Everyone wants to have thick, beautiful, and shiny hair. A mane that flows, bounces with volume, and exudes beauty like no other.
But much like all dreams, it is not an easy one to achieve. While some people do have good hair, only to run into problems like hair thinning and loss later, others already have fine hair to begin with.
The former is indeed a matter of concern, and require help from a Skin Specialist in Karachi, the latter is a matter of genetics and thus needs to be managed.
But regardless of what category you fall into, the challenge is the same. The good news is that you can take steps to improve the condition and appearance of your hair.
Dealing with fine and thinning hair
Manage your stress levels
Hair fall can be triggered by stress and trauma. Essentially, stress causes hormonal issues. It thus has an influence on the hair growth cycle; it causes the hair to grow from growth phase to rest phase. There is greater shedding of hair as well.
Moreover, since the hair growth cycle spans months, you might not necessarily experience hair loss and thinning during the stressful times, only to make an appearance later.
Furthermore, stress also leads to dire impact on your mental and physical health. It may cause you to make poor lifestyle choices like not eating right and smoking, which too has an impact on your hair health.
Therefore, be sure to moderate your stress levels. There are several interventions that can be of help, including yoga, meditation, mindfulness, exercise, and therapy.
Pay attention to your diet
Your hair needs nutrients to grow. If you are not taking a healthy and well-balanced diet, it may lead to hair loss then. Deficiency of zinc, iron and vitamin D can especially be bad for your hair. Therefore, take a healthy diet. You can also ask your GP if you need supplements.
Watch what you put on your scalp
If you are putting a lot of bad chemicals on your scalp, do not be surprised if your hair do not fare well. Harsh chemicals like gels and sprays can build up on the scalp. It then also has an impact on hair growth and cause hair to fall off.
So, for to prevent hair thinning and fall, be mindful of the products you use on your scalp. To help in clearing and cleaning scalp, you can use scalp scrubs.
Hairstyles can also be to blame
It is fun to make different hairstyles, play around with the braids and use different tools to style your hair. However, these can promote hair loss and thinning. Tight hairstyles are especially harmful. Those that tug hair from the front may suffer then from receding hairline as well.
Therefore, try not to make very tight hairstyles. Once or twice is fine, but do not make a habit. Moreover, when making braids, try to pick thicker strands instead of thin, as it leads to lesser damage.
Check for OTC treatments
There are many over-the-counter treatments that can help with hair thinning and fall. Minoxidil is one such drug to try; it is available as a spray and might be in special shampoos as well.
However, minoxidil requires commitment; you need to use it for many months, daily, before you observe any improvement. Similarly, there are certain supplements that can also be of help with hair thinning and growth.
Talk to your skin specialist
A skin specialist can also help you deal with thinning hair. There are procedures like PRP –plasma-rich plasma –that can be of help. Some people might opt for hair transplant as well.
Visit your GP
Since there are many variants that affect the health of your hair, it does help to visit your healthcare provider at Doctors Hospital. They can assess your health and cater to the root cause of your thinning hair.
