How to stop hair loss?
Any hair growth cycle would involve some amount of daily hair loss. Expect to lose hair from the 10% which is in a resting phase. The rest of the 90% of our hair is in a growth phase. Thinning of hair is usually noticed when the loss is in excess of the normal hair loss pattern. Hair loss can occur due to several factors including: Alopecia areata: Causes rapid hair loss and affects men and women. Identifiable with one or more spots of hair loss on the scalp. This is the result of dysfunctional immune system when the white cells of the body attacks the hair follicles. Alopecia Totalis is another condition where there is total loss of hair on the scalp. Alopecia Universalis is a rather uncommon condition where all the hair of the body is lost.
Genetic reasons: Called male pattern baldness, this can affect about 25% of men by the time they are 30. Not just genetic, the male hormone testosterone could also play a role. Unhealthy hair is produced or hair production is stopped by Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) generated by the conversion of testosterone. Men not having any testosterone would not suffer from male pattern baldness.
Skin diseases: this can affect the scalp and be the reason for hair loss. Such conditions 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 condition however.
Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging are some of the other common causes of hair loss. Apart from these reasons, there are several others too.
Hair loss can often be treated successfully; not only can you stop hair from falling but you can re-grow hair as well. Some ways you could treat hair loss naturally are: 1. One way is to include vitamins A, B, C and E in your diet. This promotes hair growth. You might ask how these vitamins are going to help. They provide sebum as well as improve blood circulation to the scalp by more oxygen absorption and collagen.
2. Caring for your scalp: If you regularly massage your scalp with herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil you would be greatly benefited. Some of the essential oils which are effective in conditions of alopecia areata include that of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.
3. Avoid scalp abuse: Stop daily use of harmful chemical shampoos and 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 One of the richest sources of natural vitamin C is amla powder, known for its anti-oxidant properties. It is also excellent in preventing graying and hair loss. Also known as the Fruit for hair, shikakai is known for its low pH and can make a great shampoo which cleanses hair without removing any natural oil. You could then use henna which acts like a natural conditioner.
5. Reduce stress: Take the help of exercises and meditation to reduce stress levels, which is another factor in hair loss. Forego Smoking: Because the nicotine from the cigarettes blocks the pathway which supplies blood to the scalp and results in reduced supply of blood. If you want to prevent damage to the scalp from UV rays, avoid exposure to the sun.
