There is no magic trick to preventalopecia, especially when it is original héréditaire. All the same, a few basic measures contribute to the hair health.

Take care of your hair

– Having good hair hygiene reduces the risk of ringworm.

– Avoid sharing combs, brushes and other hair accessories.

– Do not abuse chemicals (dyes, fixatives, etc.).

– Avoid excessive hair pulling when styling or holding hair in place with accessories.

Eat well

Several trace elements play an important role in the health of the hair. In particular magnesium, but also calcium, iron, potassium and zinc.

To avoid a possible deficiency of one or the other of these trace elements, it is important to eat in a healthy and balanced way. To learn more about the basics of healthy eating, see our How to eat well?

Protect against stress

Stress causes the secretion of androgens which, in excess, promote baldness. Find the source of your stress and find solutions to better cope with the situations that create it, if necessary. Practicing relaxation techniques can also be helpful.

Act quickly

While there are a few remedies to curb hair loss, resources are much more limited when it comes to regrowth.

In case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy

Some chemotherapy treatments can cause hair loss or hair loss, depending on the type of chemotherapy used, the dose, the duration of the treatments and other personal factors. Radiation therapy can also cause hair loss. Usually, body hair and hair grow back within weeks or months of stopping treatment. However, according to the Canadian Cancer Society, it is possible to reduce the effect of these treatments. here are a few tips¹ :

– use a mild shampoo and a soft bristle brush;

– let your hair dry naturally or use a blow dryer at low temperature;

– avoid coloring or perming your hair;

– wear a cooling helmet during chemotherapy to reduce blood flow to the hair follicles. This method is contraindicated for certain types of cancer. Also, it is not always effective. Ask the healthcare team for more information.