All of us would like to have pretty thick curls looking awesome. Going bald or even thinning of these could really mess up the whole personality.
 
Before you panic at seeing those strands in the drain, remember that it is rather normal to lose hair daily. You lose around 65 – 100 strands every day. And the same amount of hair is replaced at once. So don’t lose heart unless you feel that it is an unusually heavy loss and you can see your scalp.

The reasons for hairloss may be varied. Men have a tendency to go bald. Fungal infections may cause patches to appear on the scalp. Aging, anemia and side effects of medication taken for diseases like cancer are some other factors. Emotional stress and physical stress on the scalp like tightly bound hair also play a role. The most commonly found reason for thinning is the absence of a balanced diet.

Hair is a part of the body and is very much affected by the food you eat and it shows. The absence of vitamins, proteins and minerals like iron and zinc leads to thin stringy curls with split ends and shedding. These essential nutrients play a great role in giving you a glossy mane. They promote blood circulation in the scalp, the production of keratin and melanin and healthy follicles.

It goes without saying that a well balanced diet is necessary for a healthy body. Bad pelt may mean that your eating habits need to be looked into. It may be lacking in some of the nutrients. Poor lusterless hair and excess shedding is a price that many a dieter pays for trying to get slim on starvation and fad diets.

Consult a doctor to determine the actual cause of your hairloss and the methods to prevent it. Problems due to lack of nutrients can fortunately be corrected with better eating habits. You can also add supplements to your diet. External application of oils, shampoos, conditioners etc containing added nutrients also help. The best way is to eat more green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, milk and fruits. Eggs and fish liver oil is good sources of nutrition too. In short, whatever is good for your health is good for your hair too.

Other commonsense tactics are to drink lots of water, eat fiber rich food, take adequate exercise and sleep well.

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Millions of people around the world suffer from the problem of thinning hair. There are several causes for thinning hair including thyroid malfunction, iron deficiency, improper nutrition and stress. Even though the causes are many, the root cause for all this is vitamin deficiency of some kind. Hair loss from vitamin deficiency is something that can be treated using supplements.

The underlying cause for hair loss should be determined by a qualified physician before procedure with any type of treatment. A proper medical examination is the only way to reveal the root cause for the problem and then treat it accordingly. There are many vitamins that are important for the growth of healthy hair. Most of these pills are generally made up of ingredients that contain folic acid. Folic acid is among the many B-complex components which help in to increase the production of new cells. This in turn results in hair strands becoming fuller and thicker.

Hair loss from vitamin deficiency can occur due to absence of these vital nutrients in your regular diet. One good example would be vitamin A which is an antioxidant which helps in the production of healthy sebum in the scalp area. It is available in foot sources such as apricots, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, spinach, eggs, milk, fish and meat. Vitamin C is another vital ingredient that should be part of your nutrition in order to avoid this problem. It is available in sources such as strawberries, pineapple, green peppers and tomatoes.

Hair loss from vitamin deficiency can also be caused due to deficiency in Vitamin E which is again an antioxidant. It is found in various sources including, nuts, beans and other leafy green vegetables. Your scalp also needs certain vital minerals which are available in various sources of food that we consume daily. Biotin for example is available in whole grains, liver, rice and milk. This mineral helps in preventing graying and also hair loss. Another good example is Inositol which helps in hair follicles remaining healthy and is available in plenty in citrus fruits and whole grains. These vital ingredients which should be part of our nutrition can also be found in the form of supplements in the market.

Those who have been diagnosed as to suffering from hair loss from vitamin deficiency should make it a point to include all these sources of minerals and vitamins as part of their daily nutrition. Certain changes in the diet go a long way towards treating hair loss from vitamin deficiency. 

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Hair has a life span of nearly 3-4 years after which it dies and falls off. We normally lose up to 100 strands every day. Around 10% of the hair is dying at any given time. These get replaced soon so you don’t see any thinning of hair.

One of the main reasons of increased hair loss is aging. With age, blood circulation in the scalp decreases and not enough sebum is produced. Without enough nutrients to nourish the follicles, hair strands become weak and start falling.

Why women don’t go bald in spite of shedding hair is because they have lesser testosterone than men. Testosterone and heredity causes baldness which is typical in men. Men prone to baldness start with bald spots and end up with just a horse shoe shaped ring of hair and this baldness is permanent. Women produce increased testosterone after menopause and may develop thin hair throughout the scalp, but the hairline in the front thankfully remains intact.

Infection on the scalp due fungi or ringworm is another reason. Usually found in children this causes bald patches and can be cured with medicines. Other reasons for bald patches are tight braids or ponytails and the habit of twisting and pulling hair. Bald patches usually grow back.

