What is Alopecia?
The most common type of hair loss affecting men and women all over the world even kids couldn’t escape this type of hair condition, Alopecia.
Alopecia is said to be the medical term used to identify the loss of hair from the head or even from the body. Alopecia, unlike other causes of hair loss, is not due to any underlying illness. A person suffering from alopecia is said to be physically fit but with unhealthy “ego” since balding condition deteriorates self-esteem.
“Alopecia areata” is a type of alopecia, wherein hair loss in some or all areas of the body occurs, usually from the scalp during its first stage. “Alopecia Totalis” was observed in 1%–2% of cases, experiencing hair loss on the entire scalp. With “Alopecia universalis” total loss of all hair on the body was observed.
Another type of Alopecia is “Alopecia Barbae” this type of hair loss was observed on men especially in the beard area. A type of alopecia which results in scaly patches was also observed called “Alopecia Mucinosa.”
The male pattern hair loss or “Androgenic Alopecia” is the thinning of the hair to an almost transparent state. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a male hormone is said to be the primary cause of Androgenic Alopecia. Since women produce male hormones too but of small amounts only, they are also prone to developing androgenic alopecia. Dihydrotestosterone if accumulated in the scalp, causes the hair follicles to shrink, this is called “miniaturization.” Once the hair follicle has miniaturized eventually the older hair sheds off, growing “peach fuzz” a very thin transparent hair that resembles that of a cat’s eye lashes. With this kind of hair growing on a certain area of the scalp would seem a bald spot in its appearance.
To fight Alopecia we need to halt the cause DHT. Here are two of the most popular DHT inhibitors in the market today there’s minoxidil, originally formulated to fight high blood pressure but found out to possess a hair growing side-effect and was then used to regrow hair.
“Rogain,” contains 2% – 5% moxidil is said to be an effective over-the-counter topical drug that reduces DHT level in the body. Here are some of the severe side-effects of Rogaine use; rashes hives or “urticaria” (swollen, pale red bumps), itching, difficulty in breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips and tongue; chest pain, dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, redness or irritation of the scalp, sudden, unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet and unwanted facial hair growth.
Finasteride is also an effective DHT inhibitor was originally formulated as treatments for “prostate enlargement” and “prostate cancer.” It was found to possess hair growing side-effects later on used in “Propecia,” containing 1mg finasteride. Propecia is a prescription drug (not suitable for women) is said to be effective to reduce testosterone level in the body. Propecia or finasteride has side-effects like erectile dysfunction, low libido and impotence.
To avoid all of these side-effects and still fight DHT use LEIMO all natural products, dermatologically formulated and scientifically proven safe and effective. And regrow your hair with LEIMO Personal Hair Laser with its photo-bio-stimulation therapy to revitalize miniaturized hair follicles regrowing a thicker, fuller head of hair.
