How to Stop Hair Loss
December 8th, 2009 Posted by: admin
Daily hair loss is a natural phenomenon. 90% of our hair is in a growth phase; 10% in a resting phase which is lost every 2 or 3 months. When the loss reaches beyond normal limits, people tend to notice the hair fall. These include: Plenty of reasons 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. 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. When all the body hair is lost it is called Alopecia Universalis, a rare condition.
Hereditary causes: This can result in male pattern baldness which causes 25% of men getting bald by age 30. Though essentially genetic, the reason could also be attributed to testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone is usually converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men not having any testosterone would not suffer from male pattern baldness.
Skin diseases: this could also be responsible for hair loss and it can affect the scalp. Such conditions include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.
Sudden illness or fever: after any serious illness or fever, you could experience large chunks of hair falling out. This is generally a temporary phenomenon.
The other common factors which can also result in hair loss include childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and getting old. These are the main reasons for losing hair but there are others.
With the right hair loss treatment, you can stop hair loss as well as promote re-growth. Some natural hair loss treatments are:
1. Have plenty of vitamins A, B, C and E. These promote new hair growth. What is the importance of these vitamins? They not only provide sebum, they also help in increase of blood circulation to the scalp by absorbing more oxygen and collagen.
2. Importance of scalp care: Remember to massage your scalp regularly with herbal oils like 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. Avoiding scalp abuse: Chemical shampoos and blow drying must be avoided. Chemical treatments like coloring as well as straightening damage hair and scalp. You hair is stripped of natural oils and turns brittle if you wash it daily with hot water.
4. Herbal therapy: Powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner can be effective therapy options. For effective prevention of graying and hair loss, amla powder is known as a powerful anti-oxidant. It cleanses without depriving hair of its natural oil. Henna is a wonder natural conditioner after this.
5. Lifestyle changes: This involves doing some stress management by doing exercises and meditation, as stress causes hair loss. Give up Smoking: Smoking causes constriction of the blood vessel which supply blood to the scalp. To avoid damage to the scalp avoid UV rays from sun exposure.
