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5 MAJOR CAUSES THAT ARE MAKING YOU BALD

UNDERSTANDING BALDNESS:  Baldness is losing hair or lacking hair on the scalp; it can be partial or complete. Since a long time, baldness is a term associated with men as it affects them more in comparison to women. Previously, this phenomenon occurred in men post 40-45 years but in recent times men of 20-30 years are facing this trauma.  There is no physical discomfort caused by baldness but the dent it causes on one’s appearance, it torments & causes great anguish to them. Balding has been synonymous to old age; thus, making it difficult to be acceptable among young people. This psychological impact leaves a grim sense of distress, demoralization & low self-esteem which overpowers the people facing baldness. 5 MAJOR CAUSES OF BALDNESS:  CAUSE #1: MALE PATTERN BALDNESS: Also known as Androgenic Alopecia is a genetic disposition. If you have baldness running in your family don’t be surprised if it hits you.  CAUSE #2: DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE (DHT): DHT is a male hormon

EXCESSIVE HAIR LOSS ? HERE’S HOW TO HOLD THEM BACK!

Anyone facing hair fall knows the torturous ordeal one goes through! The physical changes in the appearance creates unsurmountable psychological anxiety! There was a time I dreaded touching my hair as more than a few strands clung to it. In the morning the pillow gave me an idea of how fast I was losing hair! Being in my twenties I kept reasoning in my mind that hair thinning/baldness is an old age problem! I lived in a denial mode for few months trying all kinds of shampoos, conditioners, serums, oils. One day I felt as if struck by lightning, when I saw a small bald patch peeping from the thin veil of hair! From here on I realized the reality & started looking for a solution. I decided to investigate the causes & explore for solutions. There was no dearth of information on the net. MY TAKEAWAY FROM THE RESEARCH:  Hair fall is specific to every individual & the causes vary from person to person.  The reason of excessive hair loss could be a combination of f