Dry Scalp and Hair Loss 2015
A dry scalp and subsequent hair loss is a common problem faced by many of us around the world. In some cases, it is the climatic conditions of the place we live in, in others, something we are or are not eating. Sometimes, it is just our hormones. Here, you can find out the causes and remedies for this common condition.
A simple explanation for dry scalp and hair loss is that when the hair is dry, it turns brittle. In such a situation, the hair tends to break or fall more often. Also, a dry scalp causes itchiness. When we scratch our head, it causes the hair to weaken and fall, resulting in severe hair loss. However, the problems of dry scalp and hair loss are highly misunderstood. This is the reason why most of us end up shooting in the dark, and trying out several treatments for our hair, without knowing the root cause of the problem. This in turn leads to other hair-related problems. For instance, if one uses a shampoo to treat dry hair, it may result in hair loss as a reaction to certain ingredients. It is very important to identify one's hair type and the condition they are dealing with, before plunging into the plethora of so-called 'off-the-shelf hair treatment solutions'.
A simple explanation for dry scalp and hair loss is that when the hair is dry, it turns brittle. In such a situation, the hair tends to break or fall more often. Also, a dry scalp causes itchiness. When we scratch our head, it causes the hair to weaken and fall, resulting in severe hair loss. However, the problems of dry scalp and hair loss are highly misunderstood. This is the reason why most of us end up shooting in the dark, and trying out several treatments for our hair, without knowing the root cause of the problem. This in turn leads to other hair-related problems. For instance, if one uses a shampoo to treat dry hair, it may result in hair loss as a reaction to certain ingredients. It is very important to identify one's hair type and the condition they are dealing with, before plunging into the plethora of so-called 'off-the-shelf hair treatment solutions'.
General Causes
Our scalp has sebaceous glands or oil glands, that produce oils required to protect the hair and give it its natural shine. It is when these glands start malfunctioning, i.e. when they are under-producing the necessary amount of oils required, that one's scalp tends to become dry. This may happen for several reasons:
Weather Conditions: If you reside in areas where dry weather is prevalent, or during winter periods in any part of the world, the hair tends to lose moisture resulting in a dry scalp.
Inadequate Nutrition: Eating processed foods more often than fresh foods, or not eating fresh food at all, consuming excess amounts of caffeine, or not drinking enough water, are important factors that are likely to cause dry scalp. Sometimes, it may be a lack of certain vitamins and minerals required for the sebaceous glands to function well, that cause the problem of dry scalp and hair loss.
Weather Conditions: If you reside in areas where dry weather is prevalent, or during winter periods in any part of the world, the hair tends to lose moisture resulting in a dry scalp.
Inadequate Nutrition: Eating processed foods more often than fresh foods, or not eating fresh food at all, consuming excess amounts of caffeine, or not drinking enough water, are important factors that are likely to cause dry scalp. Sometimes, it may be a lack of certain vitamins and minerals required for the sebaceous glands to function well, that cause the problem of dry scalp and hair loss.
Dry Scalp and Hair Loss in Women
As a crowning glory for women, hair is a very important issue to us. We ensure that we take care of our hair, never let it lose its lustrous shine, and do all that we can to maintain it as the most important element adding to our beauty. However, sometimes, no matter what we do, we cannot control the conditions that affect our hair. Therefore, a separate category has been dedicated to the problem of dry scalp and hair loss in women. In addition to the above-mentioned causes, there are several other reasons that cause this condition in women.
Pregnancy: Women experience several hormonal changes during pregnancy. These hormonal changes have an effect on our behavior and other internal body functions. This can therefore be considered as one of the reasons for the problem of a dry scalp and subsequent hair loss. The good news is that this condition is temporary, and will hopefully
Pregnancy: Women experience several hormonal changes during pregnancy. These hormonal changes have an effect on our behavior and other internal body functions. This can therefore be considered as one of the reasons for the problem of a dry scalp and subsequent hair loss. The good news is that this condition is temporary, and will hopefully
be gone post pregnancy.
Oral Contraceptives: Another cause is the regular consumption of oral contraceptives. Apart from the effect they have on other bodily functions, certain drugs or ingredients in these drugs may destroy normal hair growth patterns, and cause a severe problem of dry scalp.
