Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are two disorders that can lead to hair loss. The former condition is accompanied by an excessive production of the thyroid hormone and the latter condition is associated with a very low level of thyroid hormone production. Hair loss that crops up due to thyroid disorders can be treated by treating the cause, in this case, thyroid.
What is the most common form of hair fall in men?
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It is the most common form of hair loss in men. This condition is most often attributed to a genetic disorder. Male pattern baldness is associated with the hormones androgens. Disruption in the level of these hormones causes the growth cycle of the hair to dwindle. Eventually, the growth cycle gets exhausted completely leaving a round patch of the bald area on the scalp.
If a person suffering from hair loss cut the hair really short, hair fall can be controlled.
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Hair growth and the length of the hair depending on the person s hair cycle. A short hair tends to look thicker but it does not eliminate the problem of hair loss. The life cycle of a hair is divided into three phases with the last phase being the resting phase where the hair falls or after two to three months till new hair replaces it. A person suffers hair loss when a chunk of hair goes into the resting phase and falls out.
Which of the following home remedies can control hair loss?
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Coconut milk has a high concentration of potassium, Vitamin E, and protein. Aloe Vera, on the other hand, balances the pH level. Both of these solutions are good for the hair and prevent hair loss. The coconut needs to be grated first and the milk should be squeezed out. After this, the milk has to be applied over the scalp and left for 30 minutes. Complete the procedure by rinsing your hair. In a similar manner, the Aloe Vera extract from the leaf of a plant is to be applied on wet hair. After 30 minutes the hair needs to be washed.
The hair is to be brushed properly in order to prevent hair loss.
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The hair needs to be brushed from the scalp to the tip gently and a wooden comb or a brush prevents indiscriminate hair breakage. The hair should not be brushed when it is wet. Brushing wet hair leads to maximum breakage.