Stress and Hair Loss

Hair loss is of concern to most people at one point in their lives. When the time comes they want to know how to stop hair loss. Stopping hair loss can become an easy solution when you first notice that you are losing hair. If you ignore this condition hoping it will go away, you are making a big mistake.

Hair loss is a reflection of your general health. It is a major warning that you have poor health. The poor health condition that you might have can be complex and to reverse it will require some work, since this condition has taken a while on your part to create. The other thing that complicates your poor health condition is that there might be a psychological or stress problem that needs correction.

The first thing you need to look at is if you have a lot stress going on. This stress can come from a recent or past change is your personal relationships. These relationships can be at home, with relatives or at work. You could be working late hours working on difficult problems that create a lot of pressure on you. It could be a divorce you going through or a financial crisis. These problems can be worked out but it takes patience and sometimes courage.

Psychological problems are more difficult to work through. These types of problems create a complete imbalance in your body's chemistry and over time create hair loss. Stopping hair loss from this condition requires therapeutic help and a good nutritional and diet program.

Any stress or psychological problems requires a base line of good nutrition and diet, if you want to stop their effects on hair loss. These problems create a massive depletion of vitamins and minerals that are needed for hair health. Some times it is difficult to get into the habit of eating food that you need to stop hair loss. Changing habits that have been instilled in you since birth are not easy to change. You have patterned you eating habits based on your psychological issues and the stress you have in your life.

If you are experiencing stress, than you need to start changing your diet to replace the depleted nutrients caused by stress. The first vitamin you need to supplement with is the B-vitamins. These vitamins are always used up when you are stressed and they are critical in providing you with good hair. Then, you need to supplement with anti-oxidants. Stress and psychological problems create a lot of free radicals in your body. These free radicals lead to poor blood circulation throughout your body and including your scalp.

Most of us have stress and psychological issue we need to take care of. Start looking at how you can reduce these issues and start supplementing with B-vitamins and anti-oxidants so you can prevent or stop hair loss. You can learn what foods contain the B's and anti-oxidants, but you need therapeutic levels of the B's and anti-oxidants and you can not get these levels from food. You need to get them from supplements.


About The Author
Rudy Silva, natural nutritionist, has just introduced his new hair loss e-book call "New Hair Loss Treatments." To find out more details on this e-book, go to: www.hair-loss-remedies.

Crinagen: Alternative Hair Loss Treatment

Crinagen is a natural topical spray created by Dr. Nassar Razack.
The latest formula of Crinagen now includes Azelaic Acid, Vitamin B6, Zinc acetate, Niacin, Saw Palmetto extract, Ginkgo Biloba extract and Proanthocyanidins from grape seed extract. Crinagen is water based which means it's not likely to penetrate as fast and as effective than if alcohol is used as the solvent. Including emu oil in your Crinagen regimen may solve the problem. It does not contain any of the clinically proven treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride. The topical is said to have a bad smell which is due to the saw palmetto. Also it stays greasy on the scalp.

The product’s two most main ingredients are Proanthocyanidins and azelaic acid. The manufacture alleges that both of these ingredients reduce DHT content and nourish the scalp’s hair follicles.

Cost: About $20 for 1 months supply (bottle)
Side Effects: 1%-5% of users experience some burning on the scalp.
Clinical Studies: N/A
FDA Approved: No
How long in market: 5 years
Guarantee: Full Refund
Conclusion: Since there are no clinical studies, testimonials or pictures on his site it's difficult to determine how well the product works. If you're on a tight budget and don't like the idea of taking pills you might give it a try.

Try this contraption to grow hair

As usual I was doing my weekly research on the web when I came across this page.

They are selling a helmet which is supposed to massage your scalp and regrow your hair. The guy even has a patent on it. Here's the site if you don't beleive me. It seems you can only contact him by email.

I guess if you're really desperate send him an email. Maybe he'll give you a few complimentary massages to test it out.

Using Dong Quai as a hair loss remedy

Today we look at the natural Chinese herb Dong Quai. This herb has been used traditionally in China to prevent the hair loss and graying that come with age. The exact mechanism is unknown, but may be related to a mild estrogenic effect.



Dong Quai contains phytoestrogens that have been known to stabilize and even reverse genetic hair loss. Scientists believe phytoestrogens work by blocking androgen-receptor sites and reduce the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. Androgens are produced by the male sex organs and are a major factor in inherited baldness.

Dong Quai is believed to be nontoxic. Allergic reactions and mild gastrointestinal distress have been noted in a small percentage of people using Dong Quai. In some cases, Dong Quai can cause sensitivity to sun. One case report has shown Dong Quai to interact with Coumadin (warfarin), increasing the risk of bleeding. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. Although it is not certain, conceivably, Dong Quai could interact with any blood-thinning products, natural or otherwise. If you are taking Coumadin, heparin, Trental, or aspirin, you could be at risk for increased bleeding when using Dong Quai.


