The best remedies for hair loss

The problem of hair loss has long been a concern for both sexes. With men, everything is clear. At the turn of middle age, most of them part with most of them. It's all about testosterone, and it's no secret. But why even contemporaries of Agafya’s grandmother wore tight braids to a very old age, and now haven’t managed to cross over thirty, as women stormed the Internet in unison in search of a better, miraculous, hitherto unknown means, as old recipes no longer work.

Hair loss is a universal catastrophe, because luxurious hair is the main weapon in the arsenal of the virtues of a woman. Therefore, in order to succeed in solving this problem, it is necessary to learn all about the life of curls.

Hair structure and growth

The hair consists of a shaft and a root attached to the dermal papilla, on which, in turn, depends on the growth rate and condition of the shaft. The bulb is located in the follicle. It is fed by numerous blood vessels, a sweat gland is located nearby for thermoregulation, several sebaceous glands, nerve endings, due to which pain is felt, if you pull and even more so pull out a hair, are used for lubrication.

Hair undergoes three cycles of life:

• Anagen. At this stage, hair grows actively from 2 to 6 years at a speed of half a millimeter per day. In women, this period is usually longer than in men. But with age, it shortens in both sexes.
• Catagen. At this stage, there is a gradual transition from active growth to rest. It lasts several weeks. The dermal papilla atrophies, the cornified bulb ceases to generate new cells and the third stage of dormancy begins.
• Telogen The period of rest or rest. The length of this period is about three months. Then the hair falls out. They can be observed on a comb.

Thus, all the hair on the head is in one of these stages. In a healthy person, about 90% of the hair is in the growth stage, 1-2% in the transformation stage, and on average 10% in the resting stage.

If more valuable hairs began to appear on the comb, then the percentage ratio changed. In any case, doctors warn that if there are more than 100 deserters every day, then it is time to sound the alarm.

Causes

Hair loss (alopecia) is of three types:

• Alopecia areata. This is one or more foci of baldness, usually round in shape without signs of itching, redness, peeling. Experts note that this is a very rare disease and the medicine has not yet revealed the true causes. Based on observations, only factors that influence its appearance are distinguished. It can be infectious diseases, including even flu, tonsillitis, and fungal infections. Also, the cause may be a hereditary predisposition, and psychological conditions, malfunctions in the immune system, and even physical trauma, such as a bruise or cut. Failures in the gastrointestinal tract can also lead to a similar ailment.

  Usually the disease is inflammatory in nature. Observation is recommended for three months from the date of occurrence. If relief does not occur, then you must consult a doctor.

• Androgenic alopecia. The most common type of baldness in men. This disease is caused by an increase in the number of male sex hormones in the body. Oddly enough, lately there are more and more women suffering from baldness of this type. Androgens, male hormones, are to blame. Under their influence, the vessels that feed the hair follicle are in a spasm, thereby shortening the anagen period and slowing hair growth. Each new generation becomes more fragile and thinner.

  For women, the process is reversible if treatment is started at the very beginning of the manifestation of the disease. This species is characterized by hair loss in the central parietal zone and on the sides. Possible causes: diseases of the immune, hormonal systems and heredity.

• Diffuse alopecia. The most common type among women, according to trichologists. The hair thins evenly throughout the head. The list of reasons is huge and varied: these are illnesses of an infectious nature, the gastrointestinal tract, and the postoperative period, alcohol abuse, diets, stress, exhaustion, excessive mental and physical stress, intoxication, drug poisoning, and pregnancy, breastfeeding, and hormonal disorders.

  As a rule, the problem is temporary and the body itself is able to restore the health of the hair. But it also happens if you do not take measures against hair loss on time and do not pay due attention to your own health, the disease only gains momentum.

Treatment

The most important thing is not to try to make a diagnosis at random, and even more so, to try on yourself all the funds sold in the pharmacy. There is a standard algorithm of actions for making an accurate diagnosis, and then the attending physician will select the optimal treatment plan in each case, according to the results of the examination. But it is not forbidden to carry out nursing procedures, on the contrary, all kinds of oils, elixirs, masks against hair loss will only benefit, because they are an important part of the complex to combat the disease.

