The latest hair loss research has revealed some very interesting facts that have been hidden for thousands of years and have the potential to cure balding once and for all.
The newest developments even further differentiate the differences between men and women's hair loss. It wasn't long ago that the general consensus that one enzyme (5 alpha enzyme type 2) was the primary driver of balding in both men and women. While research suggests that this probably is still the case in men there is evidence to suggest that many other types of enzymes, as well as hormone receptors and blockers in the scalp may be at work. Surprisingly, this latest hair loss research hasn't brought us any closer to a cure.
As far a treatments there really haven't been any ground breaking developments in recent years. The latest hair loss research has yet to come up with an oral medication for women's balding and thinning hair. This is particularly disappointing since a number of years ago when finasteride (Propecia) was introduced for men it was thought that it would be perhaps only one or two years at the most before a female version was released. This has not been the case and the stumbling block seems to be with feminization of fetuses in pregnancy and the treatment of menopausal women. This lack of progress has been particularly frustrating for menopausal women due to the double emotion challenges presented by both menopause and menopausal induced hair loss.
While new answers delivered in the form of ground breaking treatments haven't been easily forthcoming some of the older remedies such as minoxidil have proven to be very good particularly in slowing hair loss. One research study showed that minoxidil was effective in slowing hair loss in nine out of every ten cases. The same study showed that new growth was recognized in only able three out of every ten cases. So some good and some not so good, right!
Until the day when the latest research on hair loss reveals its hidden secrets there are four steps that everyone experiencing balding or thinning hair should implement.
*Diet: A balanced diet high in the B vitamins, protein, and adequate amounts of magnesium, zinc, and calcium seems to be the formula that has produced the best results.
*Topical follicle maintenance: Good nutrition is not much good unless the hair is able to receive those nutrients. By gently massaging almond oil and/or pumpkin seed oil into the scalp you will be both stimulating the scalp and keeping follicles healthy and open. The non natural option minoxidil discussed above is also a good alternative as well.
*Reduce stress: Life is full of stress. Examples would be divorce, loss of a loved one, job loss, poor job performance, and financial misfortune. Stress tends to cause circulatory problems as well as opens the door to other diseases such as diabetes both of which can accelerate the balding process.
*Check for any underlying factors: Occasionally there is a hidden underlying factor that can be identified through a scalp biopsy or blood test. Often, once the underlying problem is identified and cleared up hair re-growth will resume.
In summary, you should not let the failures of the latest hair loss research get in the way of stopping and/or reversing balding and thinning hair. Currently there are a number of excellent hair re-growth options worth considering. If you would like to learn more about the causes of balding, the latest hair loss research, or view an information video click here.
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