Dealing With Falling Hair

Hair, like human beings, has a life cycle. Every hair that grows must fall out one day. New hair will grow at the same place, after some time. There is a natural balance between the rate at which hair falls and the rate at which new hair grows. Any disturbance in this balance can result in an emotionally discomforting condition of either an excess fallout of hair or hairiness all over the body.

Over the past several years, dermatologists have made some interesting statical findings that explain the pattern of hair loss. Curiously enough, the phenomenon of falling hair is provenly related to the rate of hair growth, length of the hair, age and even the color of hair. It is normal to shed from 50 to 80 strands of hair a day. It is also normal for each of those hair to be replaced by the hard-working follicles. On any given day, about 90% hair in the growing stage. This period lasts for about 1000 days. 10% hair are in the resting stage which lasts for about 100 days before the follicles eventually grow out.

Interestingly, the fall-out occurs mostly in the morning. This fact remains unexplained. The length of hair is an important factor of hair loss. The four-long hair loses on an average eighty-seven hairs a day; the 12-inch-long hair loses about twenty-six hairs a day and 20 inches-inch plus long hairs loses as little as sixteen hairs a day.

There are some findings which the cosmetologists and dermatologist are currently investigating. It is felt that as and when those findings are credibly proven, the problem of hair loss would be better understood and its cure more possible.

Technically, an unnatural excess fall out of hair, temporary or permanent is called "Alopecia" and is caused for reasons as explained. Now lets us have a look at some of the causes:

1. Hereditary

The kind of hair we have, whether it is thick, thin, fine, sparse, straight or curly- depending a great deal on the genes inherited. The problems concerning hair loss are also passed on from the parents to the offspring. Diabetes and thyroid disorders are two real threats to healthy hair. Falling hair are also often directly inherited.

2. Trauma

The result of physical stress on the hair is call "Traction Alopecia". This can be caused by tying up the hair in too tight such as ponytails or pigtail styles. The prolonged and continuing pull-like pressure on the hair can result in spot baldness. Spot baldness is also caused due to a trauma or sudden shock experienced. A severe blow to the head may lead to spot baldness where the blow is received.

3. Local Scalp Infection

Bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause spot fall out of hair. It can, however, be treated with medicated shampoos and lotions.

4. Pregnancy

Generally, the hair condition improves during pregnancy as the endocrine glands function at their peak. The hair loss occurs only after the birth of the baby. This happens due to irregularity in the function of thyroid glands. It can be attributed to the change in the lifestyle- the new unaccustomed life with the baby. The normal hair loss after delivery happens four months after birth and continues for about two months.

5. Birth Control Pills

If a woman in perfect health with normal weight, having regular period, eating sensibly and physical active, uses the pill for contraceptive reasons, she can expect the problem of hair loss. Taking the pill can alter her perfect hormonal balance. In contrast if, however, a woman who is already suffering from hormonal imbalance takes the pill, it can restore the balance and promote hair growth.

6. Menopause

One of the problems of menopause is that the production of the female hormone oestrogen slows down. This results in weak, dry hair and an excess fall out in one of two wome.

The Magic Recipe to Treat Spot Baldness

Make a paste with a few mulahi in mill cream. Add a little saffron and apply it on the bald patches at night. Rinse it out with clear water in the morning... If possible, mix some dhatura seeds in the paste. It increases the potency of the recipe. Massage your bald scalp spot generously with your fingertips for 5 minutes.

The Wonderful Oil Massage

• Castor oil is excellent for hair growth. If combined with white iodine which is available at the chemist shop, it can produce the desired results.
• Part your hair in small sections and apply the oil to the scalp with cotton. Massage it in with your fingers similarly on every alternate day.
• Squeeze the milk out of a coconut, add the juice of half a lime and massage into the scalp. Leave it for 4 to 6 hours. Wash with a mild shampoo or crushed hibiscus leaves mixed with a tablespoon of crushed fenugreek seeds made into a paste.

Hair in normal and healthy conditions does not fall out at an alarming rate. The excess fall out occurs mostly when the hair condition is extremely dry, rough and damaged. Conditioning and nourishing of hair are the top priorities to prevent excess hair loss. Cream rinses help the dry and rough hair to regain its flexibility.

Generous application of moisturizers and oil preparations replenish the moisture and oil in the dry hair. Massage is s very important element of the scalp treatment to control excess fall out of hair. It invigorates the blood circulation, giving hair an increased supply of nutrition and oxygen for healthy growth. ,massage also stimulates the dormant hair follicles to grow fresh hair.