The natural hair growth cycle would involve daily hair loss. It is natural to lose hair every 2 or 3 months from the 10% of the hair which is in a resting phase. When the loss reaches beyond normal limits, people tend to notice the hair fall. These include: There are several factor which could cause hair loss. Alopecia areata: This is noticeable when one or more spots appear on the scalp. The cause is usually some immunity disorder where the white cells attack 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 reasons: This causes 25% men to be affected by male pattern baldness by age 30. It is primarily genetic but is also due to the male hormone testosterone. Testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which slows down or stops hair growth and produces weaker, shorter hair. Men who do not have testosterone do not get male pattern baldness.
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 ailments caused by skin diseases.
Sudden illness or fever: big chunks of hair sometimes fall out after an illness or fever. This is however a temporary event.
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.
Not only can you stop hair loss but your can promote re-growth too, when you follow a successful hair loss treatment program. Some of the natural means for hair loss treatment include:
1. Including vitamins A, B, C and E would accelerate new hair growth. There are several ways these vitamins work to promote hair growth: they provide sebum and promote blood circulation to the scalp by increasing oxygen absorption and collagen.
2. Importance of scalp care: Remember to massage your scalp regularly with herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. Some conditions of alopecia areata can be effectively treated with essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.
3. Avoiding scalp abuse: Chemical shampoos and blow drying must be avoided. You can severely damage hair and scalp by coloring as well as straightening. Your hair and scalp can get damaged as hair turns brittle and dry when you wash it with hot water daily.
4. Going the herbalk way: Try using powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner. Prevention of graying and hair loss could be achieved if you use amla powder, an effective anti-oxidant and one of the richest sources of natural vitamin C. 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. After this use henna as a natural conditioner.
5. Bring lifestyle changes: Reduce stress, an important factor in hair loss. Do this by doing exercises and meditation. Quit the Cancer Stick: The nicotine blocks the blood passage to the scalp, reducing blood supply to this region. Avoid over exposure to the sun as the UV rays could damage your scalp.
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