CHENNAI: Hair is a natural part of one’s look and an expression of their personality. Each strand has a hair shaft and a hair root of its own. The shaft is the visible part of the hair that sticks out of the skin. The root is in the skin and extends down to the deeper layers of the skin. It is surrounded by the hair follicle. New hair cells are produced in the hair bulb.
Hair growth involves three phases namely:
Hair growth is controlled by hormonal changes. Genetic factors are also responsible for the growth, density, length, colour and texture of hair. Causes for early greying of hair includes vitamin B12 deficiency, megaloblastic and pernicious anaemia, endocrinal disorders, auto immunity, hyperthyroidism, alopecia areata, nervous stress, migraine, oxidative stress, tuberculosis and certain chemicals.
The causes for hair fall includes excessive supplement usage, family history, smoking, cardiac diseases, osteopenia and deficiency of nutrients such as calcium, copper, ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin B7, folic acid and zinc. Other causes include post-partum, being older than 40 years of age, menopause, tight hairstyles, overprocessed hair, FAD/restrictive diets, and medications, etc.
Hair loss
Hair loss is a distressing condition that is associated with a multitude of natural, medical or nutritional conditions.
Foods for hair loss
Oils for hair growth