Suffering from Hair Loss? Turn to Saw Palmetto
Let's face it. Hair loss is not something that you will want your worst enemy to suffer. It can be very embarrassing to have very little hair clinging on for dear life on to your head, with the very few spread so thinly you might as well save yourself the trouble of combing them. Such is the fate of many men and women who suffer from the two types of baldness - androgenic alopecia and cicatricial alopecia.
Along Comes Saw Palmetto the Rescuer
Fortunately, saw palmetto is now included in hair growth formulations. It is the extract made from the berries of the tree with the same name, which so happens to be abundant in the southeastern part of the United States. Just for your information, it is also used for the treatment of other illnesses such as benign prostatic hypertrophy and bronchitis.
Although it has yet to be clearly established, many in the scientific community believe that its action in hair loss is centered on its ability to stop the testosterone metabolite known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Said natural substance in the body is proven to block the hair follicles from receiving the proper amount of nutrients, thus, causing the air to die and fall off in greater clumps.
Learn How to Use the Saw Plametto Extract
However, be warned that you just do not use saw palmetto at the snap of your fingers. There are certain steps that must be adopted in order to get the most benefit out of its use especially when it is used in conjunction with other hair growth ingredients.
First, you must consult with your doctor before using the extract as it can cause side effects when used inappropriately. And then there is also the possibility that it will be contraindicated for certain medications particularly those related to anti-hair loss formulae.
Second, you have to choose the right product for your type of baldness. Usually, hair growth products are targeted for men although there are products available for women only since baldness between the two sexes are different in many areas.
Third, you have to read the labels and manufacturer's instructions as to the proper use of the saw palmetto product. Keep in mind that too much of a good thing is bad and it applies to this natural extract from the cabbage palm tree.
If it is in capsule form, then read up and follow the correct dosage. Usually, manufacturers recommend at least 200 milligrams of daily doses of the extract for six weeks. You should be able to witness definite improvements in hair growth by then.
If it is in oil form, then it is formulated for topical application. In this case, you have to directly apply the oil unto the scalp preferably every night only. Most manufacturers recommend pouring two tablespoons of the saw palmetto unto the scalp, massage gently for about 15 minutes and allow it to soak through for at least an hour. For best results against hair loss, however, keep it on overnight and clean your scalp in the morning with normal shampoo and conditioner.
Indeed, the efficacy of saw palmetto is a proven thing against hair loss. However, you must learn how to properly use it to greatly benefit your goal of once again having soft and bouncy hair, as one fairytale prince puts it.
