Tearing your hair over hair fall
Tearing your hair over hair fall
Hair fall and thinning of hair is a common problem nowadays and enough has been said and written about it. As we know there are many reasons as to why we have hair fall which could be: By a specific event—like childbirth, high fevers, period of intense stress or hormonal imbalance. Now after child birth and while feeding the child, it starts with a loss of 50 to 100 strands per day and could lead to over all shedding of hair. Once the trauma passes, your hair will grow back within a few months. And if it is because of thyroid imbalance, endocrinal disorders (like polycystic ovarian syndrome), dietary deficiency, or a specific medication, your hair will most likely grow back once the medical condition is addressed. But the growth process will be slow depending on your age.
Now comes the tough part if it is because of Androgenetic alopecia , which off late is a common cause of female hair loss, a genetic condition in which there is extensive hair fall and the new hair shafts grow thinner. It leads to a wider parting and gradual reduction in overall volume of the hair, and the crown part of the head becomes scanty and you see a shine in the skin. Sad to say the hair shafts don’t grow when you spot this visible change and it becomes vital to preserve the rest of your hair. Hair loss is another add-on of menopause especially when it's compounded by hormonal shifts.
The first step in minimizing the hair fall is working with your doctor or trichologist to identify why your hair is thinning. If Androgenetic alopecia is the culprit, you won't achieve full re-growth, but you could check with your doctor and try the new products available in the market which promote hair growth. And the old grandma’s wisdom of the overnight hot-oil-massage should be followed regularly.