Hair loss

Hair is an asset and should be maintained effectively with utmost long term care. It is normal to lose around 80 -100 strands of hair per day, but anything above that is a cause for worry. The pattern of hair loss in women is different from men. While women tend to lose hair uniformly from all over the scalp, men lose hair from near the temporal areas resulting into a receding hairline. Although, hair loss cannot be averted in all situations, certain steps can help in taking care of the problem.

Dandruff and unhygienic conditions can be major causes of hair loss. Thus, hair affected with dandruff should be immediately treated with anti dandruff shampoo. Prolonged use of anti dandruff shampoos can cure dandruff. Chemical procedures can also cause hair loss. Therefore, it is advisable to maintain a gap of 6 months between every chemical treatment. We fail to realize that sometimes small steps such as vigorous combing of hair can also result in hair loss. Therefore, it is necessary to treat hair with extra caution.

Hormones can play havoc on one’s hair and if none of these methods help, it is important to consult a trichologist for professional advice. Along with, professional help it is important to follow a balanced diet to acquire healthy hair. Include Vitamin E in your diet. Almonds can prove to be the source of Vitamin E.

is one problem that can affect anyone irrespective of age or sex. Gone are the days, when hair loss was just limited to ageing men and women. It has now become a common problem among teenagers. One major reason for hair loss among teenagers, adolescents and young adults is rising levels of stress. Hair loss can also be caused due to many others reasons such as hormonal changes or imbalance, faulty eating habits, dandruff and so on.

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