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A Smart Solution For Hair Loss

Every hair growth cycle involves some amount of hair loss daily. 90% of our hair is in a growth stage with 10% in resting phase, which would fall out naturally every 2 or 3 months. Hair loss tends to get noticed when the loss is beyond the usual limit. These include: There are several factor which could cause hair loss. Alopecia areata: Affecting both men and women, the loss is rapid. This is usually caused by an immunity disorder when the intrinsic white cells attack the hair follicles. Alopecia Totalis is another condition where there is total loss of hair on the scalp. A rare condition sometimes occurs called Alopecia Universalis which involves complete loss of hair from the body.

Genetic reasons: Called male pattern baldness, this can affect about 25% of men by the time they are 30. It is primarily genetic but is also due to the male hormone testosterone. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is produced with the conversion of testosterone which either hampers or stops growth and produces weak and short hair. Men not possessing any testosterone would also not have male pattern baldness.

Skin diseases: this is a common reason for hair loss and it could affect the scalp too. The particular skin conditions which cause hair loss include: dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.

Sudden illness or fever: big chunks of hair sometimes fall out after an illness or fever. However, this only lasts for a little time.

Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging could also be the other reasons for hair loss. There are other reasons for hair loss over and above these main ones.

Treating hair loss can be done successfully by which you not only stop hair fall but help in re-growth too. Here are some natural ways you could treat hair loss:

1. One way is to include vitamins A, B, C and E in your diet. This promotes hair growth. There are several ways these vitamins work to promote hair growth: they provide sebum and promote blood circulation to the scalp by increasing oxygen absorption and collagen.

2. Caring for your scalp: If you regularly massage your scalp with herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil you would be greatly benefited. If you want to treat conditions of alopecia areata, try some essential oils like that of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.

3. Avoid scalp abuse: Stop daily use of harmful chemical shampoos and blow drying. Chemical processes like coloring as well as straightening can damage your hair and scalp. Your hair and scalp can get damaged as hair turns brittle and dry when you wash it with hot water daily.

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 excellent in preventing graying and hair loss. If you want a hair cleanser which cleanses without depriving your hair of its natural oils, go for Shikakai, also known as the Fruit for hair. You could then use henna which acts like a natural conditioner.

5. Lifestyle changes: This involves doing some stress management by doing exercises and meditation, as stress causes hair loss. Quit smoking; the nicotine in cigarettes constricts blood vessels and decreases blood flow to the scalp. To avoid sunburn and damage to the scalp caused by UV rays, avoid sun exposure.