning areas. These grafts may be as small as one or two hairs or as large as thirty to forty. The site has been prepared with a slit in the scalp into which the transplant is placed. More often than not, several sessions are required and the time between sessions will probably be several months to allow for healing. Color and texture of hair determines how many transplants you will need. About fifty transplants will be done in a session. However, if the transplants are small ones, there may be as many as 700. The graft sites are usually closed with stitches.

Flap surgery is also sometimes used for the transplanting procedure. A portion of bald scalp is surgically removed and a “flap” of scalp that has hair is used to cover the area. The “flap” will remain attached at one end so that it still uses its own blood supply. Hair will usually cover the scar that is left. In recent years, transplantation and flap surgery are being combined to achieve the best results.

Anesthesia for these procedures is typically local along with some relaxation sedation, and the procedures are usually performed in an outpatient setting.

Questions to Ask Before Choosing Surgery:

Plastic surgeons usually perform this procedure.

How many procedures has the surgeon performed and what kind (flap, replacement, etc.)

What are your expectations? Discuss these with your doctor.

Do you have any medical conditions that might complicate this surgery?

What is your surgeon’s plan for your procedure?

What do you need to do to get ready for the surgery? If you smoke, you will need to stop at least two weeks ahead of time.

Where will it be done?

Who will come with you to see that you get home safely?
Post-Op

Pain should be minimal, but you will need some pain medication, which should be prescribed by your doctor. You will need to go in a day or two later to have bandages removed and then go back in about ten days to have stitches removed. You will be instructed to avoid vigorous exercise for about a month. You’ll probably need to go back in for routine examinations of the site several times in the first month.

The Risks

While surgery is the most permanent solution, it is costly; and as with any surgical procedure, there are risks. Sometimes the hair follicles will not be healthy over the long run. Ask questions before making the leap. Try to find others who have had the procedure. Some of your doctor’s other transplant patients might be willing to talk to you.

If you are not currently satisfied with your current hair re-growth treatment plan, consider the benefits of hair replacement therapy.

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Women’s Hair Loss: A Difficult Issue

Male hair loss is a big deal! The airwaves are filled with ads selling treatments and it’s the subject of jokes; a sure sign that it is not only a sensitive area but one that has high visibility. On the other hand, hair loss in women is rarely mentioned, even though most women begin to experience it by the time they are forty years of age. For some women, it’s devastating and is accompanied by loss of self-esteem. When we try to discuss it with our doctors, they often pass it off as of no consequence since it is not life-threatening.

Causes

Actually, the loss of hair that comes with aging has the same root cause in women as in men. While the hormone testosterone is the culprit, it’s not as simple as that. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) actually gets the blame, but it comes about because of a combination of testosterone and the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. DHT binds to receptors in scalp follicles and kills them. The difference between hereditary hair loss in women and in men is one of volume. Because men have more testosterone, they are more likely to lose more of their hair.

Hair loss can also be caused by hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, disease, and certain medications.

Oral Contraceptives and Hair Loss

Millions of women have been prescribed oral contraception since its approval by the FDA in 1960. However, not many are aware that the Pill often leads to hair loss, which may occur while on the pill or following the stopping of the use of the medication.

If you are concerned about the hair loss that might accompany the use of oral contraceptives, you should ask your doctor about those with the least androgenic activity. Talk to your doctor about your concerns about hair loss.

Treatments for Women

The matter of androgen levels is a matter of concern in women, and your doctor will hesitate to prescribe any of the standard treatments that men are using to stave off hair loss. Unfortunately, drug companies have not been inclined to address the matter of drugs for women for this purpose. Your doctor should call for a battery of tests before prescribing anything.

Once the actual cause of your hair loss has been determined as a result of the tests, following are some of the medications that may be prescribed:

• Minoxidil, applied topically: The dosage is smaller than for men; if the standard male dose is prescribed, you should be carefully supervised.
• Androgen Receptor Inhibitors: Spironolactone, Cimetidine, and Cyproterone Acetate.
• Oral Contraceptives: Low-androgen-index birth control pills under a doctor’s strict supervision.
• Ketoconazole: Used topically, it limits the production of testosterone and other androgens.
• Finasteride: Taken orally, it inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase in the hair follicle.
• Cyproterone Acetate with Ethinyloestradiol: Contraceptive tablets prescribed in Europe for hair loss in women.

