Loss of hair everyday is a normal part of the growth cycle of hair. The hair constitutes of 90% in a growing stage and 10% in a resting phase which is lost every 2 to 3 months. People start to notice their hair thinning when the usual loss is beyond the expected limits. These include: There are several factor which could cause hair loss. It affects men and women and the hair loss is very rapid. This is the result of dysfunctional immune system when the white cells of the body attacks the hair follicles. Alopecia Totalis is another condition where there is total loss of hair on the scalp. Alopecia Universalis is a rather uncommon condition where all the hair of the body is lost. The Provillus Hair Regrowth Formula now contains Minoxidil, the only FDA approved ingredient to regrow hair.
Genetic conditions – Male pattern baldness afflicts about 25% of men by age 30. Though essentially genetic, the reason could also be attributed to testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone converts to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which retards or stops hair growth and causes the emergence of weak or shorter hair. Male pattern baldness can not happen to men without any testosterone.
Skin diseases: this could also be responsible for hair loss and it can affect the scalp. Some of the skin diseases include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.
Sudden illness or fever: big chunks of hair sometimes fall out after an illness or fever. This is generally a temporary phenomenon.
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.
With the right hair loss treatment, you can stop hair loss as well as promote re-growth. Some natural hair loss treatments are:
1. Including vitamins A, B, C and E would accelerate new hair growth. You might ask how these vitamins are going to help. They provide sebum as well as improve blood circulation to the scalp by more oxygen absorption and collagen.
2. Caring for your scalp: If you regularly massage your scalp with herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil you would be greatly benefited. In conditions of alopecia areata, several oils are proven to be beneficial.
3. Scalp abuse: Chemical shampoos and blow drying are to be avoided. Hair and scalp get damaged by chemical treatments such as coloring and straightening. Even washing your hair daily with hot water will cause it to get stripped of natural oils and make it dry and brittle.
4. Herbal care – Use herbal powders such as amla, shikakai, henna and ritha to shampoo and condition hair. The richest source of natural vitamin C is amla powder known for its effect in preventing graying and hair loss. Shikakai, often called as the Fruit of hair, has a low pH. Henna is a wonder natural conditioner after this.
5. Lifestyle changes: This involves doing some stress management by doing exercises and meditation, as stress causes hair loss. Smoking is bad for the scalp: This is because the nicotine from cigarettes restricts blood flow to the scalp by constricting the relevant blood vessels. To avoid damage to the scalp avoid UV rays from sun exposure.
