3. Alopecia areata - this is third most common hair loss condition to affect women. It is characterized by patchy areas of hair loss on head or it can be more widespread over body. It is thought to be caused by deficiencies in immune system but much is still not known about condition. In many cases hair regrows spontaneously after a variable period of time, but in a minority of cases problem may be more severe and longstanding.

If you experience any form of hair loss arrange to visit your physician to discuss treatments that may be suitable for your particular condition.

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Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) - derived from bark of an evergreen, it works in a similar way to green tea. It is widely used to treat prostate problems and male pattern baldness. Users should take 60-500mg per day in pill or capsule form.

Saw palmetto (Seranoa repens) - this is current treatment of choice for many men due to its ability to protect prostate, slow hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. It forms core element of many commercially prepared hair loss treatments but can easily be obtained in its pure form. The recommended dose is a 160mg capsule twice each day, but make sure ingredients are made from berry extract not dried berries themselves.

Stinging nettle (Urtica diocia) - this has long been favored as a means of preventing hair loss due to its ability to block conversion of testosterone into DHT. It can be taken in pill or capsule form with an optimum dose of 50-100mg per day. It is particularly effective when combined with pygeum and saw palmetto.

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