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How to deal with hereditary hair loss and thinning

Hair fall and thinning hair are problems that cause anxiety and a loss of confidence for many people. These issues arise from a variety of causes, including allergic reactions to chemicals in hair care products, chemicals in food, stress, or abnormal body conditions. The most important primary cause, however, is hereditary hair loss and thinning. Hereditary hair loss and thinning is mainly caused by the activity of the male hormone DHT. Normally, the hormones in our body are determined by genes, which can be passed down through generations. When DHT circulates in the bloodstream to the scalp area, it reacts with the hair follicles, causing them to shrink, contract, and become smaller, so the hair gradually falls out. New hair that grows in becomes progressively smaller as the follicles shrink — making it thinner, weaker, and easier to fall out — eventually leading to baldness. Current treatments for hereditary baldness focus on reducing the production of DHT in the body through medication, such as Minoxidil, which dilates blood vessels to allow more blood to nourish the hair roots, or Finasteride, which helps lower DHT hormone levels. However, these medications can have other side effects — particularly effects on mood and sexual function — so they must be used carefully and with a doctor's consultation. In addition to medication to reduce DHT production, there are also many types of scalp-nourishing products — such as shampoos and serums — that focus on reducing DHT levels at the scalp without affecting systemic hormone levels, and therefore without affecting sexual function. Daily lifestyle habits are also a factor that can help reduce your risk of hair fall and thinning. For example, avoiding behaviors that damage hair, avoiding hair styling products made with chemicals, and switching to natural hair care products that are safe for hair and scalp. Thank you for the helpful information from http://bit.ly/1MVbsDb and http://bit.ly/1RMCjma

Know your hair's 3 worst summer enemies

Did you know that every day, we can take care of ourselves from head to toe — through sleep, diet, and other body care routines? Hair is no different. Because nourishing your hair doesn't have to come only from hair care products — choosing foods that are beneficial for hair also plays an important role in keeping it beautiful and healthy. Today we've listed 5 delicious fruits that help nourish your hair to be beautiful and healthy. 1. Sunlight is the most dangerous enemy in summer. The heat, along with UVA and UVB rays in sunlight, continuously attacks hair, making it drier and more brittle — meaning the hair becomes weak, breaks easily, develops split ends, and loses its color rapidly. 2. Water — whether saltwater, fresh water, or pool water — all make hair significantly drier. Seawater, which contains salt, is a major culprit for dry, damaged hair, making strands frizzy and lifeless. Freshwater from rivers, streams, or waterfalls often contains various minerals that can accumulate on hair as residue, making it look dry and dull. And chlorine in swimming pools, in addition to drying hair out, can also dull hair color. 3. Sand is a sneaky enemy that many women overlook and don't think to protect against, assuming it poses no harm to hair. But sand contains sharp particles that, when stuck to hair strands, cause friction resulting in abrasions — and can even tear through the hair's inner cortex. Sand also causes pigment granules to break apart and scatter, making hair color look dull and faded. Summer may create problems for your hair, but you can prepare to handle various summer hair issues. Additionally, choosing hair and scalp care products like AloEx Shampoo & Hair Spray can help keep your hair beautiful and healthy, ready to face the summer heat. Thank you for the helpful information from http://bit.ly/1mfh2cq