According to recent statistics, over 55 million men and women in the United States suffer some degree of hair loss. Experts believe that in many cases, a substance known as TGF Beta One is often responsible for hair follicle death. However, scientists have discovered that turmeric, a common native spice of India, may be the key to reducing hair loss. With methods as simple as changing ones diet, turmeric can have a positive effect on both hair growth and overall wellness, according to new research.
Turmeric is a deep-yellow spice of the ginger-family that is commonly used in curries and mustard. It has recently gained popularity as an effective treatment for depression, fibromyalgia, allergies, and even Alzheimer’s disease. Containing a substance known as curcumin that is known to fight fungi and other skin ailments, it offers a number of benefits for your scalp and hair including dandruff relief and new hair growth.
To treat dandruff and scalp conditions, massage a mix of olive oil and turmeric directly to the scalp before your next shower. Benefits of topical turmeric include relief of dandruff signs, but more importantly will nourish hair follicles and enhance circulation to the head and scalp.
Hair restoration specialist Dr. Kathleen Morno of Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa adds, “There are many invasive and non-invasive options to help fight hair loss. Red light therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, hair transplantation and even hair restoration supplements are all effective ways to promote new growth and stop further loss of your hair.”
Red light therapy is an effective treatment that is often used in conjunction with other hair loss treatments, like PRP injections. PRP is a growth factor derived from your own blood and then injected into the scalp to promote new hair growth. Hair restoration supplements like those from Viviscal (available at Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa), has clinically proven to slow the loss of hair, and increase the rate of new hair growth. Of all the hair loss treatments available on the market, the one that has the fastest and most dramatic results would be hair transplantation. In as little as one office appointment, your own hair is extracted and implanted into the scalp at the area where you are experiencing the most hair loss. Over the next 6 months, your hair will continue to grow and fill in the area of loss.
If you or someone you know would like more information about hair loss and how to treat it, please feel free to contact our office for a complimentary consultation.
