How Far is Too Far When it Comes to Hair Loss Products?

How far would you go to make your hair loss problems go away? We all dream of that perfect product or “new amazing potion” that will give us back our hair. But what happens when that dream turns into a nightmare? Where does a person turn to get the answers they need to make informed and intelligent decisions concerning the future of their hair loss?

There are “Hair Loss Preditors” out there that seek to devour vulnerable and scared hair loss sufferers. They promise them the world, and in the end the pain and disillusionment makes it even more difficult to move forward with their lives in productive and healthy ways.

So what kind of products am I talking about? Ah, did you have a product or procedure in mind? Do you have questions or concerns about the ingredients of things that could be harmful to your body? Are you confused by what your doctors have told you about your hair loss and he/she just looked at you saying “Take some Rogaine and call me in the morning!”

Where do you turn to get solid advice about the products or procedures you are thinking of trying?

A new forum has been launched by Spencer Kobren, the founder of The American Hair Loss Association and The Bald Truth. The forum titled Bald Truth Talk http://www.baldtruthtalk.com is aimed to create a safe online experience for men and women to get real information and support concerning hair loss, hair transplants, treatments, products that do not work and more. At Bald Truth Talk, you can talk with fellow hair loss sufferers and also doctors who can help sift through the products and procedures so that you can make an informed decision.

At the forum you won’t be bombarded by sales ads or preditory products.

The following quote is the mission statement of The American Hair Loss Association, and I believe it sums up all that the Bald Truth Talk Forum is about:

“The American Hair Loss Association is committed to educating and improving the lives of all those affected by hair loss. It is our goal to create public awareness of this devastating disease of the spirit, and to legitimize hair loss of all forms in the eyes of our medical community, the media and society as a whole.

We recognize that hair loss is not only a complex medical condition, but one that affects every aspect of the hair loss sufferer’s life. For this reason we are dedicated to providing resources and support to those who are actively researching effective treatments and to those who are committed to fighting this emotionally devastating disorder.”

So, before you buy that “new amazing comb,” the “perfect lightening in a bottle”, the new pill that promises that you will grow copious amounts of hair, or need a direction on where to find a good hair transplant surgeon, stop by Bald Truth Talk and become a member of the forum. You won’t regret it!

What I Look For in a Hair Loss Support Site

Looking for a good support site is important, especially when it comes to the subject of hair loss. Hair loss takes a great emotional toll on those affected by it, and choosing a site that is supportive and helpful is an important part of the healing process emotionally.

Hair loss causes us to feel very vulnerable and alone, and when we begin to reach out to those who can perhaps answer some of our looming questions, it’s essential that we find a site or two that can feel like “home.”

So what does “Home” feel like? I don’t know about you, but “home” to me feels like comfort, patience, encouragement, peacefulness and love. It is the place that I can’t wait to go to because there are people there that love and care for me. It is a non-abusive “safe-haven” where I can be free to be myself without fear of rejection or ridicule. It is the same with finding a good hair loss support site. Whether it is a social network or a forum, here are some things I always look for:

1. The creators of the social network or forum are a positive force that do their best to welcome and provide me with answers the best that they can. No one is perfect nor do they have all the answers that I may seek, but they are there to support and listen to me and perhaps direct me to someone that can help.
2. The network or forum is not full of negative, abusive and demeaning comments from the administers or other members. This is SO important! We are all vulnerable at different times in our lives and there is nothing worse than hearing negative feedback about other members or even other websites that provide support to hair loss sufferers.
3. Who are the experts available on the site? Are there reputable doctors in the network or forum? If so, are they a part of a negative network or forum? A good doctor or specialist does NOT need to be on a negative and demeaning site. In my opinion, since their oath is “First do no harm,” that should be reflective in the site they choose to be a part of.
4. The network or forum will not hesitate to remove negative or abusive members from their site. I find this to be a great comfort because it shows me that they are looking out for me and others on the site.

My hope is that all hair loss sufferers will find the most positive and helpful information and support available to them to help them move forward with their lives. Listed on the right side of my blog are links to my favorites sites that I have found reflect what I look for in a social network, forum or hair loss information website.