There are a lot of hair loss products on the market, but only a few of them are effective as they promise to be. Zulvera is one of the most popular herbal shampoos which have received positive feedback from many consumers. Various comments on the Internet say that Zulvera is based on natural products only, does not have side-effects and grows hair back within a short period of time.

Anybody who is concerned about hair loss products and their effectiveness should consult www.hair-loss-scams.net. It is a website that gives objective information on the products which were tested by their respondents. Zulvera was the first product they tried. It received very good impression on it. The respondents tried the shampoo for 6 months. They were excited to see new hair growing on the bald areas of their scalp after 4-5 weeks they started using Zulvera. They marked out that the product was safe for any person to use and it was not expensive comparing to other hair loss products.

Zulvera is based on a combination of several herbs known to treat hair loss and be beneficial to human body in other aspects. Here are the herbs included in the formula:

•    Saw Palmetto is famous for blocking the production of DHT, the hormone that weakens and kills hair follicles. The most common type of hair loss, male pattern baldness, occurs when testosterone starts transforming into DHT. Saw Palmetto is used in many other hair loss treatments, the majority of which are approved by FDA for effectiveness.
•    Stinging nettle is another plant that is used to treat hair loss. People have known this herb and its healing power for many centuries and in modern world this knowledge is used in various medications, supplements and treatments. Mainly stinging nettle has the same effect as Saw Palmetto - it reduces the production of DHT and saves the hair follicles. Another benefit of the herb is that it is high in vitamins A and C as well as minerals Silicon, Iodine and Sulfur. All of these nutrients give health and strength to hair.
•    Rosemary does not stop hair loss, but it increases hair growth. As a rule rosemary oil is massaged into the scalp. This process increases blood flow and stimulates healthy hair growth. Rosemary strengthens hair strands and follicles, slows down premature hair loss and gray hair, soothes and conditions dry and flaky scalp.
•    Sage is one of the best scalp clarifiers. It cleanses impurities from the scalp and helps fighting dandruff. Sage is often included in homemade remedies for hair growth.
•    Arnica, bay leaf, birch and chamomile can also be found among the ingredients of Zulvera. All of them are good to soothe skin and scalp, restore good blood circulation, provide nutrients for hair and treat dandruff.

Zulvera is so effective in various types of hair loss because of its numerous ingredients, all of which have positive effect on scalp and hair. Hair loss takes place when the follicles starve for vitamins or when the scalp condition is bad and they cannot “breathe”. The herbal shampoo revives the hair follicles. Even if they were dead, the constant supply of herbs gives them strength to grow new hair strands and eventually restore to the normal cycle.

As many reviewers notice Zulvera is really worth trying because it has numerous benefits. Many hair loss treatments are designed specifically for men or only for women, but Zulvera can be used by anybody: men, women and children.  It is free from chemicals because all of its ingredients are herbs. There have been no side-effects reported which means that it is safe to use the shampoo on regular basis. If a person is looking for a good hair loss remedy, Zulvera is worth trying.

Lena Jackson

American diet does not only ruin health and make people fat, the meals high in fat, animal protein, and salt lead to hair loss. Paul Pitchford in Healing with Whole Foods explains that American diet brings damage to kidneys and changes acidity of blood. Both of these factors lead to alopecia or hair loss.

The word “diet” here does not imply the meaning that we are used to: a set of meals which help lose weight; “American diet” is the way people in America eat in their everyday life. Majority of them have fast-food products for their breakfasts and/or lunches. Hamburgers, French fries, sandwiches, carbonated drinks and the food alike are damaging for human body. They are not only high in salt and fat, but low in vitamins and this is another reason for hair loss. After years of success in the U.S. the chains of fast-food restaurants spread to Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia and now the hair loss caused by unhealthy eating comes to people all over the world.

The harmful effect of American diet can be easily seen on a comparison of American and Asian men because male pattern baldness is more common than female. It is caused by a derivative from the hormone testosterone called dihydrotestosterone or DHT. High amounts of fat and animal protein change the balance of blood sugar and increase the production of DHT. Asian men eat less food like this and in addition, they eat a lot of fish which is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, the mineral needed to healthy hair growth.

Another factor in the American diet that causes hair loss is high concentration of sugar primarily taken from sweet drinks and deserts. Sugar from food changes the level of sugar in blood and brings imbalance to hormones. This causes problems with hair follicles and starts shedding.

