Hair Loss
Explaining hair loss in simple terms is quite difficult. There are also many opinions on the subject. According to the latest findings, the reason for male hair loss is that DHT (dihydrotestosterone), formed when testosterone and the enzyme called 5–alpha reductase meet, binds onto receptors in the hair root. The body interprets this as something going wrong and the immune defences kick in. The immune system attacks the hair follicle and at first the hair develops a shorter growing phase. Later on, your hair thins. Later still, some people lose all their hair. Others find that they stop losing hair and they retain their thinner head of hair for many years.
Not exactly easy to understand! Put simply, DHT fools the body and means it becomes less good at producing thick and strong hair.
The hair follicles affected by DHT first become thinner and shorter. Finally, they disappear, never to return. You might think the process is easy for you to document yourself in front of the mirror, but naturally we would recommend you to consult a doctor for a more detailed check. If you want to set in place counter measures it is vital to start as soon as possible. Note that the best method doesn’t need to involve using umpteen different products!
As most people know, what you eat also affects your hair follicles, in the same way as it affects all other parts of your body. However, if your intake falls within the recommendations, most experts think there isn’t much more you can do as far as diet is concerned. Not even the most perfect diet will help you avoid congenital male hair loss – if you have that in your genes. The choice is yours: play for time, accept it, or buy a wig!
There are many companies today claiming they can help men afflicted by hair loss. Some of them are earnest and can point to extremely good results, but the majority of preparations and treatments don't really live up to their promises...
Preparations that combat hair loss
There are only two substances approved today by the FDA (Foods & Drugs Administration) in the USA: Finasteride and Minoxidil. Finasteride comes in tablet form (Propecia, Proscar, Finpecia and others) and is the substance that works best of all for male hair loss. Some users of these preparations have experienced side-effects such as reduced sex drive and weight gain when using these substances. Not only that, recent research results have emerged showing that in certain cases Finasteride has caused cancer.
Minoxidil is the active ingredient in, for example, Rogaine, for example. Some users find that the hair loss ceases after 3 or 4 months of use, but it is quite unusual to regain your hair with a Minoxidil preparation. You will keep your hair as long as the you keep doing the treatment. If you quit the treatment, however, the hair loss will start pretty quick again. The treatment have given best results at men that have not been loosing hair for more than five years.
Cynatine HNS, also called Keratin, exist naturaly in your body and is an unsurpassed source of nutrition for skin, hair and nails. It protects, repair and promote normal hair growth at an intake of 500 mg/day. Because of this Power Fibers have added a product called Power Supplements to their range. A supplement which contains Cynatine HNS. It also contains copper, which supports the normal pigmention (color) of the hair, as well as Zinc, Iron and Selenium to create optimal conditions for normal hair growth.
There also exist a large range of herbal remedies on the market. As these have not undergone the advanced testing required by the FDA it is impossible to say how well they work.
Powers shampoo and conditioner contains oleanolic acid to combat thinning hair, apigenin to improve microcirculation and Biotinyl-GHK to stimulate cell metabolism. Another plus is that the products are perfect if you suffer from dandruff or have a dry and irritated scalp.
A very interesting substance on this market is Saw Palmetto, described as a natural Finasteride. Saw Palmetto can be found in Nisim’s products, and many people find that their hair loss has slowed down or in certain cases ceased completely.
Hair transplant
A hair transplant is one of the most common ways of regaining your hair. Two main methods are used today - STRIP and FUE. The Strip method uses hair from a large area at the back of the head and results in scarring afterwards. Using the FUE method, the hair follicles are plucked one by one. Strip is preferred when you need a lot of hair, whilst FUE is most commonly used when the patient does not want to have a scar at the back of the head. As well as this, the FUE method is a lot more expensive than Strip.
It is important not to have a hair transplant until your hair loss has stabilised. Otherwise, you will lose more hair behind the transplanted hair. A rule of thumb is therefore that you should not have a transplant before the age of 35.
Another tip before you go for a hair transplant is to check your surgeon’s reputation carefully. Ask for references from previous patients who have undergone similar transplants, and be careful to check how long the surgeon has been carrying out this type of procedure. A transplant can cost from 20,000 SEK upwards, but remember that the cheapest surgeon and the cheapest type of transplant is not necessarily the best option.
Conceal hair loss
Many people afflicted by hair loss find they want to do something about the problem straight away. Power Fibers helps people with thin hair to conceal their hair loss by powdering or blowing hair fibres into their existing hair. The fibres build up the existing hair and make it up to 4 times thicker. It can be used every day or just on those days when you want thicker hair, if you are going to a party for example. The fibers stays in your hair through wind or rain and is easily washed out using normal shampoo when you no longer wish to use it.
