Sometimes, hair loss and hair thinning leaves a significant impact on the confidence and psychology of a person. After reading this article, you will be able to manage your hair loss problem by establishing the cause of hair loss in you and taking care of your health and hair.
Long, lustrous and silky hair is a trademark of many, especially females. A female’s hair is her best natural accessories to carry and obviously show and even compete with her same-sex friends. But if you are amongst that 60% of the females, who is suffering / with hair problems, then you know the shock of being less haired over your head. The major problem is that the hair loss in females is considered taboo in society and this adds to salt into bounds of the females suffering from hair loss or hair thinning problems. Women themselves do not feel comfortable openly discussing their problems, however, men can openly discuss and thus able to try on several treatment options including treatment of hair loss using medications, etc.
You are not the only woman, who is suffering from hair loss and feeling difficulty in openly discussing and finding resolution of hair problems. According to a clinical analysis, one in every four women is suffering from hair problems. Females also keep worrying, why hair loss happens?
The causes of hair loss in women can be any, like; harsh hair treatments, hormonal changes during pregnancy, or menopause. Stress and unhealthy eating habits also lead to hair problems. Sometimes, hair thinning in females may be genetic. The hair thinning as a genetic factor normally occurs between 18 and 24 years of age.
The most common form of hair loss due to genetic or other medical factors is alopecia androgenecia. This is the sort of hair problem in which the hair becomes extremely thin so that one can see through it. Alopecia areta is another form of hair problem that normally starts as tiny bald patches but may result in total hair loss, if not taken care of. If you can believe it, almost one-quarter of the world population is suffering from some type of hair problems. And any sort of hair problem in females affects self-confidence and sometimes, may even lead to anxiety and depression.
The first step in settling any sort of hair problem is, distinguishing the nature of hair loss you are suffering from. There are a number of treatment options available for treating hair problems, depending on the kind and severity of problems. Your doctor may suggest you some oil/cream/lotion to apply on your scalps. If hair loss is due to hormonal or hereditary or due to some other serious health problems then your doctor may prescribe you a variety of medications.
Besides getting aid from a health professional, you also can take care of your hairs to avoid hair loss. How??
Here are given some tips and tricks to prevent you from bad hair days.
1. Analyze your diet. Nutrition plays a vital role in keeping healthy tresses. Lack of essential vitamins and minerals and proteins etc may switch hair problems. Ask your doctor/nutritionist for help.
2. Opt for a loose and comfortable hairstyle. Give up the hairstyle that introduces tensions in your hair follicles. For example; tight ponytails, chignons, and plaits.
3. Avoid layered cuts as these create misapprehensions of more vigor.
4. Do not use in large the heated hair styling tools, such as; tongs and straightening irons, as these may create strain and breakage of hair.
5. Use wigs and hair extensions or use hats, scarves, and funky jewelry to draw attention away from your hair.
6. Ask your hairdresser to monitor your hair growth, but not become obsessed about it.
7. Stress is a major trigger of hair loss. Try to stay positive.
