13/04/2015
Causes of hair fall:-
• Heredity
• Illnesses like high fever, severe infection, severe flu
• Thyroid diseases
• Inadequate protein in diet and low serum iron
• Certain medications
• Cancer treatments – chemotherapy
• Hormonal changes – pregnancy, childbirth, and usage of birth control pills
• Major surgery/chronic Illness
• Fungus infection (ringworm) of the scalp
• Nervous habits such as trichotillomania (hair pulling)
• Age and stress
• Abuse with excessive styling and improper use of chemicals during bleaching and colouring
How to prevent hair fall:-
Start with the basics: Keep your hair clean and tangle free with regular brushing, washing and conditioning.
Pay attention to the food you eat:-
• Eat a balanced diet, which has sufficient amounts of protein, iron and vitamins that are essential for healthy hair.
• Make sure you have sufficient zinc intake (found in all types of whole grains) as it facilitates hair growth and checks premature greying.
• Copper too is an essential nutrient; so have nuts, seeds, beans and milk – all of which are rich in copper.
Note:-medicines slow down the process temporarily, but doesn’t stop hair fall permanently.
