Hair fall has become a common problem these days. It is seen both in men and women due to several factors. Let's just brief the problem and discuss early remedies taken at home.
Hair fall hampers our self-confidence, especially having baldness at early age. It is normal if it is around 50 to 150 strands daily. But when hair grows back slower than it falls, definitely hair loss is initiated.
Hair fall has three cycles, they are
a. Growth
b. Transition; and
c. Shedding.
If these three are balanced then it is considered as natural process and not a concern. In addition to this, if several other factors manifests like vitamin deficiency, sudden weight loss due to change in diet, over processed scalp hair, toxic substances including chemotherapy, radiation and side effects of medicine consumed then one can observe significant changes in hair pattern.
Genetics and hereditary issues also play a major role. For women during and after menopause, hair might become finer, because hair follicles shrink. Hair grows more slowly and falls out more easily in these cases, sometimes this type of hair loss can be permanent. Certain hormones and thyroid levels also play an important role in growth of hair follicles.
Some tests like blood test and scalp examination can be done to know the amount of hair fall. The type of treatment dermatologist suggest you depend on the cause of your hair loss.
In cases where hair loss is due to stress or hormone changes like pregnancy, there is no specific treatment require. Condition will reverse back once stress reduced or after certain period of time.
In cases where hair loss is due to hairstyling practice like tight braids, heat massage, applying chemicals, consumption of toxic medicines, then avoiding these factors can reverse the damage.
In nutritional deficiencies, you might take supplements or hormone tablets. The food we take play an important role in providing necessary nutrition for hair growth.
Eggs - These are a good source of protein and biotin
Carrots - These are rich in vitamin A and extremely nutritious to scalp
Oats & Flax Seeds - These provide iron, zinc, omega fatty acid.
Spinach - These are rich in folate and vitamin C
Sweet Potatoes - These are rich in Beta-carotene
Dairy products - Dairy products like cheese and yogurt rich in calcium. So applying yogurt massage is also beneficial.
Avocado - These are rich in vitamin E.
Kiwi & AMLA - These are rich source of vitamin C
Walnuts - This adds elastin to your hair follicle
Above all are the easy and best hair growth tips that one can adopt is to take lots of water and keep body hydrated. Heat absorbs all moisture from our hair making dry scalp and prone to hair breakage, hence try to drink at least 3 liters of water every day.
Regular massaging with aleo vera gel, using suitable or doctor recommended shampoo is a good practice in avoiding hair fall.
Oiling can stimulate blood flow to scalp and hair follicles
The sooner you recognize your hair fall and start taking suitable treatment, the more effective will be the prognosis.
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