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6 Ways To Stop Hair Loss Before It Happens

The good news is that you can do some things to reduce hair loss. The bad news is that you may need to change some of your lifestyle choices. The scalp is very sensitive skin and must be treated with respect.

1. First of all, know what you are putting on your scalp. Examine the chemicals you are using or your hair stylist is using that may be damaging the follicles. Make certain permanent solutions are not left on too long. Take the time to investigate the chemicals being put on your hair and scalp to make sure that they are safe. Choose a hair stylist carefully, and ask questions about the chemicals he or she is using.

2. Hair straighteners and curling irons may cause heat damage that can result in hair loss. When you use tools that become very hot, limit how much time they are in contact with your hair and most particularly how hot your scalp becomes.

3. Your hair style may be damaging your hair. If you are pulling it back tightly for long periods of time such as with a pony tail, you may be damaging the hair follicles, particularly around your forehead. Hair additions are another threat to hair and scalp health. The attached hair piece, especially if worn for a long time, may be pulling on the scalp in such a way that causes damage. Hair follicles have actually been shown to die from hair pieces that have been worn too long.

4. Dandruff is often taken for granted. It’s usually assumed to be the result of dryness, so moisturizing products are applied. However, these only make hair loss worse. No one has come up with a totally satisfactory explanation for dandruff, but many believe that it is a fungus which may require a trip to the dermatologist.

5. Washing your hair regularly is essential to healthy hair; however, how you wash your hair is also important. Remember that it is the scalp that needs to be clean and massaged, not just the hair.

6. When should you seek medical care? If you are experiencing patches of baldness, you may be suffering from alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that requires treatment. Visit a dermatologist if your experience this symptom, as it may be a sign of a more serious underlying health problem. If you experience a lot of stress, you need to know that it may lead to hair loss. Finding ways to reduce the stress in your life may slow down your hair loss. Ringworm of the scalp is another disease that should be treated. Although it usually occurs in children and can be spread from child to child, it can also occur in adults. It is red and itchy and may be mistaken for dandruff. Untreated, it can cause permanent hair loss.

We all lose some of our hair as we grow older, but there are things that we can do to stave off the extent of the loss and how soon it will occur.

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Top Five Reasons for Hair Loss

Heredity

Even if you feel that there is little resemblance between you and your parents, as you grow older, your hairline will very likely dispute that. The portraits of several generations, especially of men, usually reveal remarkable similarities in the pattern of hair loss and baldness. Androgenetic alopecia (its scientific name), the most common cause of hair loss, affects about 50% of all men and is characterized by a receding hairline and/or a bald spot on the top of the head.

Women are also subject to androgenetic alopecia although they rarely become bald. Even so, the thinning of the hair, especially toward the center of the scalp, is a frustration and embarrassment to many women, who tend to run to their hair stylists for whatever help they can offer.

Diseases

When small round patches of baldness begin to appear, it’s time to ask your doctor whether you might be suffering from alopecia areata. This autoimmune disease frequently affects children but is can happen at any age. It can result in total baldness although the hair usually grows back.

Ringworm of the scalp is a fungus that leads to baldness that can be successfully treated once diagnosed. Diagnosis requires medical examination and possible microscopic testing of skin scrapings. Although the term ringworm came from the sometimes circular manifestation of this dermatophyte, it does not always have this round appearance, making it more difficult to identify. Ringworm often occurs in children and is sometimes spread in schools.

Hyperthyroidism (overproduction of hormones by the thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underproduction) often result in hair loss; however, this is reversible once the condition is brought under control with supplements.

Lupus is also an autoimmune disease that often results in hair loss although this symptom is only a minor one when compared to the severe joint pain and fever that typically accompany this disease.

Medications and Medical Treatments

When we see a person who has lost all of his or her hair, we often think first of chemotherapy, treatment for cancer. Most people who undergo this form of treatment do, in fact, become bald. The hair will grow back once the treatments end. Anticoagulants are another medication that may cause loss of hair.

Stress

Believe it or not, mental or physical stress (from such things as major surgery or high fever) can cause your hair to fall out!

Damage

Many products are available to make your hair look better or more like you want it to; such as: curling irons, hair dye, straightening lotions, permanent lotions, etc., sometimes damage the scalp in such a way that the hair will fall out. Also, when you pull your hair back and fasten it too tightly, as with a pony tail, you can damage the hair around the hairline. In these cases, it will usually grow back if you give it a chance to heal.

If you are suffering hair loss, it’s best to find out why. In some cases, you can do something about it!

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