Hair loss also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to loss of hair from the part of body or head. Baldness is partial or complete lack of hair growth.
People have between 100000 to 150000 lacs hairs on their head. The number of strands normally lost in a day varies but on average is 100. In order to maintain a normal volume, hair must be replaced at the same rate at which it is lost. The first signs of hair thinning that people will often notice are more hairs than usual left in the hair brush after brushing. In male pattern hair loss begin at the temples and the crown and in female pattern hair loss begin at the frontal and parietal. Hair loss is associated with dihydro-testosterone production and serborrheic dermatitis which cause hair thinning.
Hair is considered an essential part of identity for women which represents feminity and attractiveness and men with youth and vigor. Therefore, hair thinning is a sensitive issue for both.
Causes: There are few reasons for hair loss as mentioned below-
1. Pattern hair loss: Male hair loss is due to combination of genetics and male hormone
dihydro-testosterone.
2. Infection: Such as Dissecting Cellulitis, Fungal infections, Folliculitis, Demodex folliculorun.
3. Drugs: Hair loss can be caused by several medications like blood pressure problems, diabetes,
heart disease, cholesterol, contraceptive pills, steroids.
Medications: Treatment for hair loss have limited success. Three medications namely Minoxidil,
Finasteride, Dutasteride have evidence to support in male pattern hair loss but have their side effects also and hair loss resumes, if the treatment is stopped.
Another method is surgery which is Hair Transplantation. In this method healthy hair from the back and sides of the head are moved to the area of thinning. Transplanted hair falls out within a few weeks but regrows permanently within months. Wigs are an alternative to medical and surgical treatment.
Some tips for stopping hair from falling out:
1. Regularly wash hair with mild shampoo.
2. Vitamin for hair loss.
3. Enrich diet with protein.
4. Scalp massage with essential oils- Castor oil, Ricino oil, Rosemerry oil, Lavendar oil.
5. Avoid brushing wet hair.
6. Apply juice of garlic, onion and ginger.
7. Keep hydrated.
8. Rub green tea into hair.
Best treatment for female hair loss:
Minoxidil (Rogaine) 5% is the only topical medication approved by FDA for female pattern hair loss. The once daily use foam treatment regrows hair
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