It is normal to fall from 50 to 100 hairs a day. But if you fall more, you may be going through a more serious hair loss. Excessive hair loss, occurs when the cycle of growth and hair loss is affected or occurs when the hair follicles are destroyed and a scar-like tissue replaces them. Hair loss can affect the scalp or the entire body. It appears due to hereditary causes, hormonal changes, medical conditions or medications. Both men, women and children can suffer from hair loss. [1] However, if you take medications and make changes in your lifestyle, you will be able to counteract the hair fall.
Reduce Hair Loss
Reduce stress Having high levels of stress can cause certain types of hair loss. [2] Try to stay relaxed. Practice meditation, take walks or do yoga. Consider keeping a diary to help you record your daily stress. Hair loss due to stress is not necessarily permanent. If you manage to reduce your stress levels, your hair can grow back. [3] The following types of hair loss are caused by excess stress:If you have acute telogenic effluvium, excess stress will lead to large numbers of hair follicles in the resting phase. After a couple of months, the affected hair will fall out suddenly when you comb it or wash it.
With trichotillomania, you will have an irresistible urge to pull hair from the scalp, eyelashes and other areas of your body. You could do it to deal with stress, tension, loneliness, boredom or frustration.
Stress can also cause alopecia areata. With this condition, the immune system attacks the hair follicles, which causes hair loss
Wash your hair with products without chemicals.
Look for products without lauryl ether sulfate sodium, a foaming abrasive chemical. [5] Use products with natural ingredients that clean the hair but do not damage it. Some good natural ingredients for hair care are peppermint oil, coconut, rosemary and jojoba oil.
Treat your hair well.
Avoid tight hairstyles such as braids, bows and horsetails. Do not twist, scrub or pull your hair excessively. Wash it with warm water (not hot) and with gentle movements. Do not brush it too hard. A wide-tooth comb can help you not pull too many hairs. Minimizes the use of electric curlers, curling irons, and hot and permanent oil treatments. [6]
Drink a lot of water.
The hair shaft is composed of 25% water. Drink at least 8 glasses (64 oz) of water per day. This will help keep you hydrated and contribute to hair growth. [7]
Incorporate herbs to your diet.
Sage increases capillary density, while rosemary stimulates hair growth. You can cook with both herbs. If possible, try to use them weekly and buy them fresh instead of dehydrated. [8] Having a nutritionally balanced diet will also help prevent hair loss. [9]
You can also mix rosemary with almond oil. Apply this preparation directly on the sparsely populated areas of your scalp. [10]
Use natural remedies
Apply raw onion juice topically. The application of onion juice to the scalp has been shown to improve localized hair loss. [11] The sulfur content in the onion increases the production of collagen and helps the hair to grow. [12] Scientists believe that onion flavonoids can have anti-inflammatory effects. [13] While you can buy onion juice in the store, to do it at home, follow these steps:
Chop 1 onion finely.
Squeeze the juice with your hand or use an extractor.
Apply the juice to the scalp and leave it for 15 minutes.
Wash gently in hair.
Repeat it 2 to 3 times a week. [14]
Make a preparation of garlic and coconut oil.
Like onions, garlic has a rich sulfur content, which can help hair regrowth. Coconut oil contains many essential fats, minerals and proteins, which reduce hair loss and breakage. The iron and potassium levels of garlic strengthen the hair. [15] To make a garlic ointment, do the following:
Search for several cloves of garlic and coconut oil.
Crush the cloves of garlic with a garlic presser.
Mix the garlic with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.
Boil this mixture for a few minutes. Stir gently.
After the mixture cools, apply it to the scalp with gentle massage. Repeat it 2 to 3 times a week. [16]
Take a capsaicin supplement.
A certain study showed that capsaicin, the spicy compound of chili peppers, stimulated a growth factor associated with hair growth. Those who underwent the study took a daily supplement of 6 mg for 5 months. Consult your doctor if you can incorporate this supplement into your diet. [17]
Massage your scalp with jojoba oil.
Massage the oil on the scalp and hair. Focus especially on areas where there is not much hair. Jojoba oil can stimulate hair growth. Jojoba oil is available in health food stores and specialized nutrition stores. [18]
Combat hair loss with professional treatments
Go to a doctor.
