Articles, tagged with "5 alpha reductase", page 5
11th December 2009
This is a positive and healthy reaction to what is a natural process for many. But for others the onset of premature balding or excessive hair loss represents a traumatic development that causes untold worry and suffering. This too is a legitimate reactio...
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Author:
Animesh Pal
04th December 2009
Propecia, with finasteride as its active ingredient, is a prescription medication for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (MPHL). Its safety and long term effectiveness has made it a popular medication for all men over the age of 18, who are suffering...
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Author:
Stefen Arkinson
25th November 2009
Male pattern baldness can be a very stressful condition for any man experiencing it. Perhaps it would be comforting to know that sufferers have done absolutely nothing to cause it in most cases, but rather inherited this trait.
Many myths surround male...
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Author:
Phillip Stone
23rd November 2009
At first we should remember that there are two aspects of hair loss: hair fall and hair thinning. However, both of these are caused when the hair follicles are malnourished. Thus the best way to reduce hair fall and induce hair growth is to make the hair ...
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Author:
adalphpaul
19th October 2009
If you're anything like me, you are a little cautious in believing everything you hear about hair loss substances. However that said, solid evidence is appearing that saw palmetto for hair loss is a viable alternative when combined and used with other nat...
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Author:
Michael P. Myers
15th October 2009
Finding the best hair baldness treatment can be a daunting task with all of the wild claims about being able to restore your hair to its former self in record time. Once we move past the sales pitch what is the best way to halt and possibly reverse hair l...
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Author:
Rob Hawkinis
15th October 2009
In some ways having a hair bald spot is like driving your car on the highway only to fail to see the other motorist traveling in your blind spot. You try to change lanes and the honking and finger pointing starts. Most men realize that sometimes you might...
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Author:
Rob Hawkinis
14th October 2009
A great deal of benefit can be gained from implementing hair loss natural remedies. After all once you move past Propecia and Rogaine (minoxidil) your hair regrowth options will be limited to natural remedies, some of which can produce very good results. ...
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Author:
Rob Hawkinis
13th October 2009
The idea of natural remedies for hair loss has been around for a very long time with each culture establishing their own brand of natural hair loss remedies. Some the common natural ingredients often mentioned are saw palmetto, nettle root extract, aloe v...
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Author:
Rob Hawkinis
29th September 2009
Biotin for hair loss can significantly contribute to a reduction in the amount of hairs your shedding every day and the level of thinning taking place on your scalp.
Most people rarely suffer from a biotin deficiency, however that's not to say you're g...
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Author:
Sophie T. Macdonald
28th September 2009
Stress, hormonal imbalances and genetics are the main cause for any kind of hair loss in male and female. It is only the hormone that is present in male and female that is different. In addition to these three factors, there are other causes for female ha...
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Author:
Vijay Koragappa Shetty
28th September 2009
DHT or dihydrotestosterone is the ultimate cause for male pattern baldness. Testosterone that is in the bloodstream combines with an enzyme which your body produces known as 5 alpha reductase. Dihydrotestosterone is a hormone that is created out of a comb...
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Author:
Vijay Koragappa Shetty
16th September 2009
Let's face it. Over 76 million of us are baby boomers. We comprise over 20% of the Us population that was born between 1946 and 1954. Along with other aging factors, hair loss has become an issue for many of us, both men and women. It is more than a one b...
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Author:
D Y Smith
14th September 2009
Women may experience hair fall or thinning of hair. If you have telogen effluvium then you will experience hair loss. Certain enzymes in male and female are genetically predisposed to hair fall. It is known as 5-alpha reductase enzyme. This enzyme coverts...
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Author:
Gyan K
11th September 2009
The most common type of baldness in men is known as male pattern baldness. With this type of hair loss, men will experience hair loss at the temples and the crown of the head. Male pattern baldness can occur at any age, however this process mostly starts ...
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Author:
mikehayden