Hair Loss Treatments Found In A Few Home Cures
Filed under Hair Loss
There are a few home cures which you can use for your hair loss problem if you’d like to give it a try. We all know it is normal for everyone to lose a hundred strands of hair a day and it most commonly comes out when the hair is wet or when you brush your hair. Experts say it is completely normal to lose this amount a day so that new hair can grow in its place, but if you are losing any more than that you may be suffering from hair loss…and you may be worried.
If you believe that you are suffering from hair loss it is important to see a professional to make sure that you’re not suffering from some type of illness. The doctor will let you know if you are suffering from hair loss or if you are just shedding, or if you have another physical problem which is causing you to lose your hair. Some people are prone to hair loss due to genes or skin disorders. If you have either one of those disorders you should always consult a doctor before you pick any type of treatment.
Some people suffer from temporary hair loss and so if you are, you might want to consider one of these home treatments.
1. Massage Therapy
In ancient times, they used to massage their heads to prevent excessive hair loss; by massaging your head you make the hair follicles stronger which ensures that your hair stays intact. It is also proven to make the hair grow faster with the right amount of pressure put on the scalp. Massaging of the scalp is usually done manually, you can do it yourself or you can have someone else do it for you. If you don’t have time to massage your scalp manually, you can invest in an electric hair massager, which is available at most wellness stores. Have you noticed how in hair salons you get the extra treatment with a beautiful head massage?
2. Hot Oil Treatments
Using a hot oil treatment can prevent falling hair and can cure minor scalp disorders. If you choose to use the hot oil method, you should use it about three times a week to get desired results. This method is easy to use at home, with just the need of a shower cap. You can also go to stores and purchase ready-to-use hot oil, which include oils such as sesame, olive and coconut. A more relaxing oil treatment may contain important oils such as thyme, lavender and many others.
3. Aloe Vera as a Hair Loss Remedy
Aloe Vera is considered a “wonder plant” for many people who are suffering from hair loss, especially those who live in tropical countries. Depending on how strong it is, aloe can be used as a shampoo by using the fresh pulp of the plant and applying it directly to the hair and scalp. It can also be used as a hair tonic along with other herbs and it can also be used as an oral aloe juice for the body to absorb the ingredients of the aloe much faster.
4. Cinnamon and Honey Mixture
One of the most effective home remedies for hair loss is a mixture of cinnamon and honey with olive oil. These ingredients contain properties that can make the scalp and hair stronger. When you mix these three ingredients you come up with a paste that can be applied from the roots down. Most people use this mixture before they use their favorite shampoo.
5. Ginger Extracts
Who knew that a piece of ginger chopped and directly applied to an area of baldness can actually help you grow hair again? Ginger can be an effective remedy because it aids the growth of healthy hair follicles.
So now you have a few home remedies to try. Whether they work for you or not, the massage will feel good and the hot oil treatments will be luxurious…so enjoy your honey and cinnamon, however you use it!
What Are The Types of Hair Loss?
Filed under Hair Loss
Did you know that there are different types of hair loss? For instance, it is completely normal for a person to lose up to a hundred strands of hair on a daily basis. This is because the normal cycle of hair growth strands of hair will fall out in order for the scalp to produce new strands of hair. After a strand of hair falls out it takes about 12 weeks for a new one to come into place.
Unfortunately there are a growing amount of people who lose more hair on a regular basis than they should. This disorder is known as hair loss and most people are not even aware that they are losing this much hair. Most people are completely clueless when it comes to their thinning hair, until they get comments from people around them.
Male or Female Pattern Baldness
Male and female pattern baldness usually occurs as you age, although it can happen early on in life. This is most often a hereditary condition for which there is help, but no cure. This type of hair loss is also known as androgenetic alopecia. Pattern baldness of any kind is caused when a person experiences slower hair growth than their counterparts who do not have this condition.
Permanent Hair Loss
Permanent hair loss is another fairly common type of hair loss, but it’s probably one of the more difficult problems to solve. This is also known as cicatricail alopecia, or scarring alopecia. This occurs when the hair follicles become inflamed and develop scar tissue around them. When this happens, it stops the growth of hair due to the denseness of the scar tissue. Certain skin disorders such as lupus can be the cause of this type of hair loss.
Autoimmune Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata is another type of hair loss which is thought to be an auto immune condition. In other words, it is thought that the immune system attacks the hair or hair follicles and causes the hair to fall out and not regrow. The problem with this condition is that research finds that people who suffer from it are otherwise thought to be fairly healthy.
Common, But Not Addressed Enough
Another very common type of hair loss is one that isn’t addressed nearly enough. It is caused from the styling of hair that can put too much pressure on the scalp. For instance, when you put your hair in a ponytail too often, it puts pressure on the scalp and makes it hard for new healthy hair to grow. If you stop wearing your hair up, you will likely find that you can regrow healthy hair, but you will always have to be careful of this type of hair loss if you are someone who has long hair.
There are many different types of hair loss and if you feel that you are suffering from one of them, there is no better time than now to see your health care provider and try to establish a routine for repairing damage and stopping hair loss if you can.
