pictures pictures pictures Hair Archaeology   GGGa LINK there to my Before & After pictures  in SiteForSoreEyes forum.

genetic baldness & some amusement

Not very encouraging by nic
I seem to have been shedding lots of hair everytime
I have a shower (with water only) - so much so that
I actually dread taking a shower now!

After reading nic's comments above,
I posted Brush hair clean?.by hairguy:

 

NO more water on my scalp.   I brush hair for about two minutes four times a day.   Sides and back are brushed UP. Top (still scant but coming) is brushed forward   and back.  I had already started casually brushing about two weeks before posting this "Brush   hair clean?" thread and could "feel" an effect. If there are results, I won't attribute   them to brushing as my entire scalp has recently gone "active" with sensations.  I doubt that I'll see "general regrowth" but I think the "endgame"* is finally underway.   No guess as to how long that may take. I'm now two months into my tenth year.   I had originally thought my hair would regrow in a year. Duhhh.  Someone posted that a Japanese study showed "water only" removes 90% of dirt   from scalp. I'm sure that a regularly cleaned brush will do that and ALSO remove  excess oil and air pollutants. My hair looks like a TV ad: clean, lustrous, and FULL.   And it's "springy". If only I could afford Botox for my sunken cheeks... *Three months into my 11th year, I posted Before & After pictures   in SiteForSoreEyes forum. Link is via Hair Archaeology just above. .     .     .     .     . WHEN MY regrowth 'evidence' becomes apparent...as it  soon will..., then those dedicated to KEEPING/REGROWING hair will  STOP wasting their time and money  on the DUMB idea that chemicals will regrow hair as though it were little different than chemically/////growing grass/////. * Late September, 2006, forum member Cristove asked   me to create a file...written by him...that finally explains   and ends the DHT 'debate':  DHTblockers If you are using Propecia, Rogaine, other like products, or beta-sisterol supplements, you OUGHT read this very important file  that includes ADDICTION.  He also authored Book Review herein.

Scalp Stimulation Wake up Call by cristove
A remarkable piece of research that began as a search for a particular hairbrush.
It ended with a process created to help cancer patients retain their hair despite chemotherapy: ElectroTrichoGenesis.
That process also bolsters the acid Hypothesis of this webpage.

SiteFORSoreEyes  forum member tom  posted this thread:  Prolonging the Hair Loss Phase  which includes a LINK to this site: http://hlcconline.com/hair-loss-faq.shtml Hair Loss Control Clinic Quote: Q. Have you been shampooing with gasoline or dishwashing detergent? A. Most likely! Laurimide DEA is used in a shampoo to strip debris .....and add lather. It is also used in dishwashing detergent. If a person .....is experiencing hair loss or other scalp problems, it is advisable to  .....avoid chemicals in shampoos such as:  —Sodium laurel, laureate or laureth sulfate (SLS) sodium dodecyl  ....sulfate (SDS) or ammonium laurel, laureth sulfate or sulfeth which. ....have 7 day ½ lives and damage follicles by acting as a degreasing ....agent. They are a gasoline derivatives. See "a little math" below. —Nitrosol diethelanolamine (DEA) or cocamide DEA - (cancer  ....causing agent) See NBC news story below. —Alpha hydroxy acids - glycolic, lactic or malic acids —Ethelene oxide  —Isopropyl alcohol  —Mineral oil  —Sodium Chloride - (table salt causing dry scalp) These chemicals are found in over 95% of all commercial shampoos.  There is evidence that these chemicals actually corrode the hair follicle  and impair the ability of hair to grow. SLS seems to cause a dramatic  decline in the hair growth cycle, prolonging  the hair loss phase (normally three months) by a factor of eight.  Simply removing the corrosive and irritating effects of these ingredients  begins to restore the healthy function of the hair follicle.

 
"...by a factor of eight."

SiteFORSoreEyes
forum member Doo did a little math with this phrase from above:  have 7 day ½ lives

Quote from above:
—Nitrosol diethelanolamine (DEA) or cocamide DEA - (cancer causing agent)

Save your memory...stop shampooing!

NBC news story
Ingredient In Shampoo May Affect Memory

The research in animals centers around diethanolamine (DEA),
a chemical used in shampoos, lotions, creams and other cosmetics.
DEA is used widely because it provides a rich lather in shampoos
and keeps a favorable consistency in lotions and creams, but there's
also some research that shows it may rob the brain of its ability to
make memory cells.

Shaving
cuthere
Shaving the head, not the face.