There are many reasons for hair loss: it can be a matter of genetics, immune system problems, trauma, disease or some other factor, but food makes a great impact of hair growth and health too. Alopecia caused by unhealthy eating is preventable and can be reversed with meals full in vitamins and minerals. In fact, healthy food can also help fighting hair loss caused by other factors.

First of all low-fat and vegetarian diets bring hormones to the best level. They lower the levels of estrogen and testosterone and therefore DHT. They also help to have the right amount of insulin in blood. This is only a small part of health benefit of the good diets.

The specialists who talk about health food put very big accent on high intake of vegetables and fruits. It is best to eat them raw, because this way the vitamins and minerals are saved and taken in full amount.

The main vitamins that hair needs are A, B complex, C, and E. The highest concentration of vitamin A is in orange products like carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and cantaloupes. It is also present in liver, broccoli, leafy vegetables and squash. The most important ones in B-group for hair are B6 and B9 (Folic acid). They can be found in products high in protein like beans, potatoes and meat. Vitamin C is high in red sweet peppers, citrus fruits, broccoli, and many berries like currant, strawberries and blueberries. And finally, vitamin E can be taken from a variety of oils: corn oil, safflower oil and soybean oil.

Such minerals as protein, iron and zinc are also important for hair and they are in high supply in a low-carb diet. Such products as dried fruit, dark leafy vegetables, liver, apples, peas, and fish contain a lot of iron. High protein foods are meats, eggs, dairy, seeds, nuts, and legumes. And zinc responsible for hair growth and dandruff elimination comes from lean meats like wild turkey and organic beef, nuts and lima beans.

Natalie Brown

Hair loss in Afro-American people is a little different than in Caucasian. Although it happens equally often for the representatives of both races, it is more noticeable in Caucasian people, so it is easier to recognize the alopecia and treat it on the early stages before the person actually gets bald spots.

The reason why it is less obvious in Afro-Americans is because they usually have higher hair density and as a rule it is curly: both the strands and the follicles are curved and this affects the treatment of hair loss for them.

The cases of hair loss are basically the same: it might happen after certain prescription drugs or special medical treatments, due to heredity, very tight hairstyles, bad diet or some diseases like thyroid disease or cancer.

It is very common among Afro-American people to have cornrows as well as some other tight hair styles like braids, weaves and extensions. All of them have a bad influence on hair, because they put too much pressure on scalp and hair follicles. The same happens when a person braids too many beads in the hair. Usually a hairstylist could explain if the particular hair style the person has will contribute to hair loss and what should be done to minimize the problem.

All Afro-Americans are born with black curly hair, but as well as people of other races, some of them do not agree with the color or texture of the hair given by nature, so they work hard on changing it. A lot of processing such as perming, breaching, straightening, and coloring is damaging for hair and might lead to hair loss. The help can come from a hairstylist again who can chose the most generous treatment which will not ruining hair as much as the ordinary products would do.

As it has already been mentioned, most of Afro-American people have high hair density, so the hair should be taken care of in a specific way. The person with thick hair should be very careful about heavy conditioners and greasy hair products because they clog follicles if they are applied too thickly and are not washed away completely. In order to avoid the problem it is better to use specifically designed hair treatments for Afro-Americans.

Bad eating habits and poor diet cause a lot of trouble to hair too. Hair strands are made of protein. They also need certain vitamins and minerals for strength and health. The high popularity of fast food and pre-processed unhealthy meals does not provide enough of the nutrients for hair. If it is hard to switch for better food, the person should at least take some daily vitamin and mineral supplement to balance out the necessary nutrients.

All of the above mentioned hair loss reasons can be fixed by elimination of the problem. If the person is very concerned about hair loss, it is recommended not to make tight hair styles or use thick and greasy hair products, stop overprocessing the hair and start eating healthy food. However, there are some conditions when hair loss is unpreventable. Heredity, diseases, special medical treatments can cause both temporary and permanent hair loss.

If it happens, Afro-Americans can use numerous treatments. Such topical solutions as Rogaine or Provillius work well, if applied in the initial stages of hair loss. Hair transplant surgery can be used as well. Many patients have admitted that it worked perfectly for them.

Alex Bright

Only a century ago smoking was in great favor. For many decades doctors used tobacco in treatment of numerous diseases, royal families believed that nothing could eliminate headaches as well as tobacco, noble people were gathering together to have talks and smoke cigars, and those who could not afford cigars used to chew tobacco which was cheaper. Time went by and now smoking is blamed for almost any trouble of the mankind. Many studies have proven negative aspects of tobacco use: it leads to various forms of cancer, heart and lung problems, coughing, bad breath and even hair loss.

