England cricket captain Alastair Cook has two reasons to celebrate; the English cricket team managed to retain the Ashes with a fourth test win over Australia at Chester-le-Street, and he managed to retain his hairline in the process.

The England cricket captaincy often appears to have robbed previous incumbents of their hair, a curse Alastair Cook has so far managed to avoid. Previous captain Michael Vaughan underwent a high-profile hair transplant in 2009, whilst Andrew Strauss appeared to lose a significant amount of hair during the last few months of his tenure.

Age, fitness or something else?

At just 29, Cook could be expected to have age on his side when it comes to hairlines, but statistics show that nearly a third of men his age will already have begun to experience significant hair loss. The percentage of men affected increases in line with age, so by the time Cook reaches 40, he has a 40% chance of encountering a receding hairline or thinning on the crown.

As a professional sportsman, Alastair Cook is undoubtedly in good health. Regular exercise will help maintain blood flow to the scalp and the rest of his body, crucial for delivering nutrients to the hair follicles for new growth. As part of his training regime, Cook will also be subjected to a regulated diet that provides all the vitamins and minerals to keep his body and hair in peak physical condition.

Despite this healthy regime, Cook’s greatest ally in keeping his hairline is actually his genes. Male pattern baldness, the most common form of hair loss in men, is actually caused by a genetic condition which changes the hormone testosterone into an androgen known as DHT for short. DHT inhibits the growth of new hair cells, causing older hair to fall out and preventing normal regrowth. The more hair that falls out and is not replaced, the more obvious the receding hairline becomes.

Hair loss can start at any moment

Male pattern baldness, or Androgenic Alopecia to give the condition its proper name, can begin at any moment. The fact that Alastair Cook is not yet showing signs of hair loss does not mean that he will not at some point in the future.

Treating male pattern hair loss

The good news for men experiencing hair loss through Androgenic Alopecia is that there are some very effective treatments that can prevent further shedding and promote regrowth. The Belgravia Centre creates custom hair loss treatment plans for clients that often include the medications minoxidil and Propecia, which assist blood circulation to the follicles and inhibit the effects of DHT, thereby allowing new hair regrowth.

At The Belgravia Centre, we also create unique formulations in our own pharmacy that include other ingredients thought to boost hair regrowth, such as Azelaic Acid and caffeine. Known as hair growth boosters, these custom treatments are unique to The Belgravia Centre.

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Imagine yourself lying in the bed and your alarm clock wakes you up. It is dawn and you can hear the birds chirping. The sky is a bit cloudy. It’s a lovely morning and it is also time to get ready for work. You go in front of the mirror, take a glimpse of yourself and then you start brushing your hair. But as soon as you end up brushing them, you notice that the comb you picked up has changed a bit since you picked it up. There is hair entangled on it. Your precious hair which you really admire just got separated from your scalp. Hence a few strands of hair turned your lovely morning into an ugly morning.

The numbers of hair loss cases have taken toll. Every other person reports this problem. However this wasn’t the case always. The generation of our grandparents did not face this problem much. But industrialization changed everything. No doubt it revolutionized the way we live, but it also gave us many health complications and hair loss is one of them. However pollution is not always the sole reason behind hair loss. The possible causes are many and are as following.

Causes of Hair Loss:

1. Hormonal Problems: Hormonal imbalance and changes can lead to hair loss. Moreover it is found that the most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition called male-pattern baldness for men and female-pattern baldness for women.

2. Medical Conditions: A variety of medical conditions like thyroid, skin disorders, scalp infections etc. could be a reason for your hair loss.

3. Heavy Medications: Medications required for blood pressure, heart problems, cancer, arthritis etc. contain strong salts which can also result in hair loss.

The causes are many, but the good news is that hair loss is curable. ‘Total Hair Regrowth‘ provides you with innumerable measures and remedies which will help to stop hair loss and in fact promote hair growth.

