An overview on human hair growth and hair loss
Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 11:48 amAs many of us may be aware, our hair grows and falls in a cyclical manner. In an average, human hair grows up to 6 inches in a year. This growth rate is applicable only to head hair and not to the hair growing in other parts of our body. It is also essential to note that the aforesaid hair growth rate may differ from one Individual to another depending on various factors.
It is quite natural to notice that our hair growth diminishes as we get older. However for few Individuals, there is an excessive amount of hair fall or the hair growth is slowed down during the early/mid stage of their life. This is a matter of serious concern for many as it mars the beauty of their face and they are subject to mockery due to bald-head. Let us see what contributes to excessive hair loss.
Factors influencing excessive Hair loss
There are numerous factors that cause excessive hair loss and these factors may differ from one person to another. Some of the most common causes for hair loss are listed below:
- Genetic factors
- Poor Nutrition
- Due to certain Illness (Diabetes etc.)
- Side effects of certain medications
- Hormonal changes (especially during pregnancy)
- Excessive usage of chemicals
The hair loss caused due to some of these factors may be either permanent or temporary. It is important to identify the causes of hair loss to prepare a treatment plan. There is a wide range of options ranging from medications like Propecia or Minoxidil to advanced Hair transplantation surgery for treating Hair loss.
Faster hair growth
Now let me discuss on how to make hair grow faster. As a matter of fact, there is no such magic product that can help in growing your hair faster (within a couple of days). I know it’s disappointing as we all wish to have such products but it is a fact. However it is possible to optimize the growth of our hair which may have been badly affected due to poor nutrition, emotional stress or improper care. Below are some of the tips that can help in optimizing the hair growth.
- Maintain healthy hair (usage of shampoo or conditioner)
- Avoid excessive usage of chemicals (hair dying etc.)
- Eat healthy/ nutritious foods
- Undergo stress-relief Exercises
- Head massaging
May 14th, 2009 at 7:53 am
All these tips seem to be pretty good, if one starts to implement. Frankly speaking this is a long process to stop hair from failing. But for a immediate results there are different techniques for hair restoration. The only thing we need to do is to find good surgeon for hair loss treatment
May 16th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Taking care of our hair is the most precious thing to do at it’s early stages of hair loss. Thank you for the post. It really is an eye opener.
June 5th, 2009 at 10:47 am
It is important that you know some tips on how to combat your hair loss problem. People must be practical enough these days as we are experiencing the global crisis at the moment.