By: Dr. Lata Verma ( Sub Editor-ICN Group)
LUCKNOW: Now-a-days, hair-fall has become one of the most common problem for both men and women, this is due to the adoption of unhealthy lifestyle, pollution, stress, poor diet, hormonal changes and usage of detergents. These are considered to be the main threats and in order to have a strong hair we need to maintain a natural diet for healthy hair and also reduce the usage of chemicals on our hair. In general hair-fall is common problem for everyone, but when we suffer from severe hair-fall then we need to think about it seriously.
Hair Fall due to Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is another imbalance in male and female sex hormones. An excess of androgens can lead to ovarian cysts, weight gain, a higher risk of diabetes, changes in your menstrual period, infertility, as well as hair thinning. Because male hormones are overrepresented in PCOS, women may also experience more hair on the face and body.Treating PCOS can correct the hormone imbalance and help reverse some of these changes. Treatments include diet, exercise, and potentially birth control pills, as well as specific treatment to address infertility or diabetes risk.
Hair Fall due to Pregnancy
Most of the women suffer from hair loss during their pregnancy. This hair fall can be due to hormonal changes and sometimes due to lack of vitamins and other essential minerals required for our body. A women will have severe hair fall mostly after her pregnancy due to hormonal imbalance and this is considered to be a temporary problem.
Hair Fall due to usage of Birth Control Pills
Women who use birth control pills will sometimes lead to hair loss. This is drug which potentially causes hair shedding. Especially women who are from genetic hair loss background will suffer from severe hair fall. Sometimes even if we stop using these pills might lead to hair fall.
Hair Fall due to Hair Styling
Now-a-days, most of us will try to experiment with our hair. We try various hair styles, straightening our hair, use different hair colors and also use a lot of detergents and chemicals. And also excess brushing of hair makes it weak and brittle. Due to all these reasons our hair becomes dull and dry. Our hair loses its shine and slowly causes loss of hair.
Too much vitamin A
Overdoing vitamin A-containing supplements or medications can trigger hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The Daily Value for vitamin A is 5,000 International Units (IU) per day for adults and kids over age 4; supplements can contain 2,500 to 10,000 IU.
Lack of protein
If you don’t get enough protein in your diet, your body may ration protein by shutting down hair growth, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This can happen about two to three months after a drop in protein intake, they say.There are many great sources of protein, including fish, meat, and eggs. If you don’t eat meat or animal products, here are the 14 Best Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Sources.
Hair Fall due to Stress
Stress is a problem which not only affects mental healthy but also our physical health. Due to stress we will suffer from insomnia, loss of appetite, hair fall and health hazards. Telogen effluvium is one of the most common type of stress which causes severe hair fall. So, whenever you are working for a longer period and feel stressed out try some simple stress buster exerciseswhich will relieve your stress temporarily.
Hair Fall due to Scalp Infections
Various scalp related infections can cause severe hair fall. One of the most common scalp infections is ringworm. This is a fungal infection which can be developed on any area of our body. When this infection develops on our scalp, then we will lose patches of hair fall.
Hair fall due to Anemia
Almost one in 10 women aged 20 through 49 suffers from anemia due to an iron deficiency (the most common type of anemia), which is an easily fixable cause of hair loss. You doctor will have to do a blood test to determine for sure if you have this type of anemia. A simple iron supplement should correct the problem. In addition to hair loss, other symptoms of anemia include fatigue, headache, dizziness, pale skin, and cold hands and feet.
Vitamin B deficiency
Although relatively uncommon in the U.S., low levels of vitamin B are another correctible cause of hair loss. Like anemia, simple supplementation should help the problem. So can dietary changes. Find natural vitamin B in fish, meat, starchy vegetables, and non-citrus fruits. As always, eating a balanced diet plentiful in fruits and vegetables as well as lean protein and “good” fats such as avocado and nuts will be good for your hair and your overall health.
Hair Fall due to Thyroid Problems
Thyroid gland is one of the most important gland which controls the functions of our body. This gland is considered to be the largest endocrine glands which is found in our neck. The hormones produced by thyroid gland helps to increase metabolism and also affects the functioning of other parts of the body. Most of us suffer from severe hair loss due to thyroid problems. Whenever the thyroid glands produces either excess amount of thyroid hormones or very less amount of thyroid hormones, it is considered be a thyroid problem. One of the major symptoms for a person suffering from this disorder is severe hair fall, thinning of hair and dry hair.