The connection between hair and smoking is very clear: hair follicles depend on healthy blood flow which brings all necessary ingredients for growing new strands: vitamins, minerals and oxygen. At the same time smoking has a great influence on blood circulation:

•    Nicotine increases the level of adrenaline, which raises blood pressure and makes the heart beat faster;
•    It constricts blood vessels making it harder for the heart to pump the blood through the arteries;
•    Carbon monoxide which comes from cigarettes, replaces oxygen in the blood;
•    There are about 4000 other chemicals in cigarette smoke which are inhaled and drawn into blood by smokers;
•    Smoking accelerates aging process.

Considering the above mentioned factors, it is easy to conclude, smoking makes it harder for hair follicles to receive the proper amount of blood flow and causes deficiency in oxygen. It is understandable that people’s bodies might react differently to various factors (one smoker might die from lung cancer, the other one will suffer from heart problems), but the truth remains that smoking can have a negative impact on hair by slowing down its growth and provoking hair loss. Besides, accelerated aging process from smoking is not only shown in wrinkles, grey hair and age spots, it also results in hair loss.

An experiment on mice in Section of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Italy has shown a great connection between hair condition and cigarette smoke. Lab mice were exposed to the smoke for three months and most of them have developed bald patches and gray hair. The report says, “Smoke-exposed mice had extensive atrophy of the epidermis, reduced thickness of the subcutaneous tissue, and scarcity of hair follicles.”

An interesting study was held in the Far Eastern Memorial Hospital and National Taiwan University. It is obvious that Asian men come across androgenic alopecia not as often as Caucasian men, but the scientists came to a conclusion that smoking might erase this difference. The survey was held in 2005 and included 740 participants from 45 to 91 who smoked 20 or more cigarettes daily for many years.

The men were asked about different habits and risk factors which might have influenced hair loss and the time when they started losing hair. The researchers also considered height and weight and took blood samples for analysis. It is obvious that men tend to lose hair with age and that heredity is one of the major factors, but the study proved that environmental factors like smoking can be the reasons for alopecia too.

The Asian scientists have concluded that smoking destroys follicles, damages papilla that circulates blood and hormones to stimulate hair growth and increases the production of estrogen which conflicts male hormone androgen.

Alex Tompson

Stress hits every person at least once. Pregnancy and childbirth, death of a close person, serious disease, financial or job problems, family troubles like big arguments or divorce are only few reasons for stress. While for some people it goes away without any damage to their health, the others suffer physical problems one of which is hair loss.

Telogen effluvium is a scientific name for hair loss connected with stress. In this condition hair strands stop growing prematurely and move to resting phase. After three months these strands will fall out appearing to the person as intensive shedding of hair. By the time of hair loss the effects of the stress are usually gone, but hair processes are much slower than one might think. As soon as the stress is gone and all the resting hair has fallen out, the normal cycle will restore because this type of hair loss is usually temporary.

Stress is a big pressure on the body whether from physical or emotional side. It makes the body stop its routine work and throw all energy to one most important thing which is stressed. This is why after a great trouble a person might get sick, have different stages of troubles with body organs or lose hair.

•    Post-partum hair loss

It is very common for women to lose hair about three months after delivering a baby. This process is regulated by hormones, the level of which changes for pregnancy and comes back to normal with the childbirth. The statistics shows that nearly half of all women suffer post-partum hair loss to some degree. However, their hair cycle returns to normal after 9-12 months after childbirth.

•    Birth control hair loss

This is based on the same principle as the previous case: birth control pills change hormonal level and the body processes change. While in usual time the central nervous system would divide attention to all parts of the body, the confusion caused by birth control pills makes the body give up such secondary care aspects as hair and nails.

•    Hair loss after surgery

Any surgery is usually a big shock for a body which might lead to sudden hair loss. As a rule hair falls out within three months, but then it successfully restores. Telogen Effluvium is almost always the side-effect of a micrograft and minigraft surgery where the follicles are transplanted on the scalp.

•    Hair loss as side-effect of prescription drugs

Some medications lead to hair loss. While everybody knows about chemotherapy, there are dozens of other treatments which lead to this. The previous article has named the majority of drugs which claim hair loss as their side-effect, but if a person really doubts about the prescription medicine he or she is planning to take, it is good to check with a doctor, pharmacist or read the instructions carefully.

