NATURAL TREATMENTS ARE BEST FOR HAIR LOSS
Posted by Manny Y on 7th Apr 2015
When we experience hair loss, we automatically think of a hair loss treatment that we commonly hear about like minoxidil or finasteride. There is no doubt that these products work well, that’s why they’re so popular.
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Popular and potent they may be, the only issue with these kinds of hair loss products are their side effects. Minoxidil is an aqueous solution that is directly applied to the scalp and encourage hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp and a common side effect is an itchy scalp.
Finasteride are taken orally and are in tablet or capsule form. This medicine inhibits the enzyme called 5 alpha reductase, and this enzyme is accountable to the conversion of testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone or DHT. We all know that DHT is the reason for androgenetic alopecia, so inhibiting the formation of this hormone is an effective solution in treating this type of hair loss. The problem with Finasteride is that it causes all sorts of sexual dysfunctions in males.
Knowing all this, it is hard to ignore all of the side effects particularly if choosing between your hair and your libido. But don’t worry, if you really need to grow your hair back safely there are more natural alternatives that are equally as effective, without any unwanted side effects.
Products that contain extracts from the saw palmetto palm tree are proven to be an effective inhibitor of DHT. As a hair loss treatment, the extracts are directly applied to the scalp to stop the harmful effects of DHT locally. When taken internally, it used as a natural treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, very similar to Finasteride.
Additionally, natural treatments also contain amino acids and B-complex vitamins to assist the needs of hair follicle for optimum hair growth. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and the hair follicles benefit from this in the manufacture of hair because hair is literally made of protein. B-complex vitamins like Biotin, Inositol and phantenol to ensure strong and shiny hair strands.