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by Bhawna Roy,
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Hair fall is considered by every medical professional to be a global issue that affects every human being. It is stated that 100 stands of hair fall off the head of a person every day.
This is due to hair growing old over time, and must shed periodically to make place for newer and stronger hair strands.Unfortunately, hair fall has quickly risen to become one of the most prominent problems faced worldwide as some cases have larger chunks of hair fall off their scalp more consistently.
This issue can be traced back to one of the several symptoms that come from a variety of diseases and viruses. That being said, there is a large chunk of the Indian Population, specifically 40% of Indian women who suffer from excess Hair Fall.
By the time these women have reached the age of 40, they will have experienced severe hair fall that at times can be irreparable without external help, according to multiple reports and studies. These unwanted problems give rise to unnecessary stress, depression and anxiety.
These symptoms are indicative of potential medical conditions that can use quite a bit of unwanted stress and hygienic issues and even imbalances that are derived from hormonal issues.
Hormonal Imbalances: One of the largest benefactors of female hair fall are fluctuations that affect almost every hormonal function within a woman’s body, this not only creates problems in pregnancy and childbirth, but also other medical conditions that can affect their health, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Nutritional Deficiencies: There are Indian women who are unable to get the correct amount of necessary nutrients for proper hair growth. This leads to significantly higher hair loss through deficiencies in the nutritional front.
Some prominent deficiencies for hair fall in women happen irregularly and are caused by very little consumption of Vitamin, Biotin, Iron, as well as Zinc.
Stress and Lifestyle Factors: The stress an average Indian woman goes through daily is quite alarming and has been one of the main reasons for Hair Fall among women.
There is a particular type of stress known as Chronic Stress. Chronic stress is apparent when a woman experiences hair growth abruptly ends prematurely. This in turn makes the hair follicles in the scalp to prematurely stop growing altogether and enter a resting phase that cause many clumps of hair to slowly shed extensively any chance they get.
There are also certain lifestyle choices that can mess up a woman’s way of living, such as eating an unhealthy amounts of junk foods, sleeping and waking up at very irregular hours constantly, participating in smoking sessions of a daily basis, and consumption of too much alcohol.
Haircare Mistakes: There are many hair care products that can lead to the contribution of Hair Fall if taken and applied on incorrectly.
From the numerous amounts of hair styling done by either the women themselves or by their hair stylists, misuse of any type of hair care product, which increases the chances of hair fall exponentially.
Lastly, ignoring the scalp while taking care of the rest of the hair can lead to some of the most uncomfortable experiences women go through such as severe build-up of dandruff and dead skin cells all across their hair, which leads to an itchy scalp.
Medical Conditions: There are instances where women having certain medical conditions noticed and experienced some of the worst cases of hair fall.
Women who are suffering from changes to their hormonal cycle have shown considerable amounts of thyroid disorders that can affect their body in numerous ways. Some disorders to the thyroid and experiencing several autoimmune diseases can also significantly affect a woman’s hair growth.
Side Effects of Medications: There have been many side effects in women when they are asked to take some form of medication for too long
There are also different sorts of drugs that affects a large amount of hair to be shed due to its effects on the woman’s body.
This type of hair loss can be termed as drug-induced hair loss, according to medical professionals. This has also been noted to be a temporary type of hair fall, and patients who are suffering from said medical condition are able to grow back their hair normally in a short while.
However, there are extremely rare cases where the hair fall cannot grow back and are permanently bald.
Widening Part and Thinning Crown: Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) is a very distinct and often prominent form of hair fall that forms when there is a thin line that grows faster and faster on the top or the ‘Crown’ of the head.
Along with this thinning crown, there is also a very prevalent widening in the form of a large central hair line that affect the gap between the hairs strands, making them more visible, allowing the scalp to be visible.
It is very common for women to develop thinning crown which is caused when hair is shown to be extremely thin and therefore, very breakable and damageable.
Patchy Bald Spots: It is not too uncommon to find women with small amounts of bald patches present on their head. However, if the bald patches become more visible, it is then known as Patchy Bald Spots. These spots have become synonymous with a condition called alopecia areata.
This condition is an autoimmune disease that causes the scalp to be removed not only any form of hair on the head but also in other hairy body parts, covering a woman’s entire body with Patchy Bald Spots.
Women who have been suffering with alopecia areata may also experience an adverse side-effect where women have an extreme amount of hair thinning on their head, which leads to more hair fall. This specific type of hair thinning is scientifically known as androgentic alopecia.
Sudden or Excessive Shedding: Last but certainly not least, it is a universally accepted experience that everyone has some form of hair shedding. Men and women experience this daily, but it usually is up to 100 hair strands on average.
There are some instances where extreme and successive hair fall occurs when an immense amount hair falls consistently on a daily basis. This condition can mean many things.
From noticeable changes in the hormonal cycle, inadequate nutritional intake that can lead to several deficiencies where excessive hair fall is a normal occasion, and many more medical issues that have shown the same results.
CBC (Complete Blood Count): This is one of the most important tests that are required for checking a condition within the bloodstream in the main cause for Hair Fall.
The main culprit has been proven to be anaemia more often than not, which is caused due to a lack of iron within the body. The Complete Blood Count Test scans and searches for any anomalies through the measurement of Red Blood Cells in the sample, alongside other important factors such as Haemoglobin and Haematocrit levels for further clarifications.
This test also gives a clear answer on what the multiple components consisted within the blood are. All of these can give very elaborate results and the cause of hair loss.
Ferritin & Iron Profile: This unique test’s goal is to find and evaluate the necessary tests for iron and ferritin contents in the blood, to ensure that iron deficiency is not present within the blood.
In case of very low ferritin levels, which coincidentally translate to depleted iron stores located in the body; this can be a strong contender for the Hair Fall that is present currently in the victim.
