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How to activate hair follicles

Medical treatments to stimulate hair follicles

minoxidil

A prescription called (in English: minoxidil) can be used twice a day, for bald men and women, as it stimulates hair follicles and encourages its growth, which is a method of treatment that is not guaranteed success.

laser treatment

Laser hair treatment can help stimulate hair follicles and improve hair growth, and results are often seen when laser treatment is combined with another treatment.

A natural remedy to stimulate hair follicles

aloe vera gel

Aloe vera gel is a rich source of nutrients that improve hair growth and texture, as it moisturizes the hair and scalp, in addition to the protein-containing enzyme found in aloe vera gel that activates hair follicles and removes dead cells accumulated in the scalp, and this recipe can be used through:

  • Cut an aloe vera leaf and extract the gel inside.
  • Put the gel on the scalp and hair.
  • Rinse the hair with a mild shampoo, after leaving it for an hour.
  • Repeat this process 2-3 times a week.

eggs

Eggs are a rich source of protein, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, selenium, iodine, and zinc, as the high protein content in eggs contributes to making eggs one of the best ingredients that promote hair growth, and the natural fats in eggs help moisturize hair. And revitalize hair follicles and hair strands, in addition to vitamins such as vitamins (A, E, and D), which reduce hair loss, improve its texture, and give it a bright shine. It can be used as a recipe by:

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  • Put the egg in a plate, then add the honey.
  • Mix the ingredients well until it becomes a soft dough.
  • Apply the paste on the scalp and hair carefully.
  • Washing hair with shampoo and cold water to remove it.
  • Repeat the use of the recipe once a week.

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Carrots contain a wide range of elements that activate hair follicles and make them longer and thicker, such as minerals, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, molybdenum, vitamins (C, K, E, B1, B2, B6), and also contain carotenoids that act as antioxidants. Oxidation, in addition to another carrot or carrot juice can be added to the diet, and it can be used as a recipe to stimulate hair follicles through:

  • Bring a medium sized carrot.
  • Mash the carrot and apply it on the scalp.
  • Washing hair with shampoo after leaving it for fifteen minutes.
  • Repeat the use of the recipe once or twice a week.

Tips for stimulating hair follicles

There are steps to activate hair follicles, including the following:

  • Start taking niacin and biotin supplements daily, as these vitamins help give strength and health back to damaged hair and follicles. It is preferable to consult a doctor and talk to him about the appropriate dose to take before adding any new supplements to the diet.
  • Gently massage the scalp and hair follicles with salt using fingertips for a few minutes, then rinse. According to dermatologist Francesca Fusco, this helps repair damaged follicles and maintain their health by actively stimulating blood flow through the scalp.
  • Washing the hair and scalp with nourishing shampoo, and it is preferable to choose products that contain essential oils and plants, by placing a small amount of shampoo in the palm of the hand, moisturizing the hair follicles and massaging the scalp, and it is possible to add more product if needed, then wash the hair well to remove any residue of The product, in addition to another, as these products help clean the hair and scalp, and stimulate blood circulation.
  • Gently press to remove any excess water from the pores in the scalp, then apply the moisturizer, by applying the moisturizer to the hair, leaving it for five minutes, then washing it well. It is also recommended to search for products that contain moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter or avocado oil, and therefore it is It nourishes the hair and reduces its breakage.
  • Leave the hair to dry, using a dryer on a low temperature, and apply a spray that protects the hair from heat, at least fifteen centimeters away from the hair, as too much heat weakens the hair and follicles, and may lead to their breakage.
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