•    Severe emotional stress leading to hair loss

Although people experience some sort of emotional stress almost every day of their lives, it is rare that it leads to hair loss. Telogen effluvium might take place after major traumatic event like death of family member, abuse, auto accident or anything alike. As with the other stress connected reasons the hair loss here is temporary and the normal cycle will restore in 9-12 months.

If the person is suffering from stress there are a few activities he or she can do to reduce sudden shedding of hair:

1. Exercise. Even 20 minutes of active physical activity produces enough endorphins to reduce stress levels.

2. Relax with a massage. Massage therapy is recommended in many cases and there is no wonder: it helps to relax muscles and spasms, increases blood flow to all organs including hair, and relieves mental and emotional stress.

4. Keep a journal. Giving the thoughts out to the paper allows releasing frustration and stress which were kept inside.

Marie Carlos

Although prescription drugs are usually stronger and help better than over-the-counter medications, many of them have negative side-effects. A person that wants to get rid of pain or cure the disease does not usually pay much attention to the side-effects mentioned on the label till they show up. One of the possible side-effects for many prescription drugs is hair loss.

The medications can trigger different types of hair loss even male and female pattern baldness which might occur temporary or permanently. Everybody knows about chemotherapy and radiation used for cancer treatment, but there are other medications which have negative effect on hair.

Here is a list of drugs from the official American Hair Loss Association website which might cause hair loss. The medications are listed in alphabetical order by the conditions they treat.
Acne
All drugs derived from vitamin A as treatments for acne or other conditions, including:
•    Accutane (isotretinoin)
Blood
Anticoagulants (blood thinners), including:
•    Panwarfin (warfarin sodium)
•    Sofarin (warfarin sodium)
•    Coumadin (warfarin sodium)
•    Heparin injections
Cholesterol
Cholesterol-lowering drugs, including:
•    Atronid-S (clofibrate)
•    Lopid (gemfibrozil)
Convulsions/ Epilepsy
•    Anticonvulsants, including:
•    Tridone (trimethadione)
Depression
•    Antidepression drugs, including:
•    Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
•    Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride)
•    Paxil (paroxetine)
•    Anafranil (clomipramine)
•    Janimine (imipramine)
•    Tofranil (imipramine)
•    Tofranil PM (imipramine)
•    Adapin (doxepin)
•    Sinequan (doxepin)
•    Surmontil (trimipramine)
•    Pamelor (nortriptyline)
•    Ventyl (nortriptyline)
•    Elavin (amitriptyline)
•    Endep (amitriptyline)
•    Norpramin (desipramine)
•    Pertofrane (desipramine)
•    Vivactil (protriptyline hydrochloride)
•    Asendin (amoxapine)
•    Haldol ( haloperidol)
Diet
•    Amphetamines
Fungus
•    Antifungals
Glaucoma
The beta-blocker drugs, including:
•    Timoptic Eye Drops (timolol)
•    Timoptic Ocudose (timolol)
•    Timoptic XC (timolol)
Gout
•    Lopurin (allopurinol)
•    Zyloprim (allopurinol)
Heart
Many drugs prescribed for the heart, including those known as the beta blockers, which are also used to treat high blood pressure, and include:
•    Tenormin (atenolol)
•    Lopressor (metoprolol)
•    Corgard (nadolol)
•    Inderal and Inderal LA (propanolol)
•    Blocadren (timolol)
Hormonal Conditions
All hormone-containing drugs and drugs prescribed for hormone-related, reproductive, male-specific, and female-specific conditions and situations have the potential to cause hair loss, including:
•    Birth Control Pills
•    Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) for women (estrogen or progesterone)
•    Male androgenic hormones and all forms of testosterone
•    Anabolic steriods
•    Prednisone and other steroids
Inflammation
Many anti-inflammatory drugs, including those prescribed for localized pain, swelling and injury.
•    Arthritis drugs
•    Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs including:
•    Naprosyn (naproxen)
•    Anaprox (naproxen)
•    Anaprox DS (naproxen)
•    Indocin (indomethacin)
•    Indocin SR (indomethacin)
•    Clinoril (sulindac)
An anti-inflammatory that is also used as a chemotherapy drug:
•    Methotrexate (MTX)
•    Rheumatex (methotrexate)
•    Folex (methotrexate)
Parkinson’s Disease
•    Levadopa / L-dopa (dopar, larodopa)
Thyroid Disorders
•    Many of the drugs used to treat the thyroid
Ulcer
Many of the drugs used to treat indigestion, stomach difficulties, and ulcers, including over-the-counter dosages and prescription dosages.
•    Tagamet (cimetidine)
•    Zantac (ranitidine)
•    Pepcid (famotidine)
If the prescribed medication is not on the list, the consumer should make personal research for its side-effects. The good sources might be reliable Internet sites, medication guidebooks sold in pharmacies or book stores, and the brochures which go along with the drugs as the person buys them.

