HAIR LOST

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Hair lost condition is scientifically known as Alopecia

Some fact about hair

The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 3 years and each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per months

It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle

However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss 

Hair loss of this type can affect men, women and children.

Types of Alopecia

Alopecia Areata: Hair loss which occurs in patchy areas on the scalp

Alopecia Totalis: Hair loss present over the entire scalp

Alopecia Universalis: Hair loss which occurs over the entire body, including the scalp, eyebrows etc

Androgenetic Alopecia: Normal genetic hair loss caused by DHT in men and hereditary factors in women

Traction Alopecia: occurs due to traction or excessive rubbing on hair at the base of the scalp

What causes hair loss?

3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery may suddenly lose a large amount of hair and its related to the stress of the illness and is temporary

 

Hormonal problems like if the thyroid gland is overactive or under-active may cause hair fall

Male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance can be a reason as well

On pregnancy periods where certain hormones are in high level  makes sure hair shed is reduced

And after giving birth, for 3 months the hormones will return to 

normal and this is considered as hair lost

Some medicines such as blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, high blood pressure or heart problems, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants can cause hair lost

Certain infections such as fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children

An underlying disease such as lupus or diabetes has early signs such as hair lost

Certain hairstyles or treatments can cause hair loss

Such as pigtails or cornrows or use tight hair rollers, the pull on the hair can cause  traction alopecia

Hot oil hair treatments or chemicals used in permanents (also called "perms") may cause inflammation (swelling) of the hair follicle, which can result in scarring and hair loss

5 Bad Habits That Contribute To Hair Loss

1. Mass Consumption Of Processed Foods

Processed foods often lack the vitamins and minerals you need to maintain healthy hair

2. Drinking Soft Drinks

Most soft drinks are loaded with sugar and read number 3 for the explanation

3. Eating Too Much sugar

Sugar can deplete the body of nutrients and raise adrenal levels 

The elevated adrenal levels cause the body to produce more androgen and cause androgenic hair loss

4. Eating Too Much Salt

Table salt has also been linked to hair loss 

 

Sea Salt is also a good alternative

5. Eating Too Much Saturated Fat

Eating foods with saturated fat could cause increased DHT levels in the body

Treatment

• Minoxidil (Rogaine)

A non-prescription medication approved for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata 

Comes in a liquid or foam that is rubbed into scalp twice a day.

• Finasteride (Propecia)

In a pill form taken on a daily basis

• Corticosteroids

Injections of cortisone into the scalp can be used to treat alopecia areata and repeated on a monthly basis

• Anthralin (Dritho-Scalp)

As a cream or ointment that is applied to the scalp and washed off daily

• Hormonal Modulators 

• Oral contraceptives 

can be used for hyperandrogenemia

• Surgical Options

Such as follicle transplant, scalp flaps, and alopecia reduction are available 

These options are expensive and painful has a risk of infection and scarring

• Hair transplant

A dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon takes tiny plugs of skin, each which contains a few hairs, and implants the plugs into bald sections 

The plugs are generally taken from the back or sides of the scalp and may need several transplant sessions

• Scalp Reduction

This process is the decreasing of the area of bald skin on your head

Alternative treatments

Wigs

Can be used permanently or temporarily to cover the hair loss 

 

Quality, and natural looking wigs and hairpieces are available

Natural Way and Supplementation For Hair Loss

Massaging the scalp with stimulating essential oils can sometimes encourage and accelerate growth

• oil like jojoba, cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, thyme and spearmint can be used

A healthy diet containing a good balance of fruits, vegetables, lowfat dairy, lean protein 

Healthy fats and such as olive and fish oils is important

Stress reduction

Aloe vera 

 

• anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera can be used as cream and oral intake can help

 Sunlight 

• which has UV in it can treat alopecia areata and help hair regrowth

Heat treatment 

• Excessive heat treatment may act much like sunburn and the physical damage to the skin will induce inflammation and promote hair growth

Mustard seed/Capsicum poultice 

• They are a simple method of applying an irritant to induce dermatitis and promote an inflammatory response

Vitamin supplements/creams

Asprin poultice 

• Asprin has an immunomodulatory effect

Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) 

• is a hydroxyl radical scavenger and antioxidant which has the potential to protect cells from hydroxyl radical mediated radiation damage

Homeopathic 

• treatment which the remedy can be taken from the doctor

Herbs 

• prescribe by the doctor after determining the type of alopecia

• mixture of the following essential oil applied and massaged on the scalps for seven months may improve hair growth

• 2 drops thymus vulgaris (88-mg) 
• 3 drops lavandula angustifolia (108-mg) 
• 3 drops rosmarinus officinalis (114-mg) 
• 2 drops cedrus atlantica (94-mg) 
• jojoba oil 3-ml 
• grapeseed oil 20-ml (NOT grapefruit seed oil)

Evening primrose oil borage and black currant oil 

• are a source of omega-6 essential fatty acid (EFA)

Hair Lost Prevention

Eat right. Having a lot of fruits, vegetables, calcium, vitamins

and proteins is important

Plenty of exercise and rest

Do not over style or use excessive heat on hair. Towel dry is better then using the blow dryer

Wash the hair only once a day with a protein fortified shampoo and conditioner

Stress

AVOID IT....TOTALLY

Steps to manage it for the hair

• Massaging The Scalp

Great way to relieve stress and stimulate blood flow 

 

Massage the scalp with the tip of fingers and not the fingernails

Do not use the palms because it could potentially damage the hair by massaging roughly

• Deep Breathing

Breath deeply in at a count of 1-4-2. If you breath in for 4 seconds you must hold it for 16 then breath out for 8 seconds. If you breath in at 8 seconds then you must hold it for 32 seconds and breath out for 16 seconds

• Lying With Your Feet Up

Lying down on back with feet propped up against a wall for about 20 minutes is a good way to get blood flowing to the scalp

 

Grooming and It’s Effects on Hair Loss

Avoid combing or brushing hair with a fine tooth comb

Hair straightens and detangles much easier when hair is wet 

• However, the stress on the hair shaft is immense and could damage the hair considerably by continuing to comb the hair while wet

Over brushing or over combing the hair will cause damage to the hair 

• It might look nice but in reality brushing the hair excessively could contribute to hair loss

Don’t Shampoo too much

• Too much shampooing could strip the hair of the nutrients that it needs for healthy growth

Choose the right shampoo

• A shampoo with a pH level of 5.5 is ideal

• Don’t buy shampoos that include conditioners. Shampoo and conditioner products are often very weak

Don’t use anti-dandruff shampoos

• They contain formaldehyde, an ingredient that is cancer causing They also contain selenium sulfate, a substance that is known to cause degeneration of the liver. Polyvinyl Pyrrlidone Plastic and cresol are both very toxic and also found in most anti-dandruff shampoos. And most of the time the do not work!!

While Shampooing…

• Always pour the shampoo into hands and then rub it into the scalp. If poured it into the hair at one spot it could gunk up and cause problems. Make sure to massage the shampoo into the hair with finger tips and palms but not with fingernails

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