Hair loss question: Is rosemary safe to use in hair?!


Question: Hair loss question: Is rosemary safe to use in hair?
My hair is almost bald now..I am a female and I am getting desperate. I am only 21 years old, yet my hair is falling out like leaves on a tree during fall season. I am not kidding you...I am very depressed because of it and now I have bald spots all over my head! I have tried apple cider vinegar, but I stupidly used to much of it four days straight and this burned my scalp and made my hair completely burn off my scalp. Now, I am trying to use something safe

So my question is: I boiled dried rosemary in water and left it to soak for an hour...Then, in the shower, I used this rosemary water and poured it over my hair, kept it in a shower cap, then gave it a quick rinse (not completely, but just put my head under the showerhead a couple times really quick. I am wondering if I should thoroughly rinse my head of the rosemary, or because it's an herb, it should be safe to leave some of it in my hair? I am just hoping that rosemary won't make my hair loss worse (like the apple cider vinegar did). Thank you very much!

Answers:

Hi Esther,

As you yourself mentioned, the poor dieting and stress may be the main causes of your hair loss so I'd address those first. Diet-wise, a good mix of fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, lean red meats, legumes, and water should provide your body the protein and vitamins it needs for healthy hair growth.

There are some other natural oils too that can help repair your hair loss damage that should be less taxing that the cider was. Here's a quick list and their effects:

Basil: Massaging basil hair oil into the scalp helps strengthen follicles and improves scalp circulation, which may trigger hair growth.

Sage: Using sage as a hair rinse helps darken the hair and delay hair loss

Bay: By adding three drops of this oil into your shampoo, it not only helps restore dull hair and stimulates hair growth, but also helps resolve the problem of dandruff

Rosemary: Stimulates hair bulbs to renewed activity, strengthens hair, and prevents premature baldness

Arnica: Using a hair rinse with arnica extract has been used to treat Alopecia Neurotica

Amla: From dried amla berries, amla oil helps hair from graying prematurely, prevents shedding and dandruff, strengthens hair, and stimulates hair growth.

No matter what though, you should see a doctor as well for a consult. I hope this info helps in your specific case and best of luck to you :-)

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I honestly have no idea.

But have you seen a doctor about your hair loss? I forget the name of the diseases, but I know there are diseases that cause premature hair loss, and doctors do have treatments for it. So if you haven't, go and talk to a doctor about it.



I think you might have either hypo or hyperthyroidism. Both have the symptom of hair loss.

I am 25 and I have been losing my hair. Last month I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Now I take a pill everyday. My hair as stopped falling out. And from what I have read should grow back.

The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are:

You may feel nervous, moody, weak, or tired.
Your hands may shake, your heart may beat fast, or you may have problems breathing.
You may be sweaty or have warm, red, itchy skin.
You may have more bowel movements than usual.
You may have fine, soft hair that is falling out.
You may lose weight even though you eat the same or more than usual.


The symptoms of hypothyroidism are:

Feeling tired, weak, or depressed.
Dry skin and brittle nails.
Not being able to stand the cold.
Constipation.
Memory problems or having trouble thinking clearly.
Heavy or irregular menstrual periods.


To see if you have a thyroid problem you doctor will take a sample of your blood and have a test run. I got my results back the next day.

I really think no matter what that you should go to a doctor and have them check you. You need to know what is wrong so you can fix it. Because if it is something medical like an over or under active thyroid herbs are not going to cure it.

Good luck!



Heredity, hormones, stress, diet, illness, poor hair care – all are factors in hair loss.

Stress, diet and illness are more temporary conditions and usually the hair loss is reversed when the anxiety-producing conditions dissipate, when the diet is improved, when hair care improves and when an illness is cured or gotten under control.

Heredity and hormones are different matters, however. Heredity is an irreversible condition. You are a product of your parents, and hair loss is often inherited. Hormones are tricky, hidden things, however, and they have different effects on an individual basis.

In a male, testosterone abides abundantly. There are also enzymes working on testosterone which product a substance called DHT. DHT is now known to circulate in the blood and cause other conditions, one of which is the shrinking of hair follicles. When hair follicles shrink enough, they are unable to produce and push a new hair through. As old hair dies, it is then not replaced.

In women, hormonal imbalances can also cause hair loss. Pregnancy, childbirth and menopause all cause significant hormonal change and imbalances with both physical and mental effects. These changes can also cause hair loss, both temporary and permanent.

Hair loss and re-growth products have been around for centuries. In ancient times, a variety of herbal and oil-based remedies were concocted and used by Egyptians, Aztecs, Mayans, and American Indians, all with some degree of effectiveness for some people. Modern medical research has focused on ways to re-open and stimulate “dead” hair follicles, so that hair growth can re-occur naturally, as well as keep the healthy follicles healthy. Thus, a number of products have become available, both by prescription and over-the-counter. They are advertised on radio and television and all over the Internet. One need only do a “google” search on hair loss, and there are literally thousands of sites and products for investigation.

One ingredient in many hair loss products is minoxidil. Research studies have shown that in about 80% of the participants, products containing this ingredient are effective in slowing hair loss and, in some, causing re-growth to occur.

Probably the most well known is Rogaine, available at any drug store, in varieties for both men and women. Most scientifically-produced products do have separate products for males and females, because, of course, hormones in each are different and of different levels.

An additional product containing minoxidil is Provillus, and, again, studies have shown it to be effective. The difference between Provillus and other similar products is that the makes have added Azelaic Acid, an additional ingredient which appears to enhance the follicle repair in both men and women. Provillus has been the subject of many studies, just as the other products, and level of effectiveness may be higher.

Provillus is available for both men and women, and the treatment is a combination of a topical liquid applied to the balding areas, as well as a pill or capsule to be taken in conjunction with the liquid. The critical key to effectiveness, according to its makers, is the addition of the azelaic acid, however, the correct amount of this acid is most important piece of this treatment.

As with most hair loss products, the makers recommend patience. It may take from 3-6 months for improvement to occur, however, there is a money-back guarantee up to 180 days if one is not satisfied that it is working for him/her.

Medical research is far from finished in its exploration of products which will stop hair loss and promote re-growth of “permanent” loss. As this research continues, existing producers will undoubtedly alter their products accordingly.

Fortunately, a lot of money is being poured into the research, so hair loss sufferers, take heart!

Wellsphere
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