How to help fine, thinning hair?

My sister is 22, and she used to have quite healthy hair. But in the past couple of years, it has started to get really thin and fine. What can she do fix this problem? It is causing her much embarassment.

How to help fine, thinning hair?

Hair thinning occurs so insidiously that more often than not, you may not observe it at its onset. But you needn閳ユ獩 worry, as there閳ユ獨 no reason to be frantic in getting treated for the same. Hair thinning can be broadly divided into 4 main causes 閳?hereditary, nutritional status, some underlying ailment or due to therapeutic procedures.

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A healthy balance of male and female sex hormones is integral to hair growth, but it's the male hormone testosterone (produced by both men and women) that is associated with hair loss.Testosterone seems to cause scalp hair loss while encouraging hair growth in the pubic and underarm areas.So at the onset of menopause, when the body makes fewer female hormones to counter the body's existing levels of testosterone, many women experience hair loss. Supplemental estrogen can help correct the imbalance and promote hair growth.

Another good choice is saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) because it blocks the formation of a type of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which seems to be the culprit in hair loss, according to James Duke, Ph.D., in Green Pharmacy (Rodale Press, 1997). See a knowledgeable health practitioner to determine whether these herbs are appropriate for you.

Stress may trigger this type of hair loss by weakening the thyroid and adrenal glands, according to herbalist Phyllis Light, coordinator of herbal studies at Clayton College of Natural Health in Birmingham, Ala. She recommends taking a vitamin B-complex supplement to support the nervous system during and immediately after trying times. To nourish the adrenals and act as an adaptogen to help the body better cope with physiological or emotional stress, try yucca (Yucca spp.) or the Chinese herb fo ti, or he shou wou (Polygonum multiflorum).

Sometimes thinning hair can be a result of malnutrition. A lack of the essential fatty acids (EFAs), needed for healthy cell membranes, can contribute to hair loss, skin diseases and depressed immune response. Fish oils are the most common dietary sources of EFAs, but vegetarians can supplement with flaxseed oil to prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle.

The strands you do have should be handled with care. Avoid shampoos with detergents such as sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate and cocamide DEA, which dry the scalp and hair. Instead, choose products with gentler cleansers, such as castile (made from olive oil) and decyl polyglucose (derived from corn). Other good ingredients to look for in products include the nourishing botanicals jojoba, rosemary, nettle, horsetail, sage and chamomile.

To keep from doing further damage, opt for an easy-to-maintain hairstyle (but no ponytails), limit shampooing to two or three times a week, blot hair dry with a super-absorbent towel, detangle with a wide-tooth wooden comb and avoid blow-drying. If you need to use styling products, go for sprays or gels with natural ingredients, such as flaxseed or guar gum, instead of with high isopropyl and ethyl alcohol contents. Consider installing a shower filter to reduce chlorine, which dries the hair and scalp. And definitely forgo curling irons, hot rollers, dyes and perms.

How to help fine, thinning hair?

I work at a salon...There is some treatment for thinning hair ...its loreal Aminexil. Revlon also has some patches(clear stickers like the ones ppl use to help them quit smoking), and then there are pills/vitamins from a pharmacy. im in greece so the name brands are different but theres a wide selection.....oh yeah %26amp; tell her to get tests done maybe she has low iron!!! Hope i helped!!!

How to help fine, thinning hair?

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How to help fine, thinning hair?

simple as her to go to the doc. if u have iron deficiency, dandruff problem or dry skin (scalp) u r tend 2 lose hair. better consult a doc first . dont change/try new shampoos. ask her to do back combing, it is a good way for the blood circulation to your head will help you atleast in future you wont have this problme.

How to help fine, thinning hair?

Hair follicles are inside your scalp. So no mater what you put on the scalp, it would not help you much. Good hair growth should comes from within. Some girls start loosing hair because of accelerated growth or heavy menstruation or stress.Eat healthy, take vitamins and exercise.