Homeopathic Management Of Alopecia

Introduction to Hair and  HairFall
Treating  Alopecia  Homeopathically
Coping   with   Alopecia   /    Hairfall
             


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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.  

Homeopathy And Alopecia

Hair loss or Alopecia effects a person’s confidence and may add negativity towards himself. Homoeopathic medicine for hair loss have proven to a rewarding and  stimulation for many people and is why more and more people are turning towards homoeopathic remedies for hair loss . Homeopathy understands the consequences of suppression and observes that when the course of healing is suppressed, even a superficial illness can reach a profound level, affecting vital organs like our mind and emotions. It, therefore, allows its practitioner to look into the hidden nature of illnesses as also the unique, distinctive patterns of the patients temperament, for which a safe, non habit forming, gentle remedy is given to bring about natural, holistic healing. Homoeopathy takes into account the altered immunity of the patient and brings it back to normal over a period of time. Thus the results are long-lasting and not just superficial in nature. Homeopathy plays a definitive role in stimulating the hair follicles and rejuvenating hair which has thinned or become scantly. It does not consider Hair Loss as an external disorder and considers it is an outward manifestation of internal disorientation .Most of the hair loss conditions can be very effectively treated within homeopathy.

The most effective and commonly used Remedies

Acid Phos :: Falling and greying of hair after grief, anguish and debility esp. from sides.

Falling of hair, hair becoming Gray. Hair fall after grief, anguish and debility esp. from sides. Grief changes hair of the young to grey. Dry, greasy and fluffy hair. Hair fall from the sides. Numbness and weakness. Great fatigue after walking.

 
Aloe Socotrina :: Hair comes out in lumps, leaving bare patches
Hair comes out in lumps,leaving bare patches.Eyelashes also fall out with frequent front headaches. Congestive headache < heat.

Ammonium Muriaticum::Falling of hair ,with great itching of scalp.

Large accumulation of bran like scales, with falling off hair which has a dead end , lustreless appearance.

          Arsenicum Album ::When hair goes off in circular patches, leaving rough, dirty looking

          Hair goes off in circular patches, rough, dirty looking scalp. Touching the hair is painful. When hair falls from front of the head. Brittle and stiff hair. Dandruff. Hair loss due to depression,anxiety and irritability.

Baryta Carb::Baldness esp. of the Crown, in young people.

Baldness esp. of the crown, in young people. Scalp very sensitive to touch ,worse from scratching. Hair fall from vertex and moustache. Small , immaturely developed personalities ,applies to hair growth as well .

Calcarea Carbonicum ::Hair falls out when combing;. Dryness of hair

Hair falls out when combing. Dryness of hair. Great sensitiveness of the scalp, with yellowish or white scales on the scalp. Sensation of coldness of outer head.

Cantharis Vesicatoria::Hair falls out when combing,

Hair Fall especially during confinement and lactation; scales on scalp. Enormous dandruff. Stiff Hair.

Carbo Veg::Falling out of hair after childbirth or severe illnesses or abuse of mercury.

Falling out of hair after childbirth. after severe illnesses or abuse of mercury. Great sensitiveness of scalp to pressure. Hair falls out more on back of head. Headache from overheating,< lying, pressure .Cold sweat on forehead.

Fluoric Acid::Alopecia, with congestion of blood to the head, suggests this remedy.

Alopecia, with congestion of blood to the head. Large patches entirely denuded of hair. The new hair is dry, and breaks off. Falling of hair from syphilis. Hair Falling in spots. Hair sticks together, dry, breaks off. Nails Distorted, grow too fast; weak. Itching in spots .

Graphites :: Alopecia. Falling of hair at temples.

Eruptions majorly at occipital. Alopecia. Falling of hair at temples. Hair on the sides of the head, vertex and nostrils falls out. Dry, tangled, matted or brittle hair. Perspiration of scalp, greying of hair. Dandruff, like milk crusts. Scalp/skin thick. Hard. Dry. Rough

Kalium Carbonicum:: Falling of Hair from Temples
For dry, thinning hair . rapidly falling off, with much dandruff, or when comes out after nervous fevers. Falling of hair from temples. Falling of eyebrows.Sleeplessness. Waking 2 to 4 a.m. Talking in sleep.
 
Lachesis::Hair falls especial in pregnancy. Sensitive scalp. Does not want hair touched.
Falling of hair, aggravated during pregnancy. Sensitive to touch, pressure, can’t tolerate tight collars. Aggravates by suppressed menses (climacteric, pregnancy, birth-control pill).  

Lyco :: Complaints of hair loss, premature baldness, premature greying after childbirth 

Hair loss, prematurely bald. Premature greying of hair. Burning, scaling, itching of the scalp. Emaciated. Wrinkled. Frowning of the eyebrows .Hungry at night ,appetite increases while eating. 

Nitric Acid  :: Loss of hair from the vertex and beard

Loss of hair from the vertex. Sensitiveness of the scalp. Hair loss is due to depression, anxiety and irritability. Falling of pubic hair. 

Phosphorus :: Hair loss in large clumps especially from Head Crown

Intense Dandruff . Itching of the scalp .Hair loss when the hair is falling in large clumps especially from crown of the head. Hair falls out in handfuls. Bald spots on the head which are dry and scaly .The roots of the hair seems to be dry, Dry tongue and lips. 

Sepia Officinalis :: losing of hair after chronic headaches 

Losing of hair after chronic headaches. Losing of hair During menopause. Much itching of the scalp and roots of hair .Falling of hair, < hormonal changes. Itching of root of hair. Dry  skin. Thickened and parchment-like. 

Staphysagria :: Hair falls mostly from occipital and around the ears.

Hair falls out, mostly from occipital and around the ears, with humid, foetid eruption of dandruff on the scalp. Hair pulls out without pain after the slightest effort. Itching. Changing place on scratching. 

Sulphur :: Dandruff, dry hair, scalp  sore to touch, violent itching, worse with the warmth of bed

Dandruff, hair dry, falling off, scalp sore to touch. Itching violently. Worse when getting warm in bed. Hair fall after parturition. Hair fall from occipital and eyelashes. Hair grey,offensives, dry, cold and hard. Washing hair aggravates. 

Thuja :: Falling off of hair due to dry white scaly dandruff.

Falling off of hair due to dry white scaly dandruff. Hair greasy or dry, like straw and it sticks up. Hair fall after headache, from vertex. Dry or greasy hair, lustreless and splits.