It is the loss of hair from part of the head or body.It is also known as baldness or Alopecia.Typically it involves the head region mainly.The severity ranges from a very small area to a bulk or large area.It is the proccess of thinning of hair especially from the scalp region.The medical term for hair Fall is Alopecia.It can be temporary or permanent.Common form of hair fall is reffered as Androgenetic Alopecia,i.e,combination of hormone(androgen are male hormone)&hereditary(genetics) which leads to the condition of hairfall.It is developed by the interruption in the body’s cycle of hair production.
Concept Of Hair fall According To Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda,hairfall is caused due to imbalance of mainly Pitta dosha in the body.It is reffered as KHALITYA according to Ayurveda. Ayurveda defines khalithya as a disease where Pitta combining with vata and getting into the pores of hairs(hair follicles)causing falling of hair, and then kapha along with raktha obstructs the pores of those hairs and makes it impossible for other hair to grow at site.
Causes Of Hair fall
- Hairstyling and Treatment
- Stressful lifestyle
- Lack of protein in diet.
- Hormonal changes and medical conditons
- Hereditary condition
- Medications and supplements
- Radiation therapy to head
- Illness,emotional trauma
- Pregnancy,puberty or menopausal condition
- Scalp infections like ringworm
- Mood disorders
- Dandruff
- Iron deficiency
- Malnutrition-cause weight loss and decreased protein intake, causing hairfall.
- Anaemia-Iron helps in the production of Haemoglobin(hb) in our body. Hb transfers oxygen and essential nutrients to our hair’s cell, which is important for hair growth.Lack of iron causes low hb level leading to damage of hair.
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- Which Preparation of oil at home is best for hair care?
- What Panchakarma procedures are followed for preventing hairfall?
- How is Nasyam beneficial in Haircare?
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- Do variation in blood count trigger hair fall?
- How anaemia increases hairfall?
- Is it necessary to take blood enriching diet for haircare?
- What type of protein can be included for hair growth?
- Yoga Posters for hair fall?
Symptoms Of Hair fall
- Gradual thinning on top of head
- Circular or patchy bald spots
- Sudden loosening of hair
- Full body hairloss
- Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp.
- Dry skin
- Flaky scalp
- Skin discoloration
- A horseshoe shaped pattern that leaves the crown of the head exposed
- Excessive shedding of hair
Types Of Hair fall
Type 1: There is minimal or no recession of the hairline.
Type II: There are triangular, usually symmetrical areas of recession.
Type III: The minimal extent of hairloss considered as Baldness.
Second Type Of Classification
- Scarring Alopecia
Hairloss that occur as a result of complication from another condition.In this type the hair folicle is destroyed completely.Conditions that cause Scarring Alopecia are:
- Growth Disorder
- Microbial or Viral Infection
- Skin Disease
- Burn or Trauma
2.Non Scarring Alopecia
- Physiologic Alopecia:In this daily around 50-150 hair losses as a result of any seasonal or environmental influence.
- Androgenic Alopecia: Caused due to imbalance of male hormone or genetic defect.
- Alopecia Areata: Here as is rapidly lost in circular or oval patches.
- Telogen effluvium: Caused by any triggering event such as Surgery,Emotinal stress,hormonal fluctuation,child birth or medication.
- Anagen Effluvium:Hair loss occur as a result of exposure to toxic substances.
- Traction Alopecia:Caused by direct treatment to hair i.e using hot rollers or braiding.
- Trichotillomania : Self inflicted loss of hair from front parietal region.
- Tinea capitis:Caused by fungal infection leaving a black dot effect.
- Alopecia Neoplastica : Hard nodule or flat unchanged skin with loss of hair.
- Alopecia mucinosa: Localised hair loss caused by lymphoma.
Hair Fall In Ayurveda
In Ayurveda hairfall is referred to Khality.One of the famous scholar acharya Charaka classified hairfall under Shirorogha(this is of the head region.) it is primarly a pitta dominant tridoshjanya vyadhi i.e Vata,Pitta,Kapha with raktha dosha. it is commonly seen in the age group of 18-40.Vitiated pitta along with vitiated vata leads to weakening of hair.Vitiated kapha along with raktha obstruct the hair root which prevent the growth.
