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What Is Hair Fall?
Hair fall is a condition characterised by an excessive loss of hair from the scalp. It is a problem experienced mainly by young people that affects them both medically and mentally. Usually, lost hair is replaced by new hair as a natural part of the hair regrowth cycle.
However, that is not the case with people suffering from continual hair fall. Hair loss develops over the years and can be both temporary and permanent. Often, those who suffer from hair fall can lose a considerable amount of hair per day, which keeps on increasing with their age. People who have opted for homeopathic treatment for hair fall have seen a remarkable and permanent change over time.
Types of Hair Fall
Hair Loss After Childbirth
Several women suffer from temporary hair loss that lasts for several months. The hair follicles in the scalp enter the resting phase and do not enter the re-growth phase. As a result, women start losing hair, especially around the crown and temple.
Hair Fall Due To Dandruff
Dandruff is one of the leading causes of hair fall in both men and women. Although it seldom causes hair to fall on its own, itching can lead to scratching, and this, in turn, can injure the hair follicles, leading to breakage and loss.
Hair Fall Due To Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system begins attacking hair follicles and other healthy tissues of the body. This disease can affect people of all genders and ages. Hair starts falling in patches not just from the scalp but also eyebrows and eyelashes. If not treated at the outset, this disease may lead to alopecia totalis or complete hair loss.
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Premature Baldness
Premature baldness starts with hair thinning on its own and can be due to several causes such as genes, hormonal changes, and other medical conditions. In addition, applying excessive heat and stress can also lead to premature baldness.
Female Pattern Baldness
Women experience thinning of hair over the years, mainly due to ageing, but some women experience hair loss soon after puberty due to hormonal changes. Hair begins to thin all over the scalp, but the hairline doesn’t recede. Although hair thins dramatically, it rarely leads to baldness.
Male Pattern Baldness
Men experience hair loss more than women. It begins soon after puberty and can get worse over the decades. Usually, it starts from above the temples, goes around the head’s perimeter, and leaves a ring of hair on the bottom. This eventually leads to baldness. Thus, it is advisable to opt for homeopathic treatment for hair fall as soon as you notice bald patches or excessive hair fall.
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is an abnormal behaviour where some people begin to pull their hair out from the scalp and other parts of the body and cannot seem to stop. If it continues over the years, then hair loss can become permanent. This condition is best treated through consulting a psychotherapist who can diagnose the issue, and then you can opt for homeopathic remedies to treat it.
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Tinea Capitis
Tinea Capitis, better known as scalp ringworm, is one of the most common causes of hair loss in children. This fungal infection leads to hair falling out in patches that can lead to bald spots.
The area begins to look scaly and can be itchy. Homeopathy can effectively treat scalp ringworm without producing any toxic side effects.
Hair Fall Other Causes
Family History (Heredity)
Genetic conditions can cause hair loss with ageing. It is a condition that has been passed down from generation to generation. You can inherit hereditary diseases from either side of your family.
Hormonal Disorders
There are a variety of conditions that can lead to temporary or permanent hair loss. One of these conditions is hormonal changes due to childbirth, pregnancy, menopause, or thyroid problems. Hair fall due to hormonal conditions is more common in women than men. When progesterone and estrogen levels begin to drop, hair becomes thinner, and hair follicles shrink, resulting in hair loss.
Medications And Other Supplements
Hair loss can also result from unwanted side effects of some medicines or drugs which are usually used to treat cancer, heart problems, and fungal problems. The hair loss caused by medications is primarily temporary, but if the treatment continues for long, you can opt for homeopathic medicines for complaints of hair fall.
Radiation Therapy
Those who undergo radiation therapy seldom have their hair grow back at an average pace. Radiation therapy does not only destroy cancerous cells but may also affect healthy cells of your body. Hair cells tend to grow fast and are at risk of getting damaged by radiation therapy.
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Stress
A significant amount of stress or trauma can lead to hair loss. Stress can force hair follicles to enter a resting phase. As a result, no new strands of hair will be produced, and the existing hair will keep falling while combing or washing.
Hairstyles
The continuous pulling of hair for making hairstyles such as ponytails or buns can damage the hair follicles. This, in turn, can cause hair loss. The bad news is that hair loss due to continuous hair pulling can be permanent.
Symptoms
There are several symptoms of hair loss; some of them are discussed below:
Gradual Thinning On Top Of Head
This type of hair loss usually develops in men. In this condition, the hair starts becoming thin on the top of the forehead, and a broad patch develops in that region. Women also lose hair over time, but the pattern is different from that of men.
Circular Or Patchy Bald Spots.
Sometimes the hair is lost in circular or patchy form around the scalp, beard, or eyebrows. The skin in those areas tends to become itchy even before hair fall. However, hair fall in these areas occurs without any rashes, redness, or scarring and can be treated effectively through homeopathy.
Sudden Loosening Of Hair
Sometimes, stress or a sudden shock can cause the hair to become loose. While combing or washing, handfuls of hair tend to come out. Although this type of hair loss is temporary, homeopathic remedies can help combat it.
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Full-body Hair Loss
This is the most extreme side of hair loss. It involves hair falling from different body regions such as eyebrows, eyelashes, chest hair, etc.
Patches Of Scaling That Spread Over The Scalp
Sometimes scale-like patches tend to pop up, and these can affect your entire scalp. It can be accompanied by swelling and redness, causing discomfort.
Prevention and Management of Hair Fall
Homeopathic Treatment For Hair Fall
Homeopathic treatment for hair fall is the most suitable option as it focuses on treating the symptoms of hair fall by treating its root cause. It is prescribed to a patient based on individual case history and other factors that result in hair loss.
Although there are many homeopathic remedies available for hair loss, it is best to consult a doctor before choosing.
Homeopathy reverses hair loss by its anti-hormonal effect, checking the rise of fatty acids that are harmful and removing blood impurities. It also stimulates liver functioning, combats allergic reactions, and improves metabolic functions. An improvement in your overall health will reduce the chances of hair fall and lead to hair growing back thicker and stronger.
Duration of The Treatment
Homeopathic treatment for hair fall usually shows improvement in a few weeks depending upon the patient. The other factors that determine the duration of treatment are:
- The severity of hair fall
- The extent or spread of the disease
- Duration of hair fall
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Hair Fall Case Studies
Many case studies prove the efficacy of homeopathy in treating hair loss. One of the most recent ones (2019) is an 11-year-old boy diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. He had been experiencing multiple bald patches on his scalp for over a year.
No one in his family had suffered from an autoimmune disorder, and the boy himself was healthy, extremely intelligent, a fast learner with no other issues.
After extensively studying his family history, health profile, and symptom totality, homeopathic doctors prescribed a suitable homeopathic treatment for hair fall.
With regular consumption, the medicine showed positive effects and led to complete hair regrowth. In addition, the doctors monitored the hair fall in the follow-up period, and there was no recurrence.
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