Hair loss, breakage and poor quality (frizzy, dry) has become a major concern for every second or third adult or even teenager today.

Ironically, stress is one of the main causes of hair problems, and hair loss is an even bigger cause for concern.

Here is some medical jargon, which a person usually hears from the doctor or comes across while googling during their struggle with hair problem.

ALOPECIA means hair loss in places where it should normally be present: scalp, body.

Diffuse loss of hair from the scalp, commonly seen in women, referred to as FEMALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS/BALDNESS

MALE PATTERN BALDNESS / ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA is hair loss that favorably affects the temples, followed by the vertices. It is the most common form of hair loss, prevalent in 30-40% of young men.

TRACTION ALOPECIA- caused by improper pulling or hair – tight ponytails or hair accessories.

ALOPECIA TOTALIS- baldness in its entirety.

ALOPECIA UNIVERSALIS – loss of body and scalp hair.

ALOPECIA ARETA – patchy hair loss.

TELOGEN EFFLUVium is a scalp disorder characterized by thinning or hair loss and can lead to long-term baldness.

CICATRICAL ALOPECIA- is a type of alopecia where there is destruction of the hair follicles that leads to permanent hair loss; there may be burning, itching, pain, and redness of the scalp along with hair loss.

Hair loss, breakage, and poor hair quality can be attributed to a variety of other causes. –

1. Physiological conditions such as: pregnancy, postpartum period, menopause, lactation
2. Scalp infections or inflammatory conditions: dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis
3. Nutritional deficiencies: iron, vitamin D, C, A, E, B complex, especially B6, zinc, magnesium, selenium.
4. Illness – Typhoid, Cancer, Liver Diseases
5. Endocrine/hormonal disorders: thyroid gland disorders, kidney disorders, pituitary gland disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome
6. Drugs- Antihypertensive drugs, corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, antidepressants, etc.
7. mental stress
8. Excessive use of cosmetics/hair products, hair accessories, and styling that may cause friction or dry hair
9. genetic predisposition
10. Environmental factor: pollution levels, toxins in water and air.
11. Aging

HAIR LOSS MANAGEMENT –

• By correcting the underlying condition: scalp infection, tapeworm, hormonal disease, etc., recovery of the underlying disease primarily ensures hair recovery. Sometimes a systemic disease can cause severe hair loss, which can be corrected with homeopathic medicines.
• Hair Nutrition – Proteins, Minerals, Essential Fatty Acids. Hair, like most body tissues, is made up of protein and is required for the synthesis and repair of a number of micronutrients.
• Avoid harmful agents-certain drugs, alcohol, nicotine (tobacco, smoking).
• Avoid excessive use of dyes, cosmetics, hair styling products that can damage the hair root. The use of chemicals on the scalp and hair should be minimal so that the scalp is clean and the pores can breathe.
• Scalp massage to improve circulation is a proven way to revitalize dry hair.
• Mild shampoo to keep the scalp clean.
• Medicines: a therapy that suits the needs and inclinations of the patients could be, conventional medicines, homeopathy, ayurveda and naturopathy. Keeping stress levels to a minimum ensures a healthy body.
• Build strong immunity to keep infections away.

HOMEOPATHY FOR HAIR LOSS –

Homeopathy helps treat underlying causes such as hormonal imbalances, deficiencies, scalp infections, and even hereditary hair loss to stop or delay hair loss and promote new growth in both men and women.

With proper homeopathic medication, hair care and nutritional advice, hair growth, quality and density show dramatic improvement.

#LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

This is one of the most common indicated remedies for male pattern baldness. Hair loss in women after childbirth. Loss of hair from the beard, eyebrows and other parts is also an indication of Lycopodium. Hair loss associated with liver disease is well treated with this remedy.

# SEPIA

Sepia is indicated in hair loss associated with physiological and hormonal disorders: pregnancy, lactation, postpartum, menstrual irregularities. Facial pigmentation or chloasma can often be seen in these patients.

# SILICA

It is another competent remedy for baldness in men. Alopecia in women, associated with hormonal disorders such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Scalp infections like boils, tapeworm capitis, seborrheic dermatitis are also an indication for Silicea.

#CALCAREA-GROUP

Calc Carb & Calc Flour is frequently prescribed for hair problems associated with hormonal disturbances in men and women, both of which corroborate with the respective constitution types.

# GRAFFITS

It is indicated for alopecia areta, male and female pattern baldness. Also indicated for scalp infections such as dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.

# NAT RON WALL

Alopecia associated with childbirth, lactation and chronic diseases responds better to Natrum Mur. Triggered by an emotional event: grief, loss of a loved one, or emotional trauma leading to a depression-like state is a very prominent indication for this remedy.

# PHOSPHORIC ACID

This remedy is similar to Natrum Mur in its indications. Commonly indicated in alopecia universalis or totalis.

# MATCH

Hair loss in handfuls, hair loss in patches in men and women of the phosphorus type of constitution. Dryness, brittleness, and hair loss on other parts of the body are also an indication of phosphorus.

#PSORINUM

This is a nosode. Indicated for dry, brittle, brittle hair, associated with scalp conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis, tapeworm infections.

# FLUORIC ACID

It is indicated for dry and brittle hair that can break at the slightest touch. Alopecia or baldness in young men responds very well to this remedy.

#APIS MELLIFICA

It is often helpful for hair loss in women with PCOS. A patient of the Constitutional Apis Type responds readily to this remedy, whether it is given for hair problems, allergies, or any other ailment.

# SULFUR

This remedy is indicated in a series of diseases with associated hair disorders. Scalp and skin infections, inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis and tapeworm capitis are competently treated and cured by Sulfur.

Other remedies often useful in the treatment of hair loss are Selenium, Staphysagria, Baryta Carb, Thuja, Medorrhinum, Ignatia, Kali Carb, Tuberculinum or any homeopathic remedy that suits the totality of the symptoms and the constitutional type of the patient. .