Hair Loss Prevention

Hair Loss Prevention: 22 Tips to Help Save Your Hair

There are many things you can do to slow or stop hair loss (Alopecia areata). But what you do depends on the cause of your hair loss.
Some conditions, such as post-pregnancy hair loss (telogen effluvium), may resolve spontaneously. When hair loss is permanent, you want to see your doctor and get information. Your healthcare provider can diagnose whether your hair loss is due to things like thyroid issues, stress, scalp infections, androgenic alopecia, or simply aging.
Here are 22 tips to stop hair loss:

Diet

1. Mediterranean diet

A 2018 study found that a diet containing raw vegetables and fresh herbs, such as the Mediterranean diet, can reduce the risk of or slow the onset of androgenic alopecia (female pattern baldness or male pattern baldness).
The best results were observed when participants consumed these foods, such as parsley, basil, and salad greens, more than three days a week.

2. Protein

Hair follicles are mostly made of a protein called keratin. A 2017 study of 100 people with hair loss noted several nutritional deficiencies in the participants, including amino acids that serve as the building blocks of protein.
While the researchers note that more research is needed, they concluded that eating a protein-rich diet may help prevent hair loss. Healthy choices among these foods are eggs, nuts, beans and peas, fish, low-fat dairy products, chicken and turkey.

3. Vitamin A

Vitamin A is made up of some of the retinoids that have been shown to increase the rate of hair growth. This vitamin also helps with sebum production, keeping the scalp healthier.
Fill your plate with vitamin A-rich foods like sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, and spinach.

Supplements

4. Multivitamin

Scientists have determined that vitamins A, B, C, D, iron, selenium and zinc are especially important for cell cycle and hair growth and retention processes. You can find daily multivitamins at most grocery stores or pharmacies. You can buy it online or ask your doctor to prescribe one for you.

5. Vitamin D

A 2018 study noted that vitamin D deficiency was associated with hair alopecia. Treating vitamin deficiencies can help regrowth. You can ask your doctor about taking 800 to 1000 IU per day with vitamin D medications.

6. Biotin

Biotin - vitamin H or B7 - is involved in fatty acid synthesis in the body. This process is very important for the life cycle of the hair and if you have a deficiency, you may experience hair loss. Talk to your doctor about taking between three and five milligrams a day with supplements.

7. Saw palm

Derived from the fruit of American dwarf pine trees, this herb can help men maintain testosterone levels. A 2004 journal article found that about 60 percent of participants who received this treatment had increased hair growth. The dosage in the study was 200 milligrams daily.

8. Ginseng

Ginseng contains some phytochemicals that can promote hair growth on the scalp. This plant is in most of the supplements we use. Talk to your doctor about taking ginseng supplements, or you can try topical solutions containing this ingredient.

9. Regular washing

Washing the hair daily can protect against hair loss by keeping the scalp healthy and clean. The key is to use a mild shampoo. Harder formulas can dry out hair and cause breakage, resulting in hair loss.

10. Coconut oil

According to a 2018 study, researchers believe coconut oil may help prevent hair damage from combing and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.
The lauric acid found in coconut oil helps to bind the protein in the hair, protecting it from breakage at the root and strand. Massaging coconut oil into the scalp can promote better blood flow and aid regrowth.

11. Olive oil

Olive oil can be used to deepen the hair and protect it from dryness and related breakage. Olive oil is also a central component of the Mediterranean diet, which may help slow genetic hair loss.
Try applying a few tablespoons of olive oil directly to the hair and leaving it on for 30 minutes before washing it off.

12. Gentle styling

Do not overuse tight braids or ponytail hairstyles, which can pull hair at the root and potentially lead to excessive shedding. To avoid irritating your scalp, let your hair air dry instead of using a dryer. Heat stylers such as curling or straightening irons can also damage hair health or break your hair.

13. Hair processing

Chemical treatments such as a perm or hair color can also damage the hair and scalp. Ask your stylist about alternatives like organic hair dyes and others that don't contain ammonia, peroxide, or para-phenylenediamine (PPD).

Medical treatments

14. Laser therapy

Low-level lasers can help increase hair density in people with genetic hair loss and loss due to chemotherapy. This option is also called red light therapy, and it can work by stimulating epidermal stem cells.
You can find home laser devices between 1600 and 4800 Turkish Liras. Many treatments may be required to see results.

15. Platelet-rich plasma

Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the scalp helps promote growth in areas affected by hair loss. The blood is passed through a centrifuge to separate the platelets and then injected into the scalp.
In a 2017 study, 11 participants saw 30 percent more elongation in shed areas after four sessions. Each session of this treatment, performed at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, costs between 500 and 1000 dollars and is not covered by insurance.

Why does hair fall out?

The hair on your head goes through a life cycle that includes growth, rest, and shedding. It is common for people to lose about 100 hairs a day.
If you experience more sudden loss, patches, or general thinning, it would be in your best interest to consult your doctor.
Some spills are temporary and may respond well to changes in diet, certain treatments, or lifestyle changes. Other losses may be more permanent or may not stop until an underlying condition is treated.
By age 40, about half of all men will experience hair loss due to inherited conditions such as androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness). Likewise, more than half of women will experience genetic hair loss (female pattern baldness) before the age of 70.

Other causes of hair loss include:

    .Medical conditions such as alopecia areata, scalp infections, or trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder)
    .Hormonal changes from pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or thyroid problems
    .Medications or supplements, such as those used for cancer, high blood pressure, depression, or arthritis
    .Radiation therapy for conditions such as cancer
    .Stress, whether physical or emotional
    .Styling applications such as tight ponytails

Get treated

If you are experiencing sudden or excessive hair loss, consider making an appointment to see your doctor. Some conditions, such as thyroid problems, may not respond to home treatments and may require treatment of the underlying cause.
Also, keep in mind that any treatment you use can take anywhere from six months to a year to show improvement in the areas where hair loss is occurring.