Enaa Mari
Generally, men are more prone to hair loss, but there are also some women that experience this for a number of reasons. When this happens, it doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. Nowadays, professionals have developed ways to prevent hair loss. In this article, we’ll be discussing a few hair loss prevention supplement you should consider taking to prevent hair loss.
When women experience unexpectedly large amounts of hair loss. In general, humans shed 50 to 100 hair strands a day. Hair loss is part of the natural balance, some hairs fall out while others grow back. Hair loss and reduced hair growth occur when the balance is disrupted. Many people think that hair loss only affects men. However, it is estimated that over 50% of women experience severe hair loss. The most important cause of female hair loss is female pattern baldness, which affects approximately one-third of susceptible women.
Causes of hair loss in women?
- An extreme level of stress
- Women after giving birth
- Menopausal women
- Women above the age of 40
- Genetic buildup
- Women who have just had chemotherapy and/or similar medications
- Women who usually have tight hairstyles such as high ponytails, tight braids, etc.
- Women that usually put a lot of chemical-based hair products such as bleach, permanent hair dye, hairspray, etc.
Signs of hair loss
- Hair breakage
- Have more hair on your brushes, on the floor, in the shower drain, on your pillow, or in the sink every day.
- Having visible patches of thinning or missing hair, including widening on the crown of the head.
- Scalp being more visible through hair strands
How to treat/prevent hair loss?
Hair loss is sometimes caused by stress or hormonal changes(such as pregnancy or menopause), and may not require any treatment. Instead, the hair loss may stop on its own after the body adjusts.
Nutritional deficiencies generally do not require medical treatment other than supplements, unless the nutritional deficiency is caused by an underlying medical condition. Any medical condition that causes hair loss should be treated directly to address the entire condition, not just its symptoms.
That said, there are many possible medications and treatments for female pattern baldness and other types of hair loss. You may need to use one or more treatments for months or years to see full results.
Here are some supplements you can consider trying for hair loss prevention:
Biotin
Vitamin B7 or biotin is important for the cells in your body. Low levels can cause hair loss, rashes, and brittle nails. Your levels may be low if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking certain antibiotics or medicines. You can also find biotin in foods like egg yolks, meats, and whole grains.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C promotes healthy hair, reduces hair loss, and promotes hair growth, as vitamin C deficiency can also lead to dry and split ends. Vitamin C also boosts collagen production in the hair.
Iron
Red blood cells need iron to carry oxygen. Low levels can cause iron-deficiency anemia. Symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, and hair loss. Women are at risk for low iron if they have chronic medical conditions or if they are vegetarian or vegan.