Illnesses such as anemia and medications which suppress the immune system and treatments for cancer can result in heavy hair loss. The hair usually grows back once the treatment is over. Auto immune diseases like lupus, hormonal changes, thyroid problems, infectious diseases like syphilis, high fever etc are other causes. Stress is also thought to be a likely reason. If you shampoo or blow dry your hair excessively you are bound to notice increased shedding.

You can choose the appropriate treatment after determining the real reason for hair loss. Permanent baldness will require replacing lost hair with weaving or transplantation. Or you can opt for a wig or a hairpiece. Topical applications and prescription medicines are available, which will mainly help you retain what you are left with rather than encourage new growth. These have side effects though temporary, and need to be used or taken regularly. Expense is a big factor for all these options and some men prefer to sport a fashionably shaved head.

Eating healthy nutritious food and drinking lots of water during and after an illness will not only help you regain your health back but will also reflect well on your mane.  Exercise and a relaxed lifestyle too will do wonders. Treat your hair gently and it will reward you well.

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Not many people know that the link between diabetes and hair loss was establish quite long ago by the medical fraternity. Thinning of hair is a possibility in case of diabetes, which is actually a hormone related disorder. In fact one of the earliest symptoms of diabetes is frequent loss of hair. This condition needs prompt attention and treatment which could avoid further complications. The growth of hair is also affected in people suffering from diabetes.

Stress is also directly connected to the occurrence of diabetes. In fact diabetes and hair loss subsequently can be caused by excessive stress and anxiety. Diabetes is a disorder which occurs when metabolizing carbohydrates becomes difficult for the body. This makes people suffering from diabetes highly susceptible to certain skin ailments since their blood sugar levels and hence their blood circulation is impaired. Most often even small wounds or bruises take a long time to heal in the case of diabetics. The recovery rate among them is slow and also obstructs the growth of hair.

Thinning of hair gradually is visible in diabetics, establishing the link between diabetes and hair loss. The hair follicles in the body in the case of these people cannot maintain the normal cycle of hair re-growth. There are also instances when fungal or bacterial infections on the scalp may also occur in such people. There are also instances when someone suffering from the condition can lose hair due to the side effects of medications that he or she may be taking. The loss could also be due to medical stress that is often accompanies this disorder.

Diabetes and hair loss are therefore closely related. In certain cases bald patches may be caused due to an autoimmune problem which is often caused by this disorder. The ailment is known scientifically as ‘alopecia areata’. Early detection and treatment is the best way to treat this condition. Diabetics should always monitor their blood sugar levels which help in delaying the development of any long –term complication. You should therefore get any symptoms of the disorder diagnosed properly in order to avoid other complications later on. When it comes to diabetes and hair loss, you should always take any medication only in consultation with your doctor. You should also inform your doctor about any other medication that you may be already taking. This is important since sometimes taking more than one medicine can cause them to react amongst each other resulting in negative side effects.

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All of us would like to have pretty thick curls looking awesome. Going bald or even thinning of these could really mess up the whole personality.
 
Before you panic at seeing those strands in the drain, remember that it is rather normal to lose hair daily. You lose around 65 – 100 strands every day. And the same amount of hair is replaced at once. So don’t lose heart unless you feel that it is an unusually heavy loss and you can see your scalp.

The reasons for hair loss may be varied. Men have a tendency to go bald. Fungal infections may cause patches to appear on the scalp. Aging, anemia and side effects of medication taken for diseases like cancer are some other factors. Emotional stress and physical stress on the scalp like tightly bound hair also play a role. The most commonly found reason for thinning is the absence of a balanced diet.

Hair is a part of the body and is very much affected by the food you eat and it shows. The absence of vitamins, proteins and minerals like iron and zinc leads to thin stringy curls with split ends and shedding. These essential nutrients play a great role in giving you a glossy mane. They promote blood circulation in the scalp, the production of keratin and melanin and healthy follicles.

It goes without saying that a well balanced diet is necessary for a healthy body. Bad pelt may mean that your eating habits need to be looked into. It may be lacking in some of the nutrients. Poor lusterless hair and excess shedding is a price that many a dieter pays for trying to get slim on starvation and fad diets.

Consult a doctor to determine the actual cause of your hair loss and the methods to prevent it. Problems due to lack of nutrients can fortunately be corrected with better eating habits. You can also add supplements to your diet. External application of oils, shampoos, conditioners etc containing added nutrients also help. The best way is to eat more green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, milk and fruits. Eggs and fish liver oil is good sources of nutrition too. In short, whatever is good for your health is good for your hair too.

Other commonsense tactics are to drink lots of water, eat fiber rich food, take adequate exercise and sleep well.

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