Oh beautiful woman with beautiful hair, never know when or where your hair will fly. There are numerous songs in which folk songs have been sung in praise of silky hair. Hair will be appreciated only when it is groomed to make it beautiful and silky. But the truth is that we are very careless with our hair. All the struggle and effort to be taken seriously starts when the hair starts falling out. However, hair loss is quite normal. Hair loss starts after a certain age, but it becomes difficult when children and young people start facing this problem or suddenly start losing large amounts of hair. So, today in 'Health Water' we will know why hair falls. You will also learn that – according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it is normal for a person to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. If a person has about 100,000 (1 lakh) hairs on his head, understand that it is not a matter of much attention. It's like a cycle, some hair goes away and new hair grows in its place. Shampooing or combing does not cause hair loss. Shampooing or combing does not make our hair fall. Actually these have already separated from the scalp ie their roots. Shampoo and comb make their job easier. The truth is that keeping hair clean makes it stronger. This reduces the risk of any kind of infection in their roots. The real cause of hair loss is lack of nutrients. If our diet is deficient in green vegetables, fruits and essential vitamins (D, B-12 and E), minerals (iron and calcium), it directly affects the hair. Apart from this, if the hair is not getting the right amount of protein, it means that the hair is not getting nutrition. It also causes hair loss. Why does hair fall? There are many possible reasons behind hair loss in each person. See the graphic for the most common causes of hair loss. What are the symptoms of hair loss? At what age and for what reason a person loses hair determines what the symptoms will be. This can be of many types. In case of male pattern baldness, the hair first falls in the hairline or in a specific place in the front, back and sides of the head. When women start losing hair gradually from the whole head. The hair on their entire head first thins and then falls out. See the graphic to see what types of symptoms are commonly seen. A person's hair loss can happen gradually over many years or sometimes it can happen suddenly. It can be temporary or permanent. What are the risk factors behind hair loss? Hair loss is usually caused by family history. Apart from this, there are many factors that can increase this risk. Women don't go bald early The pattern of hair loss in women and the pattern of hair loss in men are different. So, even if women lose their hair, they are not bald. Hair styling chemicals and tools are dangerous for hair Hot water, chemical used to make hair curly or straight, bleach, hair color, hair dryer, hair straightener, all these things are very harmful for hair. All the chemicals used on the hair in the hair salon can cause the hair to fall out and lighten very quickly. These styling products can be harmful to hair: Lack of correct information regarding hair care on how to prevent hair loss can also cause hair breakage. To prevent it, keep these things in mind- Which vitamins are helpful for hair loss? Nutrition plays a big role in hair loss. It is a different matter if the hair loss is due to a disease or medical treatment, but under normal circumstances good nutrition is essential for good hair health. For this, you can include the following vitamins in your diet. When is it necessary to see a doctor in case of hair loss? The problem of hair loss and the reasons behind it are not always common. Sometimes there can be serious reasons behind it. If it seems that the body is giving some signs other than hair loss, a doctor should be consulted without any delay. Dos and don'ts for good hair health Along with good habits and nutrition, getting rid of bad habits is essential. Smoking has a very bad effect on hair. Apart from this, if you eat junk food and don't get proper sleep, these habits can seriously damage your hair along with overall health.
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Hair loss that spoils appearance and self-confidence: Vitamin B-12, biotin and iron deficiency, smoking, diseases and drugs are also responsible.
