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First things first: If you're struggling withhair lossorthinning, you're far from alone. It's extremely common, with American women accounting for40 percentof Americans struggling with hair thinning or loss.
It tends to be most prevalent in your 40s and 50s, and this can occur for a laundry list of reasons, including hormonal changes,Alopecia, and stress, so it's always best to visit your doctor to determine what's going on. Regardless of the reason, losing your hair can be extremely devastating for some — make thatmost— people, seeing as hair is an external factor that can greatly impact a person's self-image and confidence. (Thanks for that, societal pressure.)
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It's for this reason that people can be quick to try any remedy that promises results. And we get it; those before-and-after photos will really get to you. The technology behindhair growthandanti-loss treatments改善了在衰退nt years, too, though it's worth noting that some of these treatments can be expensive and unsustainable. Because not everyone can afford to drop $80 on a bottle of growth supplements (or hundos on an in-office treatment), many people turn to natural and DIY alternatives.
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Castor oil, as some might already know, is one of the most popular all-natural "panaceas." Go ahead, Google it: What you'll find is article after article about how the viscous oil can help with shedding, breakage, and regrowth. But unlikerosemary oil and vitamin B5, both of which have studies that back up their aid in hair growth, scientific evidence surrounding castor oil is lacking. (Any testimonials about castor oil for hair growth are anecdotal, coming mostly from blogs,Reddit, andYouTube.)