Keratin is a protein which is generated in hair follicles and as follicles produce new cells, the old ones are pushed out. Hair as what we see is a sting of dead keratin cells. Every follicle has its life cycle which can be due to age, disorders, and a wide range of other factors. As age grows, one’s hair growth rate descends.

Types of Hair Loss

Alopecia Areata (AA): It is termed as patchy hair loss. It starts as small, bald patches on the scalp. AA often starts suddenly and causes patchy hair loss in children and young adults.

Involutional alopecia: It is a natural condition where the hair thins with age. Hair follicles go into the third final phase and as a result the left over becomes shorter and fewer in number.

Male pattern baldness (MPB): MPB also known as Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a genetic condition that affects men. This disorder affects men as early as age 20’s.

Female pattern baldness (FPB): It is a genetic condition that affects women. Women suffering FTB don't experience noticeable thinning until 40s or later.

Scarring alopecia: When the skin gets scarred, hair follicles in the skin are replaced by scar resulting in permanent loss and is irreversible. It affects both men and women across all ages.

Alopecia universalis: It causes all body hair to fall out, including the eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair.

Treatment for Hair Loss in Ayurveda:

Hair fall control is associated to the body type and the stability of mind-body structure. Ayurveda considers the hair as a byproduct for bone formation. The tissues responsible for formation of bones help in production of hair growth.

Following Ayurvedic herbs are very useful for hair related disorders:

Almond oil: Conditional effect on hair and is very nutritious.

Amla: Thickens the hairs is rich in Vitamin C and prevents split ends. Amla also prevents premature graying of hairs and helps in hair regrowth.

Aritha: Natural hair cleanser & conditioner, makes hair soft and silky, promotes healthy hair, helps in treating lice and gives hair natural floss & bounce.

Bramhi: Treats baldness, checks dandruff, nutritious for hair growth, treats split ends and strengthens hair follicles.

Bhringaraaja (Eclipta prostrata): Treats the baldness and prevent loss of hair.
Methi: Hair tonic, banishes dandruff, encourages growth of healthy hair and is anti-fungal.

Neem: Applying neem oil at night and taking head bath with fresh water helps to reduce hair fall. Keeps your hair silky, soft and shining.

Sandalwood oil: It is anti-fungal and anti-septic and has cooling effect on scalp. It is also said to remove mental tension.

Sesame Seeds: They are one of the best sources for calcium and magnesium.
Shankhpushpi: Promotes hair growth and has anti-septic properties.

Shikakai: Reduces dandruff infection, nourishes the scalp and makes hair thicker, stronger, soft, silky and shiny.

Tulsi: Natural cure for dandruff and is an antiseptic and natural astringent.

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