Coping with Hairfall / Alopecia

Hair is a sign of youth and good health. Hair Fall / Alopecia .  The Lost Hair look of the scalp in alopecia can lead psychological stress. It can lead to can lead to significant insecurity and a tendency to withdraw. Counselling by a qualified professional can help patients to develop a positive self-image and confidence .

Daily hair care Includes caring for your scalp . The hair below the surface of your skin is the part that’s alive , which need actual care for great hair , one needs to nourish scalp.

Nutritional Care for great hair :

Eating right can help make your hair shine.

Salmon : Fish is full of oil and protein and also contain  omega-3 fatty acids that can help prevent a dry scalp.

Beef, lamb, and oysters : Rich in  zinc, helps in hair texture.

Chicken and eggs : food that's rich in protein; they're also a good source of vitamin B-12 and biotin.

Cashews, pecans, and almonds are full of zinc. Walnuts contain zinc too, along with alpha-lino lenic acid.
Water : Drink plenty of water

Vitamins  for healthy hair

Vitamin A

Vitamin A helps in the production of  sebum. Die rich in Vitamin A helps reducing dry hair, dandruff and a thick scalp which may lead to hair loss.   

Imp note : - Having too much sebum blocks hair follicles. So overdosing on Vitamin A could actually cause you even more hair loss. If the Vitamin A source is foods then overdose is not expected.

Vitamin B

The main B vitamins that is needed for good  hair growth are Vitamin B-6 and Folic Acid. Vitamin B-6 is often found in protein rich foods.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E helps provide good blood circulation to the scalp by increasing the absorption of oxygen.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is responsible for the healthy development of collagen which is necessary for strong hair.

Protein.

More than 90 percent of  hair is made up of protein , so enough protein in diet supports  hair growth.

Minerals  you need for healthy hair

Silica

Its the most important mineral when it comes to healthy hair. One can get silica from Oats, millet, barley, whole wheat, and algae.

Iodine

Iodine is very important when it comes to combating hair loss. One  must have Iodine for healthy hair.

Imp Note : Overdose of Iodine can again cause hair loss , so to avoid that instead of iodised salt one should  make foods as iodine source.

Zinc

Zinc is very important for  tissue growth and hair growth in particular.

Iron

You should get all of your Iron from food sources. Also make sure to combine foods with Vitamin C in the same meal for better absorption of Iron.

 

Grooming and Its Effects on Hair Loss

• Avoid combing hair with fine-toothed combs when wet .
• Also over-combing or over-brushing damages the hair .
• Brushing the hair before washing can loosen up flakes of sebum and dead skin buildup and make it easier to clean the scalp thoroughly during shampooing.
• Excessive shampooing can strip vital minerals .Choose a shampoo with a proper pH level (pH level of 5.5 is ideal).
• Avoid rubbing wet hair , especially with terrycloth towels, as this will pull hair when it is in a weakened state, due to the wetness.
• Excessive colouring, styling or heat treatments, and chemical treatments can damage hair
• Overuse of hairstyles that pull the hair too tight, such as ponytails and braids, which will cause hair loss especially along the sides of the scalp.