STOP HAIR LOSS WITH A NATURAL HAIR LOSS TREATMENT

Hair loss treatment products differ in many ways. Most products focus on stopping DHT, which actually is the major cause of hair loss.

DHT, also called dihydrotestosterone is a natural hormone produced in the body. It is formed when the enzyme 5 alpha reductase combines with the testosterone. Testosterone is a male hormone that is produced in the testes and adrenal glands. Testosterone is also produced in women by in small amounts by the adrenal glands. This makes both men and women susceptible to hair loss especially as they age.

Apparently, DHT is responsible for about 95% of hair loss. Also, men and women who are genetically predisposed to produce more DHT can have more extensive hair loss than the general population.

Excessive DHT production can shrink the hair follicles. This is called miniaturization of the follicles, continuously shrinking the hair follicles. Thus, the hairs produced are finer and weaker, and eventually fall off.

Sometimes, DHT can form a wax-like substance on the scalp, suppressing the hair follicles from producing hair normally.

To treat hair loss, products that block DHT synthesis are being used. FInasteride is being marketed under the trade names Proscar and Propecia. The drug was initially approved for treatment of BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. It was later sold as a hair loss treatment for adult men.

Propecia works by stopping the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Decreasing DHT levels leads to improved hair regrowth and slower rate of hair loss. However, it can have side effects like erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and impotence.

Another popular hair loss treatment is Minoxidil, also known by the trade names Rogaine and Regaine. Minoxidil was initially used as a treatment for hypertension. It decreases blood pressure by widening the blood vessels. Hair growth was just a side effect of the drug. This led to the development of a topical solution aimed to treat male pattern baldness.

It is not exactly known how Minoxidil promotes hair growth. Since it is a vasodilator (widens blood vessels), it is postulated that this allows more oxygen and nutrients to reach the hair follicles, thus improving hair growth.

Side effects include itching, irritation, and scalp dryness. Minoxidil should be used daily to maintain the hair gained. When treatment is stopped, the follicle shrinks again and eventually dies.

Nisim Biofactors, a range of organic shampoo, conditioner, and stimulating extract is the only non-drug product proven to neutralise DHT on the scalp. The organic enzymes and essential amino acids in Nisim Stimulating Extract help feed and nourish weak and thinning hair while the herbal actives reduce the amount of DHT without harmful side effects.