When Hair Fall becomes a Real Threat?
If daily hair loss is more than 100 hair stands.keep in mind that after shampooing it may increase to 250 hairs and it is normal
If there are visible bald patches and hair is thinning
If new hair follicles are falling
There are many causes for alopecia or hair loss.
Allergies, toxins, chemicals, burns, injuries and infections.
Also some medications like anabolic steroids can cause hair loss like those used in kidney failure, chemotherapy and radiation.
Even vitamin overdose may lead to hair fall, iron deficiency, anemia, thyroid, fever or pregnancy can cause hair loss.
Hair Fall can also result when one indulges in too much bleaching, dyeing, tight braiding, blow drying or using hot curlers.
Different Types of Hair Fall:
Pattern baldness: This is the common form of hair fall that occurs due to hereditary factors. If one has baldness in the family then she can suffer from this type of alopecia. The genetic factors determine the pattern of hair fall, it’s development, the speed at which the hair fall occurs and the extent of hair loss.
Alopecia areata: Another type of alopecia which is due to genetics
Scarring alopecia: Sometimes the hair follicles are damaged due to excessive inflammation which creates scarring on the scalp itself. This creates bald patches and alopecia. These inflammations may be caused by several skin problems and diseases.
Telogen effluvium: When the body goes through a sudden change, the hair cycle stops or hair starts to fall. The reasons for the change may range from stress, a recent surgery, pregnancy, harsh medications, and fever, physical or mental stress.
Traction alopecia: Braids look good and are in vogue but too much braiding may cause hair fall. When hair is pulled back or braided tightly there is immense stress on the follicles. Regularly doing so causes hair to fall and thus results in alopecia.
Types of Hair Fall Treatment:
There are many types of hair fall as well as alopecia. Each type can be cured with the usage of different types of medications. These may be homemade remedies, Ayurvedic, homeopathy, allopathic, naturopathy as well as products from the market.
1. Homeopathy for Hair Loss Treatment:
Homeopathy is a popular medicinal practice widely used to control and address hair fall problems. It has been accepted as a safe way to stop or at least control hair fall. There are around 45 million men and 20 million women in India who have been affected by hair fall problems. Also they report that there has been an increase in hair loss cases by 250 per cent in the last five years. Even those in the age group of 16-25 have been affected.
Homeopathy is used to treat the hair fall from the roots so that it is highly effective. While treating the patients each individual is given medication taking into account the nature of the disease, the temperament , the sensitivities etc, So that the medication is the best for each person.
It has been found that many homoeopathic medicines have the power to be natural DHT inhibitors i.e phytosteron. This way, it controls and stops hair fall. It can also reverse hair fall in some cases. For best results, it is advised that one must personally consult our doctors.
