Things to do to Prevent Female Pattern Baldness

Female pattern baldness, also called as androgenetic alopecia, is a type of hair loss that affects women. It’s similar to male pattern baldness, except that women lose their hair in a different pattern than men. Hair loss in women is normal, especially as they age. According to a research study by The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), up to two-third of the women experience hair thinning and bald spots after early menopause. Less than half of the women can actually make it with their mane full of hair, after the age of 65.

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The sooner you get treatment, the faster you’ll be able to stop the hair loss and possibly even experience hair regrowth. Here are some tips to prevent female pattern baldness:

1. Maintain a healthy diet:

   A diet consisting of raw vegetables and fresh herbs, like coriander, parsley, basil and green salads, may reduce the risk of androgenic alopecia (female pattern baldness and male pattern baldness) or slow its onset.

   Eating a diet rich in protein may help prevent hair loss. Healthy food choices include, eggs, nuts, beans, peas, fish, low-fat dairy products and chicken.

   According to the Clinics in Dermatology Journal (CIDJ), vitamin A is composed in part of retinoids, which has been proved to increase hair growth. This vitamin may also help with sebum production, keeping the scalp healthy and provide hair retention. Include food rich in vitamin A, such as sweet potatoes and spinach in your diet.

2. Include supplements:

   According to a research study by the SpringerLink, vitamins A, B, C, D, iron, selenium and zinc are all important forhair growth and retention processes. Vitamin D is associated with nonscarring alopecia. Treating this deficiency augments hair regrowth. Biotin (vitamin H or B7) is involved in fatty acid synthesis in the body. This process is essential for the hair growth life cycle. You can experience severe hair loss if you have Biotin deficiency. Additionally, as per The International Journal of Molecular Sciences, ginseng contains certain phytochemicals that may promote hair growth.

    

3. Maintain a hair care regimen:

   1. Regular washing:

      Regular hair wash can protect you against hair diseases. You can keep the scalp healthy and clean by using mild hair care products.

       

   2. Coconut oil:

      The lauric acid found in coconut oil helps bind protein in the hair and is a natural hair breakage treatment. This natural hair growth oil can help prevent hair damage caused due to hair styling and ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. A regular scalp massage may increase blood circulation and help in hair regrowth.

       

   3. Olive oil:

      Use olive oil to deep condition your hair, protect it from dryness and prevent hair breakage. Olive oil can also be used in cooking to slow down the process of genetic hair loss.

       

   4. Gentle styling:

      You should avoid tight braids or ponytails that can pull your hair from its root and potentially lead to severe hair loss. Additionally, let your hair air dry naturally to avoid irritating your scalp with heat dryers.

       

   5. Hair treatment:

      The chemical treatments, like hair colour, may also damage your hair and scalp. You can opt for alternatives, like organic hair colours or dyes without ammonia, peroxide or para-phenylenediamine (PPD).

       

4. Other hair growth treatments:

    

   1. Essential oils:

      You can add a few drops of lavender, lemongrass and peppermint oils with your regular oil and apply on the scalp for a healthy hair.

       

   2. Onion juice:

      The patients with alopecia areata may notice hair regrowth after applying crude onion juice in their scalps. This could be due to the sulphur content found in onions.

       

   3. Yoga:

      Hair loss caused by stress may respond well to yoga. Try these stress-relieving yoga poses such as, Sukhasana (easy pose) and Balasana (child's pose) to prevent hair loss.

There are many things you can do to prevent hair loss. But what you should do depends on the reason of your hair fall. Some situations, like hair loss after pregnancy, may resolve on its own. It’s when hair loss is persistent that you need to see your hair doctor. A trichologist will be able to diagnose if your hair loss is caused due to thyroid issues, stress and depression, scalp infections, androgenic alopecia, or just aging.

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