Hair loss question
Q. I am 23 years old and have problem of losing my hair. I have been told that shampoo could be the main reason of it. What makes hair loss worse? Can I prevent losing hair? I would appreciate if you could let me know?Concerned Reader Singida.
A.Whatever the main reason for hair loss, there are other factors, which can make the problem worse. These are: rubbing or pulling hair, stress, serious illness, a high fever or a big operation, thyroid disease, loss of blood – anemia due to any reason, child birth, some skin disease affecting the scalp for example psoriasis and some types of medication especially those to treat cancer. If the tendency to lose hair runs in your family there is nothing you can do to stop it happening to you, but it makes sense to take extra care of your hair, to try and keep the loss down as much as possible. Do not use dyes. These dry the hair and make it weaker. Vigorous rubbing, scratching or massaging of the scalp can damage hair. Use a soft bristled brush and be gentle do not tug at hair. Do not be afraid to use shampoo or hairspray. None of these should cause hair loss. There are no special shampoos, which often help, but occasionally may be too strong and make the problem worse. Find mild shampoo and stick to it. Avoid anti-dandruff shampoos and brushing and combing your hair a lot, all of which stimulates grease glands.
To make the very best of your hair you need to look after it with care. Here are some tips: washing the scalp and grease produced by the scalp. How quickly your hair becomes dirty also depends on your work and where do you live. Hair can be washed with soap but expect difficulties rinsing it out completely. It is some times better to use shampoo, which usually contains a detergent, soap, water and oils. Do not rub hair roughly with towel to dry it. Instead pat-dry to remove most of the water and then comb it into places. There is no reason why you should not blow-dry it provided you use low heat. Avoid using strong heat. Dry hair is due to the scalp not producing as much grease, as it should. It may also make an already thinning scalp look balder. Special shampoos, which leave more oil behind and contain conditioner to make the hair look shiny, may help.
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