Balding (hair loss) is due to the effects of a hormone called DHT (Di Hydrotestosterone) on the hair follicle. DHT is created indirectly from the hormone Testosterone, which is converted to DHT by certain enzymes in the body naturally.

Hormonal problems may cause baldness, if thyroid gland in your body is overactive or under active, your hair start fall out. This hair loss problem usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.

If your hair loss is caused by a controllable factor, such as using chemical hair dyes, then by all means, change your behavior. Take vitamin supplements, stop dying your hair, change your shampoo or choose a different method of your birth control.

Another factor of hair loss is through heredity and genetics. An estimated 95% of people suffering from hair loss have androgenetic alopecia, a hair loss condition brought about by hormonal activities in the body as well as by the individual’s genetic make-up. Since both androgenetic alopecia and diabetes are hereditary, it may be harder to pinpoint which is causing your hair loss. A look at balding relatives who are also diabetic may point to the direction that it is the diabetic condition that is causing the hair loss and not the androgenetic alopecia condition.

The hair’s key for growth and nutrition lies in the bloodstream. Having poor blood circulation could mean poor hair health. In addition to this, poor blood flow can also result to skin irritations and infections among diabetics. And since scalp is still part of our skin, it is also stands to suffer from poor blood flow, resulting to hair loss.

Treatment of Balding

Treatments for hair loss are now being constantly developed and improved. Many Scientists have discovered promising new ways to help those suffering from hair loss. Two best hair loss solutions being studied are hair generation and hair transplantation from a separate donor. These procedures are great solutions to the problem of less than full hair growth among individuals who have had transplants or who have taken hair growth medicines.

• Androgenetic Alopecia - There are different kinds of hair loss but the most common is androgenetic alopecia in which genes and hormones cause hair loss. In this condition, hair loss can be medically treated by taking medicine that can stimulate hair growth or one that can block the hormone that causes hair loss. There is one of each kind of medicine. Both are FDA approved but only one of them can be safely used by females.
• Surgery for Hair Loss Treatment - The other medical method borne out of balding research that can treat hair loss is surgery. One popular method is hair transplantation in which healthy hairs are taken from the back of the scalp and transplanted to the balding area. This method is expensive. Clients also lament the fact that there are limits to the amount of hair that can be transplanted. In other words, even after transplantation, hair rarely ever looks plentiful or full.
• Natural Herbs Balding Treatment - Surprisingly, hair loss research has revealed that the herb saw palmetto, green tea, Aloe Vera, Ginkgo Biloba, Pygeum, Stinging Nettle, Gotu Kola has some potential in treating hair loss. Although more hair loss research is needed, current research findings reveal those with herbs that were originally studied for prostate health has some DHT blocking properties.
• Natural Food for Balding Treatment - The first signs that testosterone is linked to male pattern baldness were the eunuchs, who unlike their uncut male friends, never lost any hair. Eunuchs, who produce no testosterone, never go bald even if they have a baldness gene. However, if castrated men with a family history of baldness are given testosterone, they lose hair in the classic horseshoe-shaped pattern. Interesting! In 420 BC, Hippocrates also attempted to cure baldness with the following very interesting mixture: a mixture of opium, horseradish, pigeon droppings, beetroot, and various spices applied to the scalp, I wonder if it worked?
• Topical Balding Treatments- Rogaine (minoxidil) and oral medications such as Propecia are among the many treatments available. Also available are surgical options such as hair transplants. These treatments are effective in stopping hair loss, preventing further loss, and in some cases reverse and restore hair growth.
• Avoidance- avoids consuming excessive amounts of animal fats, animal proteins, and salt. This may help delay hair loss in men prone to male pattern baldness.