16 minutes agoAuthor: Gaurav Tiwari
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O beautiful girl with long hair, the world knows, whenever your hair flies. There are countless songs in which praises of silky hair have been recited.
Hair will get appreciation only when it is groomed to make it beautiful and silky. But the truth is that we are very careless about our hair.
All the struggle and effort to take hair seriously starts when it starts falling. Hair fall is a very normal thing. Hair fall happens after a certain age, but the problem arises when this problem starts affecting children and youngsters or suddenly a lot of hair starts falling.
so today ‘health report‘ We will know why hair falls. Also, we will know that-
- What are its symptoms and causes?
- Can we prevent hair loss?
- When is it necessary to see a doctor about hair loss?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it is normal for a person to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. If someone has about 100,000 (1 lakh) hairs on his head, then consider it as nothing to worry about. It is like a cycle that some hairs are lost and new hairs grow in their place.
Hair does not fall due to shampooing or combing
Our hair does not fall due to shampooing or combing. Actually, it has already separated from the scalp i.e. its root. Shampoo and comb make their work easier. The truth is that keeping the hair clean strengthens it. This reduces the risk of any kind of infection in its roots.
The real reason for hair fall is lack of nutrients. If our diet lacks green vegetables, fruits, and essential vitamins (D, B-12 and E), minerals (iron and calcium), then it directly affects the hair. Apart from this, if the hair is not getting the right amount of protein, it means that the hair is not getting nutrition. This can also cause hair fall.
Why does hair fall?
There are many possible reasons behind hair loss for each individual. Check out the most common causes of hair loss in the graphic.
What are the symptoms of hair loss
The age at which a person’s hair is falling and the reason for it determines what its symptoms will be. There can be many types of baldness. If men are facing baldness, then first of all the hair from the parting of hair (hairline) starts falling or the hair from a particular area in the front, back and sides of the head starts falling. Whereas women’s hair starts falling gradually from the entire head. The hair of their entire head first becomes thin and then starts falling.
See the graphic to see what kind of symptoms are usually seen.
Hair loss can happen gradually over many years or it can happen suddenly. It can be temporary or permanent.
What are the risk factors behind hair loss
Usually, the problem of hair loss is due to family history. Apart from this, there are many other factors which can increase this risk.
Baldness does not occur quickly in women
The pattern of hair loss in women and men is different. Therefore, even if women lose hair, it does not appear as baldness.
- Apart from this, women also have estrogen hormone along with testosterone in their body. This hormone acts as a protective shield in their body. For some time, it protects women from many serious diseases including heart attack. Due to estrogen, women do not become bald like men. Their hair does not fall. However, once after menopause, when the amount of estrogen in their body decreases, their hair may fall.
- Women may also suffer from hair loss due to lack of nutrients during pregnancy.
Hair styling chemicals and tools are harmful to hair
Hot water, chemicals used to curl or straighten hair, bleach, hair colour, hair dryer, hair straightener, all these things are very harmful for hair. The chemicals used on hair in hair salons cause hair fall and also make them turn grey very fast.
These styling products can be harmful to hair:
- Blow Dryer
- Hot comb
- Hair Straightener
- Hair coloring products
- bleaching agent
- Perm (a product used to curl hair)
- Relaxers
how to prevent hair fall
Lack of proper knowledge about hair care can also cause hair breakage. To avoid this, take care of these things-
- Avoid wearing too tight hairstyles. If you regularly tie your hair in braids, buns or ponytails, try to keep them loose so that the roots of your hair do not get stretched.
- Avoid touching your hair frequently. As far as possible, we should also avoid pulling, twisting or rubbing the hair.
- After washing your hair, pat them dry. You can use a towel for this. Avoid rubbing your hair with a towel.
- Keep your diet rich in nutrients and take care of a balanced diet. Include plenty of iron and protein in your diet.
Which vitamins are helpful in hair loss?
Nutrition plays a big role in hair loss. If the hair is falling due to some disease or medical treatment then it is a different matter, but in normal conditions, good nutrition is very important for good hair health.
For this, you can include the following vitamins in your diet.
- B vitamins, especially riboflavin, biotin, folate, and vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Consumption of selenium is also helpful in preventing hair fall.
- Iron is also very important for hair.
When is it necessary to see a doctor about hair loss
The problem of hair fall and the reason behind it are not always normal. Sometimes there can be serious reasons behind it. If it seems that the body is giving some signals other than hair fall, then you should consult a doctor without delay.
What things should be included in the diet
Hair health is directly related to our nutrition. Therefore, it is very important to take care of your diet. See the graphic below to know what things you should include in your diet for healthy and strong hair.
What not to do for good hair health
Along with adopting good habits and nutrition, it is also important to get rid of bad habits. Smoking has a very bad effect on hair. Apart from this, if you eat junk food and do not sleep properly, then these habits cause serious damage to hair along with overall health. See the graphic below-
