Hair Loss- Symptoms, Cause, Prevention

 


Overview

Hair loss (alopecia) can affect your scalp or entire body, and it could be permanent or temporary. There are many reasons for hair loss. Like hormonal changes, heredity, aging, medical conditions and certain medication. More mens are effect by hair loss then women.

Hair Loss-Symptoms, Cause, Prevention
Hair Loss-Symptoms, Cause, Prevention


Hair loss can appear in many ways, depending on what it caused. It can happen slow or sudden.

Symptoms of Hair Loss such as:

  • Slow thinning hair on top of the head. Baldness is common and its hereditary. It affects people as they age. Some people let their hair untreated. Others cover their heads with wigs, hats or hairstyles. Some choose the hair restoration growth treatment.

  • Patchy or round bald Spots. People lose hair in round or patchy bald spots on either eyebrows, bread or the scalp. It might be itchy before fall.

  • Temporary or Sudden falling of hair. Handfuls of hair come out when tugging, combing or washing your hair.

  • Full-body hair fall. Medical treatments or some conditions, like chemotherapy, can result in whole-body hair loss. This is also temporary usually hair again.

  • Patches of scaling over the scalp. It may be a sign of ringworm. It broke hair, swelling, redness, swelling.

Before pursuing any hair restoration treatment. Consult with your doctor.

Causes

Losing 100 hairs a day is normal. Due to new hair growing at the same time, it is not noticeable. But if new hair does not replace the hair that has fallen then the hair loss occurs.

Hair loss can be relate to one or more of the below factors:

  • Heredity or Family history. This is also called Androgenic Alopecia. A common cause of hair loss is due to hereditary, it happens with aging.

  • Medical Conditions or Hormonal changes. There are many reasons for permanent or temporary hair loss. Such as hormonal changes due to menopause, thyroid problems, pregnancy or childbirth. Alopecia Areata is a Medical condition which is relate to the immune system such as patchy hair loss. Trichotillomania is a scalp infections, like ringworm or a hair-pulling disorder.

  • Supplements and Medications. Due to certain drugs, hair fall can be a side effect. Such as those use for high blood pressure, cancer, heart problem, arthritis, depression, gout.
Hair Loss-Symptoms, Cause, Prevention
Hair Loss-Symptoms, Cause, Prevention


  • Radiation therapy on the head. Because of radiation hair may not grow again as same as it was before.

  • Severe Stressful events. Overall thinning of hair after a emotional or physical shock. This is a temporary hair loss.

  • Hairstyles and extreme hair treatments. Traction Alopecia can cause due to Hairstyling or hairstyles that pull hair. Like cornrows or pigtails. Permanent or Hot-oil hair treatments also can cause hair fall. If it occurs scar then the hair loss could be permanent.

Risk Factors

Below are the factors that can increase the risk of hair fall, such as:

  • A family history of balding
  • Too much weight loss
  • Poor Nutrition
  • Aging
  • Chemical or strong product usage
  • Some medical conditions or medications, such as diabetes etc
  • Stress

Prevention

Genetic hair falls or baldness cannot be prevent.

These are a few tips that help to avoid preventable types of hair fall:

  • Be gentle while combing the hair. When the hair is wet comb or brush it. Do not tug while brushing and combing, use a wide-toothed comb.

  • Avoid harsh treatments such as curl irons, hot rollers, hot oil treatments and permanents. Minimise styles that use braids, rubber bands etc.

  • Avoid smoking. Some research shows baldness and smoking in men are relate.

  • Protect your hair from ultraviolet light.

  • Consult with your doctor about any supplements or medications might cause hair loss.

  • Ask the doctor for a cooling cap. If you are treating with chemotherapy. During chemotherapy this cooling cap can reduce the risk of losing hair.

Qns. 1 What are the top 5 vitamins for hair growth?

Ans. The 5 vitamins for hair growth are B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin E, Biotin, Iron and Zinc.

Qns. 2 Can I oil my hair every day?

Ans. Oiling the hair once or twice a week. At night apply the oil and the next day wash your hair.

Qns. 3 How many hairs regrow a day?

Ans. Research says approx. 50-100 hairs grow a day. And this is the normal we lose hair each day. If we don’t have any hair loss conditions.

Qns. 4 Which fruit is good for hair?

Ans. Most Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, berries and grapefruits are rich in vitamin C and collagen. Which helps to strengthen the hair. These fruits help to improve scalp blood circulation and boost collagen production. It also helps to protect hair follicles from the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

Qns. 5 What foods keep hair strong?

Ans. Diet for Healthy and Strong Hair
  • Vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli
  • Nuts such as walnuts, almond
  • Tofu, Soya beans
  • Seeds like flax seed, chia seeds.
  • Fish such as Mackerel, tuna, Salmon and other fatty fish.
  • Oils like Canola, Flaxseed oil

Qns. 6 Which fruit is best for hair?

Ans. Below are the fruits which are best for healthy hair;
  • Oranges.
  • Apples.
  • Papaya, rich in nutrients which is excellent for hair growth
  • Bananas. Natural oils in bananas make hair manageable and soft.
  • Strawberries.
  • Gooseberries.
  • Guavas.

Qns. 7 How many times wash your hair in a week?

Ans. People with oily hair or who use hair care products can wash their hair on alternative days. Dry hair can wash less. Those with textured or curly hair can wash it once or twice a week.

Qns. 8 How to make hair stronger?

Ans. Want Stronger, Healthier Hair, try these below tips; Turn down the heat.
  • Eat more protein in your diet
  • Oiling the hair
  • Massage the scalp
  • Take vitamins.
  • Use mild and less shampoo.
  • Apply egg yolk hair mask.
  • Use a cool rinse.
  • Avoid strong hair care products.
  • Avoid any kind of heat treatment.

Qns. 9 Does rice water grow hair?

Ans. Yes, rice water promotes hair growth. It contains amino acid which helps in the regeneration of hair. It also has Vitamin B, C and E.


Disclaimer : This article is only meant for informational purposes. Must not be consider as a substitute for the advice provide by qualified medical professionals.

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