Hair Loss : An Allopathy and Ayurvedic perspective - Causes and treatment

Introduction

Hair loss per se isn't a disease, but a benign condition, where, there is a loss of hair from the scalp. Ideally, a person loses somewhere between 50-100 hair strands per day as a part of a normal hair growth cycle. When the hair cycle gets disrupted, the hair falls out without a new hair growing in its place.

Let us understand the Hair loss from the view point of Allopathy as well as Ayurveda.

Home remedies for Dandruff

Dandruff is a common issue faced by youngsters these days. Fortunately, there are ayurvedic remedies that help in curing dandruff problem. 

Few of the oils that help in curing dandruff is as below.

Amla Reetha Shikakai Herbal Shampoo to achieve thick hair and to prevent hair loss

The most frequently asked question when it comes to using shampoo is, which shampoo to be used, does it prevent hair loss, does it moisturize the hair etc etc,. While you may feel that the chemical based shampoos clean your scalp thoroughly and might have added volumizing effect, but the chemical based shampoos do more harm than good. 

Yoga poses that help in reducing hair loss.

Well, there seems to be little evidence to corroborate the claims of a particular asana or exercise being useful in halting the hair loss. As a rule of thumb, everybody would agree that poor blood circulation causes hair loss. Therefore, asanas that increase blood circulation in the scalp area should atleast halt hair loss, if not regrowth. 

An improved blood circulation means, necessary nutrients being supplied to the hair follicle to sustain growth.

Ayurvedic hair care

Lately there has been surge in people suffering from hair loss, more so, the youngsters, which is a cause of worry, all thanks to the harsh chemical based shampoos, stress, pollution, inadequate nutrition etc. Hair Loss per se is not life threatening, but holds cosmetic importance for some.

It is sad to note youngsters resorting to harsh chemical products these days, totally disregarding the side effects that comes with it. The therapeutic values of the herbs are becoming oblivious among the younger population at large.

It is therefore felt necessary to revive the use of natural herbs for Hair care. This article is a humble attempt to highlight the therapeutic values of certain herbs in maintaining a good hair growth.

Factors affecting hair growth
There are numerous factors that affect hair growth, right from nutritional deficiency to hormonal change to stress.

Ayurvedic remedies for Male Pattern Baldness|Androgenic Alopecia

Male Pattern Baldness/Androgenic alopecia is a condition, where, there is a loss of hair on the top (also known as a crown area) and frontal part of the head. The Hair loss usually occurs in the form of an "M" shape. The hair loss occurs due to the hormonal changes known as DHT. The 5 Alpha reductase enzyme converts the testosterone into a more potent androgen called DHT, resulting in an increased hair loss. In order to halt the hair loss, it is necessary to inhibit 5 alpha reductase to prevent the conversion of 5AR into DHT. Currently, finasteride and Minoxidil are used to treat the aforesaid condition, but are associated with some side effects. Hence, the demand for an alternative herbal medicine which inhibits 5 alpha reductase and work as a hair growth promoter has picked momentum.

Let’s take a look at the natural 5 alpha reductase inhibitors and hair growth promoters.