Causes of Losing Hair
The loss of hair is a metabolic disorder wherein hair starts thinning, falling or just disappearing. Each follicle possesses what is known as a papilla which is responsible for producing hair when the cells present turn amino acids to the protein keratin of which hair is made of. Alternatively called protein building blocks, they determine the growth of hair and incidentally hair loss is more common among men than women. Hair loss is not symptomised by the mere loss of hair, but also by the hair thinning out a good deal. The major causes of hair fall are an improper diet and a lack of nutrition, the absence of certain vitamins in your diet such as Vitamin B6 and folic acid. Sudden shocks, undue stress and anxiety, poor hygiene, blood circulation that is poor, a long illness such as typhoid, influenza, anaemia, chronic cold and syphilis, and of course hereditary factors. If the hair loss is due to heredity there is very little once can do, although by taking care of it, you may be able to slow down the process a little.
Home Remedies for Losing Hair
- At home, grind dried fenugreek leaves with water until it becomes a thick paste and apply onto your scalp by massaging into it gently. Leave it on for an hour or so and then wash it off with a mild herbal shampoo.
- Onions are known to help with hair loss and you can rub the balding patchy areas with onions and then follow it up with an application of honey.
- Mix honey with a well beaten egg yolk and apply onto the scalp. Wash away after 40 minutes and repeat shampooing if necessary to get out the egg smell.
- You can prepare a home made shampoo for your hair by mixing 5 teaspoons of yogurt, two teaspoons of powdered raw gram, and the juice of a lemon. Apply onto the hair and scalp, and wash it off in half an hour.
Take care to not brush your hair when it is still wet as you will only risk losing more hair. Do not at any cost blow dry your hair, and it would be best to not use hair colour or a straightener on it. Make sure that your diet contains plenty of protein and iron, and supplement your diet with food rich in calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables and fruits, and remember to drink plenty of water so that the toxins accumulated in your body are flushed out.