Natural Hair Loss Treatments By Ryan D. Taylor At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Alopecia Areata or hair loss is a known condition that leads to the fast appearance of round patches of baldness on the scalp. The round patches are commonly seen on men, and on some women. The real cause of this condition is not totally known but it some experts suggest that it can be due to autoimmune illnesses.

There are not treatments needed for hair loss because it can grow after a year. Though, it has become very common there are a lot of natural treatments that have been discovered to quickly treat this condition.

1. Oils: According to a study, a combination of essential oils has been used to effectively address hair loss. The combination is composed of rosemary, thyme, cedar wood and lavender essential oils then it is mixed with grapeseed and jojoba oils considered as carrier oils. The oils are then applied to the scalp and after 7 months of using it daily there was a huge improvement.

There was no reported side effect of using essential oils. Though, it can cause allergic reactions to other people.

2. Onion Juice: Another study that was printed in the Journal of Dermatology has shown the effectiveness of onion juice to treat hair loss. A certain number of people have applied it on their scalp twice everyday for two months. Significant hair growth was observed especially in males.

3. Healthy Diet: Eating the outer skin of fruits and vegetables is another natural treatment for hair loss. Examples of these foods are red and green peppers, cucumbers, sprouts and potatoes. These foods are said to strengthen the hair due to the mineral silica that is included in these foods.

4. Vitamins and other Nutritional supplements: oil of saw palmetto is a known treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia that usually occurs in men. It is said to relate with several sex hormones that also includes dihydrotestoseteron (DHT).

To sustain the thickness and color of the hair the following supplements can be used biotin, folic acid, para-aminobenzoic (PABA) and vitamin B5.

5. Chinese Medicine (Traditional): When it comes to traditional Chinese medicine, it has been said the kidney deficiency causes hair loss. Weakness of the lower back and fatigue is said to cause kidney deficiency. Kidney tonic is suggested to deal with kidney deficiency.

6. Massage: Massaging the scalp is said to stimulate the blood flow in the hair follicles. In cases of temporary hair loss, it can also help in hair growth. Either you can do massaging manually or purchase an electric massager that is used for the scalp. A known oriental method referred to as Qi Gong is said to elevate the circulation of blood in the face and scalp.

7. Extract from Nettle Root: Nettles are known said to be abundant with vitamins A and C. These vitamins are said to be major mineral and lipids that can help on the maintenance of healthy hair. In Europe, this extract has been used as an effective 5-alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH treatment.

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