Hairfall Prevention - Causes & Natural remedies | The MusclePost
Are you worried about hair loss? If yes, up to what extent, is it necessary to be concerned?
Today is the last day of August 2021. In the Geographical West, the month of August is appreciated as 'National Hairloss Awareness month' to expand the consciousness over the issue that more than 56 million adults (including 35 million men and 21 million women) around the world are affected diversely by hair loss.
Another side of the coin mentions, that it is considered NORMAL by experts to lose around 50 to 100 hairs a day. EXCEPT When you experience - Telogen effluvium (Excessive Hair Shedding). Read the source here.
As mentioned by the American Association of Dermatology, Excessive hair shedding is common to those people who have experienced one of the following stressors:
- Lost 20 pounds or more
- Given birth
- Experiencing lots of stress (caring for a loved one who is sick, going through a divorce, losing a job)
- Had high fever
- Undergone an operation
- Recovering from an illness, especially if it included high fever
- Stopped taking birth-control pills
As the body regains its normal fullness, within 6 to 9 months, the excessive shedding stops right away.
So the crucial fact is to be understood that Hair-loss is a common term to every one of us. And it's not an individual's problem. If somebody claims "zero hair fall" on some product advertisements, they simply deny the science of mortality of the human body. So, all we can do is, take maximum precautions and safeguards to aid and adore the health of our hairs.
My point of discussion stands firm with Prevention. Remember the statement? -'Prevention is better than cure.' So if you are experiencing an issue on a serious note, recommend yourself to see a Dermatologist. Now, let's see a few major "role-players" in the Hair-fall theory.
1. Pollution
I believe you aren't doubting the fact that pollution in terms of dust, smog, mud, etc. around you is constantly harming your health, whether by breathing and taking the carbon pollutants inside the body or by external contacts like deposition of the dust on the scalp of your hairs.
Now, what can we do about Pollution?
I have an Idea. Let's get together and revolt against the world, condemning the 'emerging Industrialisation and the nonstop deforestation'. Together we will bring this Nature abusing cruelty down on its knees.
Relax. You may consider that a joke. So what you primarily must do, is PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM POLLUTION during your daily activities. Whether by a cap or something or just use a piece of cloth comfortable to your fashion, that is up to you.
2. Stress
The most crucial factor. If you doubt it, here is evidence by a 2018 survey that how stress and hair loss are interrelated. Stress molecules like 'cortisol' can target and damage the hair follicle
Each of us has his/her own struggle of 'needs and desires' which also brings undesired calamities like Stress. Just observe the idea of "Excessive Hair Shedding" that is mentioned above which defines its core cause - Stress.
But here is the good news. Study shows that stress and hair loss don't have to be permanent. If you get your stress under control, your hair might grow back. The most efficient way to avoid unnecessary stress is to replace your unproductive time, with something that is joyful and learning to you. For example, a hobby of playing a musical instrument or anything.
Yoga is a benefitting and worthy preventive measure. Look at the video attached here for some common Yoga postures to do:
3. Protein deficiency
The consumption of good protein is essential vital for hair growth and a healthy scalp(root structure of the hair). However, you cannot force yourself to eat more than your body allows. In that case, get an Idea of why exercising is important, as it helps in eliminating more of the 'roughage quantity' and bring more essential components in our food like protein, primarily.
Also, regular exercise can prevent some form of hair loss by improving blood flow to your scalp. Some other essential components are Vitamin D & Vitamin B12.
4. Hormone deficiency.
Mostly in women, the reproductive hormone "Estrogen" is responsible as it increases(during pregnancy) the amount of time that hair spends in the growing phase, so when estrogen declines(during menopause), hair loses these protective effects, mentioned by Dr. Kate Placzek in Hormone Lab, UK.
5. Genetics & Aging
Yes. Don't be confused about it. Genetic heredity is sadly not a joke.
Have you heard about a Country - "Czech Republic"?
This country has almost half of the men population(around 43 percent, according to source), affected by baldness, maximum in the world, making it a 'Baldness Capital' worldwide. But why? Stress or pollution or something else?
As per studies, our hair follicles are sensitive to a hormone called DHT(Dihydrotestosterone), which makes them shrink and collapse. In a child, this hormonal sensitivity may come from his/her parents. The thickness and amount of hair you have on your body and head are also determined by your genes. In short, Genetical Heredity. (read here)
On the other hand, hair fall with aging is completely normal. Our Hairs are made of many protein strands and a single hair has an average life of 2 to 7 years. Nearly everyone has some hair loss with aging and the rate of hair growth also slows down with it.
Some possible home remedies
1. Aloe vera
Aloe vera is good for both skin and hair. In simple terms, Aloe vera has :
- Vitamins A, C, E & B12
- Folic acid
All of them are important components that promote healthy hair cell growth and shiny hairs.
2. Cereus Grandiflourus Cactus:
The research paper from Madridge Journal of Dermatology & Research, shows, that usage of herbal hair oil containing the 'Cereus Grandiflora' (cactus) flower extract is safe and effective in terms of hair loss prevention
3. Ayurvedic Tamil plants.
A Study was investigated in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu which, mainly focused on the prevention of hair fall and whitening hair by medicinal plants. See the list of plants by clicking here.
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