Hair
Many people suffer from the problem of hair loss, as the hair appears in an inappropriate and unbeautiful appearance, for many reasons. Among them: exposure of hair to continuous cold air currents, hot sunlight, or as a result of using poorly made hair products that are not suitable for the hair. Therefore, in this article, we will talk about ways to treat hair loss.
Causes of hair loss
- Malnutrition that leads to iron deficiency in the body.
- Hair breakage.
- A person’s psychological state, such as anxiety, stress, depression, or going through difficult circumstances.
- Hormonal imbalance, such as the imbalance resulting from taking contraceptives.
- Anemia.
- Taking medications that may weaken hair follicles or cause hair loss, such as: cancer treatment medications.
- Genetic reasons, such as the mother and father being bald, or having thin hair.
- Vitamin deficiency, especially folic acid.
- Various diseases that may affect a person cause hair loss, such as: thyroid dysfunction and alopecia.
- Using harmful chemicals: such as dyes, straightening and curling materials.
- Use a hair dryer frequently.
- Using hot water to wash hair, which weakens hair follicles.
Medical treatment for hair loss
Medication treatment:
Read also:Treating dandruff and hair loss permanently- Take vitamins, especially vitamin B, folic acid, iron, calcium and zinc, as they help in hair growth, reduce the chances of hair loss, and restore hair vitality.
- Use a special type of shampoo and conditioner in the form of a medication to wash the hair continuously.
Surgical treatment:
- Hair transplant surgery: Hairs are implanted in areas suffering from hair loss, and natural hair or synthetic hair can be transplanted. Natural hair is more preferred because it grows naturally and does not remain fixed like synthetic hair. In addition, synthetic hair may cause inflammation as a result of the body’s resistance to it.
- Scalp reduction surgery: The scalp, which is empty or has little hair density, is cut, then the scalp is approximated and stitched.
- Scalp flap surgery: A scalp with thick hair is transplanted to replace the area suffering from hair loss or baldness.
Treat hair loss naturally
- coconut milk: Rubbing the scalp with it, it is considered one of the most important sources of hair nourishment.
- Aloe vera juice: Place it directly on the head, massage the scalp, leave it for a few hours, then wash it with lukewarm water.
- Coconut Oil: Massaging the scalp with coconut oil is best, and you can also use olive or mustard oil.
- Garlic and onions: Garlic and onions are sources that grow hair and reduce hair loss. They are used as follows:
- Prepare onion juice and massage it into the scalp, then wash the hair with shampoo.
- Mix onions with honey and make a hair mask.
- Boil coconut oil with garlic, and massage the scalp with it. This recipe can be repeated twice a week.
- Boiled hibiscus: Rubbing the head with boiled hibiscus, as it treats and strengthens the scalp, prevents hair loss, and reduces the appearance of gray hair.
- Egg mixture with olive oil: Place it on the head for one to two hours, then wash it. Egg yolk can be mixed with honey.
- Apple cider vinegar: Mix apple cider vinegar with sage.
- coriander: Make a cohesive paste of coriander leaves, then apply it to the hair.
Tips to prevent hair loss
- Pay attention to the type of food, and eat foods that contain iron and vitamins necessary for hair growth.
- Do not wash your hair too much, as it is preferable to wash it once a week.
- When washing the hair, it is preferable to press the towel on the hair to get rid of the water, and avoid rubbing the head with it.
- Use a wooden or plastic comb while combing the hair.
- Do not use the dryer too much, especially when the hair is wet.
