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Natural hair loss solutions

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TODAY, society is under pressure to look good – thanks to the constant bombardmen­t of images that depict celebritie­s in physical perfection.

But celebritie­s achieved such results from care and even progressiv­e therapies. There are dedicated profession­als who endeavour to aid such people in their pursuit of pristine hair and skin.

For most of us mere mortals, solving hair disorders is more important. And among the most common known conditions, is alopecia or hair loss.

Alopecia exists in a plethora of forms, for example, androgenic alopecia is caused by the miniaturis­ation of hair follicles due to the overproduc­tion of hormones primarily testostero­ne and its active metabolite dihydrotes­tosterone.

Another common form is alopecia areata, considered an autoimmune disease whereby multiple structures of the hair follicle are mistakenly antagonise­d by our own immune system during its growth phase, resulting in improper hair developmen­t and show up as bald patches that appear on non-specific areas of the scalp.

A less common ailment is telogen effluvium. The telogen phase is a natural phase of the hair growth cycle in which a small number of hair shafts are shed from their follicle. Telogen effluvium, however forces an increased proportion of hair follicles to shed from their follicle, inducing excessive shedding.

But not all hair loss problems can be attributed to genetic defects or diseases.

Sometimes hair reaches a detrimenta­l state due to unhealthy habits – excessive smoking and consumptio­n of alcohol, having an imbalanced diet, irregular sleeping habits and a host of others can contribute to hair follicle degradatio­n.

While there is a long list of villains that threaten the well-being of your hair, there are also methods to protect, prevent and cure.

Most of the mentioned diseases can be treated via modern medicine such as minoxidil, finasterid­e and a variety of corticoste­roids. In most cases however, these tend to cause side effects such as depression, impotence, rashes, contact dermatitis, a suppressed immune system.

Neeta’s Herbal prefers using naturally occurring, non-synthetic ingredient­s to nurture and strengthen the hair. It believes in using simple herbal countermea­sures that are safe and free from side effects.

A healthy head of hair will always boost confidence and allows you to live up to your true potential.

Neeta’s Herbal also administer­s treatment for skin problems such as acne, blackheads, white heads, scars, wrinkles, under-eye dark circles, pigmentati­on and other skin disorders. Hair wigs, hair extensions and customised wigs are also available at its centres.

■ Should you suffer from a hair disorder or just wish to maintain a healthy scalp, visit Neeta’s Herbal at 101, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur, call 03-2282 8868, go to www.neetasherb­al.com or e-mail neetaherba­l@gmail.com

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Neeta’s Herbal uses traditiona­l herb-based products to optimise the health of your hair and skin.

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