HOW TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS IN WOMEN

Unlike men, women do not expect to lose their hair. So when an increased amount of hair fall is noted, this can be disturbing for most women.

For the most part, hair loss is genetic. There are also some factors that can cause temporary hair loss in women. But whatever the cause is, there are ways that you can do to prevent excessive hair loss and hair fall.

The primary way to prevent hair loss is by taking care of your hair. Wet hair is especially brittle so you should use a wide toothed comb to detangle it. Hair colouring and bleaching are generally damaging to hair. Avoid products containing peroxide and ammonia which can cause chemical damage and hair breakage. Limit the use of hot curlers and blow dryers because too much heat exposure can dry out the hair. Keep your hair clean by shampooing daily and using only mild shampoos. A dirty hair and scalp promotes the growth of fungi and bacteria. This can lead to dandruff and scalp itching, which can damage the hair follicles.

Many women are unaware of it, but crash diets can cause hair loss. Extreme dieting can affect all phases of hair growth. The hair also needs vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc. The B complex vitamins such as inositol, biotin, and panthenol are very important for healthy hair growth. Proteins and essential amino acids also play essential roles. If you are on a diet, the body will sense the energy deficiency and as a result, will shut down nonessential bodily processes and direct the resources to life preserving processes. Clearly, hair growth is considered nonessential, thus the negative effects on hair growth.

The stresses of everyday life can have a toll on your body as well as on your hair. Emotional or physical stress can push a large number of hairs in the growth phase to enter the resting phase. After a while, the affected hairs suddenly fall out during combing or washing the hair. Hair loss due to stress is only temporary and will resolve once stress is put under control. You can learn about stress management techniques and apply them to your everyday life.

If you are experiencing hair loss or massive hair fall, there are ways to manage this and there are also hair loss treatment options that you can take advantage of.