Alopecia

Alopecia is a condition of hair wherein the hair fall is in one section of the scalp and not over all, this leads to bald patches and is a cause of concern. It is important to understand how alopecia occurs, it can occur due to various reasons like hereditary, infection of hair follicle, Stress, crash diets, thyroid, iron deficiency, lack of zinc in the body.

Apart from these causes it is also caused due to severe chemical treatments like perming, hair straightenning etc. Also tying your hair in a tight pony tail or using very tight pleats can cause balding. Though Alopecia is common amongst men but women are also affected by this problem.

There are 2 types of Alopecias:

Scarring Alopecia – This is caused due to genes and is heriditary in nature. It is also caused by bacterial or fungal infection in the hair. Certain diseases can also cause alopecia.

Alopecia Areata (Non- Scarring alopecia) – This type is caused due to emotional stress, improper diet, diseases like malaria, typhoid, pitutary disorder, cancer and Tuberculosis.

Non scarring alopecia is common and can be cured with a diet rich in zinc, iron and protien. Also intake atleast 8 glasses of water. As much as possible de- stress yourself and relax your mind and body. Practise yoga if you can, one of the best ways to re- grow the lost hair is to rub the nails of your hands against each other for atleast 10 minutes a day. The friction created by rubbing your nails, aids blood circulation and will not only help in the growth of hair but will also darken gray hair. It is the most safest and the simplest method, alternatively you can opt for ayurvedic medicines or go for non-surgical methods of treatment. Alopecia is curable if it is treated early.