Home Remedies for Hair Growth:

Following are some home remedies suggested by ‘Total Hair Regrowth‘ that are not only best for hair loss cure but also help in their regrowth:

1. Onion and Garlic: They contain sulphur which promotes the production of collagen which leads to hair growth.

2. Coconut: Everybody is familiar with coconut hair oils. Coconut is a host of ingredients that provide as a conditioner for hair and reduce hair loss. Coconut oil makes the hair strong from the root, to the tip.

3. Egg: The thought of egg-smell might turn you off, but what you must not forget is that egg is extremely rich not just in protein but also a variety of other minerals like sulphur, selenium, iodine, phosphorous, iron and zinc which are very essential for hair growth.

4. Indian Gooseberry: This citrus fruit is very, very rich in vitamin C. The vitamin content is so high, that one cannot simply eat this fruit. There are a number of positive effects of gooseberry in case of hair loss. They provide nutrition to hair and replenish any kind of nutrient loss. Gooseberry juice and gooseberry powder are the most optimal and effective way of using it.

Techniques to Regrow Hair:

Loss of hair is like a loss of an important body asset. However ‘Total Hair Regrowth‘ provides you with extremely beneficial practices that have created a breakthrough in hair regrowth. Following are some techniques which you can easily follow to regrow your hair.

1. Hot Oil Treatments: Treating your hair with any natural oil like olive, coconut, canola helps your hair. However such oils are most effective when they are warm. Thus gently massage with any warm natural oil, wear a shower cap and leave it for an hour. Then shampoo your hair.

2. Natural Juices: Rubbing your scalp with juices of garlic, onion or ginger can do wonders for you. The best way to do it is to leave it overnight, and wash thoroughly in the morning.

3. Antioxidants: Antioxidants boost hair growth. For this you can apply warm green tea on your scalp for an hour and then rinse.

4. Meditation: Sometimes stress and anxiety can also result in hair loss. For this meditation can help a lot. Meditation also promotes hormonal imbalance which ultimately helps in hair growth.

5. Healthy Diet: Deficiency of certain essential nutrients in the body also becomes the cause of hair loss. Thus a nutritious and healthy diet rules out this possibility and prevents hair loss.

Hair loss has become a common household problem. Usually people are confused about it and have absolutely no idea how to cure it. So if you are depressed by hair loss then you must visit ‘Total Hair Regrowth‘ because here you will find a treasure of remedies and techniques that will not only stop your hair loss, but will also grow your hair back.

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“Showing promising results.  Continuing with the full course of treatment.”

Mr B

Age:  Early 50′s

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss 

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This Decision Point is for people with inherited hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) only. If your hair loss has another cause, talk with your hair professional about your treatment choices.

Everyone has some hair loss every day. But for some, hair loss becomes excessive, and treatment with medicines may slow hair lossand help to regrow hair. Consider the following when making your decision:

• You may not get as much hair growth as you expect.
• You must take the medicines over the long term or any regrown hair will fall out.
• Your insurance probably will not cover the medicine, and the medicines can be expensive.
• You may have side effects not yet known from taking these medicines long-term. It may be very dangerous to take these medicines if you are pregnant or if you have certain health conditions, such as heart problems.
• You may feel that the possibility of regrowing hair and feeling better about your appearance is more important than the limitations of hair loss treatment.

What medicines are available to treat inherited hair loss?

Medicine for treating inherited hair loss slows thinning of the hair and increases coverage of the scalp by growing new hair and enlarging existing hairs.

Currently, medicines used to treat hair loss caused by heredity include:

• Minoxidil. Minoxidil (Rogaine) is available without a prescription and is sprayed on and/or rubbed into the scalp twice a day.
• Finasteride. Finasteride (Propecia), which is available by prescription, is a pill taken once daily. Finasteride has not been proved effective in women and is not approved for women by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).1 Finasteride should never be taken or handled by women who are or may become pregnant, because it can cause birth defects.

