We live in a universe which places a high premium on youthful attractiveness, a biological passport to cohabiting with an equally desirable mate and perpetuating our dynasty. A full head of hair is viewed as a core component of this primordial contract to seed the uber race. As a consequence hair loss can be calamitous for men and even more devastating for women. Ironically overactivity of the virility hormone testosterone and especially its more potent offshoot dihydrotestosterone that is the principal offender, which has spawned a burgeoning hair restoration industry, specifically targeting the suppression of this hormone.
Men have been queueing up in droves to avail themselves of this seemingly miraculous medication, widely regarded as the premier solution for reinvigorating their diminished genetic stocks and research suggests that it can be similarly utilised by women. Unfortunately this godsend doesn’t come without some serious caveats. Some men experience significant sexual dysfunction and emotional debility even after ceasing this treatment with research yet to devise any strategy for undoing this conundrum. The same fate might await women who embrace this therapy. As a result it might be more prudent to opt for topical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, the dihydrotestosterone repressor, in its lotion form. Oestrogen, the prime female hormone, might be another vehicle for engineering hair regrowth in women. Aside from ensuring that thyroid hormones aren’t being underproduced and that vital nutrients like iron, protein and zinc are present in sufficient amounts there a number of dietary blueprints and natural options that can be adopted to resuscitate our withering follicles.
Peppers, pumpkin seeds, tempeh and green tea have all been shown to promote hair growth as have caffeine containing shampoo together with pumpkin seed and rosemary oils applied to the scalp.
If all of the above fail you can always opt for the Andre Agassi look. It doesn’t appear to have limited his gene pool.
