The Best Tips to Stop Hair Loss
Daily hair loss is part of the normal hair growth cycle. The 10% of our hair which is in a resting phase would fall out every 2 or 3 months with 90% of the hair in a growth phase. Thinning of hair is usually noticed when the loss is in excess of the normal hair loss pattern. These include: Alopecia areata: This is typically present with one or more identifiable spots on the scalp. This is the result of dysfunctional immune system when the white cells of the body attacks the hair follicles. When all the scalp hair is lost it is called Alopecia Totalis. A rare condition sometimes occurs called Alopecia Universalis which involves complete loss of hair from the body.

Genetic factors: This can cause male pattern baldness which affects nearly 25% of men by age 30. It is primarily genetic but is also due to the male hormone testosterone. 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 without testosterone would never have male pattern baldness.
Skin diseases: yet another cause for hair loss which affect the scalp. The particular skin conditions which cause hair loss include: dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.
Sudden illness or fever: big chunks of hair sometimes fall out after an illness or fever. This is generally a temporary phenomenon.
Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging could also be the other reasons for hair loss. Apart from these reasons, there are several others too.
Treating hair loss can be done successfully by which you not only stop hair fall but help in re-growth too. Here are some natural ways you could treat hair loss:
1. One way is to include vitamins A, B, C and E in your diet. This promotes hair growth. What are the roles of these vitamins? They provide sebum, promote blood circulation to the scalp by enhancement of oxygen absorption and collagen.
2. Care for the scalp: It would help a lot if you regularly massage your scalp using herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. These include: essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.
3. Avoiding scalp abuse: Chemical shampoos and blow drying must be avoided. Chemical processes like coloring as well as straightening can damage your hair and scalp. Daily hair wash with hot water depletes hair of natural oil and turn break-prone.
4. Switch to herbal therapy: Powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner could provide you with a natural and herbal option to treat hair loss. This is also the richest source of natural vitamin C. It has a natural low pH. You could then use henna which acts like a natural conditioner.
5. Bring lifestyle changes: Reduce stress, an important factor in hair loss. Do this by doing exercises and meditation. Quit smoking; the nicotine in cigarettes constricts blood vessels and decreases blood flow to the scalp. To avoid damage to the scalp avoid UV rays from sun exposure.





