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Hair loss occurs when hair follicles stop producing hair growth - this condition is called alopecia.Patchy hair loss on the scalp is called alopecia areata.Complete loss of hair on the scalp is called alopecia totalis. Hair loss from the entire body, including the eyebrows, eyelashes, and body hair, is called alopecia universalis.

A Balance Diet to Stop Hair Loss:
Hair is an indicator of the health of the whole body and healthy hair is a sign of a healthy body. The best way to stay healthy is to eat right. Since hair is protein, a diet that is too low in protein may cause some thinning in hair or a retardation in the growth cycle. A protein-rich diet it will often result in improved hair growth.

Causes of Hair Loss:
1:   After an illness or a major surgery, there may be a sudden loss of a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is usually temporary.

2:   Disorder of the thyroid gland, inadequate circulation of thyroxin throughout the body, causes inadequate stimulation of activity in body cells.

3:   Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.

4:   The most common cause of hair loss is through inheritance.

5:   Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when one stops taking the medicine.

6:   Poor nutrition, especially lack of protein or iron in the diet. Better diet improves this condition.

7:   Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily treated with antifungal medicines.

8:   Hot oil hair treatments or chemicals used in permanents (also called "perms") may cause inflammation (swelling) of the hair follicle, which can result in scarring and hair loss.


Treatment of Hair Loss
Depending on the type of hair loss, treatments are available.

1:   If a medicine is causing hair loss, the doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Recognizing and treating an infection may help stop the hair loss. Correcting a hormone imbalance may prevent further hair loss.

2:   Massage the scalp for 10 to 15 minutes after bathing it with water. This stimulates the blood circulation and strengthens the hair follicles in the scalp.

3:   Make a paste by mixing two eggs, two tablespoons each of amla, reetha and shikakai powder. Massage on the scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo. Repeat it 3-4 times a week.

4:   Boil one cup mustard oil with four tablespoon heena( mehendi) leaves. Filter it and keep it in a bottle. Massage it on the bald patches regularly. It is very effective natural remedy for baldness.

5:   Massage the scalp and hair with coconut milk or Aloe Vera gel. Leave it for ½ hour, and then rinse with warm water. Do this thrice a week.

6:   Mix aloe Vera with herbal powder triphala and apply it to the hairs. Continue this for three to six months. New hairs will start growing.


Hair Loss Treatment and Advice:
1:   Include plenty of protein and iron in your diet
2:   Eat green and leafy vegetables
3:   Take mineral supplements like calcium, magnesium, and zinc