Philip Andrews

Beautiful hair means a lot to many people. Some of them get really excited about luxurious locks more than an attractive face or well-shaped body. Hair is a precious crown that represents the outer beauty of a person. Bible refers to it as cover that should be taken care of and done properly. It is as important to look after the hair as after any other part of the body: face, teeth, hands, etc.

Summer humidity, wind and sun bring more damage to hair than any other seasonal events, so it requires even closer attention during this time. There are several tips which can help dealing with hair in summer:

•    Protect hair from sun with a hat, scarf or any other cover, but make sure it does not sit too tight which would restrict blood circulation in the scalp.
•    There are hair conditioners designed specifically for sunny weather with a bit of sunscreen in them. If the person does not want a hat, one of these leave on conditioners should be applied to hair in the beginning of a sunny day.
•    Finally, if there is no access to both air conditioner and head cover like a hat, but the person is planning to spend a lot of time outside in the sun, it is advised to put regular sunscreen on hair, which will protect it from damaging effect of the heat. However, the sunscreen should be washed off with a shampoo after each usage.
•    The whole body needs a lot of liquid in summer, so make sure you drink enough of water or beverages to supply all organs, even hair.
•    Apply oil on hair which will keep moisture sealed in the scalp and hair strands longer. Try different kinds: olive, jojoba, and rosemary oils.
•    Hair products with alcohol and formaldehyde dry out hair, so they have to be avoided. Natural cosmetics are healthier and less damaging to hair.
•    Excessive shampooing dries out hair too. It washes out natural oils from it, so reduce the daily washing to twice-a-week procedure or even rarer.
•    Switch the regular shampoo to a moisturizing one. It is usually gentler to hair and provides the essential moisture to it.
•    Summer is the time of heat which is why it is necessary to stop using any “hot” items. Do not make hair suffer twice from summer heat by using blow driers or curling irons.
•    If there is a need in curls, try braiding wet hair. After drying out the hair will hold curls for a while.
•    Cool water has always been recommended for washing hair. It is especially important in summer. Leave hot showers for winter.
•    If the person plans to swim in a pool, he or she should wet hair in shower before coming. This way the hair will soak up better, cleaner water instead of chlorinated water.
•    Wearing a special cap while swimming is another good idea. This will protect the hair from negative effect of the chlorine.
•    Wash hair thoroughly after every pool visit. Use a good moisturizing shampoo and a conditioner after it.
•    Daily use of hair conditioning is a great idea for any summer weather.
•    Jojoba oil on the ends of the strands softens them. It also seals the moisture in hair for the whole day if applied in the morning.
•    If you like changing hair length, summer is the best time for a hair cut. The scalp and neck will feel better without long locks.
•    However, long hair is not bad either. Summer time is the best for trying different hair styles: buns, ponytails, and braids protect hair from total exposure to sun.

Katherine Jackson

There are two herbs which have a great impact on the health of human hair. They have been known for centuries, but development of science in general and biology and hair loss studies in particular drew even closer attention to them. Now the great healing power of saw palmetto and stinging nettle are proven from the scientifical point of view and we know why these two herbs bring benefits to people’s hair.

Many shampoos nowadays which are based on natural ingredients contain saw palmetto or nettle root extracts. After washing hair with them regularly a person notices that hair becomes stronger, shinier and stops falling out.

Saw Palmetto is the main ingredient in 90% of all hair loss products. It has become popular as a hair loss supplement because it reduces the level of DHT which is destructing to hair.

The extract comes from the fruit of Serenoa Repens which grows in the southeastern U.S.: the patches of saw palmetto can be found at the southeast coastline of South Carolina, southeastern Georgia and southern Missouri, but the biggest producer of the extract is Florida because this palm tree grows in every area of the state. Sometimes Serenoa Repens is also called it cabbage palm or American dwarf palm tree.

