WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU START LOSING YOUR HAIR
By: Oluwasayo Ayoola
Tags: Hair Loss, Healthy Lifestyle, Hair

Hair loss

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU START LOSING YOUR HAIR

Hair loss is also known as alopecia or baldness, which means the loss of hair from part of the head or the body. It can be temporary or permanent. The severity can vary from a small area to the entire body. Causes can be as a result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or normal part of aging. Anyone can loss hair on the head but it is most common with men.

Baldness refers to the excessive loss of hair from your scalp. Hair loss with age is the most common cause of baldness. Some people run their hair untreated and unhidden while others cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. And some choose one of the treatments available to prevent further hair loss or restore growth.

Common types of hair loss include:

· Male pattern hair loss : caused by loss of combination of genetic and male hormones

· Female pattern hair loss: cause is unclear

· Alopecia areata: caused by autoimmune

· Telogen effluvium (the thinning of hair): caused by physical or psychological stressful event, it’s also common after pregnancy.

Signs and symptoms of hair loss may be:

· Gradual thinning on top of head: this is the most common type and it affects people as they age. Women often have a broadening of the part of their hair while men hairs recede at the hairline on the forehead.

· Circular or patchy bald sports: hair loss can be on the scalp, beard or eyebrows.

· Sudden loosening of hair: combing or washing of hair my cause the hair to come out in handful.

· Full body hair loss: medical treatment such as chemotherapy for cancer, can result in the loss of hair over your body.

· Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp: this is as a result of some diseases such as ringworm, which may cause broken hair, redness, swelling and oozing.

Causes of temporary or permanent hair loss

· Family history (heredity): People often loss about 50 to 100 hairs a day , but the most common cause is hereditary which happen with aging. It is called androgenic alopecia,

· Hormonal changes and medical conditions: this is due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and thyroid problems.

· Medication and supplements: hair loss can be as a result of certain drugs such as those for treatment of cancer, arthritis, heart problems, depression, gout and high blood pressure.

· A very stressful event: after physical or emotional shock, people generally experience thinning of hair. This is usually temporary.

· Hairstyles and treatments: pigtails and cornrows hair style can cause alopecia. Also, a hot-oil hair treatment causes hair to fall out.

Early baldness

Prevention of hair loss

· Handle your hair with care: when you hair is wet, use a detangler, and avoid tugging when brushing and combing. Limit the tension on the hair, avoid style that use rubber bands braids and barrettes.

· Protect your hair from sunlight and other source of ultraviolet light.

· Smoke less: some studies show an association between smoking and baldness in men.

· If you are being treated with chemotherapy, ask your doctor about a cooling cap. This cap reduces your risk of losing hair during the procedure.

· Medications and supplements: this is the last but very important, use supplements that have been well researched and recommended by others. This is recommended for men and this for the women.

Note: Try to use the correct supplements recommended for your sex.

Treatments can be:

· Accepting the condition i.e. shaving of head

· Through medications which can be through supplements or hair transplant surgery.

· Alopecia areata may be treated by steroid injections in the affected areas.

Some research ingredients used for hair loss treatment

AnaGain Nu

AnaGaintm Nu: research confirms its effectiveness in preventing hair loss and the stimulation of new growth. It is a natural ingredient obtain from pea sprouts, due to its unique properties, the compound stimulates skin cells to produce new hair. It contains; · FGF7 — stimulate the intensive growth of keratinocytes at the initial stage of anagen (growth phase) · Noggin — protein shortening telogen (resting phase).

Horse tail

Horsetail: contain a wealth of natural silica that effectively supports hair growth, the appearance of the skin and nails.

copper

Copper: it naturally supports the immune system, protects DNA and proteins against oxidative stress and helps maintain normal pigmentation of the skin and hair.

Alfalfa leaf

Alfalfa leaf: it affect the structure of hair and there external appearance, and also helps to maintain the natural color.

Bamboo stem

Bamboo stem: this is a source of perfectly absorbable silica, without which hair and nails become brittle, fragile and susceptible to destruction.

Selenium

Selenium SeLECT, Biotin, Zinc: these are complex of vitamins and minerals that effectively nourishes the hair and helps maintain its health.

BioPerine

BioPerine: a patented form of piperine extract, effectively supports the absorption of selenium, vitamin B6, iron and beta-carotene.

Nettle leaf

Nettle Leaf: this is a natural source of easily absorbable vitamins and minerals, effectively, strengthens hair, skin and nails.

Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto: extract containing 25% of fatty acids. Saw Palmetto promote hair growth in men and help maintain normal reproductive function as well as prostate health.

Phosphamax