Hair is a complex structure, with the root under and the shaft above the skin. It is thickest on the scalp and black in our race. Long, thick and dark black hair, gives healthy and young look.
In normal conditions, on an average, 100 hair fall everyday and equal number grows. This balance may be slightly shifted sometimes. More number of hair may fall for a period of time with mild thinning, which is usually due to stress. This is known as telogen effluvium and usually resolves spontaneously.
Another type is patchy hair loss, alopecia aereata (‘khoiro’), which has an immunological base.
The most common is androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness, which has a genetic base. It is more common in males with balding of the scalp. In females there is thinning of the hair.
Tips for prevention
· Use no/less hair products.
· Do not wash too frequently/too vigorously.
· Use mild shampoos (sulphate free) for washing.
· If your hair is dry, use a small quantity of hair oil.
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