If there is a depletion of ferritin levels in the blood, be sure to carry plenty of supplementations that are medically accurate to help preserve and improve hair growth health and even likely help regrow hair as well.
Vitamin D and B12 Levels: Lastly, these types of blood tests are for women who have shown increasing signs of Vitamin deficiency, which have shown signs of heavy hair losses among women.
The Vitamin D and B12 tests have shown to counteract any signs of hair fall through several deficiencies which can affect the growth of hair or stunting them from time to time.
Vitamin D is used in looking out for hair follicle growth among women and is responsible for keeping life-altering conditions such as Alopecia areata at bay.
Oil Massages: Having an Oil Massage for your hair and specially your scalp feels like a good way to relax. It has also been used for preventing hair fall. Women who have lusciously thick hair have often stated that a quick oil massage every day has led to wonders in their hair strength, colour and vitality.
It is considered as of the best homemade remedies that can increase the quality and health of hair follicles as the constant circulation your head feels and the stimulation on the scalp can determine the state of the scalp through the amount of pressure that is released and takes its course.
There are also certain medically-approved oils that have been proven to provide your scalp with some of the most enriching and cooling ways to relieve your head and also help remove any sort of dryness or even breakage of hair.
Nutrition-Rich Diet: If there is anything important about nutrition, it is the positive effects it brings with it. All of this is possible from a constant and punctual schedule and diet that encompasses the purpose of achieving healthy hair.
Women who have a balanced diet often have much stronger hair quality. If there has been a loss of certain healthy nutrients such as biotin, zinc, iron and protein which are responsible for much healthier scalp and hair, it is certain that nutrient deficiency is what is responsible for hair fall.
There are also important nutrients that can positively affect the health of hair follicles in women such as Vitamin-C and certain antioxidants, which may be the key for potentially slowing down and reducing the amount of hair fall among women.
Ayurvedic Herbs: Ayurvedic Herbs can go a long way for women who are suffering from severe hair fall problems daily. To combat this, many women have started to practice hair fall removal practices with an herb known as Bhringraj.
This herb is known for its potent ayurvedic properties that have been shown to help lower the risks of hair fall. It strengthens the hair follicles that are responsible for the hair loss and simultaneously promotes healthy hair growth.
Another Ayurvedic herb, Amla, which is a popular choice among women happens to be a very rich and nurturing herb, containing all sorts of nutrients, such as Vitamin-C, antioxidants and several types of fatty acids that take care of any dry scalp issues, any form of stress-removal from the head and the prevention of anxiety.
Ayurvedic Oils: Oils are said to contain some of the most enriching properties that any hair follicles need to grow and preserve them. One popular oil among women happens to be Neelibrigadi Oil, which has a very strong smell that is responsible and takes care of the hair.
This oil is used to get rid of any greying in the hair, removing any sort of dandruff and dry skin flakes that are present in the hair and helps keep the base of the scalp clean and healthy.
A bonus of Neelibrigadi Oil is that is also makes the hair extra thick and smooth, giving it a very nice and pleasing shine.
• Tight Hairstyles: Practicality is very useful, and nothing is more practical than a hairstyle that makes you feel comfortable and has lots of versatility. Going for a hairstyle that you feel fits your personality while maintaining no intention of constricting your scalp often leads to very uncomfortable situations. Instead; you are require to keep an extremely loose hairstyle that has great freedom of movement for your hair, such as an open braided hairstyle or even loose ponytails.
• Heat Styling: If there is one thing that can make the hair follicles around your scalp uncomfortable, it is the unnecessary amount of time taken under intense heat. This would instantly dry the scalp.
Do not use any type of hair fastener, curlers, and strengtheners aside and instead use some natural combs, the result would allow for a smoother transition between the rough skin in the head and supple skin surrounding the hair, preventing breakage of hair follicles.
• Chemical Treatments: In case you do not want your hair to look all fuzzy and messed up while you are somewhere important, please try and stop bleach, perms, and dyes on your hair, which acts like a cover and prevents necessary growth for the hair follicles.
• Gentle Hair Care: Taking care of your hair is an easy but punctual task. It requires lots of dedication and time to perfect the style you want to have. In order for that to happen, however, you would need to remove any form of soaps and shampoos that are filled with chemicals and instead apply natural oils, certified natural soaps and even sulphate-free shampoos that allow for some of the most lavish hair follicles.
• Stress: It is important that you do not get stressed, as it enhances terrible hair quality right off the bat, and is almost impossible to keep in check.
Through the management of stress accumulated throughout the day through a variety of formats, such as meditation, simple exercises, or even talking about your mental health to a professional, always stay alert on overexerting yourself.
When to go see a doctor is dependent on when you experience hair fall if hair loss has been happening for more than 2 or even 3 months consistently, then it is advisable to go to your family doctor and have them diagnose you of what you are going through at the moment.
It is only recommended even more if there are symptoms that you are feeling such as itchy scalp, more and more visible bald patches, and even increasing hair fall per day. Experiencing sudden bald patches also requires some assistance from a health professional for a proper evaluation and potential diagnosis for whatever you may be having.
Using everything you may have experienced can also have a more direct diagnosis and have a better course of action for the patient.
Hair loss is a worldwide issue that almost anyone has experienced at least once in their lives. It may not be when you were young and it may not have occurred when you are old either.
It is an interesting topic when it comes to women, and this is because of the issues that come from it. From conditions such as an irregular hormonal cycle to something as intricate and complex as genetics and even certain lifestyle choices.
To understand what makes the causes happen in many of these cases, there needs to be thorough research and symptoms to look out for in order to gain crucial knowledge of these instances.
Through medical check-ups and interviews with certain medical therapists, narrowing down what makes each condition work is one step closer to getting rid of hair fall in women.