Cosmetic procedures

Turning to beauty salons, you can count on procedures that work superficially. But sometimes this is enough to make the weakened hair have a completely well-groomed appearance, because often natural losses are perceived painfully and seem pathological. In the salon “menu” they will offer:

• Means applied externally. All kinds of shampoos, balms, masks for hair loss.
• Injection Mesotherapy is very popular lately. The beneficial composition is delivered directly under the skin. Plasmofilling is a fairly new procedure. Blood is taken from the patient, then the plasma is separated and subcutaneously administered as well. Experts say that this helps prevent the extinction of the bulbs and generally improves the immunity of the scalp.
• Physiotherapy. Modern hardware cosmetology has stepped far forward in the development of devices emitting high-frequency, galvanic currents, all kinds of lasers against hair loss. The feedback of those who used new technologies, following the instructions, suggests that special attention should be paid to such devices.

Doctors warn that if the condition of the hair does not improve within three months of care, then a visit to the doctor is required.

Drug treatment

Along with the application of local procedures, there is the opportunity to get rid of adversity by taking medicines inside. That is Finasteride. This is a teratogenic drug. Due to its action, testosterone becomes dihydrotestosterone. It is possible to suspend the process of baldness on the crown, but in the parietal-frontal part the effect is less noticeable. It is worth noting that among the side effects, problems with an erection and a decrease in libido were found. Although such a reaction is observed in only 2% of men. With hair loss in women during menopause, the drug is ineffective.

There are also medications that are not approved by doctors, for example, Dutasteride. It has a similar effect as the previous drug. Could be used by both men and women.

It is important to remember that the sooner you start a course of treatment, the faster you can observe the result, and as soon as the substances stop entering the body, the process of baldness is restored.

Massage

Massage is an integral part of treatment. A lot of techniques and types of manual exposure exist for the benefit of thick curls. The most common, affordable and does not take much time and attention, is combing a massage comb. The item must be made of high quality safe materials. And if it is wooden, and even with natural bristles, then it will be impossible to tear yourself away from the procedure.

Salt head massage

Massage using coarse sea salt is one of the best remedies for hair loss. However, there are the following contraindications for this type of massage:

• Too dry scalp, brittle, split ends.
• Too oily scalp with signs of seborrhea.
• Abrasions, damage to the scalp. Dermatitis.

Before starting the procedure, you need to test the saline solution for an allergic reaction in the area with sensitive skin, for example, on the elbow. If after half an hour redness and itching were not found, then you can proceed to massage.

You will need coarse sea salt. Suitable for bathing.

Procedure:

• It is preliminary recommended to smear with olive or other cosmetic oil the skin bordering the scalp, as well as the ends of weakened hair.
• Put a handful of salt on moistened scalp and massage it to rub it, moving to new areas in an arbitrary order, adding salt if necessary. Due to the occurrence of microtrauma, slight tingling is allowed. But if the pain intensifies and becomes unbearable, then you need to rinse your head with running water.
• After 15-20 minutes, wash off the salt with plenty of water. The use of balms, blow-drying, styling are undesirable.

For the best result, you will have to resort to manipulation at least 10 times. Salt massage, judging by the reviews, from hair loss and to delay the first gray hair is a very simple and effective technique.

Darsonval

A device invented by the French doctor Jacques Arsene D'Arsonval for the treatment of dermatitis, problem skin, and pressure sores. The principle of operation is based on increased blood flow in blood vessels to improve the functions of hair follicles and intensive regeneration. That is how high-frequency currents of low powers act on the growth of curls. That's why trichologists began to recommend it against hair loss, and reviews prove that improvements come literally after several sessions, and it is recommended to do about 20.

The device is equipped with special nozzles, including a glass hollow comb filled with gas. Manipulation is advised to be done daily or every other day, the duration of the session on average lasts 15-20 minutes. To maintain the effect, the course is repeated every three months. Such a device is sold in pharmacies and in specialized online stores. The price varies within 5000 rubles. Darsonvalization from hair loss at home is convenient and free. In the cabin you will have to pay from 200 to 400 rubles per session.

The main contraindications:

• The presence of a pacemaker.
• Epilepsy.
• Hirsutism.
• Close capillaries.
• Pregnancy.
• Childhood.

The choice of device should be taken seriously and, having studied the market, you should not try to save money, leaning towards a cheaper one. The more nozzles, the more versatile and useful to all family members. The presence of certificates indicates the quality and responsibility of the seller and manufacturer.

If you apply hair products for hair loss and for growth immediately after darsonvalization, then their effectiveness will increase many times over.

