Vinegar Rinse

Question
How often do you recommend washing your hair with vinegar rinse? Is it possible to use everyday, or would it dry out your scalp? I used it for the first time today and loved it!

I'm also still on a hunt for a shampoo with no wax in it but that cleans the scalp well... any suggestions?

Thanks :)


Answer
Hi Kathy: You can use the vinegar rinse as often as you wash your hair. I don't really have a favorite shampoo. I switch all the time in hopes of finding one that I love! I usually purchase shampoos that have more natural ingredients such as Aubrey's, Lamas, Nature Gate, Burt Bees, etc. Some people really like using Neutrogena clarifying shampoo to cleanse residual product build-up and dirt, pollutants etc. from hair. I'm glad you like the cider vinegar rinse. Please elt me know if I can help you further.

Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig



Create Your Own Natural Hair Loss Remedies

http://www.vzbotanicals.com/Books%20info.html



Essential Oil Scalp Massage for Hair Loss

http://www.vzbotanicals.com/aromatherapy%20for%20hair%20loss.html

Androgenetic Alopeceia

Question
HI Michael,



I am a male in my mid 30's. Lately I have noticed my hair thinning on the

top of my head. My hair line is fine, it is just starting to go a little

thin. Only really noticeable when my hair is wet. Today I saw a Doctor about

it and I was diagnosed with Androgenetic Alpoceia.



I am pretty shocked and somewhat depressed really. I have been trying all

the natural remedies first;

Onion Juice in hair daily for 1/2 an hour

Vitamins with biotin, A, B's etc

Saw Palmetto

Along with Nizoral and natural shampoo and natural conditioner (with jojoba

and special oils)



Not sure if any of that is working. I would ultimately like to keep it natural.



The Doc has prescribed Proscar and Minoxidil. I really do not want to use

minoxidil (unless it is a shampoo) and I am rather scared of the Proscar. I

know Proscar is FDA approved, but what are the long term effects? What are

the side effects? What happens if I take the Proscar, get regrowth and then

stop taking the Proscar?

Can I take Proscar on it's own without minoxidil?



I have so many questions on this stuff as well as the actual condition

I have. There is so much stuff on the internet and I am totally confused. I

trust your advice and would really appreciate you giving me some information

to go on.



Thanks,

Steve  


Answer
Most patients with hair loss take both Minoxidil and Proscar.  There are no long term side effects of these medications that have been reported.  Proscar can cause sexual impotence in some men but if the medication is stopped then the side effect goes away.  The problem is that hair loss is a multibillion dollar industry.  99% of the claims that you read on the Internet are not true.  The only two medications that have been scientifically tested are Rogaine and Propecia all of the other medications you read about have no science behind them.

Androgenetic Alpoceia

Question
HI Melanie,



I am a male in my mid 30's. Lately I have noticed my hair thinning on the

top of my head. My hair line is fine, it is just starting to go a little

thin. Only really noticeable when my hair is wet. Today I saw a Doctor about

it and I was diagnosed with Androgenetic Alpoceia.



I am pretty shocked and somewhat depressed really. I have been trying all

the natural remedies first;

Onion Juice in hair daily for 1/2 an hour

Vitamins with biotin, A, B's etc

Saw Palmetto

Along with Nizoral and natural shampoo and natural conditioner (with jojoba

and special oils)



Not sure if any of that is working. I would ultimately like to keep it natural.



The Doc has prescribed Proscar and Minoxidil. I really do not want to use

minoxidil (unless it is a shampoo) and I am rather scared of the Proscar. I

know Proscar is FDA approved, but what are the long term effects? What are

the side effects? What happens if I take the Proscar, get regrowth and then

stop taking the Proscar?

Can I take Proscar on it's own without minoxidil?



I have so many questions on this stuff as well as the actual condition

I have. There is so much stuff on the internet and I am totally confused. I

trust your advice and would really appreciate you giving me some information

to go on.