The plant was known to American Indians especially Florida’s Seminole tribe which used it for various types of treatments for many years. First of all they used large red-black berries to prepare a general tonic for nourishing the body, encouraging the appetite and gaining weight. They also used to make remedies from the berries to treat genitor-urinary health problems.

When saw palmetto reached Europe it was widely used for prostate treatment. Only recently the popularity of the extract reached America where it has been studied deeply. Today a person can find the palm berries dried and ground into powder, offered as dietary supplements in the forms of tablets, capsules, extracts or teas.

It has been noticed that prostate problems are closely connected to hair loss and since saw palmetto was proven to work greatly on prostate health the scientists started investigating the extract’s influence on hair loss. Saw palmetto blocks DHT, the hormone that kills hair follicles. Male pattern baldness can be treated successfully thanks to the herb.

Many people prefer to use the extract of saw palmetto as a topical solution: they massage the oily substance into the scalp and leave it there for at least an hour to allow the remedy to become absorbed through the skin.

While there have not been any noticeable side-effects reported in the topical solution, the patients should be very cautious when they use dietary supplements. Saw palmetto might cause stomach discomfort, nausea, diarrhea and tender breasts. Pregnant women should avoid using saw palmetto because it might have negative effect on unborn babies. Besides, they say that saw palmetto does not treat female hair loss.

Stinging Nettle grows in most areas of the northern hemisphere. It can be found in America, Europe and Asia. This is why it is used by more nations and it is studied deeper than saw palmetto. For many centuries people in different cultures used nettle as a cure for rheumatism, arthritis, anemia, kidney and urinary problems. Some nations use it as a vegetable which is extremely high in nutrients: they eat it fresh in salads, make soups teas and create various vegetable dishes with the herb.

It has been widely known that nettle extract could improve hair health, make the hair stronger, thicker and shinier. The reason is the high concentration of vitamins in the herb. Lately it has also been discovered that nettle has the same effect as saw palmetto: it blocks the production of DHT and prevents hair loss. The good news about nettle is that it also helps women to treat hair loss although all benefits of nettle in hair loss treatment have not been studied yet.

The only problem about nettle extract is that many people are allergic to it. If the person uses prescription drugs it is necessary to consult a doctor about the nettle because it might conflict with high blood pressure medications, diabetes treatments and sedatives.

Christiana Roberts

Many firms in the world work on the hair loss treatments. People who suffer from any kind of alopecia are welcome to try dozens of different medications which cure the problem to various degrees. ThymuSkin is promised to be very effective in the hair loss treatment and its prevention.

ThymuSkin was developed in Germany as a good way to stop hair loss for cancer patients who had to undergo chemotherapy. The tests showed that if the medication was rubbed into scalp before the patient took the chemotherapy there was no hair loss or it was minimal. So, the German Good Manufacturing Practice which is an equivalent to the American FDA, accepted ThymuSkin as a product that prevented hair fallout in cancer patients.

The tests held in six leading hospitals and universities throughout Europe involved 3000 double-blind placebo controlled patients. ThymuSkin has proven good results in stopping hair loss and re-growing new hair in 67% of men and 95% of women. It is effective not only in cancer patients, but many other types of hair loss and scalp disorders which include genetic problems, hormonal misbalance, systemic disease, prescription drug side-effects, and aging. As for the specific names of hair loss problems, ThymuSkin helps to treat pattern baldness, alopecia areata, alopecia diffusa, alopecia universalis, alopecia cicatrisata, alopecia involutional, alopecia medicamentosa, telogen effluvium, alopecia totalis, and alopecia trichotillomania.

Before making the Thymuskin the scientists came up with an interesting unusual idea: every human has the Thymus Gland; it is a vital organ which is situated in the chest right behind the breastbone. Thymus Gland produces thymus peptides into the blood which are an important part of the immune system: they work as anti-bodies fighting diseases and disorders. Unfortunately, with time the Thymus Gland shrinks: at birth it is about 5 cm in length, 4 cm in breadth, and about 6 mm in thickness, it enlarges during childhood and atrophies at puberty. The maximum weight of the Gland is 20-37 grams which is right before the puberty. It shrinks with age and eventually turns into small islands of fatty tissue. By the age of 75 the Thymus Gland weighs approximately 6 grams.

