Segments of Hair Loss
Date :08 July 2016
Hair loss, as the name itself implies, refers to the falling of hair from scalp / head; another term used to describe this is alopecia. It is a broad term that also includes thinning of hair. While genetics plays a vital role in this condition that afflicts both men and women, there are several other factors that are involved in bringing on this problem in people. In order to understand the reasons for hair fall better, it is essential that you learn about the various growth stages of hair. The hair growth cycle consists of three phases:
- The first phase is the anagen phase, which is an active phase in which the hair grows. This phase lasts for around 2-7 yrs.
- The second phase is the catagen phase. The catagen phase immediately follows the anagen phase and lasts for around 10- 14 days during which the hair stops getting blood supply and becomes dead.
- The third and the last phase is telogen phase, which is a resting phase. In this phase, the dead hair falls out and the hair follicles remain in rest or inactive stage for about 2-3 months.
After completion of last stage, the entire cycle is repeated.
Each single hair undergoes these three phases of growth
independent of the other hair on the scalp. Normally, at a
given point of time about 90% of hair is in the anagen phase
and only 10% is in the telogen phase. When this ratio is
altered, it leads to increased rate of hair loss. Hair loss
can occur at any age, and can be prevalent in both males and
females. Hair loss in itself is not a disease, but a sign
that often indicates various other diseases. Hair loss
occurs as a result of various diseases or factors and in
different patterns.
Although hair loss is not a life threatening condition but
it can be a source of constant stress and worry in the
persons affected by it. A person suffering from hair loss
possesses lower self esteem and self confidence levels, and
also feels embarrassed when in company of other people.
Homeopathy can very efficiently deal with cases of hair
loss, and produce excellent results. In Homeopathy, a huge
number of wonderful medicines are present that are used to
tackle hair loss cases.
Every kind of hair loss (ranging from hair loss due to
anemia / nutritional deficiencies, due to skin disorders,
due to mental / physical trauma, due to childbirth or
menopause, after acute diseases, to alopecia areata,
alopecia totalis or androgenetic alopecia) can be treated
with the help of well selected homeopathic medicines. To
treat hair loss through homeopathy detail case history of
the patient needs to be studied. The cause and site of hair
loss are to be noted down along with the constitutional
symptoms of the patient which are given prime importance in
any kind of case of hair loss.
The constitutional symptoms include the eating habits, level
of thirst, thermals, mental symptom etc. and these are to be
given top position in forming the totality of symptoms while
case taking. After the case has been properly evaluated, the
case homeopathic medicine is administered to the patient.
Following is the list of homeopathic medicines for hair loss
treatment that can be used.
