Natural Treatment of Alopecia (Hair Loss)

About Alopecia (Hair Loss)

Alopecia is a term used for hair loss. Loss of 50 to 100 strands a day is normal, but a loss of more than 100 strands and thinning of hair is abnormal. Most of the people experience hair loss in their thirties.

Types of Alopecia (Hair Loss)

1. Male and female pattern baldness:

Baldness is the most common type of hair loss in males. Male pattern baldness is hereditary while the causes of female pattern baldness are less understood.

2. Alopecia areata:

It leads to coin sized patches of baldness. They can occur anywhere on our body, but usually occurs in the scalp. It mostly affects young adults, but can occur at any age. People with autoimmune conditions such as diabetes, Down's syndrome, hyperthyroidism are at higher risk of developing alopecia areata.

3. Scarring alopecia:

It is a condition in which the hair follicles are completely destroyed and the hair won't grow back. It is caused by complications of another health condition.

4. Anagen effluvium:

It is a type of hair loss that can affect face, body and scalp. Cancer treatment is one of the most common causes of this type of hair loss. In most of the cases, hair loss is temporary.

5. Telogen effluvium:

Telogen effluvium occurs when there is thinning of hair rather than bald patches and is the most common type of alopecia.

Causes of Alopecia (Hair Loss)

The common causes of hair loss are listed below:

• Heredity is the main cause of hair loss.
• In women, conditions like hormonal changes during pregnancy, childbirth and menopause are some of the reasons for hair loss.
• Hair loss can be caused by other health conditions such as scalp, thyroid and skin problems.
• Hair loss can occur due to medications that are used to treat various diseases like arthritis, depression, heart problems.
• Unhealthy diet is another reason for hair loss.
• Some hairstyles, emotional or physical shock can lead to hair loss.

Symptoms of Alopecia (Hair Loss)

The common symptoms of hair loss are listed below:

• Presence of Circular patches or bald spots
• Sudden loss of hair
• Thinning of hair
• Partial or full body hair loss.

Is Alopecia a Disease?

Alopecia is a condition of hair loss that usually affects the scalp. It causes one or more patches of hair loss. An autoimmune disorder is believed to cause this condition. Autoimmune disorder is a disorder in which our immune system attacks our hair follicles.

Is Alopecia Hereditary?

Yes, alopecia is hereditary. Those who develops alopecia after the age of 30 years may have less chance that other family member will have it.

Hair Loss and Ayurveda

Ayurveda describes the tridoshas (Vata, pitta and kapha) as the three forces of our life. Any imbalance in any of these doshas results in one or other health condition.

According to Ayurveda, excess of Pitta dosha is the main cause of hair loss. Excessive intake of tea, coffee, meats, alcohol and excessive smoking are some of the reasons for increased Pitta in the body. Eating too much fried, acidic, oily and spicy foods aggravates the pitta dosha.

Herbal Remedies for Alopecia (Hair Loss) by Rajamruth Vaidyashala

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