Remedy for Women's Baldness

Hair loss is a condition that many women face. Different factors such as stress, medications, menopause and heredity can lead to baldness. Moderate hair loss is expected throughout life because hair strands have a life cycle of three to five years before falling out. Although follicles constantly grow new hair, some of the follicles stop growing new hair as women age, leaving the appearance of thinning hair and, in some cases, bald areas.

Remedies for Baldness

• Consult a physician to determine the best treatment for you based on any medications you are taking or any existing health conditions. Your doctor may prescribe Rogaine, Propescia, Avacor or Proxiphen but you should discuss the side effects of these medications with your doctor before starting them. Provillus is an herbal treatment that also can be discussed with your physician since some side effects have been reported.

Tips to Prevent Hair Loss

• If using a blow dryer, keep the setting on cool and when brushing hair use a brush with long bristles and wide spacing between rows. Always brush hair slowly and gently so you do not pull the hair out at the root. Never use sharp clips or rubber bands as these will pull at the roots and break off the hair. Wash your hair with lukewarm water and change your shampoo and conditioner. Massage the scalp gently after shampooing to stimulate the hair follicles.

Diet

• Eating foods high in protein such as chicken and fish will help the body build new cells. Without enough protein in the body, hair follicles do not work properly and can't generate new hair. Another cause of hair loss in women can be iron deficiency. Proper iron levels can be maintained by including lean red meats, dried fruits, soybean products, red beets and broccoli in your diet as these foods are all high in iron.