Hair loss can occur in women not only in men. There are many causes for hair loss in a woman so before beginning any treatment you must find the real cause of your hair loss. Some particular reasons are generic in nature such as change in diet, stress, hormonal changes, blood loss, diseases, thyroid abnormalities, psychological distress, medications, surgery, and can also be caused by pregnancy. Other reasons also include hereditary form of baldness and the dreaded age factor. On the positive side, aside from the hereditary form of baldness and age factor, all the above causes could be treated, improved and minimized.
Massaging your scalp for five to ten minutes a day could be beneficial not only to relax you but it can also help stimulate the hair follicles reproduction and open if not unclog blocked oil glands in your scalp. You can do this while in the shower or while watching your favorite soap opera, five to ten minutes head massage a day is a small price to pay for a healthy scalp, and you should not forget that a healthy scalp means healthier and stronger hair.
Have a healthy diet. Your hair is made up of proteins, so complement it by eating foods rich in proteins and vitamins. Take Vitamins A, C and E to supplement your diet because these vitamins help in preventing hair loss. Many health care providers recommend eating a healthy diet, having a healthy life style and to increase water intake as tolerated to help halt the progress of hair loss.
Purchase hair styling products that does not contain petroleum, phosphates and sulfates for these can harm the hair if used excessively. When in doubt about the ingredients, do not buy products that have ingredients that you cannot even pronounce. Buy hair products that have actual essential oils in them, they may be more expensive but they work well on your hair. Be reminded that an essential oil product is different from oil extract products, they may sound alike but they are not the same. Oil extract products do not work nearly as good as essential oil products.
Use hair toner, hair mask and hair conditioners. There are many products available in the market today that targets the problem of hair loss and hair thinning, just find one that suits you. These could be beneficial and useful products in helping nourish and treat your hair. Just follow the directions as indicated on the package and you are all set.
There are many over the counter drugs and medications that cater to problems such as hair loss. A word of advice is that before taking any form of drug you must first consult your health care provider before starting any regimen. There could be other medical reasons for your hair loss and talking to an expert could give you some answers. Let your health care provider check your health profile and medication history to make sure there would be no side effects for you if you take these kinds of drugs.
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