ALOPECIA-TYPE OF HAIR FALL

In Today I will give information about ALOPECIA and tell about its different types and OTHER TYPES OF HAIR FALL and its TREATMENT. And also i will share information about SPLIT END.

Alopecia is the most common complaint found especially in men. Men start the complaint with a receding forehead whereas women start thinning of hair in partial area. Normal hair fall should not be confused with excessive fall. If women complain of finding hair on pillow in the morning and the loss is more in front and top she is heading for the type of alopecia. There are different types of Alopecia -

1. Alopecia Totalis

2. Alopecia Senilis

3. Alopecia Prematura

4. Alopecia Areata

ALOPECIA TOTALIS

This condition is rare and is characterized by total loss of hair all over the body. The cause is not known and is believed to be metabolic.

ALOPECIA SENILIS

Loss of hair in old age the loss is permanent and sets in gradually.

ALOPECIA PREMATURE

This form of baldness occurs before the age of forty. It starts with extra oily scalp. The thinning is more in front and top. The cause is believed to be hormonal, humid climate, spicy food.

ALOPECIA AREATA

It is sudden falling of hair in round patches in various sizes starting from 1/2 inch to 3 inch. The area of hair loss is slightly depressed, smooth, pale compared to the rest of the scalp. The cause is not exactly known but is believed to be of nervous origin leading to lack of blood supply to the area. Some time anemia, Typhoid, Influenza and nervous shocks may result in Alopecia Areata.

OTHER FORMS OF HAIR LOSS

1. Certain types of hair styles such as tight plaits and ponytails may lead to loss of hair in the front hair line.

2. Application of rollers with heat when the hair is pulled excessively leads to breakage and damage of hair.

3. Chemical Treatments.

4. Blow Drying of the dripping wet hair can cause damage and risk to the hair.

TREATMENT :

1. Hot oil therapy.

2. High protein diet with supplement of iron and vitamin.

3. Proper cleanliness of scalp.

4. The hair should be dried thoroughly, scrubbing with a towel.

5. Brushing or combing twice a day.

6. Avoid making tightly pulled back ponytails.

SPLIT END

Split ends always occur on dry hair due to lack of sebum.

CAUSES :

1. To much use of chemical.

2. To much exposure to the sun.

3. Blow dry at the end.

4. Excessive use of the thermal pressing and crimper.

5. Regular Trimming is not done.

6. Excessive back combing.

TREATMENT :

1. Cut the split end immediately.

2. Deep conditioning twice in a week.

3. Application of henna with lots of Fenugreek seeds.

4. Trimming of the hair on regular basis.

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