How to Prevent Hair Loss while taking Testosterone

 

A healthy hair can bring confidence and deep pride into you but for many reasons men and women loss their hair and it can be traumatizing, our hair can fall for many reasons and it’s very common to loss 50 to 100 hair strands daily.  As new strands grow but it doesn’t always happen. There can be many reasons for  hair loss so if you are facing hair fall then you must take some actions lest it should be too latte beacuse its very important to take right step on a right time.

Sometime people get confused whether their hair are falling normally or due to some problem so for that there are some symptoms from which you can find that whether you are facing  hair loss problem or not.

                             

Hair Loss Symptoms

·          Wider lines on head

·          Higher hairline than usual

·          Loose more hair than usual

·          Hair breakage

·          Patches

·          Pain and itching

 First step to prevent this event is that you should address the root of cause 

 Causes of Hair Loss

·          Iron deficiency (Anemia)

·          Genetic

·          Over growth of Fungus (dandruff)

·          Insensitive hair products

·          Hormonal changes

·          Symptoms of medical condition

·          Poor diet and lifestyle

·          Stress

·          Weather

·          Therapy reaction

·          Childbirth

·          Due to excess dryness

·          Keeping hair wet for a long time

·          Irregular sleeping habits

·          Aging

·      Sticky hair cause hair loss

·          Extremely right hairstyles can cause harm than good.

 If you are facing hair problems for a long time and have symptoms like weight loss, Weariness or fatigue then better to consult a doctor.

 

How to stop Hair  Loss

·          Healthy diet which is rich in protein, iron and fatty acid.

·          Do not take stress and for that you can do meditation.

·          Avoid taking carbonate drinks Avoid hairstyles that can give stress to your scalp.

·          Avoid harsh soaps and shampoos.

·          Avoid hard or frequent combing and pulling or tightening hair.

·          Avoid coloring or dyeing hair and avoid using headgears.

·          Can take cold bath because it can enhance the circulation of blood in your scalp.

·          Take good sleep and gentle brushing will improve the quality of life of your hair and body’s overall condition.

·          Keep hair brush clean.

·          Message your scalp with right oils using finger tips.

·          Choose hair products according to your scalp whether it is dry or oily.

·          Avoid using heating tools for straightening and drying.

·          Avoid bleaching.

·          Avoid extremely tight hairstyles because its results can be unavoidable.

 Home remedies for Hair Loss

There are many ingredients that are easily available in our homes which can be easily used for treating hair fall problem

·         Eggs are rich in protein and biotin, and they help in promoting hair growth.

·         Coconut oil is rich in vitamins and minerals, it prevent hair fall.  Massage your hair with it before a few hours of washing hair.

·         Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and proteins. Boil some leaves of it with coconut oil and massage the mixture of it.

·         Fenugreek seeds contains protein and nicotinic acid. Apply it before 30 minutes and then wash it off.

·         Rinsing hair with sour curd brings shine to hair and avoids hair falling.

     How do prevent hair loss while taking testosterone?

     On an average, a man's testosterone decreases by 1 to 2% . It is primarily a hormone that is responsible for man's sex drive, women also produce testosterone but comparatively production of testosterone in man is much higher. Testosterone can affect your hair which causes hair loss in men and women. If your are facing hair loss after Testosterone therapy then there are a few treatments that you can consider.

     Dutasteride and Finasteride help to stop your body to convert testosterone to DHT (dehydrotestosterone), these two are the best to prevent hair loss.There are also other drugs like Minoxidil that is proven to reduce hair loss, Vitamin therapy, laser hair treatments, medicated shampoos and for severe hair loss you can also go for hair transplant. 

Is there other expensive treatments for Hair Loss?

Yes, there are other treatments for hair loss that are expensive and you can opt for if you want like

·          Hair transplant

·          Laser treatment

·          Micro needling

When to see a doctor about hair loss?

·          Irritation on scalp

·          Continuously losing excess hair

·          Sudden change in body like fatigue, weight loss, irregular periods or bowel movements

How can I treat Hair loss fast?

One can stop hair loss immediately is a myth, hair loss lasts completely depends on the cause and the medication that you take. Sometimes it takes weeks and months. Generally we can say 3 or 4 months of regular medication can give you results.

What are the reasons of hair loss in female?

In females there are many reasons for hair fall like childbirth, stress, carelessness towards oneself and often hormonal changes and many others.

Does oiling helps in Hair Loss?

If you are dealing with dandruff then oiling can promote the growth of fungus that can lead to hair fall so whenever you want to oil your hair just apply it before 30minutes of washing hair and do not oil on scalp.

 

Which vitamin deficiency causes Hair Loss?

·          Vitamin D

·          B12, B6

·          Folic Acid

·          Magnesium

·          Calcium

·          Iron

·          Iodine

 

What we can add in diet for treating Hair Loss?

·          Green leafy vegetables and Carrot

·          Eggs

·          Chicken

·          Dry fruits

·          Lentils

·          Yoghurt

·          Fruits rich in Vitamin c

 

Frequently asked Questions?

Is yoga helpful in hair loss?

Yes, yoga can be proven helpful in reducing hair fall.  poses like headstand, rabbit pose, thunderbolt pose, standing forward bend pose, downward dog pose, shoulder stand pose, wind relieving pose, breath of fire pose, breath pose, nostril breathing pose.

Is homeopathy medicine works for Hair Loss?

Yes, it’s a good option if you are a person who wants to avoid Allopathic medicine and want to choose a natural solution but it has a negative point that it takes several months or years.

In homeopathy medicine like Pulsatilla Pratensis, Natrum Muriaticum, Sepia Officinalis  are used to control hair fall.

Having more Hair loss during menstruation is correct?

No, this is not correct it is completely a myth.

Is it true that the more we cut hair the more they grow?

No, it is not correct it’s just a false belief.

Does over oiling caused Hair Loss?

When we over oil our hair then the pores are clogged and it obstructs the growth of hair follicle.

Is Hair Loss in men different?

Yes, Hair fall in men are far differs from females. Males have to face baldness due to male hormones and many more.

 How is Hair loss  diagnosed?

First and foremost you should book an appointment and consult to a professional one, second is to do a blood tests and the third is to choose to do scalp biopsy.

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