Hair loss ( hair falling )
HAir loss can occur suddenly or gradually. everyone loses 100 hair strands each day
CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS –
-heredity
It is also called androgenetic alopecia.
It is commonly present in males so it is also called male- pattern baldness or hereditary baldness.
– hormonal changes
It is more common in Women due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, childbirth, menopause or during a change of contraceptives. Hormonal changes affect the growth cycle of hair and lead to increased hair fall.
-Medications And Radiation Therapy
Medications like chemotherapeutic drugs, antidepressants, arthritis and high blood pressure drugs can lead to hair loss. Radiation therapy is used to treat cancer and it can lead to hair loss.
-Stress
Stress can deprive your hair of essential nutrients making them weaker.
– Excessive Hair Styling
Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair tight, such as pigtails or cornrows can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia.
– Hair Care Products
Harsh chemicals in hair care products like shampoos can lead to hair fall.
– Infections
Fungal and bacterial skin infections can reduce the amount of hair on your scalp, causing balding or hair thinning.
-Vitamin Deficiency
Lack of proteins (animal or plant sources), iron, zinc, vitamin C and B in your diet can cause hair fall.
-Pollution
dust and fuel particles from the air can affect the scalp and interfere with hair proteins.
-Lifestyle Habits
Lifestyle habits like inadequate sleep, working outdoors in the sun and smoking can cause hair loss.
Symptoms
Sign and symptoms
*Gradual thinning at the forehead or receding hairline
*Circular patchy bald spots or alopecia
*Loosening of hair
*Patches of scaling due to an infection
*Full body hair loss due to medical treatments like chemotherapy
Types of Hair loss ( hair falling )
- ALOPECIA AREATA – small, circular hair loss on the scalp. it is also called traction alopecia.
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General Management of Hair loss ( hair falling )
Diagnosis
Blood test –
This might help uncover medical conditions that can cause hair loss.
Pull test-
Your doctor gently pulls several dozen hair to see how many come out. This helps in determining the stage of the shedding process.
Scalp biopsy-
Your doctor scrapes samples from the skin or from a few hair plucked from the scalp to examine the hair roots under a microscope.
Light microscopy- Your doctor uses a special instrument to examine hair trimmed at their bases
Prevention Tips-
Switch to a balanced diet.
Get adequate sleep.
Steer clear of tight hairstyles.
Pop a multivitamin tablet.
Cover your hair with a scarf when you are out in the pollution.
Stay away from hair styling techniques as much as possible.
Regular oil massages will calm the mind, relieve stress and strengthen the roots.
Washing hair with hot water can cause hair fall. Cool water is always recommended for hair wash.
Homeopathic Treatment
Homoeopathic treatment is very effective to prevent hair loss and growth of hair.
Homeopathic Medicine
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