Many women complain about hair loss, and this problem has become especially relevant during the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, some of the usual methods of hair care can harm irreversibly.
Hair loss is a natural process. When hair falls out, the stem cells that created it usually remain alive. This promotes further growth of new hair.
But when the follicles heal, hair can no longer grow from the scalp, and some habits common in women contribute to this.
With alopecia areata (baldness), the immune system starts attacking the hair follicles, causing hair to fall out in large numbers. This can sometimes be reversed with appropriate treatment. However, if the alopecia progresses to a scarring stage known as cicatricial alopecia, the results may be irreversible.
Delayed cycle hair follicle stem cell destruction is thought to be the main cause of cicatricial alopecia. Stem cells are responsible for the restoration of the lower hair follicle during the normal telogen-anagen cycle.
Recall that there are three main stages of hair growth:
- Anagen – the active growth stage
- Catagen – the stage is considered transitional
- Telogen is the stage in which the hair eventually passes. At this time, the hair already falls out on its own, and at the same time a new one develops in its place.
– Hair care habits, which include the use of hot combs (hair dryers, tongs), improper use styling products and excessive stretching can cause cicatricial alopecia, especially in women, – noted Australian doctors.
Any thermal effect disrupts the hair structure, they emphasize.
According to the Australian College of Dermatologists, alopecia areata expands over time. And although the destruction of hair follicles cannot be reversed, the onset of hair loss can be prevented.
Causes of hair loss:
- hereditary predisposition ;
- the action of harmful chemicals, radiation;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- impaired circulation of the scalp and neck;
- development of infections, the spread of parasites;
- malnutrition or strict diets;
- vitamin deficiency;
- severe stress, depression;
- long-term medication.< /li>
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If hair loss does not fit within the normal range, consult a trichologist. Sometimes it is enough to take tests and adjust the diet.
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