Razmik Davoyan

Any hair growth cycle would involve some amount of daily hair loss. We tend to lose hair every 2 or 3 months. Hair loss tends to get noticed when the loss is beyond the usual limit. These include: Why does hair loss take place? Identifiable with 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. Alopecia Totalis happens with complete loss of scalp hair. When the whole body loses hair, it is called Alopecia Universalis.

Hereditary factors: This can affect 25% of men by the time they are 30 years of age. Over and above the reason being genetic, it could also be due to testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone is usually converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men not having any testosterone would not suffer from male pattern baldness.

Skin diseases: this could also be responsible for hair loss and it can affect the scalp. Dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis are some of the ailments caused by skin diseases.

Sudden illness or fever: this could also cause massive hair loss. This is a temporary event though and soon passes off.

Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging are some of the other factors which could be behind hair loss. These are the main reasons for losing hair but there are others.

With the right hair loss treatment, you can stop hair loss as well as promote re-growth. Some natural hair loss treatments are:

1. Incorporating Vitamins A, B, C and E is essential for good hair growth. What is the importance of these vitamins? They not only provide sebum, they also help in increase of blood circulation to the scalp by absorbing more oxygen and collagen.

2. Scalp care - Massage your scalp with herbal oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. Essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedar wood have also been known to be effective in conditions of alopecia areata.

3. Scalp abuse: Chemical shampoos and blow drying are to be avoided. Hair and scalp can get severely damaged when you use chemical treatments like coloring as well as straightening. Even daily hair wash with hot water can damage the hair and scalp as hair then turns brittle and the natural oils dry up.

4. Herbal care - Use herbal powders such as amla, shikakai, henna and ritha to shampoo and condition hair. The richest source of natural vitamin C is amla powder known for its effect in preventing graying and hair loss. Shikakai, often called as the Fruit for hair can make an excellent shampoo with its natural low pH. Then you could use henna which acts as a natural conditioner.

5. Reduce stress: Take the help of exercises and meditation to reduce stress levels, which is another factor in hair loss. Quit smoking; the nicotine in cigarettes constricts blood vessels and decreases blood flow to the scalp. To avoid damage to the scalp avoid UV rays from sun exposure.