Healthy body has healthy beautiful hair. Our hair is the mirror of our health.
At any given time, about 90 percent of the hairs on the scalp are in their growing phase. This growing phase lasts from 2 to 6 years. Each hair grows about 1 centimeter per month during this phase. The rest, 10% are in their resting phase. After 2 to 3 months the resting hair falls out and is replaced by new hair. It is normal to lose some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive hair loss if more hair enters the resting phase.
Here are some facts you need to know about hair loss:
o Losing 50-100 hairs from the scalp each day is normal.
o Frequent shampooing does not cause hair fall.
o Hats and wigs do not cause hair loss.
The famous 100 strokes of the hair brush daily may not give healthy hair, but it certainly improves blood circulation to the hair follicles.
o Due to cosmetic products, hair does not grow thick and fast.
o Some hairstyles, such as braiding, tight ponytails can cause hair loss.
o Blow-drying can make hair loss worse.
o Hair on the head grows at a rate of about 1 cm per month.
o Each hair on the head grows for about 3-6 years before falling out.
What are the reasons for hair loss?
– Stress – Hair loss is temporary, but genetics can trigger hair loss in many people.
Widespread use of contraceptive pills by women.
Hormonal problems – Hair loss can also occur when male hormones (androgens) and female hormones (estrogens) are imbalanced.
Hormonal changes after delivery: Many women notice hair loss around 3 months after having a baby. This loss is also related to hormones.
– Nutrient deficiency: Lack of nutrients like protein, iron, zinc deficiency in the diet is one of the main reasons for hair loss. excessive consumption of tea, coffee, alcohol; And fried, oily, spicy, sour foods can reduce the nutrients reaching the hair follicles and cause hair loss.
– Drugs and medicines such as anticoagulants, chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer and antidepressants.
– hereditary
Scalp infections: Fungal infections of the scalp such as ringworm, or sexually transmitted diseases such as Treponema pallidum can cause hair loss.
– Any underlying disease: such as lupus, lichen planus or diabetes.
Age: Hair loss is a common symptom of the aging process. The age of onset varies from person to person.
– physical and emotional stress
Is there any cure for hair loss?
Depending on the type of hair loss, there are treatments available. If the hair loss is related to medication, the doctor may change the medication. Along with treating the infection, a correct diagnosis can help prevent hair loss. Correcting a hormone imbalance can also prevent hair loss.
hair loss treatment
– If hair loss is caused by a temporary condition such as drugs or serum, iron deficiency, it will stop when the cause is gone.
Hair loss due to infection may require oral antibiotics or drug treatment.
Finasteride is a prescription drug available only for men.
– Well-chosen hairstyles often effectively hide thinning hair and hair loss. Wigs are recommended when hair loss is severe.
Hair transplantation, hair weaving and hair bonding have improved dramatically over the years. If done carefully, the result is extremely natural looking.
Some tips for beautiful shiny hair:
o The key to beautiful hair is a clean scalp. Gently rub the lemon juice on the scalp and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then wash off. This treatment ensures dandruff free and spotlessly clean hair.
o Include a lot of calcium in the diet through dairy products, sesame, figs.
o Mixing equal quantity of fresh gooseberry juice and lemon juice and using it as a shampoo also promotes hair growth and stops hair fall.
o Avoid harsh shampoos and conditioners. Avoid exposing hair to harsh weather such as wind or sunlight for long periods of time.
Homemade Shampoo – Soak equal amounts of dried shikakai, amla and reetha powder in some water, preferably in an iron vessel. Next day use it to wash hair. It also cures dandruff along with promoting hair growth.
For dry hair, increase your intake of polyunsaturated oils like sunflower oil, margarine and eat foods rich in vitamin B like pulses, brown rice, bananas etc.
Wash hair regularly with multani mitti. This will not only reduce the oil, but the hair will also feel very clean.
o Amla is an excellent hair tonic and hair nourisher. It also helps in curing graying of hair.
o Boil dried gooseberry pieces in coconut oil for a few minutes. Cool it and filter it. Massage hair with this oil regularly to get black, thick and shiny hair.
Henna or henna is an excellent conditioner for hair.
o Boil some tea leaves in 2-3 cups of water. Strain the liquid, cool it and use it on hair as a final rinse after shampoo.
Source by Dr John Anne