Recommend reading all four Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) threads below.
Dandruff
ch2
Forum member Norwood Schmorwood bought a book about
using Apple Cider Vinegar for dandruff. There are about
3600 Google listings just for Bragg ACV. He chose this one:
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html

ACV
Henry
Using Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) to cleanse hair and scalp once a week
and also for dandruff control.

From a post by tom:
"I can't express enough how good Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is.
  I thought it was an old wive's tale but once my scalp dried out badly
  and itched, it took care of it."

Unfiltered/Unpasteurized ACV
by dsim
"Yeah, apparently my mothers side of the family has been using
  the unfiltered/unpasteurized stuff for a couple of generations.
  All died with full heads of hair."

what do you guys think of this?
bonds
Apple cider vinegar for dandruff control.
(Apparently, bonds was unaware of earlier post by Henry about ACV.)

how often? "how often do you all wash with water?"
guitarius
Quote from WidowsPeak post:

"I'm starting to believe that sweat may be good for hair and skin,
  since it has urea in it, which is one of the few ingredients
  in commercial hair lotions and skin products that is actually good
  for hair and skin. Urea promotes rehydration of the skin and hair."

White bulb on hair...
doggy
White bulb on hair
Nobody knows what it is; thread also talks about oiliness and cigarettes.

Soft water discussion
Jackal
Is" hard" water bad for your hair?

greasiest hair ever
spirituallyintune

Positive Posting!
FirestormUK
Picture posting question.
Quote from Cureme post:

"Also have any of you guys had any experience with Procerin
  (do a yahoo search for it)? It seems they are all natural and have
  no side effects or chemicals. Has anyone tried it or do you think
  it's another BS product?"

Vigorous Washing with Water Only
SiRDavid
Four short posts about itching, scratching, water temperature.

My Diary
tom
Includes itching, water temperature, marker hairs,
picture taking, and much more. Tom aggressively
looks for answers. An EXCELLENT 'science diary' example.

I don't know...
Apol's diary.

The Doo Diary

Need some help!
nic
Shedding, weak hairs, B vitamins, Zinc, exercise, diet.

me again
guitarius
Rinsing and washing.

What are these hairs?
tom
Hairs observed in bright lighting.

Palmster's Diary

Kramer's Diary
Using mirrors to observe regrowth.

Alternative to soap
WidowsPeak
epsom salt Check this out
The shampoo scam. 

Hairguy, Here's one happy test subject
Kramer's mother went "grunge" at age 68!

ch2s Diary
One year update covers from just before going grunge.

Bored
Jackal
An experiment  where a drop of shampoo killed fish.

Heard a story
tom
Homeless people with full heads of hair.

regarding Drug Addicts and Homeless and why they don't seem to go bald
justfaceitman
Link is to SIXTH post in forum thread which is an argument.
The previous five posts essentially "set up" the argument.

Whats the deal with beta-sis
daguy
An in-depth explanation.

Beta-sis dosages?
Norwood Schmorwood
Shaving

Beta Sisterol users
MadDog
Many posts...so you'll need patience.
BELOW is an explanation of beta sisterol.

Products below used by some forum members as regrowth aids.  Make your own decisions as to their value and safety.

