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The normal cycle of hair growth lasts for 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any given time. About 10 percent of the hair on your scalp, at any given time, is in a resting phase. After 3 to 4 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Hair loss may lead to baldness when the rate of shedding exceeds the rate of re- growth.
Hair loss is a common problem for everyone. All of us talk about it, discuss about it and try finding the best solution to stop hair fall. We still keep finding solutions for it....
Did you know that the average person has 5 million hairs? Hair grows all over your body except on your lips, palms and the soles of your feet.
Human hair is primarily made up of a protein called keratin and is an excretory product of the hair follicle. The hair follicles generate new hair cells everyday and the old cells are pushed out from the surface producing a string of dead keratin cells called hair. The average adult has about 100,000 to 150,000 hairs, and one can lose up to 100 hairs daily. So, if one finds a few strands of hair on their hairbrush, they needn't necessarily worry about it.
Hair stands with its root embedded in a small pouch-like structure known as a follicle. Bacteria, yeast, or fungi may attempt to attack and destroy hair follicles resulting in hair loss and reduced hair growth. Excessive sweating, usage of makeup, shaving or wearing clothes with rough inner texture or tight fit may also damage the hair follicles. Diabetes, HIV, wounds or cuts, or inappropriately treated water may be causative agents as well.
Protecting your hair in all the seasons is a challenging task. During summer, your hair loss may be due to a different reason, while in winter, the reason may be different. Here are some quick hair mask ideas you can do at home to shield your hair. 1. 5 tbsp. of liquid yogurt, 1 tbsp. of almond oil, a small pinch of ground red pepper, 10 drops of essential oil of peppermint. Mix these ingredients together, apply on damp, washed hair, wrap with a plastic wrap and a towel and keep it for an hour. Peppermint oil and pepper increase blood circulation into the scalp, helping nutrients to penetrate into the hair roots and strengthening them. Over time, your roots will become stronger and your hair will stop falling out.
Ringworm infection refers to a fungal infection that usually occurs on the feet, nails, or hair, but can really occur almost anywhere on the body. Also, ringworm has really nothing to do with worms. When the fungal infection hits the hair, it can lead to severe hair loss. On the scalp, the infection initiates as a small boil/pimple and progressively enlarges in size to form scaly patches that have no hair around. Balding becomes evident, but usually is a temporary change. These patches appear like rings as they are reddened at the circumference and gradually meet the skin tone towards the center. Due to its ring-like presentation, the infection is termed as ringworm infection. Medically, it is also known as “Tinia capitis.
Pregnancy brings a lot of hormonal changes with it. Due to this, there are many physical and emotional transformations going on. One of the most evident changes is the change in the hair of the pregnant woman.
Everyone's hair, at some stage turns gray. Some gray at a young age while others later on. The graying process is a slow and gradual one. The gray streak is the most unwelcome sign. The first streaks normally appear at the sides or the temples. Hair types, textures, genetics, and even stress affect the color of hair. Gray hair indicates a deficiency in some part of the body. Plucking gray hair does not deter their growth.
Case Study Hetal, 32, a housewife started with a weight loss program 3 months ago after which she lost about 10kg. But now, she has started losing a lot of hair and is extremely worried about it. Hetal is not alone. With unreasonable weight loss goals and crash diets becoming a fad, the trend of losing hair is becoming a very common phenomenon among the weight-watchers. Diet can affect your hair health in a major way. A balance of macronutrients, with the right amount of complex carbs- whole grain cereals, fruits, vegetables, lean protein like fish, eggs, and milk products is important. Fat in the form of omega-3 rich items like flaxseeds, almonds, walnuts, fish oils will also help.
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