Battling hair fall? Causes and Its preventions

Today one of the major issues people of all generations are facing is hair fall. This is affecting people worldwide. Losing 50-100 strands daily is considered natural as it is part of the natural hair growth cycle. However excessive hair fall is an issue of concern and also indicate some underlying problem that needs to be found. Every individual has his/her own reason for the hair fall hence it has to be treated differently. While some may have to opt for the cure medically for others natural remedies or change of location can be of help.

Let’s now discuss the few causes of hair fall:-

1. Hormonal Imbalance:- This is the most common cause of hair fall. With increase in hormonal disorders among men and women hair fall is at rise. Women face the same during pregnancy, menopause, thyroid, PCOD, PCOS however men experience the same with thyroid, depression, weight gain and many more. These imbalances can cause long term or temporary hair fall problems.  

2. Genetic:- Another common cause of hair fall is Genetics which also means hereditary hair loss. When the cause is hereditary women face thin hair naturally and men notice the loss from the crown of the head. Since nothing can be done with the hereditary problem one can find solutions only with natural remedies or medically like laser.

3. Hair styling:- Excessive usage of hair dryers, straighteners, chemical treatments are yet another few causes of hair breakage which can be avoided.  

4. Nutrition Deficiency:- Vitamins and minerals for hair growth are very essential. Deficiency of folic acid, Vitamin D, Biotin, Proteins and Zinc can as well cause hair fall.

5. Mental Stress:- Anxiety, Depression, Emotional stress affects our entire body’s functional and hair is one of it.

Major part of the hair fall can be cured either medically, naturally or by simple means of changing our lifestyle. It is just not difficult to bring back our hair or at least stop the hair fall and allow the hair growth cycle to work. Let us now discuss a few preventions that we can take to control our hair fall.

1. Use mild shampoo’s and avoid getting too harsh on your hair. Avoid the usage of chemicals and heat styling products.

2. Keep your diet balanced with protein’s, fruits, omega 3, Vitamin D,E, Folic acid, water in your diet regularly. Vitamins and minerals for hair growth play a very crucial role and hence we must include them in our diet.

3. Stay patient and reduce your level of stress by exercise, deep breathing and yoga.

4. Stay away from excessive Alcohol and smoking.

Like we say prevention is better option however when there is excessive hair fall one has to opt for medical treatments. There are many medicines that are available in the market that one can opt for however it is recommended to do the same with proper guidance of the doctor. One can also opt for laser treatment for the same from renounced doctor.

While we suggest the medical treatment we must not forget the natural and ayurvedic remedies for hair fall control. While Ayurveda opts for cold pressed oils and massages natural remedies or home remedies suggest onion oil, castor oil, hibiscus, curry leaves, aleo vera, mustard oil, and coconut oil.

Hair fall has many reasons, we need to figure out the cause and then go in the right direction to solve the same either medically or naturally.