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Baldness is something that happens to a lot of people as they age for men and women. However, getting older isn't the only time that balding can affect people. Losing your locks at a younger age can mean other problems. It can be a sign of illness or that a person is under very high stress. Chemotherapy can also cause balding. Your tresses can also fall out if it is styled the same way for too long like braids. Hair loss that is at an early age is more than likely to be temporary and there are ways to help promote new growth on your head.

Hair is made up of a protein called keratin. One strand is made up of the shaft, the root below the skin, a follicle, and the lower end of the follicle the bulb. The bulb is where the color pigment, known as melanin, is produced.

On average people lose about 50 to 100 strands per day. They are replaced by new locks that will grow in the same follicle. This loss of locks is normal. Any more than that can be worrisome balding. You should talk to your doctor if you are having extreme loss and any other reason for concern.

Medical Conditions can cause balding. Endocrine hormone conditions like thyroid disease, uncontrolled diabetes, and adrenal disease can all affect balding. There is also a hormone imbalance in women and teenage girls that is called polycystic ovary syndrome; it can cause balding in girls and women. Some medications for acne and bipolar disorder can cause loss as well. This hair loss is temporary though. Chemo therapy and some diet pills can cause it too.

Alopecia Areata is a skin disease that causes balding. It is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the follicles. Trichotillomania is a psychological disorder where people repeatedly pull their hair out leaving bald patches. People with this disease will need professional help before they are able to not pull their mane out.

Over styling, coloring, and perming to often will cause damage to your tresses and cause it to fall out. Or from styling locks so tightly in the same style repeatedly can cause a permanent loss. Poor eating habits can cause temporary balding as well. Things like pregnancy and traumatic events can cause hair loss, it is temporary and corrects itself. It may not be noticeable until months after the event.

Eating a balanced diet can benefit your tresses in a lot of ways. It can make it shiny and healthy. Not to mention prevent hair loss. Lots of proteins, iron, vitamin B and E, Essential fatty acids, and sulfur will keep your mane healthy and looking its best. Taking a multi vitamin can promote growth and any prevent any nutritional deficiencies you may have that can cause hair loss.

Getting regular trims can also improve the health of your hair. Some people might be under the impression that getting a trim can cause loss but really it will improve the health of your mane to cut the unhealthy hair from the ends.

Using a special shampoo to prevent balding is great too. Healthy Hair Shampoo will clarify hair from the bulb to the tip. It gets rid of excess build up and will keep your mane and scalp healthy to promote hair growth. Also using the Healthy Hair Cream with it will give the best results. This Product was designed specifically for thinning hair and can stop excessive hair fall out in just the use of one jar. It has walnut nettle oil to help unclog follicles and can be used on all different hair types. These can be found at Alternative Health Supplements

Steven A Johnson
>Steven Johnson is interested in maintaining a vital, active, and healthy lifestyle. For more information on products that relate to the issues of diabetes, along with other life-enhancing nutrients please visit his website Alternative Health Supplements.
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