If you are worried about your hair loss, go to your doctor to analyze the treatments that you can recommend. There are several alternatives, for example, medication, laser treatment and surgery. The option you choose will depend on your budget, the severity of your hair loss and your time availability.
Take medication. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration of the USA) has approved 2 drugs that fight hair loss. The first, minoxidil (Rogaine®), is an over-the-counter liquid or foam in pharmacies. Both men and women can benefit from this drug. In the case of women, this is the only approved drug for hair loss. Pour the product twice a day on the scalp. The product grows new follicles or prevents further hair loss. Finasteride (Propecia®) is a prescription drug only suitable for men. Take 1 tablet daily. Many users of finasteride experience less hair loss and some even grow it again. For both drugs, the use must be continuous so that the effects are long lasting. [19]
Some possible side effects of minoxidil are: irritation of the scalp, unwanted growth of hair on the face and hands, and higher heart rate. [20]
Some uncommon side effects of finasteride are: reduced libido, reduced sexual function, and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Women who are likely to become pregnant should not touch broken tablets. [21]
Consider the possibility of undergoing surgery.
For long-term hair loss, some options are hair transplant or hair restoration surgery. If you opt for this treatment, the surgeon will remove the small skin plugs from the scalp, each containing a pair of hairs. Then put the plugs in areas with baldness.
For long-term hair loss, some options are hair transplant or hair restoration surgery. If you opt for this treatment, the surgeon will remove the small skin plugs from the scalp, each containing a pair of hairs. Then put the plugs in areas with baldness.
The doctor may ask you to take medicine for hair loss before and after surgery to get better results.
Surgery for baldness is expensive and can cause you significant pain. It can give you an infection or end up with scars. [22]
Submit to laser therapy.
Both men and women can treat localized baldness with low-level laser combs. This procedure is approved by the FDA. [23] To treat your hair at home, you must pass the laser comb slowly from the front of the scalp to the nape of the neck, and then from the sides to the center. There is a beep that sounds every 4 seconds to inform you when you should move. A recent scientific study showed that laser combs (applied 3 times a week) effectively improve hair growth. [24]
Each treatment takes 10 to 15 minutes. You must do it 3 times a week.Learn more about hair loss
Identify how your hair falls out.You may suffer from a gradual fall on the crown of the head or a circular or localized baldness. Do you drop your hair in bunches? Does your hair fall off only or does the hair on your entire body also? Do you have scaly dandruff spots on the scalp? [25] Observing your symptoms will help you diagnose what causes your hair loss.
Discover the cause of your hair loss.
This can occur at any time of life due to many reasons: hormonal changes, diseases, burns and various types of trauma. A family history of androgenetic alopecia (baldness caused by variations in dihydrotestosterone) is also a contributing factor. [26] However, hair loss is not the result of poor blood circulation in the scalp, vitamin deficiencies, dandruff or excessive use of caps or hats. In addition, it is not true that a gene transmitted by a maternal grandfather causes baldness. [27]
Androgenic alopecia (common baldness) affects both men and women. In men, the hair begins to withdraw from the forehead in the form of "M". Women normally retain their line of hair growth, but the line widens.
Bald spots, which look like scattered coins, usually on the scalp, may indicate the presence of alopecia areata. [28]
Physical or emotional traumas can cause hair loss. Maybe you'll drop bunches of hair when combing your hair or washing your hair. Generally, the hair will feel and look thinner. Bald spots are unlikely.
If you have lost all body hair, it could be a consequence of some medical treatments such as chemotherapy or cancer. The hair usually grows back over time.
Dermatophytosis (or tinea) is another cause of hair loss. Scaly dandruff spots can appear all over the scalp. Other symptoms are hair breakage, redness and oozing. [29]
Know the risk factors associated with baldness.
If you have androgenic alopecia instead of baldness due to illness or trauma, know the associated risk factors. Men with alopecia are more likely to suffer from coronary heart disease, prostate growth and cancer, diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Women with androgenic alopecia are at increased risk for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). [30]
Tips
You can consider the idea of buying a wig or putting on scarves to cover your hair loss. If your hair loss is due to a medical condition, it is likely that your health insurance will cover the cost of the wig. The doctor must make a medical order for the wig. [31]
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