Thanks,

Steve  


Answer
Hi Steve:

I mostly focus on female hair loss but I will be happy to try to help you. With androgenetic alopecia the follicles in certain areas begin to shrink, producing thinner weaker hairs that provide less hair coverage. These hairs stay in the growing stage for shorter periods of time before they are shed and replaced. This is a gradual process. With each new growth cycle the hairs become more affected. Once the process is complete, the follicle will atrophy and will no longer be able to produce hair. Each follicle has it's own independent growth cycle so all the follicles are not affected during the same time period. As long as the follicle is still alive and undamaged, the process can be prolonged and the effects can be minimized.

I do not get involved with synthetic medicines and topical treatments so I can't advise on those points.

I focus on natural remedies, mainly essential oils. Essential oil scalp treatments can help bring energy and nourishment to the follicle to help keep them more active. They also keep the scalp very clean and free from excess sebum, dirt and pollutants, helping to minimize the effects of dht. You can learn more about using essential oils for hair growth at the links below. Although my articles are geared for women, you may find the information helpful since you are interested in natural remedies.

Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig



Essential Oil Scalp Massage for Hair Loss

http://www.vzbotanicals.com/aromatherapy%20for%20hair%20loss.html



Create Your Own Natural Hair Loss Remedies

http://www.vzbotanicals.com/Books%20info.html  

Androgenetic Alpoceia

Question
HI Peter,



I am a male in my mid 30's. Lately I have noticed my hair thinning on the

top of my head. My hair line is fine, it is just starting to go a little

thin. Only really noticeable when my hair is wet. Today I saw a Doctor about

it and I was diagnosed with Androgenetic Alpoceia.



I am pretty shocked and somewhat depressed really. I have been trying all

the natural remedies first;

Onion Juice in hair daily for 1/2 an hour

Vitamins with biotin, A, B's etc

Saw Palmetto

Along with Nizoral and natural shampoo and natural conditioner (with jojoba

and special oils)



Not sure if any of that is working. I would ultimately like to keep it natural.



The Doc has prescribed Proscar and Minoxidil. I really do not want to use

minoxidil (unless it is a shampoo) and I am rather scared of the Proscar. I

know Proscar is FDA approved, but what are the long term effects? What are

the side effects? What happens if I take the Proscar, get regrowth and then

stop taking the Proscar?

Can I take Proscar on it's own without minoxidil?



I have so many questions on this stuff as well as the actual condition

I have. There is so much stuff on the internet and I am totally confused. I

trust your advice and would really appreciate you giving me some information

to go on.



Thanks,

Steve  


Answer
There are no "natural" remedies for male pattern baldness no matter what the sales people tell you from the natural health food stores. Propecia works. You can read about the percentages of men who stop losing hair and those that actually see regrowth by going to www.Propecia.com The long term effects are that you will most likely not go bald and will help prevent prostate cancer.

Bleached hair, Hair loss, itchy pink scalp

Question
Hello, I'm a 20 year old male. Over the past several months I've noticed My hair starting to thin out. My scalp Turns pink and blotchy throughout my scalp and is irritated and itchy sometimes mostly around the front and top. The thinning seems to mostly be on the top and in the front, but has thinned out a bit throughout the entire head as well. Hair loss does not run in my family at all on either side. I've changed shampoos as I thought it was a shampoo allergy. The irritation has subsided a bit since I changed to genteler shampoos but still flairs up often. Also, I am a cosmetology student and I have done alot of things chemically to my hair. I started bleaching it about 2 years ago and retouch it accordingly. I've never had any discomfort or pain during the bleaching process. After really noticing the troubles with my scalp i've since stopped bleaching it. (My roots look crazy, but it's worth saving the integrity of my hair and scalp..) Is coloring it the cause or a contributing factor to my irritation and hair loss or could it be some kind of infection? Is there any way to stop the thinning and irritation? Will I be able to color my hair again?

Thanks,

~Marc

Thank  


Answer
You could have what is called male pattern hair loss which is genetic and the only medication that has been scientifically tested for this condition is Rogaine for Men and Propecia.  This condition is genetic.  The other possibility is that you have overprocessed your hair and that the hair is breaking.  If you pull on your have and it breaks easily then you have an overprocessing problem and you would need to use a conditioner.  A dermatologist can help with male pattern baldness.  Other causes of hair loss include: oral medications, severe stress, thyroid disease, anemia, hormonal abnormalities, infections, infestations or other.

