INPUT ARTICLE: Article: These are small "v" shaped lines in your seedbed, which you can use to separate seedlings. Using drills allows you to recognize the plants amidst weeds and other plants. Seeds need moist soil to germinate. Plant them according to the seed package directions for starting seeds. This will keep your seedbed from overcrowding before you transplant. Compost the unwanted seedlings.

SUMMARY: Create "drills" in the soil with a hoe. Water along the length of the seedbed. Sprinkle seedlings just barely into the soil along the drill/row. Thin the seedlings after they germinate and start to grow.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Reasons for hair loss in the first place can vary. The classic issue of male pattern baldness is due to a testosterone derivative called dihydrotestosterone and the effect it has on hair follicles. Baldness due to a condition called alopecia areata comes from the body's own immune system attacking hair follicles. In order to treat any specific case and potentially regrow hair, a doctor will first need to determine the cause of the hair loss. Your doctor will likely run a panel to test for any severe vitamin deficiencies that could be responsible as well. For instance, a severe zinc deficiency or vitamin D deficiency can lead to hair loss; however, you should still consult a doctor to determine the true cause of your hair loss before self-diagnosing and beginning an over-the-counter vitamin regimen. Once your doctor has run a few tests to discover the source of your hair loss, the treatment option may be as simple as an over-the-counter or prescription pill that can stop the hair loss and in many cases regrow hair. If you doctor suspects that the hair loss was due to a vitamin deficiency such as zinc, then a zinc supplement can often reverse the process and lead to regrowth of normal hair quantities. If your doctor determines that dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is to blame for the hair loss, then he or she may prescribe finasteride, which is known more commonly as Propecia or one of its generics. Finasteride is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in cases of hair loss because it lowers DHT levels in a way that stops hair loss and often achieves a level of regrowth. Side effects of Propecia include depression, sexual dysfunction & prostate cancer. If your doctor determines that your hair loss is due to the autoimmune disease alopecia areatawhich is only about 1% of the populationthen recent findings have shown a class of drugs called JAK inhibitors are effective in regrowing hair. These drugs stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth by suppressing the body's immune response to the afflicted hair follicles. The arthritis drug Ruxolitinib has shown some of the most-positive results. In addition to oral medications, your doctor may discuss topical medications. The most common topical suggestion is minoxidil (Rogaine and its generics). Minoxidil is another option for DHT-related hair loss, and it most commonly requires application to the scalp twice a day. When applied in early stages of hair loss, minoxidil can not only stop hair loss but often stimulate regrowth. One of the drawbacks to minoxidil is that it requires strict adherence to the application regimen. When a man stops taking minoxidil, he will lose the regrown hair as a consequence. Hair transplant technology has come a long way, and your doctor may discuss this option with you as a permanent solution that doesn't require daily medication. Your doctor can test to find areas of the scalp that are not affected by DHT, and small sections of these hair follicles can be grafted to the affected area of the scalp. Despite offering a permanent solution, transplant surgery is the most expensive option, often requiring several procedures to build a full look over time. Hair transplants are also the most common method suggested for regrowing hair in those with bald patches due to burns or other injuries that damaged original hair follicles. Only the third nonsurgical hair loss method to receive FDA approval, laser combs are hand-held devices that stimulate hair follicles with low-level lasers. Laser combs are still in their infancy and many dermatologists are wary of their ability to permanently regrow hair since they don't affect DHT levels; however, early trials did increase hair growth in many participants.

SUMMARY: Consult a doctor. Discuss oral treatment solutions. Discuss topical treatment solutions. Discuss surgical treatments. Discuss laser combs.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When your loved one experiences any of the symptoms, especially after a traumatic or stressful event, you should encourage them to seek medical attention. If they were involved in a physical accident, like a fall from a horse or car accident, the doctor needs to do a physical examination to rule out any physical problems. If the doctor diagnosis conversion disorder, then psychological treatment is necessary. Often, physical symptoms of conversion disorder will go away when the doctor runs tests and declares there is no underlying medical condition. Doctors may immediately refer your loved one to a psychologist or wait until after the physical symptoms have started to lessen. Help encourage your loved one to see a psychotherapist. A psychologist or other mental health professional can help treat the underlying psychological trauma or stress that caused the conversion disorder. Sometimes, conversion order will go away on its own. If the physical symptoms linger or they keep coming back, your loved one needs to seek professional mental health care to deal with the stress causing the symptoms. If your loved one has physical symptoms that affect movement, such as paralysis, tremors, or other limb weakness, they may benefit from physical therapy. Suggest that your loved one see a physical therapist to help improve their muscle control and coordination. For example, if your loved one is suffering from temporary paralysis, they can go to physical therapy to work their limbs so that the muscles won't atrophy or become weak while they recover. If your loved one is a child or adolescent with conversion disorder, you may need to help them get additional therapies to deal with their underlying issues. This generally is needed if the child has conversion disorder related to an abusive or stressful home situation. Family therapy can be useful if the child has a difficult home situation. Family therapy can work on family relationships, issues, and dynamics. Group therapy may help children with conversion disorder learn how to socialize or cope with stressful situations. This may also be helpful if the child is too dependent on their family. Children may be hospitalized if physical symptoms do not respond to any other treatment. This can be helpful is the child is part of an abusive or dysfunctional home. Though most people recover from the physical symptoms caused by conversion disorder, nearly 25% of patients relapse during the first year. You should be prepared for a relapse, just in case it occurs. Try to prevent a relapse by encouraging your loved one to continue seeing their doctor and psychologist to address the underlying issues. Managing and recovering from the trauma is one way to prevent a relapse. Another way to prevent a relapse is to support your loved one. They may take awhile to recover from the trauma or emotional stress, so be there and support them during this time. Spend time with them and include them so they can return to their normal life. Try to help your loved one limit their stress. Too much stress may trigger a relapse.

SUMMARY:
See a doctor. Encourage therapy. Consider physical therapy. Try alternate therapies with children. Try to prevent a relapse.