Preventing Hair Loss
Baldness or hair loss is a dreaded but unfortunately very common state that people these days find themselves in. While the effect of hair loss physically can be obvious, the effect that hair loss can have on one’s emotional state is also quite profound.
Pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, can affect both men and women. In men, pattern baldness can lead to thinning hair and receding of hairlines even at an early age. Eventually, this condition may lead them to total or partial baldness.
In women, pattern baldness may come at a much later age and does not lead them to total baldness. Usually, the thinning hair manifests at their temples and hairlines. When it comes to temporary baldness, it can be caused by certain factors such as illnesses, taking medications for certain conditions, undergoing medical treatments wherein the drug that was used takes too much toll on the hair, hormonal changes which can either be caused by pregnancy or by taking birth control pills, hairstyles that put too much pressure on the scalp and stops it from growing new strands of hair, and using hair products and treatments that may irritate the scalp and affect healthy hair growth.
Prevention is the key!
If you think you are at risk for pattern baldness, there are certain things you can do to slow the rate of hair loss. And for those who are undergoing temporary hair loss, prevention can be the key to avoid total baldness in the future. The following are some of the tips that can help prevent hair loss:
1. Proper diet.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the major keys to prevent excessive hair loss. Eating foods that are nutritious especially for the hair can be an effective tool for preventing hair loss. People who are experiencing hair loss because their bodies are under nourished should take time to make a diet plan which can provide sufficient nutrients not only for the hair but for general overall health as well.
2. Developing good hair maintenance habits.
Unhealthy hair habits such as improper handling of the hair can place too much pressure on the scalp and the hair follicules, which may lead to excessive hair loss. People — especially those who have sensitive scalps — should make sure that they handle their hair gently especially when it’s wet, as it’s weaker and more prone to breakage when wet. If possible, opt for natural air drying methods instead of using hair dryers.
3. Stick to one hairstyle for a longer period of time.
This will really help you prevent hair loss because you are letting your hair undergo its normal growth cycle. If possible, try to avoid hairstyles that are tight like buns, ponytails, or braids because these put too much pressure on the scalp and hinder it from growing.
4. Don’t twist, rub or pull your hair.
People who experience hair loss are those who twist, rub, or pull their hair often. If it has become a habit, try to break it. You can do this by focusing on other things instead of putting too much pressure on your hair and on your scalp.
