Onion has been found beneficial in treating hair loss

Condition analysis:
Genetics is the most common reason for hair loss. In fact, 98 percent of patients experience hair loss due to their genetic history. Research indicates that hair loss occurs for two main reasons: dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and decreased blood flow. Men and women both contain the hormone testosterone in their bodies. Obviously, women contain much smaller levels of this hormone. An enzyme known as Type II 5-alpha reductase is found in the hair follicles’ oil glands, converting testosterone to DHT. Understanding DHT is important for patients, especially when we discuss medical treatment options such as Propecia?.

In genetically predisposed men and women, the level of DHT prevents healthy hair from surviving by shortening the growth cycle. As a result, a person’s hair follicles will shrink, becoming shorter, skinnier, and less pigmented. Over time, the continued growth of these miniaturized or shrunken hairs causes a person to become progressively bald.

Unfortunately, it’s only after individuals have lost 50 percent of their hair, that they notice their hair is thinning!

The second cause of hair loss is a result of decreased blood flow to the thinning or bald areas on the scalp. Doppler Flow studies, which use sound waves to measure the flow of blood, reveal there is less blood circulation to balding and thinning areas as compared to the rest of the scalp. Low Level Laser Light Therapy is one form of treatment that can benefit patients affected in this regard.

Instructions:
Onion:
Onion has also been found beneficial in treating patchy baldness. Rubbing the affected part with onion twice a day can promote hair growth. Affected area can be treated with honey after rubbing with onion.

Refined Coconut Oil:
Daily application of refined coconut oil mixed with lime water and lime juice on the hair can prevent hair loss. It can also promote hair growth.

Coriander:
Apply juice of green coriander leaves on the scalp to get benefits. Coriander is rich in vitamin A and other nutrients, and promotes hair growth.