Hair loss occurs when new hair doesn't replace the hair that has fallen out.
People typically lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. This usually isn't noticeable because new hair is growing in at the same time.
Drug-based therapies using minoxidil and finasteride are available for alopecia areata, but they have shown varying side effects in patients. For instance, Minoxidil is generally well tolerated but is associated with a number of side effects, including an initial increase in hair shedding and exacerbation of hair loss after withdrawal from treatment. Thus, the use of new therapeutic approaches using bioactive products is emphasized and are growing in popularity.
Natural products have been used since ancient times and have been proven safe, with few side effects. Several studies have demonstrated the use of plants and their extracts to promote hair growth. Moreover, commercial products based on these natural ingredients have been developed for the treatment of alopecia.
Study showed the beneficial effects of herbs and their bioactive compounds on hair growth.
MARUSHA Rosemary and Neem hair growth and scalp treatment oil in an in vivo study shows positive results in both hair growth and maintaining a healthy scalp. In vivo tests approved that this is effective, intensively stimulating oil - serum for hair growth.
Photo: MARUSHA Rosemary & Neem Hair growth oil in vivo tests
Hair loss is typically related to one or more of the following factors:
- Family history (heredity). The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition that happens with aging.
- Hormonal changes and medical conditions. A variety of conditions can cause permanent or temporary hair loss, including hormonal changes due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and thyroid problems. Medical conditions include alopecia areata.
- Medications and supplements. Radiation therapy to the head.
- A physical or emotional shock. This type of hair loss is temporary.
- Hairstyles and treatments. Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair tight, such as pigtails or cornrows, can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. Hot-oil hair treatments and permanents also can cause hair to fall out. If scarring occurs, hair loss could be permanent.
Risk factors for hair loss
A number of factors can increase your risk of hair loss, including:
- A family history of balding on your mother's or father's side
- Age
- Significant weight loss
- Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and lupus
- Stress
- Poor nutrition
Hormones, stress, genetics, dieting, and illnesses are the most common causes of thinning, loss, patchiness, and other hair changes.
Most baldness is caused by genetics (male-pattern baldness and female-pattern baldness). This type of hair loss is not preventable.
Prevention of hair loss and promotion regrowth
Using Hair growth oils / serums or medication - or some combination of both - is usually the most effective way to target the underlying cause and promote regrowth.
Hair growth oils and serums encourage a nutrient-rich environment on the scalp, activating blood vessels to carry oxygen to the follicle's root and accelerating hair growth. They can also plump up the hair cuticle, giving the appearance of thicker hair.
Trichologists recommend looking for products that contain castor, rosemary, and other natural ingredients that can alleviate dandruff, fungal infections, dryness, and some forms of alopecia. But even the most effective serum won't work for everyone. For the product to work, there must be a viable hair follicle under the skin. If there is no hair follicles than product will help only to stabilize hair loss.
These tips may help you avoid preventable types of hair loss:
- Be gentle with your hair. A wide-toothed comb might help prevent pulling out hair. Avoid harsh treatments such as hot rollers, curling irons, hot-oil treatments and permanents.
- Ask your doctor about medications and supplements you take that might cause hair loss.
- Protect your hair from sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet light.
- Stop smoking. Some studies show an association between smoking and baldness in men.
Luckily, hair growth oils and serums can be part of a scalp care routine that results in thicker hair and new hair growth.
