Say goodbye to hair loss!

Hair fall is a worrisome symptom that concerns a lot of people. It is normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day– this is not noticeable. New hair normally replaces the lost hair, but this doesn’t always happen. Hair loss is more common in males. About 50% of men and 25% of women develop hair loss by the age of 50 years.

Hair loss can develop gradually over years or happen abruptly and can be permanent or temporary. You could be losing more hair than is normal if you notice a large amount of hair in the drain after washing your hair or clumps of hair in your brush. You might also notice thinning patches of hair or baldness.

Causes of hair loss include:

• Stress: Emotional well-being is vital for our body to function properly. Stress is one of the biggest reasons for hair loss. However, hair fall due to stress is not permanent and is reversible.
• Styling of hair and use of different hair products, heat treatments of hair – such as flat irons, curling tongs, and blow dryers can cause permanent hair damage. The heat from these styling tools absorb all the moisture from the hair, and their excessive use can also cause damage to the hair follicles and the scalp, making it another reason for hair loss.
• A lack of protein in the diet can also cause hair fall problems. The deficiency of iron and vitamin B in our food intake also leads to hair fall. As your hair doesn’t get enough nourishment, it weakens and tends to fall. Diet plays a key role when it comes to strengthening the roots. Solid, healthy roots stem out strong and healthy hair with little or no hair fall problems.
• Ageing: With age, hair not only greys but also becomes a reason for hair fall. Typically, hair falling out would be replaced with new hair growth; however, this phenomena decreases as one ages. While greying can be covered with hair colour, hair fall is one thing that cannot be covered.
• Medications: Certain medications cause hair loss as a common side effect. Hair fall caused due to medication can be temporary, but this lost hair takes ages to grow back, making hair fall problems due to medication a permanent problem.
• Unhealthy and clogged scalp: Sweat and dirt can clog the follicles and create an unpleasant environment, stagnating hair growth, thus becoming a reason for hair fall. If one doesn’t maintain a healthy scalp, hair fall problems are unavoidable.

How does one avoid or reduce hair loss?

• Diet- Have a balanced diet! Include adequate quantities of raw vegetables, fresh herbs, protein, vitamin A, multivitamin, vitamin D, biotin in your diet for healthy hair growth.
•  Keep your hair and scalp clean- wash your hair regularly with a mild shampoo.
• The use of coconut oil and olive oil-Studies suggest that these prevent hair damage from grooming and ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. Lauric acid found in coconut oil helps to bind the protein in hair, protecting it from a breakage at the root and strand.
• Be gentle with your hair. Use a detangler and avoid tugging when brushing and combing, especially when your hair is wet. A wide-toothed comb might help prevent pulling out hair. Avoid harsh treatments such as hot rollers, curling irons, hot-oil treatments and permanents. Limit the tension on hair from styles that use rubber bands, barrettes and braids.
• Protect your hair from sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet light.
• Stop smoking. Some studies show an association between smoking and baldness in men.
• If you’re being treated with chemotherapy, ask your doctor about a cooling cap. This cap can reduce your risk of losing hair during chemotherapy.
• Keep your body hydrated.
• Hair loss caused by stressmay respond well to yoga. Try these stress-relieving yoga poses to prevent and slow hair loss.

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