Hair Loss Remedies

I am having hair falling problems please help?
( 6 Aug 2007)

Hair loss is a natural consequence of ageing. As one grows old, the rate at which hair falls exceeds the normal rate at which the new hair grows, resulting in the thinning of hair and baldness. This is more pronounced in men that women.

However, sometimes one may start losing hair prematurely. Mostly, nutritional deficiencies, lack of proper hair care, stress and anxiety, emotional shock or trauma, and serious ailments like typhoid, influenza and anemia are responsible for premature hair loss.

There are a few simple measures that you may follow at home to solve this problem. Include natural sources of vitamin B6 and folic acid in your diet to make your hair grow thicker and faster. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach for this purpose. You should also make it a point to gently massage your scalp with your fingertips till it starts to feel warm and tingly. This is an easy and effective way of stimulating the hair follicles and improving the quality of your hair. Also, never comb your hair while it is still wet, as this causes injury to the roots of hair and increases hair loss. Rubbing the scalp with a slice of onion is also known to stimulate the sebaceous glands and hair follicles and promote hair growth. It is also important to oil your hair regularly to prevent hair loss. A mixture of warm almond oil and castor oil applied twice or thrice a week keeps your hair healthy and strong. A popular remedy for treating hair loss is to boil a few Indian gooseberries in a half a liter of coconut oil till a charred deposit settles at the bottom of the pan. Collect the clear liquid extract and massage your scalp with it once it cools down. Alternatively, you could mix equal portions of the juice of Indian gooseberries and fresh lime juice and apply this on your scalp and hair every alternate day to make your hair grow denser and stronger. For another remedy, collect a handful of fresh alfalfa leaves and crush them to extract their juice. Now add equal portions of carrot and lettuce juice to this and drink this mixture every morning. This will bring about a significant increase in the rate of growth of your hair. You may also boil a cup of coconut shavings in some water and collect the milky extract. Let it cool down to room temperature and then apply the coconut milk all over your scalp. Follow this remedy twice a week for remedying hair loss.

answered by M W on 22 Apr 2010, 12:54:55

Hair loss usually starts off with you noticing a few strands of hairs on the floor after you have combed through your hair. But an increased view of your scalp each time you look into a mirror is probably a sign of things, that something is not right.

However, before you hit the panic button, understanding a few important facts about hair growth can help quell the situation. Every individual's hair moves through a cycle or series of growth and rest. The line of each cycle changes from individual to individual. But on the whole, the growth stage of scalp hair, referred to as anagen, distinctively lasts anywhere between two to three years. During this period, hair grows about 1 cm (which is less than half an inch) every month.

The resting stage is known as telogen. This stage typically endures for approximately three to four months. Towards the end of the resting stage or telogen, hair strands start to fall out and new ones begin to develop in its place. Once hair falls off, the growth phase starts again.

Almost every normal individual sheds somewhere around 50 to 100 hairs every day. Considering that there are more than 100,000 hairs in the scalp, the small amount of shedding should not result in detectable thinning out of the scalp hair.

Thinning in small stages is a normal part of aging. The problem arises when the rate of hair loss surpasses the rate of new growth, thus leading to baldness. It is also a matter of concern if the new hair is thinner than the hair shed or hair starts to fall out in patches.

Excessive hair loss may be due to a hereditary pattern, specific medications or an implicit medical disorder. Most people prefer medications or surgical operations to treat hair loss. However, it is important to talk with your doctor about the cause of and best possible treatments for your hair loss before following up on any of these treatment choices.

Consult with your doctor if you happen to observe abrupt or patchy hair loss or more than usual hair loss when disentangling or rinsing your hair. Sudden hair loss is usually a signal of an underlying medical disorder that calls for immediate medical attention and treatment.

Unfortunately, there is no single cure currently available in the medical field for curing permanent hair loss or baldness. However, there are a number of medical treatments that can help in slowing down the rate of hair loss or cover hair loss in a particular area.

answered by G M on 27 Apr 2009, 1:52:36

Advice on hair loss

Hair loss can provoke anxiety in people. Hair loss occurs due to lack of B complex vitamins, inadequate diet, stress, tension, illnesses like typhoid, influenza or anemia and improper cleaning of the scalp leading to settling down of the dirt on the scalp causing hair thinning and hair loss.

Ways of preventing hair loss are:

A well balanced diet consisting of proper amount of nutrients is essential. Thus the deficiencies if present which can lead to hair loss can be avoided due to the correct diet. Regular washing of the scalp with proper hair drying is essential to maintain the health of the hair.
Massaging coconut milk on the scalp and the hair roots is essential for nourishing the hair and promoting the growth.
Mix 6 drops each of lavender oil and bay essential oil into 4 ounces of almond or sesame or soybean oil. Massage into the scalp and allow sitting for 20 minutes.
Simmer rosemary, peach leaf, sage, burdock and nettle in water. Strain the water and use that water to wash the hair daily.
Take juice of alfalfa with carrot and lettuce juice daily. This contains certain elements that can nourish the hair.
Regular use of castor oil in the hair is useful for luxurious growth of hair.

answered by J M on 26 Feb 2008, 2:51:55

Advice on hair loss

Hair loss is a normal process of the body, but when this hair loss increases in amount and regularity, it does become a cause for concern. Although the process cannot be stopped completely, it can be controlled to a certain extent, by taking steps to change your diet and hygiene habits.

Avoiding stress and anxiety is an important step in reducing hair loss. In addition, if your body does not get the right amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals, it cannot sustain the growth of hair. Thus it is important that you eat a well balanced, healthy diet. Although sometimes overlooked, keeping your hair clean also prevents a large amount of hair loss, as an unclean scalp weakens the hair roots by clogging the pores with dirt that gets collected over time. Regular brushing and washing of your hair not only keeps it looking good but prevents excess falling of hair.

The various home remedies that you can use are the application of coconut oil that is mixed with the juice of a lemon. Massage your scalp all over for a couple of minutes during the day. This helps stimulate the flow of blood to the hair follicles, which helps the re-growth process. Aloe vera has also been used by many people to prevent hair loss, as the aloe helps balance the pH level of the scalp and also clean the pores. A preparation of coconut milk with a small amount of wheatgerm oil and aloe vera gel works well.

answered by G R on 22 Feb 2008, 4:47:38

Hair Loss Remedies

I am having hair falling problems please help? ( 6 Aug 2007)

I am having hair falling problems please help?
( 6 Aug 2007)