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Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss in women may be due to factors such as stress, family history, type of hairstyle, or due to autoimmune disease, according to the Cleveland Clinic. First, let's take a look at the hair growth cycle:
Now let's look at what causes hair loss in women:
So, what can be done about hair loss in women? According to Healthline, healthy and fuller hair depends on genetics and hormone levels which are beyond our control. But a healthy lifestyle and proper hair care can help to manage hair loss.
- Good nutrition is important because the hair is made of keratin, a protein. Foods like lean meats, fish, beans, and low-fat dairy products are a great source of protein. Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Folic acid, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B12 can also promote healthy hair.
-You also can reduce stress with activities like yoga, meditation, exercise, or counseling.
-Hair care involves choosing the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair, whether it's oily, dry, fine hair, etc. This may take some trial and error to find what works best for your hair. You should also avoid very hot water when shampooing; and when towel-drying your hair make sure it's done gently. You can also turn down the heat when blow drying the hair.
-You can also camouflage hair loss with hair pieces and wigs, and scalp sprays or pastes designed to cover up hair loss. Or you can seek a medical provider who can provide treatment with topical corticosteroids or minoxidil (found in Rogaine), or immunotherapy.
We will have more on hair growth in a later blog, but here are some key nutrients to look for in hair products to help with hair growth:
Biotin Vitamin B12 Folic Acid | Improves Keratin, the protein that makes up your hair and gives hair its structure Produces oxygen-rich red blood cells that feed the hair follicles Causes healthy cell growth of the hair | |
Vitamin C | Helps form Collagen, which makes the hair stronger | |
Vitamin D | Helps create new hair follicles | |
Vitamin E Zinc Iron Omega 3/ Omega6 | An antioxidant that reduces stress in the scalp, normalizes oil productions, locks in moisture Helps with hair tissue growth and repair, keeps oil glands around follicles working properly Helps boost circulation and carries Oxygen to the hair roots Nourishes hair, promotes growth, reduces inflammation |
References:
Cleveland Clinic. Hair Loss In Women. Accessed 11/23/20.
Healthline. What Are The Four Stages Of Hair Growth. Accessed 11/20/20.
Strick, R.A. (2018, November 21). Alopecia Areata. Epocrates, Inc. Retrieved November 15, 2020 from www.epocrates.com