Some types of hair loss, especially those related to medical treatments, are reversible.
Protect Your Hair
Adopting healthy hair habits is one way to prevent hair loss.
Experts recommend:
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These include:
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Vitamins and Minerals
Theres still some debate about the exact effect of vitamin or mineral supplements on hair loss.
However, researchers know that some of thesedeficienciescan increase the risk of androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss).
Consultation
If youre thinking about vitamin supplements, talk to a healthcare provider.
They can order a blood test to check your vitamin levels and help you determine the proper dosages.
Too much of vitamins A and E andseleniumcan spur hair loss.
Medications
There are several medications for hair loss.
Since some cases are caused byiron deficiency, they may also recommend supplementing with this mineral.
Laser Therapy
Researchers foundlaser therapyeffective for treating hair loss.
However, more research is needed.
This process concentrates platelets in the sample and it is injected back into the patient.
Quit Smoking
Alongside many other benefits,quitting smokingmay help preserve your hair.
Scalp Massage
Applied using devices or by hand, regular scalp massage sessions may promote hair thickness.
Wearing Hats
There are few connections between hat-wearing and hair loss.
Hairs from the head and other body parts start falling off rapidly about two weeks after starting treatment.
It may also be straighter or curlier than before.
Cooling Cap Therapy
Applying compresses to cool the scalp during chemotherapy may help preserve hair.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy for cancer can also cause hair loss, typically around treated areas.
In these cases, regrowth takes longer, anywhere from six to 12 months after stopping treatment.
If the dosages are high, the hair affected may grow back thinner or not at all.
This hair loss is temporary, with regrowth expected within a year.
Uncontrollable Risk Factors
Certain health factors outside of your control can also cause hair loss.
Having family members with pattern hair loss increases your risk.
In addition,psoriasiscan affect the scalp.
Once the latter clears, the hair often grows back.
Everything from genetics to medications to hormonal changes can lead to hair loss.
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