December 21st, 2009How to Stop Hair Loss
Every hair growth cycle would involve this. The hair constitutes of 90% in a growing stage and 10% in a resting phase which is lost every 2 to 3 months. When hair loss exceeds the normal limit, people tend to get concerned. Reasons for this are many including: Hair loss can be due to several factors including: There are more than one reason for hair loss. The usual looks involve one or several spots 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. A rare condition sometimes occurs called Alopecia Universalis which involves complete loss of hair from the body.
Genetic reasons: This causes 25% men to be affected by male pattern baldness by age 30. Though the reason is genetic another contributing factor is testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone is usually converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Male pattern baldness can not happen to men without any testosterone.
Skin diseases: this could also be responsible for hair loss and it can affect the scalp. Dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis are some of the common skin diseases which cause hair loss.
Sudden illness or fever: hair can come off in large tufts after an illness or fever. This is a temporary event though and soon passes off.
Other causes of hair loss include: Childbirth, The Menopause, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy and Age. 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. A few of the natural hair loss treatments include:
1. Including vitamins A, B, C and E would accelerate new hair growth. Why are these vitamins important for hair loss? Their beneficial actions include: providing sebum, improving blood circulation to the scalp by increasing absorption of oxygen and collagen.
2. Scalp care - Massage your scalp with herbal oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. In conditions of alopecia areata, several oils are proven to be beneficial.
3. Scalp abuse: Chemical shampoos and blow drying are to be avoided. Chemical treatments like coloring as well as straightening damage hair and scalp. Your hair and scalp can get damaged as hair turns brittle and dry when you wash it with hot water daily.
4. Using herbal care: Using powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner can be an effective treatment. 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. Use henna then which plays its role as a natural conditioner.
5. Lifestyle - Stress is a very important factor in hair loss. Try and reduce stress by meditating and exercising. Quit smoking; the nicotine in cigarettes constricts blood vessels and decreases blood flow to the scalp. To avoid sunburn and damage to the scalp caused by UV rays, avoid sun exposure.