How Ayurveda Prevents Hair fall
Ayurveda advices to follow a balanced diet inorder to protect our hair from hair fall.Balancing the three dosha is the main treatment modality for hairfall.To maintain proper care good code of conduct and way of leaving shall be maintained.Daily regimen, seasonal regimen,way of eating and diet should be followed strictly and good personal conduct helps to gain long, peaceful,happy life.
Nidanparivarjan-it is the first line of treatment.
All positive factors,risk factors should be avoided.
One can avoid sleep at day time and awakening late night.
he should protect himself from dust,smoke,fog,cold water,sunlight etc.
Avoid excessive use of salt,pungent,hot food items.
Avoid harsh chemical heating treatment over cosmetics treatment to hair.
Ayurvedic Treatment For Hair fall
- Nasya(Nasal drop):Everyone should take nasal drop of anutaila every year during the rai ning,autmn and spring season.
- Dhoomapana(meditated smoke):it helps in clearing the dosha from head and improves firmness of hair.
- Snana(taking bath):Hair should not be bathed with warm water or with very cold water.Proper hair wash should done 3 times a week.Shampoo made of herbs like bringraj.jatamansi,kumara,shikakai,motha,henna,bhrami can be used for washing hair.
- Moordhatail(oily):Oil should be regulary applied on scalp.Coconut oil or mustard oil can be used for thus purpose.
- Kshaura Karma:Proper haircutting should be done thrice every forth night.
- Ushnishka:Proper cap should be worn to protect the hair from wind,heat etc.
Panchakarma And Other Treatment
For the patient of hairfall:
Vamana
Virechana
Vasti
Raktamokshana can be done according to dosha involved.
Nasya is considered to be the best treatment among Panchakarma
Medicated oil used for nasal instillation include_Anutaila,Brihatyadi navana,nimbi taila,sahacharadi taila,bringaraja rasa+milk+mulethi+taila paka
Oil for shiroabyanga include Neeli taila,chandanadi taila,
Paste for local application can include
Amlaki+madhuka+honey
Tila+amlaka+honey
Other yoga include
Navayasa lauha
Amalaki rasayana
Mandoora vataka
Narasimha rasayana
Agastya hareetaki
If hair fall is caused as a result of iron deficiency or low haemoglobin
In Ayurveda Iron deficiency is correlated as Pandu.Factors like alcohol consumption,irregular sleep,extreme exercise,improper diet etc hamper the dosha balance,causing the Pitta for indigestion and malabsorbtion of iron.
Yashti madhu(Licorice)-enrich iron ,Bhringaraj-prevents greying due to iron deficiency,Hibiscus-rich iron nourishing capability,Amlaki-helps in iron absorption,Triphala-restores iron level
If hairfall caused by dandruff
Massage scalp with slightly warm coconut oil
Soak fenugreek seed over night.next day make the paste and apply over hair.wash it off after an hour.
Apply Neem+lemon juice mask
Apply sour curd,powdered fenugreek and amla powder paste over scalp
If hairfall due to Malnutrition
Adapt a healthy life style
Follow a balanced diet
Stop intake and beverages and quit smoking
Take iron rich and protein rich food in more quantity
Include omega-3 fatty acids in food article
Diet And Life Style For Hair Care
Vegetarian diet
Whole grain,Legumes,Low fat dairy,Prunes,Oats,Walnuts,Yogurt,Guava,Lentil,Barley,Flakseed,Berries, Avocado, Soyabean,Peanut butter,orange juice,Cheese,kiwi,Pappaya,Blueberries,Cinnamon.
Best Vegetables include Carrot,beetroots,Green peas,Spinach,beans,Onions,sweet potatoes,Tomatoes,Garlic,curry leaves,green chilli,cucumber,Pumpkin and broccoli for good haircare.Try to include these in your diet.
Non-Vegetarian Diet
Eggs,shrimps,Chicken,Indian salmon,Oyster,Red meat,Beef Liver.
