subject: HAIRFALL-CAUSES & TREATMENT THROUGH AYURVEDA [print this page] The most common form of hair loss is hereditary (Androgenetic Alopecia) so the family's fate could eventually affect you. While men have a 50 percent chance of loosing their hair by age 50, up to 25 percent of Pre-Menopausal women and 38 percent of Post-Menopausal women will lose some, too. Men typically lose it from the temple and crown, known as Male Pattern Baldness, while women lose it diffusely over the front and top of the scalp, known as Female Pattern Baldness.
If balding is part of your family history, take heart. Hereditary hair loss happens gradually, so attacking the problem early can sometimes slow the process. Hair loss may actually have a combination of causesmany of them reversible. For example, the root cause of thinning hair could be heredity or it could be hypothyroidism. Dietary deficiencies could also exacerbate it.
Hair loss is a common side effect of prescriptions like oral contraceptives, acne medications, antidepressants, blood thinners and a host of others. Trauma and deep rooted stress can cause hair to fall out by the handfuls; tight hairstyles and over processing such as frequent straightening can cause hair loss by damaging hair follicles or fibers. Different causes call for different solutions, so it's important to see a health practitioner with an interest in hair loss issues for an accurate diagnosis.
The Indian medical system of Ayurveda looks at hair health in terms of balancing the life energies within the three body constitutions or doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Ayurveda identifies the problem as excessive Pitta dosha and its hair loss prevention strategy is aimed towards reducing Pitta dosha in the hair follicles. Pacifying Pitta dosha with a scalp massage before bedtime, both for healthy hair and to prevent common hair loss.
For Hair fall, Premature Graying of Hair, Dandruff etc The Methods or the Panchakarma Treatments that have to be undergone are Shirodhara (Systematic pouring of medicated oil over the forehead), Shiropichu (pouring and retaining medicated oil on the head with a cotton), Nasyam (Nasal medication) with any oil apt to the condition of the patient & the humors dominating in him. The medicines, which stimulate the hair follicles and those, which purify blood are usually prescribed according to the patient's severity of the disease.
Whether a simple Scalp Massage, a change in Diet, or Managing Stress and Chronic Diseases can help return anyone's hair to its former glory depends on a lot of factors, keep an open mind when it comes to Alternative Therapies.
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