subject: Hair Loss Causes and Ways to Prevent Hair Fall and Hair Loss [print this page] Hair Loss Causes and Ways to Prevent Hair Fall and Hair Loss
The best start to hair loss prevention is understanding the basics of hair. What it is, how it grows and what causes it to start falling out. With this information you will find that it is possible to prevent your hair loss and even regrow lost hair.
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Its Composition is very complex and varies with race, hair color etc. Its major constituent is Keratin and also has amino acids, sulphur etc. Hair root is the part under the skin and comprises follicle, bulb and papilla. Hair shaft is the part visible above the skin. The hair has 3 layers being, center outwards, Medulla, Cortex and Cuticle. Hair hygiene prevents hair thinning and promotes hair regrowth.
Phases of Hair Growth
1. The anagen phase is the first active growth. It lasts several years and it is in this phase that 85% of our body hair has plenty of melanin the natural substance that gives color to the hair.
2. The regressive phase is the second phase in the hair growth process. It is also known as the catagen phase. The hair will stop growing as this phase but the hair will not shed. This process last on an average two weeks and 3-4% of our body hair is in this phase at any given time.
3. The last phase or the telogen phase lasts 5-6 weeks. This is the resting phase in which the hair will shed out of the follicle and a new hair will grow. At any one time, 10-13% of our body hair is in this last phase. As we grow older and aged, we will begin to experience the process of hair loss.
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Ways to Prevent Hair Loss
There are so many ways we can do to promote the strength and vitality of our hair.
1. Quit smoking. Smoking has been found to be part of the culprit to hair loss according to scientists who have found a connection between these two.
2. Remember to comb through the wet hair gently with a comb instead of a brush. If working through hair-knots, make sure that you start from the outer tip and work towards the top of the knot. To put less pressure on the hair shaft, towel-dry excess water before combing off. Harsh hair chemicals or heat from hair dryers or heated rollers should also be avoided.
3. Fabric covered elastics should be used to tie up the hair for women who sleeps with their hair tied up. This is due to plain elastic hair bands have the possibility to cause hair breakage and add structural stress to the hair follicle. Hair should be tied up loosely as hair loss can also be caused by the tightness of the style.
4. Another good idea is to wear a hat to protect your hair from the sun's heat.
5. Promote a healthy strong hair is to nourish one's diet with lots of fresh fruits and raw vegetables. An adequate supply of Vitamin A, Vitamin B complex, Zinc and Copper are also needed to promote healthy growth but not too much.
