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One easy-to-try option is a shampoo specifically designed to increase the health of existing hair and to reduce the rate of hair loss in both men and women. There are several sources to investigate specific shampoos and research studies can be accessed to determine the effectiveness of many of these products.
Good professional sources include dermatologists and licensed cosmeticians who see hair loss conditions frequently and have had the opportunity to observe the efficacy of a variety of shampoos. As well, an Internet search engine will provide hundreds of products, complete with testimony and small research studies. It’s easy to get confused when investigating the hundreds of shampoos available.
With some background knowledge of what has shown to be effective in larger, previous studies, however, you can make more intelligent choices about the shampoos you choose for experimentation. And that is the great thing about shampoos, they are relatively inexpensive in this maze of hair loss and regrowth methods, so you can try lots of them without breaking your budget!
1. Surfactants: People feel good when their shampoos lather up nicely. But lather is just for the psychological effect. Somehow we believe that the more lather a shampoo produces, the cleaner our hair must be getting. Nonsense! The ingredient that causes lather is called a surfactant and does not have any cleaning properties. Other ingredients in shampoos actually do the cleaning. Surfactants are, however, pretty harsh, and for someone who is experiencing more-than-normal hair loss, surfactants should be avoided. There are lots of shampoos out there without it; try some.
2. Herbal Ingredients: The most notable herb with a small amount of success in hair loss treatment is Saw Palmetto. Shampoos with Saw Palmetto are certainly worth a try. Saw Palmetto seems to inhibit the production of DHT in men, for example, and it has been shown that DHT causes hair follicles to shrink and close up.
3. Nettle and Bay have also been helpful to some people. Shampoos which include these might be worth giving a try.
4. Essential Oils: These are concentrated oils which come from plants such as lavender. As far back as ancient times, these oils have been used to stimulate healthy hair and to decrease the rate of hair loss. We know that we have allot to learn from early medicine men and healers. Perhaps this is another example.
5. Tea Tree Oil: Many swear by this ingredient, and there are several brands of this on the market. shampoos in these oils are so popular you can find them at most any drug store as well as health product retailers. As a side note, tea tree oil has also been found to be effective in the prevention of head lice infestations.
But, there are no definitive studies to show that shampoos can actually result in regrowth of hair that is caused by what we all call “permanent” conditions, largely the result of heredity and hormones.
However, it is early prevention that is important, and experimenting with shampoos during these early stages may provide invaluable help in reducing the rate of loss.
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With some background knowledge of what has shown to be effective in larger, previous studies, however, you can make more intelligent choices about the shampoos you choose for experimentation. And that is the great thing about shampoos, they are relatively inexpensive in this maze of hair loss and regrowth methods, so you can try lots of them without breaking your budget!
1. Surfactants: People feel good when their shampoos lather up nicely. But lather is just for the psychological effect. Somehow we believe that the more lather a shampoo produces, the cleaner our hair must be getting. Nonsense! The ingredient that causes lather is called a surfactant and does not have any cleaning properties. Other ingredients in shampoos actually do the cleaning. Surfactants are, however, pretty harsh, and for someone who is experiencing more-than-normal hair loss, surfactants should be avoided. There are lots of shampoos out there without it; try some.
2. Herbal Ingredients: The most notable herb with a small amount of success in hair loss treatment is Saw Palmetto. Shampoos with Saw Palmetto are certainly worth a try. Saw Palmetto seems to inhibit the production of DHT in men, for example, and it has been shown that DHT causes hair follicles to shrink and close up.
3. Nettle and Bay have also been helpful to some people. Shampoos which include these might be worth giving a try.
4. Essential Oils: These are concentrated oils which come from plants such as lavender. As far back as ancient times, these oils have been used to stimulate healthy hair and to decrease the rate of hair loss. We know that we have allot to learn from early medicine men and healers. Perhaps this is another example.
5. Tea Tree Oil: Many swear by this ingredient, and there are several brands of this on the market. shampoos in these oils are so popular you can find them at most any drug store as well as health product retailers. As a side note, tea tree oil has also been found to be effective in the prevention of head lice infestations.
But, there are no definitive studies to show that shampoos can actually result in regrowth of hair that is caused by what we all call “permanent” conditions, largely the result of heredity and hormones.
However, it is early prevention that is important, and experimenting with shampoos during these early stages may provide invaluable help in reducing the rate of loss.
For more information click on the banner above or below.
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