The problem of hair loss has long been affecting both sexes. With men, everything is clear. At the turn of middle age, most of them part with most of them. It's all about testosterone, and it's no secret. But why else did the contemporaries of Grandma Agafya wear tight braids until old age, and now they didn’t have time to exceed thirty, as women storm the Internet in unison in search of the best, miraculous, hitherto unknown remedy, since the old recipes no longer work.
Hair loss is like a global catastrophe, because luxurious hair is the main weapon in a woman's arsenal of virtues. Therefore, in order to succeed in solving this problem, you need to learn everything about the life of curls.
Hair structure and growth
The hair consists of a shaft and a root attached to the dermal papilla, which, in turn, determines the growth rate and condition of the shaft. The bulb is located in the follicle. It is fed by numerous blood vessels, a sweat gland is nearby for thermoregulation, several sebaceous glands, nerve endings for lubrication, due to which pain is felt if you pull and even more so pull out a hair.
Hair goes through three cycles of life:
- Anagen. At this stage, the hair actively grows from 2 to 6 years at a rate of half a millimeter per day. In women, this period is usually longer than in men. But it shortens with age in both sexes.
- Catagen. At this stage, there is a gradual transition from active growth to rest. It lasts for several weeks. The dermal papilla atrophies, the keratinized bulb stops generating new cells and the third stage of dormancy sets in.
- Telogen. A period of rest or rest. This period is about three months long. Then the hair falls out. They can be seen on the comb.
So all hair on the head is in one of these stages. In a he althy person, about 90% of the hair is in the growth stage, 1-2% in the transformation stage, and on average 10% in the resting stage.
If more valuable hairs began to appear on the comb, the percentage changed. In any case, doctors warn that if there are more than 100 "deserters" every day, then it's time to sound the alarm.
Reasons
Hair loss (alopecia) is of three types:
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Alopecia areata. This is one or more foci of baldness, usually rounded without signs of itching,redness, peeling. Experts note that this is a very rare disease and medicine has not yet identified the true causes. On the basis of observations, only the factors influencing its occurrence are singled out. It can be infectious diseases, including even influenza, tonsillitis, and fungal infections. It can also be caused by hereditary predisposition, psychological conditions, malfunctions in the immune system, and even physical trauma, such as a bruise or cut. Malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract can also lead to a similar ailment.
Usually the disease is inflammatory. It is recommended to observe within three months from the moment of appearance. If relief does not come, then you need to see a doctor.
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Androgenetic alopecia. The most common type of baldness in men. This disease is caused by an increase in the amount of male sex hormones in the body. Oddly enough, in recent years there have been more and more women suffering from this type of baldness. It's all about androgens, male hormones. Under their influence, the vessels that feed the hair follicle are in spasm, thereby shortening the anagen period and slowing down hair growth. Each new generation becomes more fragile and thinner.
For women, the process is reversible if treatment is started at the very beginning of the manifestation of the disease. This species is characterized by hair loss in the central-parietal zone and on the sides. Possible causes: diseases of the immune, hormonal systems and heredity.
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Diffuse alopecia. Most common in women, according totrichologists, kind. The hair thins evenly over the entire head. The list of causes is huge and varied: these include past infectious diseases, gastrointestinal tract, and the postoperative period, alcohol abuse, diets, stress, exhaustion, excessive mental and physical exertion, intoxication, drug poisoning, and past pregnancy, breastfeeding, and hormonal disorders.
As a rule, the problem is temporary and the body itself is able to restore the he alth of the hair. But it also happens that if you do not take measures against hair loss in time and do not pay due attention to your own he alth, the disease is only gaining momentum.
Treatment
The most important thing is not to try to randomly diagnose yourself, and even more so, to try on yourself all the products sold in the pharmacy. There is a standard algorithm of actions for making an accurate diagnosis, and then the attending physician will select the optimal treatment plan in each case, according to the results of the examination. But it is not forbidden to carry out care procedures, on the contrary, all kinds of oils, elixirs, masks against hair loss will only benefit, because they are an important part of the complex to combat the disease.
Cosmetic treatments
Turning to beauty salons, you can count on procedures that act superficially. But sometimes this is enough for weakened hair to have a well-groomed appearance, because often natural losses are perceivedpainful and seem pathological. In the salon "menu" they will offer:
- Tools applied externally. All kinds of shampoos, balms, masks for hair loss.
