Please, note that this article reflects my very own personal views and it is not intended as a professional medical advice.
Over the years I got very disillusioned and disappointed with conventional medicine and many medical specialists, and as a result I have started looking for answers which make sense to me.
However, you need to do your own research and treat the below information as suggestions only.
Treating hair problems on the outside can be successful to different extent, depending on the main cause of the problem.
High quality, organic hair care products will help with hair restoration and regrowth by speeding the process through skin absorption.
Many plant oils and extracts contain components required for healthy scalp and hair, and as skin is our largest porous organ, they can be absorbed and cure some ailments.
Often though, noticeable hair problems are symptoms of internal health issues. Some will be easier to cure than others, for example vitamin deficiencies or anaemia.
Vitamin deficiencies can play a significant role in hair loss. Hair follicles require a variety of nutrients to function properly, and when the nutrients are lacking, it can lead to hair thinning or even hair loss.
If accurately and promptly diagnosed by a doctor and treated successfully, hair and nails will be restored back to health with time as well.
Mechanical, chemical or heat damage is caused by friction to the hair, which can come in many forms.
Harsh brushing, using heat tools too much, excessive blow drying or styling in salons, harsh weather conditions including sun damage. These types of damages will be visible on the cuticle - you will notice dry, dull strands, a texture change and breakage, etc.
The good news is they are all relatively easy to treat with good hair products, especially hair masques.
Increasingly, people have problems with hair, and do not respond to topical treatments at all.
As a matter of fact, in most cases, dermatological hair treatments are waste of money and time, sometimes even harmful to our bodies, especially if cortisone is prescribed.
Cortisone is a natural hormone produced by our bodies to help regulate various processes, including inflammation and immune responses. Synthetic cortisone used in cortisone shots is designed to mimic the effects of natural cortisone but in higher concentrations.
While they are similar, the synthetic form is more potent and can have stronger effects.
In some cases, especially when cortisone shots are used in large joints or in high doses, the corticosteroids can be absorbed into the bloodstream and have systemic effects, for example potential hormonal imbalance.
The use of cortisone shots can suppress the body's natural production of cortisone. Over time, this can lead to adrenal insufficiency, where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisone and other hormones.
Cortisone creams are often prescribed as a topical treatment for eczema. They may help initially but very soon the skin becomes even more inflamed as too much cortisone can cause thinning of the skin. Eczema, even if treated as an external skin condition, is most probably another case of Immune System Dysfunction. An overactive immune response can contribute to inflammation and skin damage.
Chronic stress can promote inflammation in the body, which is linked to a variety of health conditions.
Prolonged stress can suppress immune system and can lead to an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system attacks its own cells. This occurs when the immune system produces self targeting antibodies, which cannot distinguish between self and non-self and will therefore mistakenly attack an individual's own body. Alopecia with its various stages is an example of one's body attacking itself.
While it is not accurate to say that prolonged stress causes "body toxicity" in the traditional sense of the term, the cumulative impact of chronic stress on various physiological systems can be harmful and contribute to a state of overall imbalance or "toxicity" in the body.
The concept of "body toxicity" in relation to autoimmune disorders is more complex, however, there are many connections and considerations to be aware of.
A lot of women have hormonal imbalances. Female Pattern Baldness has become almost an everyday sight. The most noticeable symptom of female pattern baldness is a gradual thinning of the hair, especially on the top of the head and along the part line.
As hair begins to thin, the part in the hair may appear wider than usual. Over time, the overall density of the hair may decrease, making the scalp more visible. In female pattern baldness, hair follicles shrink over time, producing finer and shorter hair strands.
Chronic stress triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Over time, elevated levels of these hormones can disrupt the balance of other hormones in the body, such as insulin, thyroid and reproductive hormones.
While hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders are separate conditions, they often can be linked. Certain autoimmune disorders can affect the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing hormones. Additionally, stress and other factors that can contribute to hormonal imbalances may also exacerbate autoimmune symptoms.
Exposure to certain environmental toxins or chemicals has been suggested as a potential trigger for many autoimmune disorders. For example, exposure to heavy metals like mercury, lead or arsenic, as well as certain pesticides or solvents may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
Some medications, including certain antibiotics, antihypertensives and anti seizure-drugs, can cause drug induced lupus or other autoimmune like reactions.
