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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Deal With Hair Fall Now!


There are currently only two approved drugs to tackle hair loss—Minoxidil which is sold as a scalp leave-on lotion or mousse formulation and Finasterise, a prescription-only drug that inhibits an enzyme that is responsible for modification of testosterone. But to ensure that the problem of hair fall from the root is eradicated from the root, you must follow an all-round approach that makes your hair healthy and strong. We ask hair experts and doctors for advice to help you deal with all your hair fall woes.

Cosmetic care
From natural herbal extracts to cellular metabolism and blood flow promoters, there are many formulations available in the market that claim to control hair loss. However, if these products actually did what they said, they would be classified as drugs, since they would be modifying a physiological function. Go for these products only after discussing with your doctor as they may not suit you or may have other side-effects on your body.

Shampoo and conditioner
These products deliver a higher wet and dry lubrication to the hair fibre by depositing silicone and other lubricating materials to the fibre while washing. This, in turn reduces the force required to detangle fibres during combing and brushing, thus controlling hair loss. Ask your hairdresser or beauty consultant to lead you on to a shampoo and conditioner suitable for your hair type. Do get this consultation done from time to time. If a shampoo and conditioner suited you last summer, it does not mean that it will continue to suit you now as well. Hormonal upheavals, weather changes, health issues and many other factors guide what will suit your hair at a given point in time.

A hair fall rescue system worth trying
Proteolytic enzymes break down the protein links and ‘glue’ in our hair that keeps it fixed to the scalp. Dove Hair Fall Rescue System has developed a technology containing Trichazole which reduces the activity of the proteolytic enzymes that contribute to hair fall. Studies also showed that the application of the Trichazole Leave-on Intensive Root Treatment increased the force required to remove hair from the skin model, indicating the product can increase the anchoring strength of a hair fibre. This is one product that is definitely worth a try.

Diet for your tresses
Products and medication can help address the problem but for long-term health of your hair, providing nutrition to your hair through a correct diet is also important. You are what you eat, after all. So if you want healthy hair, putting some food on your plate especially for your hair may not be a bad idea. Consider adding these foods to your daily diet

  1. Salmon: For omega 3, Vitamin B12 and iron
  2. Dark green vegetables: For vitamins A and C
  3. Beans: For iron, zinc and biotin
  4. Eggs: For biotin and vitamin B12
  5. Carrots: For vitamin A

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