The natural hair growth cycle would involve daily hair loss. 90% of our hair is in a growth phase; 10% in a resting phase which is lost every 2 or 3 months. People start to notice their hair thinning when the usual loss is beyond the expected limits.
This is usually caused by an immunity disorder when the intrinsic white cells attack the hair follicles. Alopecia Totalis is another reason for hair loss where all the scalp hair has fallen. Alopecia Universalis is a rather uncommon condition where all the hair of the body is lost.
It is called male pattern baldness. It is primarily genetic but is also due to the male hormone testosterone. One of the functions of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is produced by the conversion of testosterone, causes impairment or stoppage of hair growth and produces short and weak hair. Male pattern baldness is absent with men devoid of testosterone.
Skin diseases: hair loss and affectation of the scalp can also happen due to this. Some of the skin diseases include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.
Sudden illness or fever – Sometimes after an illness or fever, large clumps of hair can come out. This is a temporary condition.
Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging could also be the other reasons for hair loss. Apart from these reasons, there are several others too.
Hair loss can be treated when you can stop hair fall and promote re-growth. Some ways you could have natural hair loss treatments include:
1. Incorporating Vitamins A, B, C and E is essential for good hair growth. What is the importance of these vitamins? They not only provide sebum, they also help in increase of blood circulation to the scalp by absorbing more oxygen and collagen.
2. Taking care of your scalp: Learn to massage your scalp regularly with herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. Essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedar wood have also been known to be effective in conditions of alopecia areata.
3. Avoid scalp abuse: Stop daily use of harmful chemical shampoos and blow drying. You can severely damage hair and scalp by coloring as well as straightening. Daily hair wash with hot water depletes hair of natural oil and turn break-prone.
4. Use of herbal care: There are some very effective options here. Use powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner. It is also a powerful anti-oxidant. Shikakai, often called as the Fruit of hair, has a low pH. After this use henna as a natural conditioner.
5. Reduce stress: Take the help of exercises and meditation to reduce stress levels, which is another factor in hair loss. Quit the Cancer Stick: The nicotine blocks the blood passage to the scalp, reducing blood supply to this region. Avoid excessive sun exposure as UV rays can burn and damage the scalp.
