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How To Combat Baldness

Baldness is an awful occurrence related to heredity, age and testosterone. The main reason behind complete or partial baldness is a genetic tendency to lose hair. Hormonal changes because of age, menopause, and pregnancy or due to some serious illnesses can also be a potential cause of baldness. Other possible causes include physical or emotional stress, undue shampooing, and excessive blow-drying.

Statistics show that more than 90 million women and men in US alone, suffer from partial or complete baldness. Not only the physical appearance but a person’s confidence is also equally affected by baldness.

So is it really possible to treat baldness? The answer is both positive and negative.

Partial hair loss can be treated much more effectively as compared to total baldness. A diminutive hair loss is sometimes the result of poor care of scalp and hair. Hence proper care and few natural treatments can show good results. But for those who already suffer from complete baldness, it might be difficult to find natural ways in which to promote hair growth once again.

In case of partial hair loss some prescription drugs like Finasteride can be helpful. These drugs decrease the DHT (hormone responsible for preventing human hair growth) levels, but the artificial and strong chemicals present in these drugs often result in some serious side effects. You can try some natural supplements or some herbal cures, which are better than these drugs as they do not have any side effects.

Hair transplant is a very effective solution for those with complete hair loss on the head. You can choose an experienced, skilled and talented surgeon to do the task for you. For those who are scared to go for hair transplants can mask their baldness using hair pieces, wigs or extensions. In fact it is better to pay proper attention to your hair and scalp from the very beginning and approach for treatment as soon as you sense some trouble.