HAIR LOSS:

Causes:
1. Stress:
Physical or mental stress can cause temporary hair loss, it often occurs 2-3
month after the stressful event or period started. The reason for this is that the hair
follicles enter the telogen phase prematurely, this causes them to stop growing new
hairs and to shed hairs. Usually the hair loss will recover completely once the stress
has been removed.
2. Drugs:
Many drugs can also cause hair loss, though there many be a delay between
taking the medication and the actual hair loss, so any medication is being taken it is
important to consult a doctor to identify if this could be a side effect of the drug
being taken. Following are some drugs which may cause hair loss:
Isotretinoin and other anti-acne drugs
Lipid-lowering drugs (clofibrate, bezafibrate)
Warfarin and other drugs which thin the blood.
ACE inhibitors for blood pressure or heart failure (captopril, enalapril, lisinopril)
Calcium antagonists which are used for regulation of blood pressure (amlodipine)
Drugs for treating gout (allopurinol)
Anti malarials (chloroquine)
Drugs for helping with Parkinson's disease (for example, pramipexole, bromocriptine)
Drugs which are treatments for stabilizing moods (lithium, valproic acid)
Anti cancer drugs.
Epilepsy drugs(valproate sodium, vigabatrin)
Anti-thyroid drugs (carbimazole, propylthiouracil)
3. Skin disorder:
Some disorders of the skin, for example psoriasis, dandruff, or fungal
infection may cause hair loss. However once the skin problem is treated the hair
should regrow.
4. Testosterone:
The main male hormone testosterone is indirectly a major cause of hair loss
in men, it is a direct result of the hair follicles responding to male hormones.
However it due to the follicles being more responsive to the hormones that this
occurs, rather than their being too much testosterone. The skin of the scalp changes
testosterone to Dihydrotestostrone (DHT). Some hair follicles are especially sensitive
to DHT and they shrink, this is more likely to happen to follicles on top and front of
the head. It is interesting to note that DHT helps the growth of beard and chest hair,
and it is not known for certain how DHT causes this opposite effect. Exercise also has
an effect on DHT.
5. Genetics:
It is more than likely that if you have any relatives who are bald then this is
likely to be a cause of hair loss in you. This can be inherited from either the father's
side or the mother's side.
6. Aging:

Hair loss increases likelihood increases with age. By 35, 40% of men have
noticeable hair loss, while by 60 65% do. Also elderly hair tends to be more thin and
fine giving more of an appearance of hair loss.
7. Menopause:
After the menopause thinning of the hair is more pronounced, by the age of
50 more than 50% of women have thinning hair.
8. Iron deficiency:
If iron in the body is low, then this may cause hair loss also, this is generally
more a problem with women.
9. Child birth and pregnancy:
It is common for women to lose a great quantity of hair for some months
after child birth, but the hair should come back naturally.
10. Irregular sleeping pattern.
Ayurvedic Dietary diary for Hair Loss Treatment:
1. Aloe vera: Befriend aloe vera juice. You can also take it with cumin thrice a day for
about 3 months. After that, get ready to surprise everyone with the crowning glory
of your hair!
2. Sesame seeds: A handful of white sesame seeds each morning can be a great
source of magnesium and calcium. They are very effective hair loss checkers.
3. Yoghurt: Consuming yoghurt everyday reduces hair fall to a large extent. It is a
trusted remedy for hair related problems.
4. Green leafy vegetables and fruits: No one can underestimate vegetables and fruits
for preserving hair fall, as they are rich in fiber which are an excellent in preventing
hair fall.
5. Vitamin C, vitamin B-complex, zinc, sulphur and some important fatty acids are
very important to make the roots of your hair strong. You can find these nutrients in
sprouts, yeast, buttermilk, nuts, milk, soy beans and whole grains. Include these in
your diet and you can expect to reduce your hair fall in a few months.

Ayurvedic Oil massage for Hair Loss Treatment: Massage greatly improves the
blood circulation, thus increasing the health of the hair and also scalp. Daily
massaging the scalp for 5-10 minutes greatly stimulates the circulation. This is very
essential for hair fall control.
1. Coconut hair oil: Massage your scalp with coconut oil at bedtime. It pacifies your
pitta and has a comforting sensation.
2. Brahmi and Bhringraj oil: Massage of the scalp with these oils before sleeping
prevents hair loss.

3. Vitamin E oil: Vitamin E hair oil is next best oil massage remedy. It either slows
down the hair fall or in many cases it just might put an end to hair loss completely.
Not only does it strengthen weak hair, but also works effectively on dryness of skin.
4. Rosemary, stinging nettle, horsetail and birch: Regular massage with these herbs
promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss.
Hair care:
1. Do not comb wet hair.
2. Do not use too hot water for washing hair.
3. Protect the hair from dust or sunlight always.
4. Combing hair 3-4 times a day given gentle massage to scalp and increases blood
flow there.
5. Massage with oil at the root of the hair.
TREATMENT:
1. Correct iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency if there is any. Omega-3 fatty acid
is also useful.
2. Vitamin E supplement is useful.
3. Minoxidil is sometimes used to prevent further hair loss.