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Hair fall or hair loss Causes

It is normal to witness shredding of some hair each day as part of hair growth cycle. But few may experience hair fall more than normal. Excessive shredding of hair is called as hair loss.

Causes of hair fall There are several conditions which cause hair fall. Some of the major causes are A prolonged illness.   Surgery.   Stress   Thyroid hormone imbalance.   Imbalance of male and female hormone.   Few Medicines like anticoagulants, medicines used for gout, chemotherapy for cancer, excess of vitamin A, birth control pills and antidepressants.   In conditions like lupus, diabetes etc

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• Fungal infection of scalp.
   
• Hair styles which involve tying of hair tightly, usage of tight rollers, etc
   
• Use of harsh chemicals or hot oil for treatment.

Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia)

Baldness occurs both in men and women as their age advances.

The baldness which occurs in men is called “male pattern baldness” and is characterized by receding hairline and loss of hair on the crown area. It is generally experienced around and from age of 25 years.

The baldness which occurs in women is called “female pattern baldness” and is characterized by overall thinning of hair on scalp and little loss of hair on crown or hairline. This can begin at puberty but usually occurs after menopause.

The cause for both types of baldness is attributed to genetic factors which have been inherited.

Alopecia Areata

Small circular patches of baldness start appearing on the scalp and hair re-grows in these patches after few days. This is called as alopecia areata. Persons who are affected by this condition will have repeated hair fall and regrowth of the above mentioned pattern.
In severe condition total loss of scalp hair occurs. This is called as “alopecia totalis” .Some times complete loss of body hair also occurs. This is called as “alopecia universalis”. In few people the hair re-grows . But the hair loss may occur once again. This is an autoimmune disease.

Hair fall according ayurveda

According to Ayurveda the hair is considered as a tissue which uses the same nutrients of bone. The causes of hair loss are described as follows

• Too much exposure to dust, sunlight, water and other pollutants.
   
• Too much of sweating.
   
• Irregular sleeping pattern.
   
• Anxiety, depression, insomnia.
   
• Unhygienic way of living
   
• Diseases
   
• Alcohol consumption.
  
  Due to these causes the tridoshas get vitiated and cause hair loss. Medicated oil with the herbs Bringaraja, Amalaki, Haritaki and vibhitaki is a best remedy for hair fall.

Preventing hair loss:

Hair loss may also occur for reasons where it is possible to do something about it. If there is any hair loss and cannot attribute any reason to it, check to see that these things are not done.

• Tying hair tightly for prolonged periods.
   

• Wearing helmets, tight caps or turbans for long periods.
   

• Using strong chemicals in hair.
   

• Dieting or eating poor diet.
   

• Bacterial or fungal infections of the scalp can also cause loss of hair. However, these can usually be cured easily with the use of medicines or medicated shampoos.

How to use shampoo? A number of people just slop shampoo onto their heads without paying attention to the correct way of applying it. But it is important to keep a few things in mind:

• Always ensure that hair is tangle free before shampooing. Before washing brush hair with head upside down to remove dust and impurities.
   

• Always shampoo gently, using fingertips to work up lather.
   

• Start lathering the scalp first. The grease, dirt accumulates here. Continue lathering moving towards end.
   

• Do not pile hair on top of head; let it hang naturally. This enables the lather to work its own way down from the roots to the ends.
   

• For long hair, shampoo the scalp and then divide the hair into sections. Gently massage each section downwards, root to tip, between the palms of hands.

Washing out shampoo:

• Rinse hair thoroughly with lukewarm water. Hot water dries both scalp and hair. A shower is the best way of washing out the shampoo.
   

• Should any shampoo remain unwashed it will cause dryness of the scalp. Don’t rub hair while rinsing.
   

• Wet hair is very fragile. Let the water flow through.
   

• After a shampoo, leave hair loose for a while until it is completely dry, as excess sweat or moisture can damage it.
   

• Give hair a final rinse with cold water to stimulate blood circulation and to close the pores.
   

• Take into accounts the type of water. If salty, mix one or two pinches of washing soda (sodium carbonate) to the bucket. This will soften water which would otherwise leave a dulling deposit on the hair.
   

Herbal hair cleansers:

Reeta (soapnut) and shikakai form the best natural therapeutic cleansing base for herbal shampoo, which cleans gently without adversely affecting the scalp and the hair. Reeta is best for oil hair as it causes excessive dryness. But the dryness can be countered by mixing it with amla (gooseberry), making it suitable for dry hair. Both these herbs are far superior in their cleansing properties as compared to the synthetic shampoos. Amla has darkening properties, which provides superb gloss and color to Indian hair. Being the main ingredient of natural Ayurvedic oils, it also imparts shine to dry and lusterless hair.

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