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How to Get Rid of Bald Spots and Restore Hair Guaranteed

How can I get rid of bald spots and grow back the hair?

This post will explain the reasons for bald spots, what you can do to slow down balding, even reverse it and an almost 100% guaranteed method of halting and even restoring hair loss.

Cause of Bald spots

Alopecia Areata

Bald spotAlopecia areata is a disorder of the skin that can cause hair loss, often in patches – roughly the size of a coin – and usually on the scalp. Usually they only affect a small area and can appear suddenly. Usually the hair will grow within 12 months, sometimes less. For other people the problem can be a lot more severe and last a lot longer. In extreme cases it can result in total baldness, known as alopecia totalis.

Cause
The cause this kind of baldness is usually an autoimmune reaction and is the body’s immune system causing the body to attack the cells in the hair follicles, especially the follicles within the scalp

Inherited factors may also play a role particularly if you develop the disorder before the age of 30. Alopecia areata is unusually high in people who autoimmune conditions, such as overactive thyroid, diabetes, asthma, hay fever, vitiligo, down syndrome or pernicious anemia. Surprisingly there is little evidence that aplopecia is caused by stress.

Symptoms
Symptoms include small round or oval patches of baldness sometimes with mild itching, tenderness, tingling or burning sensation. If you suffer from alopecia areata you may have abnormalities in the surface of your fingernails.

You doctor can diagnose Alopecia Areata from looking at the systems including examining hairs around the bald patch, inspecting them for any abnormalities of the shaft or root for example.

Treatment
Although there is no permanent cure for alopecia areata there are ways to short-circuit the body’s autoimmune system in the scalp and encourage hair growth. You would need to speak to your doctor about these.

These options include creams or solutions such as cortisone which are either applied to the bald patch or injected. Immunotherapy using chemicals, topical minoxidil (rogaine) which can speed up hair growth, anthralin applied to the scalp, Psoralen and ultraviolet A phototherapy, or a short course of corticosteroids by mouth.

The good thing to know is that even without treatment in over 90% of cases your hair will grow back and fill in the bald spot within just one year.

How to Slow Down Balding

Stress

It’s often stated that stress can cause bald patches. However my research from various health sites indicates that this is not the case. Stress however can cause a thinning of the hair which can expand an area of baldness over time but the area is rarely localized to a small area.

The gradual lost of hair that results in male pattern baldness is largely down to genetics and the male sex hormones called androgens.

However there are ways of slowing down male pattern baldness and even in some cases reversing it. Later I will show you a guaranteed method of getting rid of bald spots.

Some Advice and Tips

For typical male pattern baldness there are things you can do to stop, even reverse the process.

These can include
Hair Dyes and Bleaches:
Try and avoid hair products that contain chemicals or toxins that lead to hair loss, or example hair dyes, particularly hair bleaching. This will inevitably result in weaker hair and hair follicles leading to accelerated hair loss.

Diet:

Alopecia is usually caused by an auto-immune response. One way of building up your immune system is by improving your diet.

There are also foods that are particularly important for healthy hair. If you would like to know more see How to Regrow your Receding Hairline Naturally where I provide a list of important foods. Foods that are particularly good for hair include mushrooms, nuts, pumpkin seeds and spinach

Supplements:

A supplement that I use myself that contains all the supplements needed for healthy hair growth is Hairgenics Pronexa Hair Growth Supplement. I’ve noticed since taking these supplements thicker hair. Judging by the reviews for this supplement others have had similar results.

Shampoos and Serums:

hair shampooThere are Shampoos or Serums that are effective at reducing or stimulating hair growth and reducing testosterone are products that contain high levels of Caffeine.

You purchase these as shampoos or serums which can be used with your regular shampoos. They provide essential nutrients to the hair follicles such as caffeine, saw palmetto and Ketoconazole. Ketoconazole has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.

A top rated shampoo for hair regrowth containing all of these ingredients is ultra Labs Hair surge and is one I use myself.

Laser Hair therapy

irestore capThe jury is still out on whether laser hair therapy works for baldness. Laser hair therapy is supposed to help with mild degrees of androgenetic alopecia, or pattern baldness.

One such product is the iRestore Laser Hair Growth System which the manufacturer claims “uses clinical-strength laser technology to treat balding, thinning hair and receding hairline”.

The manufacturer claims that” Users can expect to see visible improvement in as little as 12 to 24 weeks “.

Positives include the fact that unlike drug-based hair loss products, iRestore is a drug-free alternative with no negative side effects. It is GMP-certified meaning it is safe, plus you have a 6-month money back guarantee.

Guaranteed Method

I would argue that the most powerful method of hair restoration are surgery, laser hair surgery and drugs such as Propecia and Rogaine. Combined with the other advice in this article it should provide an almost 100% guarantee of hair restoration.

Hair Translant Surgery

hair transplant surgeryThis is where the hair follicles are harvested from the side or back of the scalp and relocated to the balding area. Hair transplantation is a procedure that needs skills of a surgeon and you should only go with the best clinic so check out reviews of clinics beforehand. It may be worth spending a bit extra for a job that is going to be done more professionally.

In general, people with frontal hair loss will benefit most from hair restoration surgery whereas hair loss in the crown is more amenable to medication.

Drugs

propeciaWhile Rogaine targets the hair follicle itself, Propecia (finasteride) works at the hormonal level to combat hair loss. Propecia is more successful at stopping further hair loss than any other medication. Rogaine, on the other hand is better at promoting new hair growth

Propecia is a powerful drug and if you’re a women you should avoid Propecia altogether as it only inhibits male pattern baldness. Also if you’re pregnant Propecia can even lead to abnormal developments of a baby!

