Loss of Hair - Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Remedies
Hair Loss Causes In MenThough hair loss is prevalent in men some women have also had to cope with this condition. Vanity is one of the main reasons why people losing their hair try all sorts of treatments, remedies and medications [medical shampoos etc.]. Though hair is not vital in sustaining life, it is quite important to both men and women as it can enhance the person's beauty. Long, healthy, well looked after hair is stunning and most women cannot live without it [men love long hair on a woman as well]. Hair grows at about 1 cm or so, per month, is formed by a protein called keratin and grows out of the skull through tiny little pockets called follicles.
Symptoms
These are pretty obvious but I will list them anyway.
* Receding hairline around the forehead area
* Bald patches making an appearance
* Hair on your clothes during the day
* Hair loss while washing or combing your hair
* A lot of hair in the shower or bath drain
* Hair looking thin on top [can see your scalp]
Causes
* Inadequate diet
* Lack of vitamins
* Lack of folic acid
* Sudden shock
* Stress
* Long illnesses - typhoid, syphilis, anemia etc.
* Anxiety
* Hereditary
* Bad hair care and hygiene
Prevention
Ensure your diet is packed with folic acids, vitamins and proteins, keep your scalp and hair clean, massage the scalp after every wash [preferably with cold water] to ensure good circulation of blood to the area and to help stimulate the sebaceous glands.
Remedies
1) Alfalfa - the juice of this plant mixed with equal quantities of the juice of carrots and lettuce provide the right elements to promote hair growth [quite remarkable hair growth occurs].
2) Amla oil - prepared by mixing coconut oil and gooseberry oil in equal quantities; this is a powerful hair tonic and will encourage hair growth.
3) Lime juice - A mixture of gooseberry and lime-juice [equal amounts] used as a shampoo will stimulate hair growth and aid in preventing hair loss.
4) Lettuce - drinking a mixture of lettuce and spinach juice [about 1/2 a liter a day] will assist in hair growth and help prevent hair loss.
5) Margosa - make a concoction of this trees leaves and use as a wash, this will aid in preventing hair loss and increasing the hairs growth. Also beneficial in killing hair lice.
6) Mustard oil - boil this oil [250ml] together with henna leaves [about sixty grams], add the leaves slowly until they have all burned into the oil, filter the oil, cool, store in a convenient container and use about a tablespoon each day to massage into the hair and scalp to help produce thick healthy and abundant hair.
7) Coconut milk - apply this liquid to the scalp, massage it into the hair roots, to nourish the hair and promote hair growth
8) Seeds of black pepper and lime - grind to a paste and apply to the bald patchy areas, this will promote blood circulation [due to a slightly irritant action of the paste] and stimulate hair growth, apply this to the area twice daily.
9) Liquorish - grind some of this plant into milk with a touch of saffron and apply this nightly before going to bed, it is said to help promote re-growth.
10) Onion - found to be beneficial if rubbed into the patchy areas [until the area is quite red] every morning and evening, soothe with some honey.
There are other remedies out there, which include pigeon pea, coconut oil, fenugreek, green coriander leaves etc. Try the ones listed to find one that will assist in the re-growth and health of your hair.
As with most problems, a good healthy well balanced diet is very important, not only for your hair but for your general health as well, so please ensure you eat a well balanced diet, have good hair hygiene and do a moderate amount of exercise daily.
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