| Hair Loss: Alopecia And Aromatherapy |
| Carrie Thayer - Copyright 1997 |
| Revised Date: 12/29/07 - Original
Publication Date: 1997 |
Introduction
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It can start innocently enough, you may be brushing
your hair when you discover a round bald patch anywhere
from the nape of the neck to the top of the head.
Basically these ominous bald patches can show up all
over the head and they seem to appear almost overnight
without warning. Usually one patch is followed by
more and can create the appearance of moth eaten hair. Alopecia Areata
The appearance of the perfectly shaped bald spots is usually
indications of the mysterious hair follicle disease known as
alopecia areata. Sometimes it can take years for alopecia areata
to progress from small bald spots to completely hair loss. At
other times the progress can happen quickly.
Alopecia Areata can be extremely confusing and many doctors are
unsure of the best methods for handling the hair disease. In
the most severe forms of alopecia areata the hair does not grow back
quickly and in some cases it may not completely grow back.
Each case is unique. Alopecia Universalis
Alopecia Areata may advance to Alopecia Universalis which means
universal hair loss. Every single hair on the body falls out
including the eyebrows, eyelashes and even pubic hair.
Because there is no known cure many people with Alopecia Universalis
will cover their bald heads with wigs. Wigs have come very far
over the past several years.
Although wigs are not the only answer, they do provide one
alternative. As society has become more accepting of baldness
for men, women and children some sufferers of Alopecia Universalis
opt to go au natural and show their baldness to the world.
Others are not as comfortable and alternate between wigs and head
scarves, hats or other head coverings.
Aromatherapy
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Some sufferers of Alopecia have had a range of positive results
with alternative medical treatments ranging from acupuncture and
massage to
aromatherapy.
There are a variety of essential oils which have been documented
to
encourage hair growth. Every essential oil has its own
unique footprint and different benefits.
Some essential oils will
encourage scalp circulation while others will encourage new
growth, detoxification of the scalp and
reversal of hair loss trends. Some oils work better
together than other oils. Aromatherapy has provided
alternative forms of healing for centuries and can be custom blended
by an aroma therapist who specializes in hair loss issues.
Although aromatherapy is a long term commitment, it does offer the
ability to take control of your hair loss issues.
Aromatherapy works on many different levels in the human body.
One of the key benefits to aromatherapy is the fact it is all
natural and non-invasive. Aromatherapy works in
perfect harmony with the human body as a whole.
Experts teach the fact that aromatherapy encourages the body's own natural healing system.
Essential oils can help restore the hair while also relieving stress
which can encourage hair loss in the first place. New Hair
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When undergoing aromatherapy treatments it is important to
recognize the importance of being patient. Restoring lost hair
to alopecia can take anywhere from three months to six months or
longer.
It is also important to combine aromatherapy with massage and
healthy lifestyle changes. You may wish to combine
aromatherapy with acupunture, homeopathy, flower essences or related
alternative health treatments.
Select alternative treatments that resonate with your body and
help you strengthen your immune system.
Some experts believe that left alone, hair attacked by alopecia
will eventually grow back without any special treatments. Is
this true?
Maybe, but some believe without treatments the hair will never
return. Only you can decide what efforts are worth the
investment of time and money. Losing hair
to alopecia can be a very painful experience but when you are
willing to think outside the box and try alternative methods of
healing like aromatherapy you have the opportunity to not only
restore your hair but to heal your entire body. |