How To Avoid Hair Loss

The hair is one of the most vital parts of the body, which adds to the beauty and personality of the person also. It has been seen that most people today suffer from problems of hair loss due to reasons like stress, malnutrition, dandruff, environmental factors, harsh chemical based shampoos and various other kinds of reasons also. It should be remembered that hair loss should not be taken lightly because though the fall of about 50 to 75 strands in a day is normal, hair loss more than that can be a sign of alarm.

There are also seasonal reasons for hair loss and these include factors like change in climatic conditions, snowfall, rain and other related factors also. It has been seen that usually hair loss is due to stress, medication, hormonal imbalance etc. and in male members the DHT and male pattern baldness are closely related to each other. The DHT or dihydrotestosterone has a very bad effect on the hair follicles and leads to reduction of hair growth also.

Stress and mental tension can lead to rapid loss of hair and thus if you want to avoid the loss of hair then it is vital to reduce this stress and pressure on your mind. Also remember that the male pattern hair loss is a genetic problem and is hereditary and caused by hormones like testosterone. The only solution for these kinds of hair loses are to regain hair through medication and surgery and it should be remembered that baldness is not a disease but it is a condition.

Another factor for stopping hair loss is the right care of the hair and this includes the use of the right shampoo along with conditioners. If the scalp is dirty or if your hair is too brittle or dry then there will be more hair loss. You should also try and indulge in treatments like hair spa and deep conditioning treatments along with natural remedies for the prevention of hair loss. Also remember that healthy and shiny are the result of the internal body system functions properly.

Those who don't eat properly or suffer from problems of malnutrition or the lack of any deficiency have higher chances of hair loss and this can only be treated by taking vitamins and minerals along with improving your diet. Consumption of fennel seeds, coconut water, flaxseeds and other ingredients are considered to prevent the loss of hair because these ingredients help to improve the internal system of the body also. There are various other medical remedies and solutions for hair loss which can be sought if hair loss still persists.

There are also various kinds of myths about hair loss and these include facts like women who blow dry their hair have a higher chance to suffer form thinning hair or massive hair loss. But the truth is that blow drying may damage the hair but does not cause hair loss. Also excessive shampooing damages your hair but it can not cause hair loss. There can also be various medical reasons for the loss of hair and the doctor should be consulted in these matters.

• John Palsson
• 22/11/2008, 2:59 PM
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