HAIR LOSS TREATMENT

1. Hormonal Changes: Pregnancy, thyroid, birth, and menopause are all factors that cause hair loss.
2. Medical condition: Alopecia areata and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are all factors of Hair Loss.
3. Stress and Anxiety: One of the most common causes of hair loss is stress.
4. Genetics : Hair loss runs in the family genetics, and it is more common in men than women.
5. Poor Nutrition: A lack of essential nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc, can weaken hair and lead to hair loss.
6. Side effects of Medical Treatments : Hair loss is one of the most common side effects of medications used to treat conditions such as depression, heart disease, cancer and hypertension.

Each hair follicle is independent and goes through growth cycle at different times, else all the hair would fall at once like the way leaves fall from a tree or the way the animals shed their hair during summer. Instead, humans only shed fifty to hundred hairs a day which is absolutely normal. Scalp hair grows around 1 cm a month and the growth rate is faster in summer than in winter.

Transient hair loss may be seen after recovery from illness like typhoid and prolonged viral fever. It can also be seen after prolonged fasting, surgery and in the post-partum period after delivery of a baby. Family history, genetic disorders, hormonal factors, certain diseases, exposure to chemicals, thyroid disorders, stress, certain medications, especially those which are used for treatment of cancer may cause temporary / permanent hair loss. In addition, excessive UV exposure, exposure to hard chemicals used in hair styling results in dry, rough, frizzy, weakened and brittle hair.

Routine hair care tips

Do not oil the root of the hair as it leads to growth of fungus (Malassezia furfur) which causes dandruff and this can inturn lead to hairfall. However, the length of the hair can be oiled. Wash your hair twice weekly (once in three days). Have a balanced diet comprising of fruits, vegetables, proteins and also drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Avoid hair styling procedures like straightening, ironing, smoothening etc.