|
Read about hair loss problem and cure, self care
and remedy tips for hair loss and it causes and solutions.
Hair Loss Problem And Cure
Every day, every one of us looses some hair. Our body
then replaces it with some new strands as part of the many renewal
processes that are built into our body systems. As we all age, 'the
reappearance of new hair' event gradually slows down. This observable
fact is more evident in men than women, whose 'male-pattern baldness is
genetically determined and can begin as early as age 20. For women, hair
normally thins after age 50, and considerable hair loss before that age
is very rare.
General problems of hair loss: Dandruff, Graying of hair,
loosing hair, brittle hair and slow growth of hair are some of the
common hair problems that people complain about. Though most of these
problems are natural signs of aging or part of our genetic makeup, there
are some simple preventative measures and home remedies that may help
some of these hair complaints.
Facts about Hair:
- Typically, hair grows an average of an inch every two months.
- The average head can shed up to 100 of its 100,000 hairs every
day.
Indication of hair loss:
- Hair Loss generally is noticed in one of two-ways.
- With common pattern baldness, the loss is gradual. It
can start as early as puberty, or very late in life.
- Sudden loss of hair, or loss in clumps usually
indicates a different problem. This type of symptom could be
caused by a number of factors, including hormonal changes,
medications, thyroid problems, among others.
- Male pattern baldness typically starts by causing the hairline to
recede in the center of the forehead. A bald spot may then form on
the top of the head, towards the back and center. Eventually almost
all the hair on the top of the head will be lost. This leaves the
hair on the sides and back forming the notorious horseshoe pattern.
By this stage, hair loss will be very difficult to treat with
medications. A hair transplant may be a good option at this point,
though they can be expensive.
- Female pattern baldness results in a more evenly spread out
thinning of hair. Women will notice an increased rate of hair loss.
This will most likely be noticed on pillows, in the shower,
hairbrushes, or even vacuum brushes. It is impossible to count the
number of hairs being lost per day, but women will notice the
thinning and loss of hair around the same time. Some women who have
curly or thick hair may not notice the change as early. Skin and
hair color also determine how easily the thinning is noticed.
Someone who has light hair and dark skin will notice balding much
sooner than most.
Self-care remedy tips for hair loss:
- Massage the scalp with 2-3 drops of essential oil or a good
vegetable oil. Massage well into the scalp so that the oil gets into
deep roots of hair. Wrap the hair in plastic wrap and place a warm
towel around it. Leave it for 2 to three hours or overnight. Shampoo
the hair with a mild shampoo. Practicing this at regular basis would
help your hair pores get rejuvenated.
- Eat a handful of white sesame seeds every morning. One handful of
these small seeds contains about 1,200 mg. of calcium and magnesium
to ignite the required nourishments of your scalp not to loose hair.
- Take some yogurt everyday (unless you are allergic to milk).
- Rinse hair with a mix of apple cider vinegar tea to help hair
grow.
- Mix little warmer castor and almond oil and massage over scalp at
least once a week.
- Grind lime seeds and black pepper in equal number in some water
and apply on the scalp at regular intervals.
- Scrub the bald portion with onions till it becomes red. Then
applying honey, scrub the scalp once a day.
- Massage almond oil on scalp 2 to 3 times a day. Further hair loss
will stop by doing this practice.
- Massage coconut milk or Aloe Vera gel into the scalp and hair.
Leave it for ½ hour, and then rinse with warm water. Repeat 3
times a week.
- Massage honey with egg yolk into the scalp and hair. Leave for a
1/2 hour, then rinse to prevent hair loss.
Cause of hair problems:
The cause of hair loss is most commonly related to male gender,
hormonal changes and genetics. Medications can be another reason for the
hair loss.
Temporary hair loss can occur in conjunction with a high fever, a
severe illness, thyroid disorders, iron deficiency, general anesthesia,
drug treatments, hormonal imbalance, or extreme stress, and in women
following childbirth. In these conditions, a large number of hair
follicles suddenly go into a resting phase, causing hair to thin
noticeably
General tips to take care of hair from loss:
- Eating a balanced, healthy diet is important for a lot of
reasons, and it really benefits your hair. And don't forget to treat
your hair well. For example, some doctors recommend using baby
shampoo, shampooing no more than once a day, and lathering gently.
- Don't rub your hair too vigorously with a towel, either. Many
hair experts suggest you consider putting away the blow dryer and
air-drying your hair instead. If you can't live without your blow
dryer, try using it on a low heat setting.
- Style your hair when it's dry or damp. Styling your hair while
it's wet can cause it to stretch and break. And try to avoid teasing
your hair, which can also cause damage. Finally, be careful when
using chemicals - such as straightness or color - on your hair.
|
|
