Hair Care

What does Ayurveda say about hair fall? 

Hair loss is known as Khalitya in Ayurveda. According to Ayurveda, hair is a byproduct of bone formation, and the tissue responsible for building bones is also responsible for the growth of hair. Early hair loss is related to body type and the balance of the doshas.

People who have excess Pitta in their body are likely to lose their hair early in life, or have prematurely thin or grey hair. Excess Pitta in the sebaceous gland, at the root of the hair, or folliculitis can lead to hair loss.

Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss is aimed at pacification of Pitta through a customized diet and lifestyle regime, along with medication. A combination of diet, herbs, oil massage, meditation, aromatherapy, breathing and yoga can be beneficial in addressing the problem of hair loss and premature graying of hair.

Ayurvedic research on hair growth is extensive and well structured. This strong foundation provides Ayurvedic practitioners effective reasons behind excessive hair fall and the ways to reverse it which in turn results in consistent hair growth. According to Ayurveda, hair type is directly related to body type and is systematically classified into three categories; Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each hair type has its own distinct features and hence there are multiple reasons for hair loss which vary from person to person.

According to Ayurveda, hair is nourished by the nutrient plasma that is derived from the food that you eat. However; certain foods have a negative effect and cause excess Pitta Dosha meaning heat in the body which is the chief reason behind excess hair loss. Apart from Pitta Dosha, other reasons for hair loss according to Ayurveda are hormonal imbalance in men and women, stress, lack of sleep, improper diet, intoxicating substances, dandruff or fungal infections and diseases like lupus or diabetes amongst others. Ayurvedic hair regrowth solutions addresses these core issues promoting hair re-growth.

Hair Loss and Its Causes : 

There are numerous causes or reasons for hair loss some which are listed below

• Unhealthy food
• Food cooked in adulterated oil
• Unhygienic living conditions
• Excess consumption of caffeine
• Alcohol consumption
• Physical/emotional stress
• Burns
• Fever
• Depression
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapies
• Tinea capitis
• Tumours of the ovaries or adrenal gland
• Hormonal changes
• Ageing
• Hereditary factors

What causes excessive hair loss?

A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.

Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treating thyroid disease. 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.
Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss starts again.

Alopecia : Aloplecia is a synonym of baldness.
Causes of alopecia
· Emotional stress
· Severe illness
· Hormonal changes
· Improper hair care
· Exposure to certain medication like antidepressants, blood thinning medicines
· Ringworm can also lead to aloplecia
· Fungal infection is also another reason by which alopecia can occur
· Due to protein deficiency
· Iron deficiency can also lead to alopecia

Dandruff
Dandruff is a condition of flaking of scalp. It is known as seborrhic dermatitis in common terms, is the inflammation of upper layers of skin causing scales on the scalp and other body parts. Dandruff appears when rate at which dead cells of the scalp shed and their replacement speeds up. Regular dandruff appears as white or gray flakes but in severe conditions it may include oily flakes, which are yellow in colour. Dandruff begins at the age between 12 to 15years i.e. the age of puberty and is seen in old people. Most prominent age grouped people who are affected are people who are in age between 25 to 35 years. Dandruff can affect any part of the body possessing hairs like eyebrows, cheeks,ears, and chest.