Like any consumer opinion, you can only rely on hair loss treatment reviews to a certain extent. The opinions expressed may match the results that you will see, but they might not.
In order to help you evaluate what you read in a hair loss review, here's a look at the causes of alopecia and baldness. You may be able to figure out what's causing your problem and compare it to what you read about in other consumer's reports.
Does badness run in your family?
If it does and the reviews you are reading were written by other people that have inherited alopecia or baldness, then you should experience the same results that those people see. Treatments that typically work for inherited baldness in men include saw palmetto and Minoxidil. For women, Minoxidil is effective in more than 50% of cases, according to research.
Are you a man?
If you're a man, a hair loss review written by a woman might not provide the information that you need. By the same token, if you are a woman, you want something that works for women. But, nutritional deficiencies are common in both sexes. Magnesium supplements are recommended for both men and women. Zinc is commonly recommended only for men.
Did the alopecia happen suddenly or did baldness occur gradually over time?
The most common cause of sudden alopecia is a shock to the system. It could be a physical or a psychological shock. Child birth, the loss of a loved one, a nutritional deficiency, a high fever, serious illness or surgery could cause the problem.
You don't need to read a hair loss review to find a cure; a little time will do the trick. After three to six months, you should start to see the problem resolve itself. But, nutritional supplements may speed the process.
Is the baldness in a pattern?
Baldness that occurs on the top of the head in men and around the natural part in women is considered pattern baldness. It occurs because the follicles in those areas are more sensitive to a hormone called DHT or dihydrotestosterone. The sensitivity is sometimes hereditary, but it may be caused by dietary factors or other health problems.
If you have pattern baldness, you can trust in the hair loss treatment reviews for saw palmetto and Minoxidil. But if you want to see the best results, you should make sure that you are eating a healthy diet that is low in simple carbs and junk food. Those foods contribute to inflammation, which damages the hair-producing follicles.
Saw palmetto prevents DHT from damaging the follicles. Minoxidil improves blood circulation and nutrient flow to the follicles. You should find a positive hair loss review for one or both of those products on the internet.
There are many other causes of alopecia, but the ones mentioned above are the most common. They are typically mentioned in hair loss treatment reviews. I hope this information will help you make an informed decision on what you should do next.
by Arianna Dumonde
Arianna Dumonde is a consumer advocate and a dedicated researcher of nutrition and hair loss issues affecting both men and women.
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