- Injections. Mesotherapy is very popular in recent years. The beneficial composition is delivered directly under the skin. Plasma filling is a fairly new procedure. Blood is taken from the patient, then the plasma is separated and also injected subcutaneously. Experts say that this helps prevent the bulbs from dying off and generally improves the immunity of the scalp.
- Physiotherapy. Modern hardware cosmetology has stepped far ahead in the development of devices that emit high-frequency, galvanic currents, all kinds of lasers against hair loss. Feedback from those who used new technologies, following the instructions, suggests that special attention should be paid to such devices.
Doctors warn that if the condition of the hair does not improve within three months of care, then a visit to the doctor is required.
Medicated treatment
Along with the use of local procedures, it is possible to get rid of the misfortune by taking medicines inside. This is Finasteride. It is a teratogenic drug. Through its action, testosterone becomes dihydrotestosterone. It is possible to stop the process of baldness at the crown, but in the parieto-frontal part, the effect is less noticeable. It is worth noting that among the side effects found problems with erection and decreased libido. Although such a reaction is observed in only 2% of men. For hair loss in women during menopause, the drugineffective.
There are also drugs that are not approved by doctors, for example, Dutasteride. It has a similar effect as the previous drug. Could be used by both men and women.
It is important to remember that the sooner you start the course of treatment, the faster you can see the result, and as soon as the substances stop entering the body, the baldness process is restored.
Massage
Massage is an integral part of the treatment. A lot of techniques and types of manual exposure exist for the benefit of thick curls. The most common, affordable and does not take much time and attention is combing with a massage comb. The item must be of high quality made of safe materials. And if it is wooden, and even with natural bristles, then it will be impossible to break away from the procedure.
S alt head massage
Massage with coarse sea s alt is one of the best remedies for hair loss. However, there are the following contraindications for this type of massage:
- Too dry scalp, brittle, split ends.
- Too oily scalp with signs of seborrhea.
- Abrasions, lesions on the scalp. Dermatitis.
Before starting the procedure, you need to test the saline solution for an allergic reaction in an area with sensitive skin, for example, on the elbow. If after half an hour there is no redness and itching, then you can start the massage.
You will need coarse sea s alt. Suitable for the one intended forbathing.
Procedure:
- Previously it is recommended to smear with olive or other cosmetic oil the skin bordering the scalp, as well as the ends of weakened hair.
- Put a handful of s alt on the moistened scalp and start rubbing it with massage movements, moving to new areas in random order, adding s alt if necessary. Due to the occurrence of microtrauma, slight tingling is allowed. But if the pain intensifies and becomes unbearable, then you need to rinse your head with running water.
- After 15-20 minutes wash off the s alt with plenty of water. The use of balms, blow-drying, styling are undesirable.
For the best result, you will have to resort to manipulation at least 10 times. S alt massage, judging by the reviews, from hair loss and to delay the first gray hair is a very simple and effective technique.
Darsonval
Device invented by French doctor Jacques Arsene D'Arsonval for the treatment of dermatitis, problematic skin, bedsores. The principle of operation is based on increased blood flow in the blood vessels to improve the function of hair follicles and intensive regeneration. This is how high-frequency currents of low power act on the growth of curls. That is why trichologists began to recommend it for hair loss, and reviews prove that improvements come after just a few sessions, and it is recommended to do about 20.
The device is equipped with special nozzles, includingglass hollow comb filled with gas. Manipulation is advised to be done daily or every other day, the duration of the session lasts an average of 15-20 minutes. To maintain the effect, the course is repeated every three months. Such a device is sold in pharmacies and specialized online stores. The price varies within 5000 rubles. Darsonvalization from hair loss at home is convenient and free. In the salon you will have to pay from 200 to 400 rubles per session.
Main contraindications:
- Having a pacemaker.
- Epilepsy.
- Hirsutism.
- Close capillaries.
- Pregnancy.
- Children's age.
The choice of a device should be taken seriously and, having studied the market, you should not try to save money by leaning towards a cheaper one. The more nozzles, the more versatile it is and will be useful to all family members. The presence of certificates indicates the quality and responsibility of the seller and manufacturer.
If hair loss and growth products are applied to the scalp immediately after darsonvalization, their effectiveness will increase many times over.
