Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Androgen Receptors

I will make no fault if I say that Androgen receptors are key players in male pattern baldness development. This intracellular steroid receptor specifically binds testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on the cell surface. And then the androgens are able to influence the growth of cells and can also influence the hair growth.

Anti-androgens are the most effective anti-dotes for androgen receptors. An anti-androgen is any group of hormone receptor antagonist compounds capable of proceeding or inhibiting the biologic effects of androgens.

You know how the anti-androgens work? By blocking the allow androgen receptors. The anti-androgens compete for binding sites on the cell’s surface. Naturally, they end up by blocking the androgen’s pathway.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Natural Hair Loss Treatment

The herbal supplements play the key role in natural hair loss treatment .. They are very effective alternative for drugs and surgical methods used as treatment for hair loss.

The proven hair loss treatments using herbal supplements include saw palmetto (serenoa repens), boarage oil, stinging nettle (urtica diocia), green tea extract, grape seeds, apple skin, black cohosh, licorice, ayurvedic antistress tea.

Some other herbs that you will find effective in natural hair loss treatment are He Shou Wu (a Chinese herb), Pygeum, Cinnamon and Dragon Bone, Mixture of Bupleurum and Dragon Bone, Silver and Platycodon Formula. And there are some herbs that can can regulate estrogen hormone levels. They are wild yam root, motherwort, chamomile, valerian root and skullcap.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Androgenetic Alopecia Definition

The basic androgenetic alopecia definition is that it is a common hair loss problem in both men and women. The only difference is in the pattern of hair loss.

In layman’s language the disease is called pattern baldness. It is also called male pattern baldness in males and female pattern baldness in females.

You know the androgenetic alopecia causes?

The root of the problem is androgen, i.e. any natural or synthetic compound influencing and managing the masculine characteristics in vertebrates. It binds with androgen receptors, the intracellular steroid receptors. The androgen receptor specifically binds testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on the cell surface. Now the androgens are able to influence the growth of cells and can therefore influence the hair growth.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Premature Balding

You will find the problem of premature balding to be everywhere in the world. This universal problem is caused by various factors including male pattern baldness.

For treating premature balding first you need to consult your physician. He will choose the right medication for you. You have to reassess the type and extent of your hair loss. And make a note of the treatments that you have already tried.

The site www.malepatternbaldnss.info is very resourceful about information for premature balding treatment. It discusses the principal available medications

finasteride, dutasteride (avodart), minoxidil (rogaine). It also talks about herbal supplements like green tea extracts, apple skin, grape seeds, boarage oil, etc.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Male baldness : A common problem

Today’s men face a lot of stress and have to go through a lot of life style related problems that take their toll on their health. It also has effect on men’s hair. We see a lot of men face premature baldness. Male pattern baldness is responsible for the loss of self esteem of many men. They face a lot of problem in coming to terms with this situation. Pattern baldness is also known as androgenetic alopecia. People go for various methods for treating premature balding.

Pattern baldness is a common form of baldness dogging both males and females around the world. The difference is in the pattern of baldness. It can be caused by factors like genetic influences and hormonal patterns.

Receding hairline is a common sign of premature balding seen in men. Male pattern baldness is caused by various factors like heredity and stress. In some cases it is also associated with factors like cardiovascular disease, prostate gland enlargement, etc. In the case of pattern baldness people often go for various hair restoration methods like laser treatment.

When you have decided to go for some hair restoration surgery you should keep in mind some aspects of the surgery. You should first consult a surgeon about the precautions to be taken before the surgery and after the operation.

I will suggest a website www.malepatternbaldness.info that offers all you need to know about pattern baldness in men.