| Can hair loss be reversed is a question that millions of | | | | come a long way in recent years and if you fall into |
| men and women around the world are asking | | | | this category they should not be automatically |
| themselves today. It is a troubling matter since the | | | | discounted. On the other hand if you have recognized |
| fullness and quality of our hair is part of a person's | | | | the condition early the chances are very good that |
| identity; it speaks to who we are and how other | | | | you can stall and perhaps reverse androgenetic |
| people perceive us. It influences how we dress and | | | | alopecia's relentless attack on your once beautiful hair. |
| the color of the clothes we buy. For some the idea | | | | Thus, a number of products have become available, |
| of a bald head is psychologically acceptable but for | | | | both by prescription and over-the-counter. They are |
| others it is a frightening possibility. | | | | advertised on radio and television and all over the |
| The most common type of hair loss is androgenetic | | | | Internet. |
| alopecia which eventually affects seven out of ten | | | | Any "Google" search will produce literally thousands of |
| men (male pattern baldness) and two out of ten | | | | sites and products for investigation. One ingredient in |
| women (female pattern baldness). It is a relentless | | | | many hair loss products is minoxidil. Research studies |
| inherited condition that is aggravated by the hormone | | | | have shown that in about 80% of the products |
| dihydrotestosterone or DHT. Balding can start to | | | | containing this ingredient are effective in slowing hair |
| become noticeable at any age, even during the | | | | loss and, in some, causing regrowth to occur. |
| teenage years. | | | | Probably the most well known is Rogaine, available at |
| In males, hair loss often is first recognized at the | | | | any drug store, in varieties for both men and women. |
| forehead or on top of the head toward the back. | | | | Most of the better products have separate formulas |
| The severity of balding varies widely primarily due to | | | | for men and women, because, of course, hormones |
| DHT levels with some men only experiencing a | | | | in each are different and of different levels. |
| receding hair line with perhaps a small bald spot in the | | | | In summary, both male and female pattern baldness |
| back. Others are not so lucky, especially those | | | | can be held at bay if recognized early. As discussed |
| whose hair loss began at an early age. | | | | above you will have many different treatment |
| In females, general thinning is the primary sign of | | | | options. It is important to realize that not all hair |
| female pattern baldness without the receding hair line | | | | regrowth products work the same for everyone. So, |
| so prominent in their male counterparts. | | | | if you are unsuccessful with your first attempt don't |
| Can androgenetic hair loss be reversed? If balding has | | | | become frustrated, simply try a new product until |
| taken most of your hair the answer is no. In these | | | | you find one that works for you. Remember you |
| cases hair transplant surgery, a hair piece or wigs are | | | | just have one head of hair and without action it will |
| currently your only viable options. These options have | | | | surely disappear over time! |
