Losing hair everyday is a normal part of hair growth cycle. The 10% of our hair which is in a resting phase would fall out every 2 or 3 months with 90% of the hair in a growth phase. The matter gets noticed when hair loss is beyond the normal shedding limits. These include: Alopecia areata: This is typically present with one or more identifiable spots on the scalp. When there is a mal-function of the immune system the intrinsic white cells attack the hair follicles and result in this ailment. When the entire scalp hair has fallen it is called Alopecia Totalis. When all the body hair is lost it is called Alopecia Universalis, a rare condition.
Hereditary causes: This can result in male pattern baldness which causes 25% of men getting bald by age 30. Though essentially genetic, the reason could also be attributed to testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone is usually converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men without testosterone would never have male pattern baldness.
Skin diseases: this is a common reason for hair loss and it could affect the scalp too. The specific skin diseases causing hair loss include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.
Sudden illness or fever: after any serious illness or fever, you could experience large chunks of hair falling out. However, this only lasts for a little time.
Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging are some of the other common causes of hair loss. Over and above these main reasons, there are other reasons too.
Provillus hair loss can be treated when you can stop hair fall and promote re-growth. Some natural hair loss treatments are:
1. Incorporating Vitamins A, B, C and E is essential for good hair growth. There are several ways these vitamins work to promote hair growth: they provide sebum and promote blood circulation to the scalp by increasing oxygen absorption and collagen.
2. Care for the scalp: It would help a lot if you regularly massage your scalp using herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. In conditions of alopecia areata, several oils are proven to be beneficial.
3. Avoid scalp abuse: Stop daily use of harmful chemical shampoos and blow drying. Chemical treatments like coloring as well as straightening damage hair and scalp. Even a daily hair wash with hot water can damage hair as well as the scalp with the drying up of natural oils and hair breaking easily.
4. Herbal care - Use herbal powders such as amla, shikakai, henna and ritha to shampoo and condition hair. One of the richest sources of natural vitamin C is amla powder, known for its anti-oxidant properties. It cleanses without depriving hair of its natural oil. Henna is a wonder natural conditioner after this.
5. Lifestyle changes: This involves doing some stress management by doing exercises and meditation, as stress causes hair loss. Quit the Cancer Stick: The nicotine blocks the blood passage to the scalp, reducing blood supply to this region. If you want to prevent damage to the scalp from UV rays, avoid exposure to the sun.