The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in immune function, and imbalances in gut bacteria (dysbiosis) have been linked to autoimmune disorders. Factors that can disrupt the gut microbiome and potentially contribute to dysbiosis include poor diet, chronic stress, infections and certain medications (like antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors).
The concept of the body becoming "too toxicated" typically refers to an accumulation of toxins or harmful substances that exceed the body's ability to detoxify and eliminate them effectively. The body has natural detoxification processes involving the liver, kidneys, lungs, lymphatic system and skin. When these systems become overwhelmed or compromised, toxins can build up in the body leading to a state of toxicity.
There is an undisputable connection between gut health (or rather lack of health) and autoimmune disorders.
Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) can lead to the passage of substances from the gut into the bloodstream, potentially triggering an inflammatory autoimmune response.
The body has remarkable detoxification and self-healing abilities when supported with a healthy lifestyle and appropriate interventions.
Body detoxification combined with a right diet works for many people with severe hair problems. It is usually gluten and dairy free diet combined with stress management technics.
The Bean Protocol created by Karen Hurd sounds like a good way to start the process of detoxification ("Beans for Hair"). Vegan or gluten and dairy free diet will work for many people. Sweating in sauna is another way the body gets rid of toxins.
There is a book "Cure the Incurable" by Mikhail Tombak where he describes a whole detoxification process organ by organ. He also says he does not know of a disease which you cannot cure by oil pulling.
I am sure there are many other ways. I am of the belief that each and every one of us can find a way as long as we are willing.
High quality, organic hair care products will help with hair restoration and regrowth by speeding the process through skin absorption.
Recommended products:
Hair & Scalp Boosts (pre-wash treatments) provide stimulation to the scalp to promote hair rejuvenation and optimise re-growth potential. Slow down greying.
Hair Masques are great for frizzy, dry hair or curly hair that's lacking bounce; great for long or short hair, great for any hair type.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, starting with patchy hair loss, characterized by one or more coin-sized patches of hair loss on the scalp or body.
With time, it can progress into Alopecia Totalis with complete or near-complete loss of all hair on the scalp, including eyebrows and eyelashes or even Alopecia Universalis when there is complete loss of all hair on the scalp and the entire body.
Some people may also experience nail changes like pitting, white spots, or easy splitting.
The main cause of alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. This often happens due to a combination of factors, including an inherited genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers like infections or toxins, which confuse the immune system into producing antibodies and T cells that target the body's own tissues.
An external pathogen's protein may be so similar to a healthy body cell's protein that the immune system gets confused and attacks both.
People do succeed with reversing and curing alopecia’s different stages. As it is a symptom of an autoimmune disorder, full body detoxing and change of diet may bring the very desired results that the current conventional medicine will not deliver.
Male pattern baldness affects two-thirds of all men, and many start to notice the early stages of male pattern baldness by their 30s, but they may begin as early as your late teenage years or early 20s.
The chances of developing male pattern baldness increase with age. About 25% of men see the first signs of hair loss before age 21. By age 50, half experience hair loss, and about 70% will lose hair as they get older.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a type of androgen. Androgens are a group of sex hormones that help people enter puberty and mature physically. Physical developments include hair growth on the face, scalp, chest, underarms and genitals. Some medical researchers think that there might be a link between DHT and your hair follicles shrinking.
Genetics most likely play a big role in male baldness. Men have one X chromosome they inherit from their mother and one Y chromosome they inherit from their father. The AR gene on X chromosome tells the body how to make androgens. AR gene’s sensitivity helps determine male pattern baldness.
Several genes are involved, accounting for differing age of onset, progression, pattern and severity of hair loss in family members. The susceptibility genes can be inherited from both, mother and father. Currently, genetic testing for prediction of balding is unreliable.
Male pattern hair loss affects different populations at different rates, probably because of genetics. Up to half of male Caucasians will experience some degree of hair loss by age 50, and possibly as many as 80% by the age of 70 years, while other population groups such as Japanese and Chinese men are far less affected. Male pattern baldness doesn’t typically affect Native American, First Nations and Alaska Native peoples.
