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If the baldness on the head of men is an additional place for kisses, then for women, even a thinning parting is a disaster. What are the causes of hair loss, how to deal with it and is it possible to defeat the problem once and for all?
Signs of hair loss
Alarm bells that speak of too intense hair loss:
there are too many of them on the comb and in the bath after washing – more than usual;
hair remains on the pillow, clothes, on the floor;
pinch a few strands between your fingers and stretch along the entire length – if a few hairs are left in your hand, this is another sign of excessive loss;
hair is frizzy, their volume has decreased.
If you notice all these signs, go to the doctor immediately! Give up dubious experiments and do not look for folk recipes on the net. It’s not our job to scare you. But hair is our property and a source of pride. To keep them safe and sound, it is better to contact a trichologist. A qualified doctor will diagnose, prescribe tests and, based on them, write out a step-by-step rehabilitation or treatment plan.
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Causes of hair loss
Let’s get down to business and try to find out with the help of our experts why hair falls out. Doctors distinguish two main types of hair loss: diffuse telogen and androgenic.
diffuse characterized by massive hair loss all over the head. The phenomenon, which is popularly called hair loss, is primarily due to three main reasons:
deficiency of amino acids, vitamins and microelements – iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, zinc, etc.;
hormonal imbalance – the abolition and change of contraceptives, the postpartum period, menopause;
damage due to high temperature after viral diseases, and in the last year and a half – after suffering COVID-19.
Androgenic hair loss (male type) is associated with increased activity of the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme in the scalp and gradual thinning of hair in androgen-dependent zones: on the forehead, crown and crown.
This enzyme activity causes:
microinflammatory stress;
deformation of hair follicles;
progressive thinning and thinning of hair in the region of the crown and forehead.
For both types of hair loss, a complex treatment is recommended, including products that work locally (for example, rubbed into the scalp) and products for internal use. With pronounced changes, professional restorative procedures (mesotherapy, etc.) are recommended.
Now let’s take a closer look at why hair falls out.
Hormonal imbalance
The most common cause of hair loss in women is hormonal fluctuations. Not only during pregnancy, but also during premenopause, when sex hormones (estrogens, testosterone and progesterone) begin to “naughty”. Sometimes thyroid hormones misbehave, reducing or increasing their activity. If you notice that your hair is falling out a lot, consult a doctor, he will give professional advice on what to do.
After giving birth, many women complain that the hair on their heads is very strong. What to do? First, calm down, take the recommended vitamin and mineral complexes, pay attention to the drinking regime – drinking plenty of water helps to remove toxins from the body. The fact is that during pregnancy, under the influence of hormones, the hair stops falling out, the whole process of the life of the bulbs seems to pause (unless, of course, there are other reasons for hair loss, for example, iron deficiency or increased fragility). But after giving birth, everything that has been preserved for nine months can change. Processes return to prenatal mode. Everything will be in order if you do not create additional reasons for the “hair fall”.
Emotional stress
Panic attacks, insomnia, mood swings, depression, just endless stress due to work or family affairs, accumulated fatigue – all these are not only our emotional experiences, but also tests for the body. The body resists this emotional pressure and begins to work against us, releasing inflammatory mediators into the bloodstream, which lead to an exacerbation of chronic diseases and many other troubles, including hair loss.
Past illnesses
Taking certain medications
The reason that the hair falls out can also be the use of medications. These include some antidepressants, statins, and antifungal drugs. Read the section on side effects in the annotations to the medicine.
The change of seasons
The problem of hair loss becomes especially relevant during the off-season. In the spring, hair loss is usually associated with hypovitaminosis. In autumn and winter, hair, like skin, suffers from frost and dry air. Due to increased dryness, they can quickly get dirty, break and fall out. Therefore, choose a good moisturizing care and do not forget about the hat!
Micronutrient deficiency
Vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies are perhaps the most common cause of hair loss, despite the general interest in proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Recall that proteins, fats, amino acids are extremely important for hair. Look for them in dairy products, eggs, animal and vegetable proteins. We advise you to lean on red meat, fatty fish, chicken, turkey. Other priorities include olive or other vegetable oil, whole grain bread. From cereals it is better to choose buckwheat, bulgur, spelt. The most important for hair are B vitamins, vitamin D, as well as iron, chromium, selenium, zinc, and copper. In this case, you should not flatter yourself and count on the instant effect of taking vitamins. Firstly, their course is 2-3 months. And the first results are noticeable not earlier than in two weeks. And even later – it all depends on the degree of neglect of the problem.
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What to do if hair falls out?
So, what to do if a woman has a lot of hair on her head? First, go to the doctor. To stop hair loss and increase their density, you must first find out why they are shedding. As you can see, the reasons can be different.
First of all, you need to listen to the advice of a trichologist. But if you don’t have an appointment yet, we recommend updating your regular home care. We have selected for you several effective remedies for weakened hair prone to falling out.
Use of special cosmetics for hair prone to hair loss
Toning shampoo against hair loss Dercos Aminexil, Vichy
Aminexil in the composition of the shampoo prevents the compaction of collagen around the hair root (this is one of the results of the adverse effects of various external factors). Due to collagen compaction, the blood supply and nutrition of the hair follicle worsens, which leads to hair loss.
Toning firming conditioner against hair loss Dercos Aminexil, Vichy
Designed for a complex action in tandem with shampoo against hair loss, it also performs additional functions: it protects the hair, facilitates the process of combing.
Will folk remedies help with hair loss?
It’s the XNUMXst century, but there are still a lot of people who like to solve any problems in the “grandmother’s” way. We addressed the question of folk remedies for hair loss and their effectiveness to our expert Maria Nevskaya.
She considers oil masks to be the most effective.
“Experience with long-term use of oils confirms their beneficial effects on hair. The effect of natural oils is primarily associated with a powerful antioxidant effect, due to which the micro-inflammatory stress in the hair follicles is neutralized. Prevention and correction of microinflammatory stress affects many processes:
hair loss is reduced
the course of metabolic reactions is normalized,
re-growth of new hair after reduction of inflammation.
Summary results
What are the first signs of hair loss to look out for?
Try to watch yourself.
Too much hair remains on the comb and in the bathroom – more than usual.
Hair remains on the pillow, on clothes, on the floor.
Pull a strand of hair between your fingers. If there are a few hairs left on the fingers, this is another sign that something is wrong with the hair.
Decreased volume of hair.
What is the cause of hair loss?
Doctors distinguish two types of hair loss: diffuse telogen hair loss and androgenic hair loss. But there are many reasons. Among the main ones:
stress;
unfavorable ecology;
lack of vitamins;
violation of the hormonal background;
some diseases;
taking certain medications.
What to do if the hair has just started to fall out?
If the hair stopped growing, began to fall out sharply in tufts, it is best to contact a trichologist and find out what to do with hair loss in women.
But we must not forget about regular home care, it helps weakened and prone to hair loss.