Hair Loss

Causes of Hair Loss

• Family History (Heredity): The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition known as androgenic alopecia, which includes male-pattern baldness and female-pattern baldness.
• Hormonal Changes and Medical Conditions: Hormonal changes due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and thyroid problems can cause hair loss. Medical conditions like alopecia areata, scalp infections, and trichotillomania also contribute.
• Medications and Supplements: Certain drugs used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, gout, and high blood pressure can cause hair loss.
• Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy to the head can result in permanent hair loss.
• Stressful Events: Physical or emotional shocks can lead to temporary hair thinning.
• Hairstyles and Treatments: Excessive hairstyling and treatments like hot-oil hair treatments can cause hair loss, sometimes permanently.

Symptoms of Hair Loss

• Gradual Thinning on Top of Head: Common with aging, men often see a receding hairline, while women experience broadening of the part in their hair.
• Circular or Patchy Bald Spots: Hair loss in circular or patchy spots on the scalp, beard, or eyebrows, often accompanied by itchy or painful skin.
• Sudden Loosening of Hair: Physical or emotional shocks can cause handfuls of hair to fall out.
• Full-body Hair Loss: Medical treatments like chemotherapy can cause hair loss all over the body.
• Patches of Scaling: This can indicate ringworm, with symptoms like broken hair, redness, swelling, and oozing.

Other Types of Hair Loss

1. Split Ends

   The splitting or fraying of the hair shaft, most commonly affecting long hair. This occurs when the outermost layer of the hair shaft, the cuticle, is damaged, exposing the cortex of the hair. This damage can lead to hair breakage, dry hair ends, dead ends, and of course, split ends.Over-brushing hair, excessive perming, too much heat, and lack of a good conditioner cause split ends.

   Prevention

   • To avoid split ends trim your hair regularly at least after every 4 to 6 weeks
   • Comb your hair gently with wide tooth comb
   • Dry your wet hair naturally
   • Eat healthy diet
   • Avoid hair dryers

   

2. Oily or Greasy Hairs / Scalp

   Oily hair is caused when the scalp produces too much of a natural oil called sebum. Sebum is produced by sebaceous glands, which can sometimes “work overtime”, resulting in excessive amounts of oil.

   Causes of Oily or Greasy Hairs / Scalp

   Here are some of the most common causes of an oily scalp/ hairs :

   • Seborrheic dermatitis

     Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition that irritates and inflames your skin. Pink, scaly areas of skin develop in areas with a lot of oil glands, including the scalp. It’s also known as dandruff.It can result from an allergic reaction or be a symptom of an autoimmune condition. It’s not a serious condition. Home treatments can often treat or manage it.

   • Skin conditions

     Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can cause red, scaly patches to appear on your scalp.Both of these conditions are disorders related to immune dysfunction.

   • Forehead acne

     Forehead acne develops when oil and skin cell substances get trapped inside the pores. It can also lead to specific acne bacteria to build up and cause acne bumps.Excessive oil production is often the cause of acne

   • GeneticsYour genes may contribute to how much oil your glands produce and how thick your hair is.

3. Frizzy Hairs

   Frizzy hair occurs when the hair's moisture level falls below normal levels, and it can also be hereditary.

   Causes of Frizzy Hairs

   • The water temperature in your shower is cranked up

     Extra hot water may feel relaxing during your shower, but it’s not doing your hair (or your skin, for that matter) any favours. Scalding hot water can strip your hair of the natural oils that keep it moisturised and shiny. Since you already know that a lack of moisture in your hair can cause frizz, it’s wise to avoid anything that can remove the precious oils your hair so desperately needs.

   • You style your hair with hot hair styling tools daily

     We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but daily heat to your hair can strip it of natural moisture and lead to frizz. Not to mention, these hair styling tools can cause damaged hair.

   • You're washing hair everyday

     It’s no secret that harsh foaming shampoos can mess with your hair’s natural equilibrium, resulting in dry, dull hair that looks frizzy. Also, keep in mind that all shampoos are not created equal. It’s very possible that your formula of choice is further drying your hair.

   • Your hair ends are damaged

     Got brittle, split ends? Damaged hair is a surefire way to experience frizz. Plus, the longer those split ends stick around, the higher the chance of hair damage climbing up your hair strands and wreaking further havoc.

   • You dry your hair with a rough hair towel

     Wrapping your hair up into an abrasive bath towel can draw moisture out of your hair quickly and lead to frizz. If your hair is curly, this friction can also cause clumps and deformed coils.

4. Dull Hairs

   There are many causes of dull-looking hair — chemical or heat-styling damage, and environmental soils.Dull hair tends to have certain characteristics: It typically lacks lustre, has a rough or coarse feeling, and might look frizzy or feel heavy.

   Causes of Dull Hairs

   Dull hair happens for a variety of reasons, including:

   • Improper hair care techniques
   • A diet that's lacking in key nutrients
   • Too much sunlight or heat styling
   • Over processing with harsh chemicals
   • Environmental conditions, such as dry or cold air
   • Using too much product or the wrong products

   

5. Heat damaged hairs

   Use your curling iron or flat iron too much and your hair will become damaged.

6. Colour Damaged Hairs

   When you colour your hair, chemicals are used to open your hair shaft, leaving your hair extremely porous and prone to brittleness and breakage.

   

Consulting a Homeopath

If you are seeking homoeopathic treatment for lumbar spondylosis, it is essential to consult with a qualified and experienced homoeopath. At Sanjivani Homeopathy Clinic, our team of skilled homoeopaths will conduct a thorough evaluation, considering your symptoms, medical history, and individual characteristics to develop a personalised treatment plan.