The shrinking of the organ results in the development of autoimmune diseases, one of which is hair loss. “Autoimmune” means that the immune system of a person works against the body and the tissues. For example, hair follicles are recognized as foreign bodies and white blood cells attack them making the follicles weak, unproductive and finally, forcing the follicles to die.

The immunologists in the U.S. and Germany came to the decision that thymus extract or thymosin is very effective in stimulating human immune system. The developers of the hair loss product have added the extract from the thymus gland of a calf into the recipe and succeeded. As a result ThymuSkin helps to hold back the aging process because thymosin added to the blood increases the resistance to infections, severe diseases like cancer and age related health problems.

ThymuSkin products contain high amounts of the Gland extract. It is prepared in a special way which helps to leave the active thymosin in the tissue. The product should be massaged into the scalp where it is absorbed into the blood blocking the autoimmune processes, improving the total condition of the immune system, stopping hair loss and re-growing the hair that has been lost.

All ThymuSkin products are made out of all natural ingredients which make them safe from negative side-effects. They have gone through 10 years of fundamental independent clinical research and studies in many countries of the world and proved themselves from the best point. The ThymuSkin products stimulate dormant hair follicles, accelerate hair growth, treat oily hair, stop dandruff, and replace thin, weak hair with strong and thick strands.

Andrea Hunts

Dr. Howard Levy, M.D. has published an article on hair loss in the Johns Hopkins magazine which explains that there are six main reasons why people lose hair. Although usually people talk about the end result, he says that hair loss can be prevented if it is studied in the very early stages.

As a rule balding people are 40 and older, but without any special signs the pattern baldness might start as early as in teenage years. Hair loss happens to both men and women and while for men it is usually not a matter of concern, women panic and try to hide it or find a cure. Dr. Levy says there are not many reasons to look at, so, everybody should see if hair loss will become a problem for them before it really starts.

Reason 1. Normal variation.

Our hair has to go through several stages: it grows for several years, then it goes to resting phase and finally falls out. As soon as the follicles give up old hair, they grow the new strands. Due to this normal hair cycle people notice that some hair comes out with combing, washing, drying or any rubbing of scalp. In some cases natural hair loss provokes more hair growth before the bald patches appear. This is why increased thickness of hair should alarm people.

Reason 2. Hormonal abnormalities.

Any changes in hormones might result in hair problems. One of the brightest examples is pregnancy: while a woman has increased level of estrogen and progesterone the hair is thick and shiny, this is why most of pregnant women enjoy luxurious hair while carrying a baby. As soon as the baby is delivered, the hormones get back to normal which provokes hair loss.

Excessive or too little amount of thyroid hormone might start hair loss: the hair feels thinner and the person notices more hair strands on the brush than usually. High testosterone promotes the growth of facial and body hair, but provokes scalp hair loss. High insulin which results in diabetes decreases hair growth and causes hair loss.

If there are no obvious reasons to believe that a particular hormone is the reason for hair loss (like diabetes and insulin), a blood test might explain the situation with the hormones.

Reason 3. Scalp inflammation.

Like any other organ of the body, hair and scalp can get sick. Almost everybody has heard about inflammatory skin problems like eczema, seborrhea or psoriasis. They make red scaly and itchy patterns on the scalp and cause hair loss. The same happens if the person has fungal scalp infection (ringworm) or bacterial infection of the roots (folliculitis). In rare occasions immune system might let down on the person which results in alopecia areata, quick hair loss with bald patches.

Reason 4. Local trauma.

This is one of the main hair loss reasons for women: tight hair bands, cornrows and many other hair styles that pull hair harder than it should be; as a result hair breaks, becomes fragile or simply falls out. Chemical hair treatments do not only damage the strands, but the follicles too, this might end in permanent hair loss which would not restore by itself.

Reason 5. Medication.

Before prescribing any medical treatment a doctor should inform about all possible side-effects. For example, steroids or chemotherapy provoke temporary hair loss. Diuretics (for example, sprinolactone) decrease testosterone level and might start body hair loss (it does not effect scalp hair though).

Some people do not have problems with hair at all and it does not react to changes in hormonal levels, medications or other impacts, however, it is still necessary to know about any side-effects of the treatments.

Reason 6. Psychological factors.

Some people’s hair reacts to such changes in emotional condition as stress, anxiety and depression. This is the most difficult hair loss reason to recognize and treat. Only the patient him- or herself should go away from the psychological situation he or she is in and the hair will slowly restore its thickness.

Helen Bright