Propecia is taken as an oral tablet once a day, every day whereas Rogaine is a cream that must be applied to the scalp twice a day.

Another big difference is Rogaine does not need a prescription and can be purchased over the counter whereas Propecia must be prescribed by your doctor.

[author-details=Simon Hough]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: bald, balding, hair, hair loss, hair transplant, hair transplant surgery, laser hair therapy, propecia, Rogaine

How to Regrow your Receding Hairline Naturally

How can I regrow my receding Hairline Naturally?

Here some methods to halt hairloss and even regrow your hairline. They don’t involve powerful drugs that can cause negative side effects. Some of these methods are common sense, others are less intuitive. I can’t ensure they will work since genetics plays by far the biggest role.

The best Foods and Herbs

It occurred to me why not check out the ingredients for some of the highest rated hair-growth supplements available on a site like Amazon.

Instead of buying the expensive product yourself you could always just purchase foods that contain many of the same ingredients.

One such product is Hairgenics Pronexa Hair Grow Supplement which has an almost 5 star review from currently 344 customers. It sells at $39.99

Hairgenics Pronexa contains the following ingredients. You will notice that some foods appear many times as good for preventing hair loss. I’ve highlighted these in bold. These include foods such as mushrooms, nuts, pumpkin seeds and spinach.

Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Sodium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Biotin, Folic Acid, Iodine, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Choline, Inositol, RNA, Citrus Bioflavonoin, PABA, Betaine HCL, Rutin, Horsetail Extract

Calcium and Phosphorus
Occurs in high levels both in milk, meat products and alternatives such as beans, lentils, mushrooms and nuts.

Magnesium
Foods that are rich in magnesium include leafy vegetables such as Spinach and Chard. Pumpkin seeds are also high in magnesium.

Niacin
Foods high in Niacin, otherwise known as Vitamin B3 include Turkey, Chicken, Mushrooms, Green peas and Tuna.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Foods high in Pantothenic Acid, otherwise known as Vitamin B5, include Chicken liver, Sunflower seeds, Salmon, Avocados and Sun-dried tomatoes.

Sodium
This should be naturally occurring sodium that foods such as Cheese. Also Sauces & Salad Dressings such as Fish Sauce, Teriyaki and Oyster Sauce

Zinc
Grass-fed Beef, Lamb, Yogurt, Chickpeas and Pumpkin seeds again

Vitamin B1
Fish (Trout), Pork, Sunflower seeds

Vitamin B12
Shellfish, Liver, Fish, tofu, fortified cereals, low fat dairy, cheese, and eggs.

Manganese
Seafood, Nuts, Pumpkin Seeds

Vitamin B6
Tuna, Banana, Salmon, Spinach, Sweet potato, Hazelnuts

Iron
Pork and poultry, seafood, beans, Spinach, peas

Biotin
Eggs, Almonds, Nuts

Folic Acid
Lentils, dried beans, Avocado, Spinach

Iodine
Dried seaweed, Cod, milk,

Selenium
Brazil nuts, yellowfin tuna,

Vitamin A
Sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens (spinach), fish, liver, and tropical fruits

Vitamin D
Cod Liver oil, Mushrooms, Oily Fish

Vitamin E
Almonds, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Avocado, Sunflower seeds

Choline
Shrimp, Eggs, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tuna

Inositol
Soy Lecithin, wheat germ, liver, nuts, spinach

RNA
Fish, liver, beans, mushrooms

Citrus Bioflavonoin
Apples, peaches, plums

PABA
Eggs, molasses, rice, yeast, wheat germ, whole grains, spinach, mushrooms, kidney and liver.

Betaine HCL
Wheat Bran, Quinoa, Spinach

Rutin
Buckweat, Amaranth leaves, Elderflower Tea, Unpeeled Apples

Other anti-hairloss supplements I’ve seen contain green tea

Natural Home Remedy for Hair Loss

According to a study reported in Organic Facts health publication, medical studies have verified that lavender essential oil massaged into the scalp three times a week was effective in growing new hair for male patients. Here is a lavender oil home remedy recipe that has proven effective in clinical studies. In a small container:

1. Add 3 drops lavender oil to 3 drops rosemary essential oil.
2. Pour in 4 tsp. of grape-seed oil and 1/2 teaspoon of jojoba oil.
3. Stir all the ingredients until it is mixed well. Place it all in a cool, dry location.
4. Add 2 drops of thyme oil and 2 drops of cedar wood.
5. Test this mixture on a tiny spot of your scalp (patch test) to ensure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
6. If there is no rash from this recipe 24 hours after you have done the test patch, you should be safe in using it.
7. Massage enough into your scalp to cover it. Do this three times per week. After a few months, you should begin to see new hair growth where your hairline is receding.

What you should avoid

Have you noticed every time you wash your hair you see numerous hairs in the sink after washing. This is normal and to be expected. However excessive hair washing does lead to hair loss. Consider washing your hair less.

Avoid hair products that contain chemicals or toxins that lead to hair loss, or example hair dyes, particularly hair bleaching. This will inevitably result in weaker hair and hair follicles leading to accelerated hair loss.

Avoid stress as this can cause red blood cells from nourishing the hair follicles. Extream stress – known as Telogen – can even cause the hair to fall out. To avoid stress you could try yoga and other forms of meditation. Also a change in diet can reduce stress.

[author-details=Simon Hough]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: hair, hairline, receding hairline

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