With these medicines, hair coverage tends to improve on the top of the head but not on the forehead area.

How effective are these medicines in treating inherited hair loss?

The effectiveness of finasteride or minoxidil depends on your age and the location of the hair loss. These medicines do not work for everyone, and you should not expect to regrow a full head of hair.

These medicines slow thinning of the hair and increase coverage of the scalp by growing new hair and enlarging existing hairs. They need to be taken every day, and if you stop taking them, any hair that has grown in will gradually be lost. Within 6 to 12 months, your scalp will most likely appear the same as it did before treatment.

Both medicines must be taken daily. It may take 6 months of treatment before you see results.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil slows hair loss and grows new hair. In men, the 5% solution appears to be more effective than the 2% solution, but it costs more and may have more side effects.2

Minoxidil seems to work best on people younger than 30 years of age who have been losing hair for fewer than 5 years.3

Finasteride

Finasteride is recognized as a successful therapy for inherited hair loss for men. Research reports that it slows hair loss on the scalp and helps regrow hair.3, 4, 5 But bald spots may not be completely covered, and visible results may take from a few months to a year.

Finasteride has not been proved effective in women and is not approved for women by the FDA.1

What are the side effects of these medicines?

Side effects of minoxidil include skin irritation, dandruff, and an itchy scalp. In women, minoxidil may cause facial hair growth, especially on the forehead and cheeks. If you have heart problems, ask your doctor about using this medicine.

Finasteride should not be taken or handled by women who are or may become pregnant, because it can cause birth defects. Possible side effects in men include sexual problems, such as difficulty getting an erection.

What are the disadvantages of taking these medicines?

The disadvantages of taking these medicines for hair loss include:

• The medicines may not work. You should not expect to regrow a full head of hair. Visible results may take from a few months to a year.
• You must take the medicine every day. If you stop, any regrown hair will fall out, and you may actually end up with less hair than when you started treatment.
• The medicines are expensive and usually are not covered by insurance.

What are the risks of not taking these medicines?

There are no risks to your health if you decide not to take medicine for hair loss. But for some people, there may be a risk to their well-being and self-esteem if they feel that hair loss has affected their appearance.

The risk of not taking medicine is that your hair loss will probably continue. But medicine is not always effective, and hair loss may continue despite treatment with medicine.

If you need more information, see the topic Hair Loss.

Your choices are:

• Use medicine to help stop hair loss and possibly regrow new hair.
• Do not use medicine to treat hair loss.
• Have hair transplantation surgery or other surgeries to regrow hair.

The decision about whether to take medicine to treat hair loss takes into account your personal feelings and the medical facts.

These personal stories may help you make your decision.

Use this worksheet to help you make your decision. After completing it, you should have a better idea of how you feel about treating hair loss with medicine. Discuss the worksheet with your doctor.

Circle the answer that best applies to you.

*NA = Not applicable

Use the following space to list any other important concerns you have about this decision.

What is your overall impression?

Your answers in the above worksheet are meant to give you a general idea of where you stand on this decision. You may have one overriding reason to use or not use medicine to treat hair loss.

Check the box below that represents your overall impression about your decision.

Citations

1.  Springer K, et al. (2003). Common hair loss disorder. American Family Physician, 68(1): 93–102.

2.  Olsen EA, et al. (2002). A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 47: 377–385.

3.  Habif TP (2004). Hair diseases. In Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy, 4th ed., pp. 834–863. Philadelphia: Mosby.

4.  Whiting DA, et al. (2003). Efficacy and tolerability of finasteride 1 mg in men aged 41 to 60 years with male pattern hair loss. European Journal of Dermatology, 13(2): 150–160.

5.  Finasteride Male Pattern Hair Loss Group (2002). Long-term (5-year) multinational experience with finasteride 1 mg in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia. European Journal of Dermatology, 12(1): 38–49.

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