Almost 60% of women are affected by some type of hair growth disruption during their lives. Many are unaware of why they are losing hair and what they can do to prevent it. Although treating your hair with proper care will increase your chances of healthy hair growth, sometimes the preventative methods are not enough to ensure a functioning Hair Growth Cycle due to the many different causes of hair growth disruptions.
Genetics are a big factor in hair loss, especially in the condition Female Pattern Hair Loss. However, Alopecia Areata is also believed to be partly an effect of genetics. Medication and personal health are also significant risk factors of developing hair growth disruptions. The aforementioned causes of hair loss are difficult to change, but there are other causes of hair loss that could potentially be prevented.
Stress
Feeling stressed or anxious for a long period of time might not only affect your mental state, but also the physical health of your body. Conditions such as Alopecia Areata, Trichotillomania and Telogen Effluvium are all commonly stress-related hair loss conditions.
There are several steps you can take to reduce stress in your life. Exercising naturally lowers the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body and can also improve your sleep. Whether it is weight training, running, cycling, dancing or swimming, it is important to find an activity that you enjoy. Keeping a journal or an agenda is another great way to reduce stress. It allows you to relieve your frustrations, and once it is on paper, it may feel less overwhelming.
Diet
For the Hair Growth Cycle to function normally, it requires a lot of nutrients. Protein, vitamins and glucose are essential for hair to look and grow optimally. If the hair follicles are not provided with the necessary nutrients, it may begin to shed and can become Telogen Effluvium.
Protein-filled foods, such as chicken, fish, eggs and beans are crucial if you are trying to prevent hair growth disruptions. Vitamin C, typically found in fruits, is essential in the absorption of protein and iron in the hair follicles. Overall, to maintain healthy hair growth, you must also maintain a balanced diet, consisting mainly of protein, fruits and vegetables.
Smoking
A smoking addiction has serious effects on many aspects of your health, including your lungs, skin and heart, but also your hair. A scientific study demonstrated that people who smoke 20 or more cigarettes daily are more likely to develop baldness. Poor circulation has been proven to be a consequence of smoking cigarettes, which decreases the blood flow going to the hair follicles, thereby negatively affecting the Hair Growth Cycle.
Smoking is an addiction that can be difficult to part ways with. Read this article for tips on how to quit smoking from former smoking addicts: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-quit-smoking#1.
Hairstyling
Traction Alopecia is a type of hair loss where the hair breaks due to chemical damage and/or over-processing. Taking proper care of your hair is essential for normal hair growth. Unfortunately, tools such as blow-dryers, flat irons and curling irons strain the hair, and it may even burn. Additionally, vigorous brushing may also cause breakage of the hair.
It is important to take care of your hair with the right products and minimal use of heating and styling tools. However, no matter how conscious you are of proper hairstyling, your hair may still be damaged from the daily stress to the hair. Therefore, it is always recommended to treat the hair from the inside out.
Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy
Scientific research shows that a Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy can be effective for the maintenance and support of a healthy Hair Growth Cycle. Hair Growth+ inCLINIC with Marilex-P® is formulated to normalise the Hair Growth Cycle by inducing hair growth, and allowing more time for the hair to grow. Speak to your doctor today to find out how it can help with your hair issues today!
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