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Human Hair is nothing but outgrowths of protein from hair follicles in the skin surface. It's chief component is a protein called, 'Keratin'. Loss of hair is known as ,'Alopecia' in medical terminology.
Hair loss occurs either uniformly or in patches. Hair growth on the other hand depends on a plethora of factors but prime amongst these are diet and heredity.
The source of the hair's nutrition is the sebum which is secreted by the sebaceous glands in the scalp of the head.
Nutrients like Vitamin B Complex, Copper, Iron and iodine are essential for the adequate nutrition in ones hair. Contrary to popular belief hair cannot be supplied nutrition externally. That is why faulty diet is the single biggest factor responsible for the premature graying of hair. In today's day and age, diets may seem balanced or may advertised to be balanced, but proper care must be taken to involve vitamin B-Complex, vitamin E and foodstuffs rich in copper, iron and iodine. As a thumb rule, one must eat lots of leafy vegetables, fresh fruits and pulses. Consuming vitamin B-Complex and vitamin E supplements in the form of tablets, under the guidance of a qualified physician will surely help.
Stress is also an important reason for loss of hair. Stress causes excessive strain and pressure on the scalp which dries out the scapular marrow, the vital sap at the root of the hair. So one shouldn't take excessive stress and should regularly take a break and unwind which helps greatly as a stress buster. Hygiene can also be a causative factor, as the accumulation of dirt in the pores of the scalp, considerably weaken the hair roots. Another very important reason albeit very rare, is the hereditary factor. In this case, you'll have to take expert medical opinion.
You may also consume indian goose berries on a regular basis as they are known to be very good for the hair. Also, strained tea leaves mixed with lemon juice are very effective in arresting and preventing hair fall. You may was your hair with strained tea instead of soap and then rinse it in plenty of running water.
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