Like the leaves that fall from the trees, hair also falls in the fall. Indeed, due to changes in light, weather and also hormones, we are seeing more hair loss than usual at the end of the year. In the shower, while brushing them, while sleeping… On average, we all lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day.. Although it is a completely natural phenomenon, hair loss can sometimes become too abundant, thus becoming a source of complexes and stress.
If we already know that certain hairstyles or the incorrect use of certain products can worsen hair loss, too many of us still make certain mistakes which can unfortunately accentuate the loss of our hair. On her TikTok account, the Canadian dermatologist Geeta Yadav published a short video in which she sets out some actions to ban from your daily life if you suffer from excessive hair loss.
Causes of Hair Loss: What Can Cause Hair Loss?
Temporary losses are not worrying and are rather common in women. It occurs after a period of stress, general anesthesia, childbirth or even during a change of season. In contrast, chronic loss lasts over long periods of time. Its causes are multiple: changing the wrong pill, thyroid problems, iron or vitamin deficiency (D, B12, etc.). Also, during menopause, the cessation of the ovarian cycle as well as the gradual decrease in estrogen and progesterone levels have direct consequences on the hair. This imbalance can cause a change in hair texture and can also cause hair growth to slow and fall out.
Excessive hair loss: when to worry?
Don’t worry if you lose on average 50 to 150 hairs per day. “If you wash your hair twice a week, the hair loss may seem dramatic, but it’s probably an illusion because all that hair will have been ‘saved’ for when you wash it, as the loss is more visible during washing”, explained Geeta Yadav, dermatologist, in the columns of the magazine Byrdie last May. On the other hand, if this loss increases over time and you lose large handfuls of hair to the point of noticing a loss of density in certain areas of the scalp, this can become worrying according to Doctor Saxton-Daniels. This phenomenon may be a sign of a deeper condition, called “telogen effluvium.” This is a disruption of the hair cycle, resulting in hair loss that is more abundant than normal and not localized. This disruption can last several months and generally appears after a significant event, a period of great stress, or an illness.
Hair loss: how to stop hair loss? A dermatologist’s answer
Hair loss is a source of anxiety for many people, who look for every possible tip to stimulate hair growth. From hair oils like castor oil to other ingredients, like rosemary, there are many techniques for growing your hair. In addition to these actions to be carried out, there are others to be completely banned, or at least to be avoided as much as possible, so as not to encourage their downfall.
Among them, the dermatologist indicates the importance ofavoid too hot showers and the excessively violent gestures on his scalp. After showering, she also recommends do not dry your hair aggressively with your towel (in microfibers, please!). When styling, the dermatologist emphasizes the importance of not overusing the use of heating appliances (and above all, don’t forget to use a heat protectant upstream, Editor’s note). Finally, last tip and not least: reduce stress as much as possible, which can seriously aggravate hair loss.
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