The procedure itself is pleasant. Sitting comfortably, for example, in a chair, turn on the device at the lowest power and start driving, as if combing your hair slowly, but not lingering in one place. It is important that the glass teeth touch the scalp. A slight tingling sensation will be felt. Power should be increased gradually, starting from the minimum.
Anti-hair loss shampoos
Shampoos with a pronounced effect, as a rule,do not provide. They are designed to clean, but gently, without damaging hair already torn by all kinds of curling irons, gels, hair dryers, irons. "Wrong" representatives have a detrimental effect on the skin, causing allergic manifestations in the form of itching and discomfort, redness.
Usually people don't want to mess around, citing lack of time or desire. But in order to improve your complex for healing curls, you can make cleansing shampoos for hair loss with your own hands from fresh and natural products, without parabens, dyes, fragrances and other chemicals.
Masks
This kind of beauty care was successfully used by ancient women. The miraculous and rejuvenating properties of such popular ingredients as honey, eggs, olive oil, have been known since that time. And only today science was able to find out what substances they consist of, the principle of influence on certain processes occurring in the human body. This means that the usefulness of using masks for hair loss is not a myth, but a fact. The principle of operation of the most leading recipes is the same stimulation of blood circulation and transportation of valuable substances to the layers of the epidermis.
Luke is the champion
Onion masks can rehabilitate even a completely bald person. The vegetable contains so much sulfur as no other product. Sulfur promotes the production of collagen, which is responsible for the elasticity and strength of curls. Here are some important points about this treatment:
- Stability is important. Don't expect results fromone or more procedures per month. Only daily care can surprise even skeptics. Otherwise, apart from fuss and an unpleasant smell, nothing will come of it.
- The smell intensifies if you sweat or wet your hair.
- The mask can be called “express”, since it is impossible to keep the composition longer than 30 minutes. Possible burn.
- It is better to use strained onion juice rather than puree. The second smell is more intense.
Making a mask for hair loss at home is easy and simple. Pass a couple of medium onions through a meat grinder or smash with an immersion blender. Strain the gruel through a piece of gauze. Apply the resulting juice to the pre-warmed scalp. This can be done either in a steam bath or wrapped in a hot towel. Then again wrap with the same warm towel and leave for half an hour. Wash off with a natural shampoo or no shampoo.
Combination with other beneficial ingredients is welcome.
Pepper tincture
This is the most radical way against hair loss, there is no more effective natural remedy. Tincture can be bought at a pharmacy, or you can make it yourself. This is a troublesome business, and in a pharmacy the cost of tincture does not exceed 20-30 rubles. One bottle is enough for 3 or 4 times.
One part of the tincture is best applied, diluted with 5 parts of water, adding, for example, castor oil. Apply along long partings with a cotton swab. It is recommended to cover your head with a warm towel and wait 30 minutes. Then rinse withnatural shampoo. If there is no burning sensation, then the storage conditions of the tincture were not met, or the integrity of the package was violated.
It is also important to consider that you should not resort to this method if the skin has damage, inflammation.
Black Seed Oil
This product is a "record holder" for the content of valuable substances. A kind of miraculous "elixir" and a cure for many diseases. It is impossible to list all its useful properties. Most Popular:
- Powerful immunomodulator.
- Relieves inflammation of any etymology.
- Antipyretic properties.
- Natural antibiotic.
- Has pain relieving properties.
- Powerful antioxidant.
- Cholagogue.
And this is not all of its benefits.
For the best result, you can include oil in the mask for hair loss and take a course at home, taking it inside. This is done in order to improve the functioning of the body from the inside, to cleanse it, thereby killing two birds with one stone.
Need to rub the oil daily into the hair roots or use as one of the ingredients. The oil is used in small doses due to its high concentration. Take inside as follows:
- Prepare the honey solution. Dilute a tablespoon of quality honey in half a glass of warm boiled water.
- On an empty stomach, drink a teaspoon of black cumin oil and drink honey solution.
- It is advisable to do this in the morning and before leavinggo to sleep.
Pregnant women should beware of this drug. The oil can provoke premature labor, as it has a powerful tonic effect.
You must also be tested for an allergic reaction to the product before use.
Alopecia is a serious reason to sound the alarm. Hair loss is not so much harmful to well-being or he alth in general, although it is a signal of malfunctions in the system, but it disrupts the psychological state of a person and leads to depression and nervous breakdowns. Since this is an aesthetic defect, it is extremely important for women not to let the process take its course, but to start taking action as soon as the first signs appear.
