Candied Hair

Any hair growth cycle would involve some amount of daily hair loss. Remember that 10% of our hair is in a resting phase, which would usually fall every 2 or 3 months. People start to notice their hair thinning when the usual loss is beyond the expected limits. There are several reasons for this, including: Several factors could be behind hair loss. Alopecia areata – Affects both males and females; hair loss is rapid and the most common pattern is one or more spots of hair loss on the scalp. This is usually caused by a disorder of the immune system when the natural white cells attack hair follicles. When the entire scalp hair has fallen it is called Alopecia Totalis. Alopecia Universalis is a rather uncommon condition where all the hair of the body is lost. Provillus is an effective treatment for hair loss, be careful of believing the hundreds of sites out there that claim you can cure your hair loss within a week or two.

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. Testosterone converts to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which retards or stops hair growth and causes the emergence of weak or shorter hair. Men not having any testosterone would not suffer from male pattern baldness.

Skin diseases: yet another cause for hair loss which affect the scalp. 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 generally a temporary phenomenon.

Other causes of hair loss include; Childbirth, The Menopause, Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy and Age. Though these are the primary reasons for hair loss, there could be several others also.

Hair loss can be treated when you can stop hair fall and promote re-growth. Here are some natural ways you could treat hair loss:

1. Vitamins A, B, C and E are hair promoters. Include them in the diet. These vitamins help to provide sebum, good blood circulation to the scalp by increasing oxygen absorption and collagen.

2. Scalp care – Massage your scalp with herbal oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. If you want to treat conditions of alopecia areata, try some essential oils like that of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.

3. Scalp abuse: Chemical shampoos and blow drying are to be avoided. Hair and scalp get damaged by chemical treatments such as coloring and straightening. Even washing your hair daily with hot water will cause it to get stripped of natural oils and make it dry and brittle.

4. Switch to herbal therapy: Powders of amla, shikakai, henna and ritha as shampoo and conditioner could provide you with a natural and herbal option to treat hair loss. Prevention of graying and hair loss could be achieved if you use amla powder, an effective anti-oxidant and one of the richest sources of natural vitamin C. Also known as the Fruit for hair, shikakai is known for its low pH and can make a great shampoo which cleanses hair without removing any natural oil. Henna is a wonder natural conditioner after this.

5. Change in Lifestyle: Stress, an important contributor to hair loss can be reduced by exercising and meditation. Give up Smoking: Smoking causes constriction of the blood vessel which supply blood to the scalp. To avoid sunburn and damage to the scalp caused by UV rays, avoid sun exposure.

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