Easy Tips for Hair Loss
Daily hair loss is natural. 90% of our hair is in a growth phase; 10% in a resting phase which is lost every 2 or 3 months. When hair loss exceeds the normal limit, people tend to get concerned. These include: There are several factor which could cause hair loss. Alopecia areata – Affects both males and females; hair loss is rapid and the most common pattern is one or more spots of hair loss on the scalp. The cause is usually some immunity disorder where the white cells attack the hair follicles. When all the scalp hair is lost it is called Alopecia Totalis. Alopecia Universalis is a rare condition when the entire body hair is lost.
Hereditary causes: This can result in male pattern baldness which causes 25% of men getting bald by age 30. Over and above the reason being genetic, it could also be due to testosterone the male hormone. One of the functions of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is produced by the conversion of testosterone, causes impairment or stoppage of hair growth and produces short and weak hair. Men who do not have testosterone do not get male pattern baldness.
Skin diseases: yet another cause for hair loss which affect the scalp. Such conditions include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.
Sudden illness or fever: this could also cause massive hair loss. This is a temporary event though and soon passes off.
Other causes of hair loss include: Childbirth, The Menopause, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy and Age. Though these are the primary reasons for hair loss, there could be several others also.
Successful hair loss treatments are available where you not only stop hair loss but re-grow your hair too. Some ways you could have natural hair loss treatments include:
1. Including vitamins A, B, C and E would accelerate new hair growth. There are several ways these vitamins work to promote hair growth: they provide sebum and promote blood circulation to the scalp by increasing oxygen absorption and collagen.
2. Scalp care - Massage your scalp with herbal oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. If you want to treat conditions of alopecia areata, try some essential oils like that of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.
3. Beware of scalp abuse: Avoid using harsh chemical shampoos daily and do away with blow drying. Hair and scalp can get severely damaged when you use chemical treatments like coloring as well as straightening. You hair is stripped of natural oils and turns brittle if you wash it daily with hot water.
4. Going the herbalk way: Try using powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner. The richest source of natural vitamin C is amla powder known for its effect in preventing graying and hair loss. It cleanses without depriving hair of its natural oil. Then you could use henna which acts as a natural conditioner.
5. Lead a stress free life: To do this, do exercises and meditation. Remember stress initiates hair loss. Quit the Cancer Stick: The nicotine blocks the blood passage to the scalp, reducing blood supply to this region. Avoid sun exposure since the UV rays could damage the scalp.