Hair fall has become a common problem in today's time, which is not only faced by men but also by women. There are many reasons behind this problem, from long-term illness, hormonal changes, stress, dandruff to increasing age. On this problem, in our show Ask the Expert, we talked to Dr. Banaani Chaudhary, who is a consultant dermatologist at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre and Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai. She also has 15 years of experience in geriatric care and topical dermatitis. So let's know what she said in detail about this problem-
What causes hair loss and is it all caused by hair fall? are of the same kind,
If we see, hair fall starts from pubertal age and continues till the age of 60-70 years which we call normal hair fall. And many times abnormal hair fall is also seen in children which is due to skin problems. The reasons for hair fall are different according to each age, the problem of hair fall in young people is mostly due to dandruff. In middle age, hair fall occurs due to lack of vitamins, thyroid, iron and minerals. In old age, it usually occurs due to menopause in women and diabetes in men. Along with this, if someone has a fever for a long time like dengue, typhoid, or malaria, then in that case also hair falls after 3 months of recovery from the disease.
can hair loss be cured,
Gray hair cannot be turned black, but yes, hair fall can be stopped and grown again. To stop hair fall, we first have to know the cause of hair fall so that treatment can be done accordingly. People stop shampooing during hair fall, but we recommend taking care of the scalp and keeping it clean by using medicated shampoo so that the roots of your hair can become stronger.
Are the causes of hair loss different in men and women?,is it different?
In men, if their father or maternal uncle has less or more hair fall, then that pattern will follow you as well, but in women, if their mother has less and light hair, then it affects them. Apart from this, men have more dihydrotestosterone (DHT receptors), due to which their chances of hair fall or baldness are more than women. Apart from this, in women, hair becomes light and starts falling due to thyroid, PCOD and menopause.
Is hair fall seasonal?, In which season does hair fall the most and why?
Apart from the change in weather, the amount of sweat on your scalp is also responsible for hair fall. And if we see, we sweat the most during the monsoon season and due to the humidity in this season, our sweat does not dry up, that is why the problem of hair fall is the most during monsoon.
Can changing shampoo and conditioner help stop hair fall and how?,
If the patient does not have any scalp problem then changing the shampoo stops hair fall because sometimes the patient is using more dry shampoo than his hair, due to which the hair starts breaking and falling more. But if there is a scalp problem then changing the shampoo does not make any difference.
Does oiling make hair stronger?,
Oiling is necessary for hair and if you apply it on your hair, it will condition your hair but if you use it on the scalp for more than 30 minutes, it will cause harm because the oil will form a layer around the hair roots which will weaken the hair roots. So never sleep with oil applied on the scalp for the whole night.
Does keeping hair braided reduce hair fall?
Whatever way you keep your hair, whether open or tied, it has nothing to do with hair fall.
Does cutting hair during hair fall stop hair fall?
Cutting hair does not make any difference to hair fall. Hair fall is related to the scalp and has no relation with the length of the hair.
Can women also face the problem of baldness?
Women have fewer dihydrotestosterone (DHT) receptors than men, which makes them less likely to suffer from this problem. Despite hair fall, baldness is much less common in women than in men.
Is hair fall directly related to our diet or do we have to make changes in our lifestyle to prevent it?
If your hair fall is due to lack of nutrition, then if you include vitamin B12, B3, iron, calcium in your diet, then your hair fall will reduce. But if hair fall is due to any disease like thyroid or PCOD, then you will have to make changes in your lifestyle as well.
It is shown on social media that using silk sarees also prevents hair fall. Is this true?
No, this is absolutely a myth. Hair fall will never stop by doing this.
Does combing hair too much cause hair fall?
If your hair is dry then combing it repeatedly will break it but if you have applied conditioner or serum then combing will not break your hair. And never use a thin comb to untangle your hair.
Do hair treatments weaken hair? And which treatments are safe?
In any hair treatment, if the product is not used on your scalp then it will never cause any harm. Apart from rebonding, you can get any smoothening, keratin or protein treatment done except on the roots of the hair.
How safe is hair color for hair?
Hair color should also never be used on the roots of the hair. If it is applied on the scalp, it goes directly into your blood, which can cause allergies and skin problems. Therefore, it is safest to use ammonia free as well as PPD free dye.
Can we reduce the damage caused by hair styling by applying heat protector?
Yes, heat protecting serum will create a coating on your hair which reduces the risk of heat damage.
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