The procedure itself is pleasant. Comfortably settled down, for example, in the chair to turn on the device at the lowest power and start driving, as if combing the hair slowly, but not lingering in one place. It is important that the glass teeth touch the scalp. A slight tingling sensation will be felt. Power should be increased gradually, starting with a minimum.

Shampoos against hair loss

Shampoos have a pronounced effect, as a rule, do not have. They are designed to clean, but gently, without damaging the already tormented by all kinds of curling irons, gels, hair dryers, irons. "Wrong" representatives adversely affect the skin, causing allergic manifestations in the form of itching and discomfort, redness.

Usually people do not want to bother, citing a lack of time or desire. But in order to improve your complex for improving curls, you can make self-cleaning shampoos for hair loss with fresh and natural products, without parabens, dyes, fragrances and other chemicals.

Masks

This type of care for their beauty was successfully used by ancient women. The miraculous and anti-aging properties of such popular ingredients as honey, eggs, olive oil have been known since those times. And only today, science was able to find out what substances they consist of, the principle of influence on certain processes in the human body. This means that the usefulness of masks for hair loss is not a myth, but a fact. The principle of action of the most leading recipes is the same stimulation of blood circulation and transportation of valuable substances to the layers of the epidermis.

Bow is the champion

Onion masks can rehabilitate even a completely bald person. The vegetable contains as much sulfur as any other product. Sulfur promotes the production of collagen, which is responsible for the elasticity, strength of curls. Here are some important points about treatment with this technique:

• Stability is important. Do not wait for the result of one or more procedures per month. Only daily care can surprise even skeptics. Otherwise, apart from fuss and an unpleasant smell, nothing will come of it.
• The smell intensifies if you sweat or wet your hair.
• The mask can be called an "express", since it is impossible to hold the composition for longer than 30 minutes. Possible burns.
• It is better to use expressed onion juice, rather than mashed potatoes. From the second, the smell is more intense.

It makes a mask for hair loss at home easy and simple. Pass a couple of medium onions through a meat grinder or smash with a submersible blender. Strain the gruel through a piece of gauze. Apply the resulting juice to pre-warmed scalp. You can do this either in a steam bath or by wrapping a hot towel. Then wrap again with the same warm towel and leave for half an hour. Wash off using a shampoo with a natural composition, or without it at all.

A combination with other healthy ingredients is appreciated.

Capsicum tincture

This is the most radical way against hair loss, more effective than a natural remedy does not exist. Tincture can be bought at the pharmacy, or you can do it yourself. This is a troublesome thing, and in a pharmacy the cost of tincture does not exceed 20-30 rubles. One bubble is enough for 3 or 4 times.

One part of the tincture is best applied by diluting with 5 parts of water, adding, for example, castor oil. Apply along long partings with a cotton swab. It is recommended to cover your head with a warm towel and wait 30 minutes. Then rinse with natural shampoo. If there is no burning sensation, then the storage conditions of the tincture were not met, or the integrity of the package was violated.

It is also important to consider that you should not resort to this method if there are injuries or inflammation on the skin.

Black cumin oil

This product is a “record holder” for the content of valuable substances. A kind of miraculous "elixir" and a cure for many diseases. It is impossible to list all its useful properties. Most Popular:

• Powerful immunomodulator.
• Relieves inflammation of any etymology.
• Antipyretic properties.
• Natural antibiotic.
• It has analgesic properties.
• Powerful antioxidant.
• Cholagogue.

And this is not all of its advantages.

For best results, you can include oil in the mask for hair loss and take a course at home, taking it inside. This is done in order to improve the functioning of the body from the inside, to cleanse it, thereby killing two birds with one stone.

You need to rub oil daily into the hair roots or use as one of the ingredients. Oil is used in small doses, due to its high concentration. Inside, take as follows:

• Prepare a honey solution. Dilute a tablespoon of quality honey in half a glass of warm boiled water.
• On an empty stomach, drink a teaspoon of black cumin oil and drink it with a honey solution.
• It is advisable to do this in the morning and before going to bed.

Pregnant women should beware of using this drug. Oil can provoke premature birth, as it has a powerful tonic effect.

Also, before use, you must pass a test for the presence of an allergic reaction to the product.

Alopecia is a serious reason to sound the alarm. Hair loss does not so much harm the well-being or state of health in general, although it is a signal of a malfunction in the system, as it violates a person’s psychological state and leads to depression and nervous breakdowns. Since this is a defect of an aesthetic nature, it is extremely important for women not to let the process go by its own accord, but to begin to take measures as soon as the first signs appear.