Bleached hair, Thinning hair, Pink irritated scalp

Question
Hello, I'm a 20 year old male. Over the past several months I've noticed My hair starting to thin out. My scalp Turns pink and blotchy throughout my scalp and is irritated and itchy sometimes mostly around the front and top. The thinning seems to mostly be on the top and in the front, but has thinned out a bit throughout the entire head as well. Hair loss does not run in my family at all on either side. I've changed shampoos as I thought it was a shampoo allergy. The irritation has subsided a bit since I changed to genteler shampoos but still flairs up often. Also, I am a cosmetology student and I have done alot of things chemically to my hair. I started bleaching it about 2 years ago and retouch it accordingly. I've never had any discomfort or pain during the bleaching process. After really noticing the troubles with my scalp i've since stopped bleaching it. (My roots look crazy, but it's worth saving the integrity of my hair and scalp..) Is coloring it the cause or a contributing factor to my irritation and hair loss or could it be some kind of infection? Is there any way to stop the thinning and irritation? Will I be able to color my hair again?

Thanks,

~Marc




Answer
You have described a contact dermatitis on your scalp due to the chemicals you have applied. Some of this is irritant contact dermatitis due to the bleach and other chemicals but you may also have an allergic contact dermatitis. The thinning of your hair is due to using really strong chemicals which have weakened your hairs so that they break off with simple combing. You should see a dermatologist to confirm this diagnosis and make sure it is not an infection but most likely you will have to stop all strong shampoos and only use something like Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo for the next six months with NO other chemicals added to your scalp or hair. Hairs only grow 1/2 inch per month so you will have a long wait before you have hair to comb.

Bleached hair, Hair loss, itchy pink scalp

Question
QUESTION: Hello, I'm a 20 year old male. Over the past several months I've noticed My hair starting to thin out. My scalp Turns pink and blotchy throughout my scalp and is irritated and itchy sometimes mostly around the front and top. The thinning seems to mostly be on the top and in the front, but has thinned out a bit throughout the entire head as well. Hair loss does not run in my family at all on either side. I've changed shampoos as I thought it was a shampoo allergy. The irritation has subsided a bit since I changed to genteler shampoos but still flairs up often. Also, I am a cosmetology student and I have done alot of things chemically to my hair. I started bleaching it about 2 years ago and retouch it accordingly. I've never had any discomfort or pain during the bleaching process. After really noticing the troubles with my scalp i've since stopped bleaching it. (My roots look crazy, but it's worth saving the integrity of my hair and scalp..) Is coloring it the cause or a contributing factor to my irritation and hair loss or could it be some kind of infection? Is there any way to stop the thinning and irritation? Will I be able to color my hair again?

Thanks,

~Marc

Thank



ANSWER: You could have what is called male pattern hair loss which is genetic and the only medication that has been scientifically tested for this condition is Rogaine for Men and Propecia.  This condition is genetic.  The other possibility is that you have overprocessed your hair and that the hair is breaking.  If you pull on your have and it breaks easily then you have an overprocessing problem and you would need to use a conditioner.  A dermatologist can help with male pattern baldness.  Other causes of hair loss include: oral medications, severe stress, thyroid disease, anemia, hormonal abnormalities, infections, infestations or other.



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QUESTION: Hello again, and thanks for the quick reply. Another thing I wanted to add, my scalp is flaky. Kind of like a wet dandriff because my hair gets overly oily and I get random scabs on my scalp. When I examine a hair when it comes out it sometimes has a build up of something on it. Also about the male pattern baldness, can I have that even if it doesn't run in my family? It's only a genetic thing right? With my symptoms I feel like there is something more to it than just male pattern baldness.




Answer
The flaky scalp is called seborrheic dermatitis.  You can try over the counter T-Gel which is usually effective for this scalp condition.  If T-Gel does not work then you would need to visit your local dermatologist for a prescription shampoo. Male pattern hair loss is genetic.  You could get the genetics from a great grandparent.  If you feel their is more to your hair loss then get blood work to look at ferritin, DHEAS, Total testosterone, Comp metabolic panel, CBC + Diff, ANA, RPR, Thyroid profile.  To get this lab work you would need to visit your local dermatologist.  You can also have a dermatologist do a biopsy of your scalp to make sure of the diagnosis.