Clinical Research: I counld not find any clinical study that provides evidence that Dong Quai actually cures hair loss.

Price: You can get 50 capsules for around $10.00

Summary: Ancient Chinese secret. Only your neighborhood Asian doctor really knows if the stuff works. So use it at your own risk.

Combat hair loss with anti-inflammatories

Corticosteroids - Corticosteroids are used for the treatment for alopecia areata. In mild cases of alopecia areata, a corticosteroid cream is applied only to the regions of hairloss. An alternative treatment is the intralesional injection of corticosteroids into the inflamed patches of scalp. A corticosteroid such as triamcinolone or kenelog is injected, approximately once per month, below the skin near the hair follicle. This treatment is often used for eyebrow hair loss.


Systemic corticosteroids are often prescribed if the hairloss is widespread. The drugs are administered by injection into the muscle of the buttock or arm once every four to six weeks. Sometimes this treatment brings a spontaneous recovery and the treatment is stopped as the hair returns. Oral cortisone is sometimes given by tablets but has all the side effects of injections.

Short term effects are weight gain, mood changes and acne. Long term treatment with corticosteroids causes thinning of the skin and scalp damage, immune system suppression, increased cancer, bone degeneration, and cataracts. Folligen may be tried as an alternative to steroid use. Folligen is very safe and has anti-inflammatory actions as well a scalp repair properties.






Cyclosporin - is an immunosuppressive drug used in organ transplants to prevent the body from rejecting the new organ. It is used topically in the treatment of immune-associated severe skin conditions. In humans, cyclosporin is very effective orally (80% positive hair growth response) but only marginally effective (20%) when used topically for aiding hair growth. It promotes hair growth in animal models and promotes human hair growth in vitro.

Like corticosteroids, it has toxic side effects such as renal toxicity when used long term and a generally poor choice for as a hair treatment.

And last

FK506 is an new immunosuppressant, like cyclosporin, used to prevent organ rejection. It is in a class of drugs similar to cyclosporin. When applied in a topical ointment, it is more effective in stimulating hair growth than cyclosporin. It is a strong immunosuppressant and its safety in long term use for hair growth is questionable. It may produce neural damage.


My advice is stay away from these. The health risks are far greater than the benefits. A good option is RK19. It's a combination of FDA regulated high potency vitamins and an anti-inflammatory. No side effects. And you are guaranteed to see results or your money back.

Smoke your way to a bald head

I came across several articles that indicate a connection between smoking and hair loss. It seems that smokers tend to lose their hair at an earlier age than non smokers. Maybe it's time to trade in that carton for a six pack.

Below are the links to the articles.

www.dailyvidette.com
www.nzherald.co.nz
www.dailymail.co.uk

Best Wishes

Will Cortes

Is Rogaine (Minoxidil) right for you?

I’m sure you’ve all heard about Rogaine, which is the brand name for the drug Minoxidi. The FDA approved Rogaine which slows the rate of hair loss and reduces the appearance of baldness. You can get Minoxidil over the counter or by prescription. Rogaine is used as a topical ointment that gets rubbed onto your scalp two times a day. Minoxidil has proven effective at regressing or stopping hair loss mainly in the crown of the head. It is not, however, an effective treatment for receding hairlines.


Rogaine can stimulate hair growth of new hair for some users, but any new hair will fall out if Minoxidil use is stopped. Any hair loss shampoo products containing the drug Minoxidil may be able to prevent further hair loss or generate new hair. There are several products on the market that contain Minoxidil. The most effective ones contain a higher concentration of the drug.


Of course there are the side effects like

• increase in size or darkness of fine body hair
• dizziness
• breast tenderness
• rash
• headache
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• acne at the site of application
• burning of scalp
• increased hair loss
• inflammation or soreness at root of hair
• reddened skin

On rare instances you may experience (call your doctor)

• chest pain
• blurred vision or other changes in vision
• decrease in sexual ability or desire*
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• difficulty breathing
• fainting
• light headed
• flushing
• rapid weight gain
• headache
• numbness or tingling of hands, feet, or face
• swelling of face, hands, feet, or lower legs

*According to the Mayo Clinic.

Who should avoid Minoxidil?

Consult your physician if you fall into the following categories and would like to use
Minoxidil.

• If you’re pregnant
• Children should not use Minoxidil
• If you’re older than 65
• If you presently use the following medications

1. Tretinoin (Retin-A)
2. Petrolatum (Vaseline)
3. Corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines)

• If you suffer from medical problems such as

1. Heart Disease
2. High Blood Pressure
3. Kidney Disease

Important Info

Always use the dosage on the prescription. Minoxidil should not be applied to other
parts of the body. Apply only to your scalp. Keep away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
This drug may also cause drowsiness.

If you notice continued itching, redness, or burning of your scalp after you apply Minoxidil, consult your doctor. If the itching, redness, or burning is severe, wash the medicine off and check with your doctor before using it again.