CAUSES, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALOPECIA, BALDNESS OR HAIR LOSS

Baldness, alopecia, hair shedding or hair loss occur in both men and women. It is normal for women to shed some hair each day, but when bald patches or thinning occurs, it may be due to female pattern baldness.

Shedding about 50 to 100 hairs a day is considered normal, but new growth will typically replace these hairs. If someone has female pattern baldness, however, the lost hair is not renewed.

In this article, we look at the causes and risk factors for female and male pattern baldness, as well as treatment and prevention.

What is female pattern baldness?

Female pattern baldness is a type of hair loss that affects women. The medical name for the condition is androgenetic alopecia.

Although both men and women may experience hair loss, it is not as widespread in women as in men and appears differently.

Men who have hair loss tend to develop a receding hairline and bald spots. Women with female pattern baldness usually experience general hair thinning, which affects the volume of their hair.

In women, the first signs of female pattern baldness may be a widening part or a feeling that the hair does not feel as thick as usual. Although the scalp may be visible, the hairline usually does not recede.

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Hair loss is less frequent in women than in men, but it still occurs often. Female pattern baldness increases with age, and fewer than 50 percent of women have a full head of hair for their entire life.

Life vicissitudes, including illness, emotional trauma, protein deprivation (during strict dieting), and hormonal changes like those in pregnancy, puberty, and menopause may cause hair loss.

Several health conditions, including thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia, and secondary syphilis, can cause hair loss.

SYMPTOMS OF HAIRFALL

?Gradual Thinning on
top of the head

A very common type of hairfall which affects men and women based on age. In men it resembles the letter M on their receding hairline while for women there is balding on the top of their head while the hair line on the forehead is retained.

?Circular OR Patchy
bald spots

These are circular, coin-sized, smooth bald spots usually appearing on the scalp but also sometimes appear on the beards and the eyebrows. In some cases, the spot may become itchy or painful before the hair falls off.

?Sudden hair loss

Shock or trauma, be it emotional or physical, can cause hair to loosen and fall off. The symptom is usually overall hair thinning and not bald spots. Hair may fall in handfuls after a wash or combing and tugging.

Hairfall can be spotted easily, and, in most cases, some common hairfall tips and healthy hair tips can help overcome hairfall problems.

PREVENTION:

?wash your hair with mild shampoo.

Hair washing is a part of preventing hair loss by the way of keeping hair and scalp clean. Doing so, you are lowering the risk of infections and dandruff that may lead to hair breakage or loss. Moreover, clean hair gives the impression of more volume.

?Vitamin for hair loss.

Vitamins are not only healthy for overall well being but also good for your hair. Vitamin A encourages healthy production of sebum in the scalp, vitamin E betters blood circulation in the scalp to help hair follicles remain productive and vitamin B helps hair maintain its healthy colour.

?Enrich diet with protein.

Eating lean meats, fish, soy or other proteins promotes hair health and in turn helps cure hair loss.

?Scalp massage with essential oils.

Those who have been experiencing hair loss for quite some time must massage the scalp with essential oil for couple of minutes. It helps your hair follicles remain active. You can add lavender in an almond or sesame oil.

?Avoid brushing wet hair.

When hair is wet, it is in its weakest state. So avoid brushing wet hair because the chances of hair loss increases. But if you must comb wet hair, use a very wide-toothed comb. Also avoid brushing hair too frequently as doing so can injure hair and increase loss. Use your fingers to undo tangles, not a comb or brush.

?Garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice.

Rub one of the juices on your scalp, leave it overnight and wash it out in the morning. Do it regularly for a week and you will see noticeable result.

?Keep yourself hydrated.

The hair shaft comprises one quarter water so drink at least four to eight cups of water in a day to stay hydrated and for the growth of healthy hair.

?Rub green tea into your hair.

Studies have shown that rubbing green tea into hair may help cure hair loss problem. All you need to do is brew two bags of green tea in one cup of water, leave to cool and thereafter, apply it to your hair. Rinse your hair thoroughly after an hour. To see results, practice this regularly for a week to ten days.

?Know what is bad for hair.

If you want to keep hair healthy, you must know how to take care of them. Avoid rubbing your hair dry with a towel. Rather, let hair dry naturally.

?Reduce Alcoholic Beverages.

If you are experiencing hair loss than lessen your alcohol intake because drinking alcohol reduces hair growth. So decrease or eliminate alcohol to see an increase in hair growth.

?Avoid Smoking

Smoking cigarettes reduces the amount of blood that flows to the scalp and this causes a reduction in hair growth.

?Physical activity

Make time for physical activity every day. Walk, swim or bike for 30 minutes a day helps balance hormonal levels, reducing stress levels besides reducing hair fall.

?De-stress

Studies in the past have found medical evidence to link stress with hair loss. De-stress yourself; one of the ways of doing it is by practicing meditation. Alternative therapies such as meditation and yoga not only reduce stress but restores hormonal balance.

? Avoid Constant heating drying

Don’t subject your hair to frequent, constant heating and drying procedures. Heat weakens hair proteins, and constant heating and drying can lead to weakness and fragility that causes hair loss.

? Keep your head sweat free

Men with oily hair, experience dandruff during summer due to sweating and the chances of hair fall increases. Using shampoos that contains aloe vera and neem can keep the head cool and prevent from dandruff.

? Keep away from chemicals

Harsh chemicals and permanent hair colour products could be damaging for hair health. When you are experiencing hair loss, it is advised not to colour your hair.

CAUSES, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALOPECIA, BALDNESS OR HAIR LOSS