BALDNESS
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| Description |
| Baldness refers to the
falling of hair or absence of hair on the
heads. It is the most common disorder among
men. Hair is found on each and every part
of the body except the hands, palms and
soles of the feet. Hair is formed in minute
pockets in the skin called follicles. An
up growth at the base of follicle produces
hair when a special group of cells turn
amino acids into keratin, a type of protein,
of which hair is made. The rate of production
of these building blocks determines hair
growth. There is a balance in the hair growth
and falling of hair. Any problem in the
body system can disturb this balance causing
more of hair loss and finally baldness. |
| Root Causes |
- Hormonal changes (for example, thyroid
disease, childbirth, or use of the birth
control pill)
- A serious illness (like a tumor of
the ovary or adrenal glands) or fever
- Medication such as cancer chemotherapy
- Excessive shampooing and blow-drying
- Emotional or physical stress
- Nervous habits such as continual hair
pulling or scalp rubbing
- Burns or radiation therapy
- Alopecia areata -- bald patches that
develop on the scalp, beard, and, possibly,
eyebrows. Eyelashes may fall out as
well. This is thought to be an immune
disorder.
- Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp).
- Age factor.
- Genetic factor.
- Hormonal changes.
- Stress.
- Poor circulation of blood to the
scalp.
- Excess dandruff.
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| Symptoms |
- Hair falls on clothes after combing.
- Gradual appearance of bald patches.
- Receding hairline.
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| Home Remedies |
- One of the best home remedies for
treating hair loss is to massage your
scalp with fingers gently. It will also
aid in increasing blood circulation
and lend glow to your hair.
- Amla oil serves as an excellent tonic
for hair conditioning. To prepare amla
oil, put some dry pieces of amla in
coconut oil and bring to a boil. Apply
this oil on the scalp and see the wonderful
results.
- For nourishing your hair, apply coconut
milk all over your scalp and massage
it into the hair roots.
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| Precautions |
- Make a drink by blending bananas,
honey, yogurt and low fat milk. This
drink is rich in biotin and will help
your hair to have strong roots.
- Ensure your diet is rich in Vitamin
B6, zinc and saw palmetto. Use supplements
if you cannot get enough from natural
food sources.
- Bend your head while you are shampooing
and massage your scalp. This will increase
blood circulation to the scalp.
- Get rid of stress and this is most
dangerous for your lovely hair.
- Get sufficient sleep. Like a healthy
body, healthy hair too needs a good
night's sleep.
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| Herbal Products |
| Products |
Dosage |
Purchase |
| Amla
Veg Capsules |
2 Caps Twice Daily |
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| Lauh
Bhasma |
125 Mg Twice Daily |
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