So You Have Alopecia… What Now?
Don’t panic. Remain calm and go to work doing your research.It’s time to find out what is causing your hair loss. Then you will be able to combat it more effectively.
Hair loss condition that usually affects the scalp but can affect any portion of the skin where hair grows. Alopecia aerate is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks hair follicles causing them to diminish in size and become dormant resulting in smooth round patches/areas with no hair. Over 6.8 million people in the US alone suffer from this disorder and this number is steadily climbing so there is a good chance you or someone you know will combat this disorder at some point in life. Medical treatment includes corticosteroids.
According to the NIH National Institute of Health, Cicatricial alopecia is also called scarring alopecia. It refers to a group of rare disorders that destroy hair follicles and replace them with scar tissue, resulting in permanent hair loss. Behind all of these symptoms is inflammation.
The cause of cicatricial alopecia is not known or well understood. Redness, heat, pain, or swelling occurs at the upper part of the hair follicle. where stem cells and sebaceous (oil) glands are located. In most cases, painful, itchy bumps appear, sometimes filled with fluid. Irritation occurs, resulting in scar tissue in the area. Cicatricial alopecia can occur at any age affecting mostly women of African descent and is not common in children.
Traction Alopecia a form of hair loss that is gradual and happens over time. It is caused by pulling force exerted on the hair. Traction alopecia is usually caused by tight ponytails, braids, extensions, weaves, or dreadlocks. In this situation, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Eliminating this form of alopecia heavily depends of the sufferer. Avoid too much tension on the hair. If you should develop traction alopecia, the first thing to do is REMOVE THE TENSION FROM YOUR HAIR. Remember, certain areas are more delicate prone to hair loss. These areas are your edges, temples and crown.
Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that happens over time. It’s caused by putting the hair under constant strain or tension and is usually caused by one or more of the following… Very tight ponytails or pigtails. Tight braids or cornrows. Dreadlocks.
Avoidance: Your First Line of Defense
1. Avoidance. Loosen it up! Do not be intimidated or afraid to speak up and tell your stylist to apply loosely! It could save your hair. When having your hair braided or receiving extensions, try to avoid having more than one person braiding at one time or if you have no choice in the matter, pay close attention to each one’s method of pulling your hair. Ask them both to not braid tightly. The human brain is trained naturally to only pick up one stimulus at a time which makes it difficult to even know if one of the braiders are pulling your hair too tightly. Tread cautiously.
2. AVOID GLUE! Choose sew-in methods instead or even opt for clip-ins!
3. When applying lace fronts, avoid bonding fragile areas of your hairline/edges.
4. Protect your hairline and edges from wig friction by avoiding direct contact. Try putting a silk headband around your edges, and then a protective wig cap next to your scalp prior to applying your wig.Androgenic Alopecia
Also known as male/female pattern baldness, androgenic alopecia is a common form of hair loss that affects both men and women. In men, hair loss usually begins around the edges/temples and has a well defined pattern and usually results in the popular “M” shape. Hair can also become sparse around the crown and result in complete baldness. In men, it has been associated with other medical conditions that include enlargement of the prostate and coronary heart disease. If you are experiencing male pattern baldness, you should see your doctor and have the necessary evaluations done.
In women, hair begins to thin all over the head but usually does not result in total baldness. Female pattern Baldness has been linked to an increased risk of poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which is characterized by a hormonal imbalance that can result in irregular periods, acne, hirsutism-excessive hair on the body and excess weight gain.
In both sexes, please have your thyroid checked. In some cases, hypothyroidism goes undetected for years and is responsible for hair loss that occurs in spurts. Hair thins, fall out and grows back intermittently in cycles.
One of the single most important things you can do right now is to remain calm. Stress can take a pebble and convert it into a mountain.See your medical professional and pin point your hair loss and it’s cause. If you have one of the autoimmune alopecias, tie to go to work on healing yourself internally. Remember, your liver is the seat of immunity.
So let’s begin here.
The first line of defense in avoiding damage to the liver is to have good emotions. If you are experiencing a stressful situation, Death, divorce, break-ups, loss of job… Take a moment to breathe. Inhale slowly and exhale. Get the proper advice. Learn how to smile internally no matter what is going on around you. Anger can be linked to increased Blood pressure, heart failure and other medical conditions that can contribute to hair loss. Learn how to meditate, and visualize yourself being happy. Exercises like Qi gong can be beneficial also.
The second most important step you can take is to pamper your liver. You can do this by taking these steps:
Avoid unnecessary medications. If you don’t need it, do not take it.
Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages , and smoking cigarettes, Drastically cut down on the amount of sugars and starches you consume
Substitute fatty snacks with fresh fruit and veggies.
Drink raw vegetable juices and smoothies.
Avoid allergens. If you are allergic to peanuts, do not consume them as this will make your immune system work over-time and eventually affect your liver function.
Drink 8-10 cups of water daily
Practice good hygiene to avoid bacterial and viral infections
Eat Your Way to Healthy Hair!
Veggies that detox the liver
There are foods that aid in detoxification of the liver. These include: Beets, carrots, kale, mustard greens, chicory, dandelions, apples, oranges, lemons avocados, olive oil,garlic, onions, Brazil nuts, mooring leaf, green tea. These actually activate liver enzymes and aid the body in flushing out toxins.
Add these to your diet. You can be creative and make salads with these, juices, and smoothies. We’ll make videos and show you how to do this.
Androgenic Alopecia, traction alopecia, and alopecia aerate sufferers can also benefit by adding foods that are protein rich and also help block DHT. Add foods that block DHT and balance hormones at the same time. These foods include pumpkin seeds, papaya, watermelon, tomatoes, chic peas, rosemary, sage, basil, salmon, lentils, quinoa, flax seeds, chia seeds, mooring leaf. These foods contain phytochemicals that help bring the body back to its balanced state.
Rosemary, sage, tea tree oil, neem and more! Use these natural herbs on your hair to help stimulate growth.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth A Pound of Cure
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So You Have Alopecia… Now What? Red's Kitchen Sink presents So You Have Alopecia... What Now? Don't panic. Remain calm and go to work doing your research.It's time to find out what is causing your hair loss.