Food To Avoid In Hair fall
Avoid more sugar rich food because it speeds up hairloss.
Avoid starchy, refined grain which is included in white bread, Cake, Pastries which causes hair to thin.
Avoid alcohol which slows down the level of zinc in your body i.e necessary for healthy hair and growth.
Fried and fast food to be avoided.
Lifestyle Adaptation In Hair fall
Drink plenty of water.
Proper sleep has to be followed strictly.
Food to be taken in proper time at proper interval.
Oiling and massage to hair is to be done at certain interval.
Hair is to be washed once in three days with mild ayurvedic shampoo.
Food that nourishes hair is to be taken as a supplement along with regular food.
Stress and tension should be avoided with proper excesice, yoga and meditation.
Avoid shampoo with harsh chemicals.
Stop smoking and intake of alcohol.
Include Protein rich food in your diet.
Wear a hat when outside for extended periods.
Take biotin supplements.
Use Provin hair loss products.
Control the use of hair dye and hair styling with hot devices.
Try to take balanced diet.
Natural Ayurvedic Home Remedies For Hair fall
- Mix limejuice and Amla powder and make it a paste. Massage it to the scalp and hair. After an hour wash it off.
- Get a few leaves of bringara.dry them for a couples of days, put the leaves in jar of coconut oil. Leave the container out in the sun for 2 days. Wait for the colour of the oil to change. Later can massage it in the scalp.
- Take Shikakai powder, add to jar of coconut oil store for 15 days after that can be used for massaging your scalp.
- Take pieces of Shikakai and soapnut boil them in 500 L of water, leave the mixture over night for cooling,strain and use it as a shampoo.
- Take grated coconut and simmer in a pan for 3-5 minutes. Strain and cool and add 1 tablespoon of black pepper + methi. Apply it to scalp and hair. Rinse with shampoo
- Take Aloe Vera stalk and extract the pulp. Apply pulp to hair and scalp. Rinse with normal water.
- Get jojoba oil. Heat in a clean pot cool down apply it to hair. Wash off with shampoo.
- Take Yogurt(2 teaspoon)+Honey(1 tsp)+Lemon(1 tsp). Apply to scalp for 30 min. Rinse in normal water.
- Grind Neem leaves. Add a bit of warm water. Apply on hair. Wrap with a towel for an hour. Later shampoo.
Effective Ayurvedic Herbs For Hair fall
- Moringa
- Brahmi(Bacopa monnieri) and methi(fenugreek)in oil
- Curry leaves in oil
- Jatamansi(Nardostachys jatamansi) – is a small shrub whose rhizome speed hair growth.
- Ginseng(Panax ginseng) – contains saponin which encourage hair growth.
- Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) – increase hair length and stimulate hair growth. Also helps in improving circulation of blood.
- Holy basil(ocimum sanctum)- prevent hair loss which is caused by itiching dandruff and hormonal imbalance.
- Eclipta alba- Stimulates hair follicle and helps in growth of hair.
Best Oils For Hair Growth
Coconut oil, Argan oil, Jojoba oil, Almond oil, Olive oil, Grape seed oil, Lavender oil, Lemongrass oil, Sesame oil, Tea tree oil, Castor oil, Rosemary oil, Bringaraj oil, Amla hair oil, Onion oil.
Yoga Asana For Hair Fall
Yoga support mental physical and emotional wellness. It helps to maintain tridosha and keeps the body in balanced state. It helps to toner functions of internal organ and also improves circulation. it brings calmness and peaceful state of mind. It lowers stress, tension, enhance immune function and rejuvenate the body. it brings refreshment in body and mind. it clears the channels and makes smooth flow of hair.
Adhomukha Savasana(downward facing dog pose)
Sirsasana (Head stand)
Vajrasana(Thunder bolt pose)
Sarvangasana(Shoulder stand)
Uttanasana(Forward bending camel pose)
Ustrasana(Back bending camel pose)
Sasangasana (Rabbit pose)
Pavanamuktasana (The wind relieving pose)
Balayam Yoga poster (Rubbing nails poster)
Matsyasana (Fish pose)