. multivitamins & minerals  brewer's yeast  wholehealthMD.com In the late 1980s, scientists realized that alpha-lipoic acid, a compound initially classified as a vitamin when it was discovered three decades earlier, possessed potent antioxidant properties that could prevent healthy cells from getting damaged by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals. In fact, this vitaminlike compound has proved to be many times more potent than such old guard antioxidants as vitamins C and E. As perk, it even recycles C and E (as well as other antioxidants), enhancing their effectiveness. Because it dissolves in both water and fat, this so-called "universal antioxidant" is able to scavenge more wayward free-radical cells than most antioxidants, the majority of which tend to dissolve in either fat or water but not both. Alpha-lipoic acid can reach tissues composed mainly of fat, such as the nervous system, as well as those made mainly of water, such as the heart. Also known as lipoic acid or thioctic acid, alpha-lipoic acid is mainly derived from dietary sources (spinach, liver, brewer's yeast), although scientists have discovered that the body does manufacture small supplies of its own. In order to get the concentrated doses needed to treat specific ailments, however, many experts recommend supplements. Health Benefits In addition to functioning as an antioxidant, this hard-working nutrient assists the B vitamins in producing energy from the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats consumed through foods. You can buy alpha-lipoic acid either as a single supplement or in combination products with other antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E.   Index    beta-sisterol (also spelled beta sisterol, betasisterol)  SOURCE:  Beta-sitosterol is an important phytosterol found in   fruits like bananas, oranges, and avocados contain the most   beta-sitosterol.  beta-sisterol  wholehealthMD.com  Interestingly, phytosterols so closely resemble cholesterol that they   can actually block food-based cholesterol from being absorbed into   the bloodstream. The result is that both phytosterols and dietary   cholesterol end up excreted in waste matter.  [Guidelines for Use]   Because phytosterols help block dietary cholesterol adsorption, they   should be taken with meals.  Beta-sitosterol, when used for prostate enlargement, is generally taken   on an empty stomach to enhance its absorption into the bloodstream.  Some research has shown that phytosterols can slightly lower   concentrations of fat-soluble vitamins such as beta-carotene, but other   studies show no such effect. Although carotene levels normally vary   with the seasons, it may be a reasonable precaution to increase your   intake of beta-carotene (or carotene-containing foods such as carrots,  yellow squash, and sweet potatoes) while taking phytosterol   supplements.  If you are taking phytosterols in the margarine form, simply replace   your usual spread. You may need to eat somewhat larger amounts than   you are accustomed to in order to achieve an effective dose.  Be sure to check out our Dosage Recommendations Chart which lists   therapeutic dosages for specific ailments at a glance.  evening primrose oil  wow!  SiteForSoreEyes forum post by ch2:  (ch2 is a college student.)  But as for supplements, MSM- increases hair and nail growth rate,   and is meant to increase hair 'brilliance'.   I tried it for a while but now only take it occasionally.  Evening Primrose Oil- contains Gamma Linoleic Acid, which is   proven to be an inhibotor of DHT.  Green Tea- meant to inhibit DHT..and is a proven detoxifier of the   body, and after a while begins to taste quite nice. [The next post is in same thread as above but 12 posts later.]  wow!  SiteForSoreEyes forum post by ch2:  (ch2 is a college student.)  On a site about facial hair in women it stated that any kind of skin   irritation/damage will cause an increase on the enzyme 5 alpha   reductase. This is the enzyme responsible for turning Testosterone   into  DHT. Which modern science believes is the culprit behind   hairloss. In women this was causing facial hair growth. In much the   same way the natural presence of testosterone in men causes the  same. But in men when testosterone is converted into DHT near a   susceptible hair follicle the DHT latches onto the hair follicle   impeding growth in some manner. é DHT  as a baldness cause is UTTER nonsense. The idea was floated THRICE in SiteForSoreEyes. It keeps getting 'rediscovered'. * Late September, 2006, forum member Cristove asked   me to create a file...written by him...that finally explains   and ends the DHT 'debate':  DHTblockers If you are using Propecia, Rogaine, other like products, or beta-sisterol supplements, you OUGHT read this very important file  that includes ADDICTION.  He also authored Book Review herein.  evening primrose oil  wholehealthMD.com In another era, Native Americans and the early settlers gathered the plant and its root to treat such ailments as hemorrhoids, stomachaches, sore throat, and bruises.  It took modern research to unveil the therapeutic power contained within the seed oil:  an essential fatty acid (EFA) called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Once processed in the body, GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid, exerts anti-inflammatory and other healing actions. Evening primrose oil is certainly not the only source of GLA; various foods actually contain small amounts of it and the body produces GLA  on its own from a number of dietary fats. ...when the oil is taken long term, GLA can help prevent blood vessel narrowing, often a consequence of plaque buildup from high cholesterol. Sold as a supplement.   Index    MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)  "A pure white sulfur powder that comes from the ocean, msm is water soluble." "sulfur is an important nutrient in many systems and    structures of the body, including healthy connective    tissue, hair, skin and nails."  Arthritis Today DMSO (which stands for dimethyl sulfoxide) is a versatile compound with many uses and a checkered past. It is both a prescription drug and an industrial solvent.  It’s formed as a byproduct of wood pulp processing; its use is determined by the quality: You will find industrial-grade DMSO in paint thinner and antifreeze, and medical-grade  DMSO in many medical laboratories.  Its industrial usefulness comes from its remarkable solvent qualities, and much of its medical value from its ability to transport other substances through cell membranes.  It is also reported to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.  ...study DMSO, they found that 15 percent of DMSO was broken down into another sulfur compound in the human body. The compound, which they called MSM, had many of the helpful qualities of DMSO, with some distinct advantages:   It lacked the distinctive oyster-garlic smell; it didn’t have the sullied history of DMSO; and it could be sold directly to consumers as a dietary supplement. Tell your doctor if you get diarrhea, stomach upsets or mild cramps; these side effects are common, especially at higher doses. Lowering the dose may stop these symptoms.

Make your own decisions as to value and safety of above products.

.	With patience,  you'll be having your hair styled again! But you'll have to pay... unless your wife is a barber.