Condition defined- Losing hair is as natural as skin shedding, there is absolutely no need to panic about the occurrence. Problems are only encountered when the growth cycle consisting out of its 3 phases namely growth, rest and hair shedding, does not start over again with growth as the first step.
Hairs ingredients- Hair is made up on mainly keratin. The hair structure self comprises of a bulb, follicle, root, shaft. The bulb area is mainly where the hair colour originates from.
Causes- Hair loss is caused by numerous factors including childbirth, medication, chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, surgery, stress, diseases such as thyroid under or over activity, birth control pills, dietary deficiency, infections and alopecia.
Range of treatments- A range of very effective treatments are available on the market or even your garden ranging from prescribed to natural remedies. Treatment is dependant upon the type of loss suffered from. Androgenic alopecia is the only type of loss with no short or long term cure. However great treatments are available to curb further loss. Temporary loss will stop when the cause stops. Loss caused by any infection will require antibiotic treatment.
Alternatives- Wigs or hairpieces are great alternatives, especially hair transplantation is an extremely popular procedure. During the procedure, healthy hair is harvested and transplanted into the loss areas. A highly recommended procedure for patients who want a natural look. Human hair, lace front wigs are a cheaper alternative to transplantation.
Hair care- Proper hair care will assist in both prevention and treatment of the loss. Mild shampoo should be used on a regular basis, baby shampoo is ideal for this purpose. Pat hair dry with a towel instead of blow drying or rubbing. Perms, highlighting and other chemical treatments should be totally avoided as the loss can be significantly increased.
Medical advice- Please seek medical advice if the condition worsens or if you cannot pinpoint a cause. Your health care professional will be able to diagnose and treat the condition, usually with great success.