| There are several factors leading to baldness or hair loss in men and women of all ages. With well-timed awareness, adequate food intake and a healthy lifestyle, the problem of baldness can be avoided. Let us consider some of the most important factors determining the loss of hair in men and women.
DHT.
Hair loss is a result of the gradual reduction of the hair follicles. The causes of hair loss in men are the hormone that they possess called Dihydrotestosterone ( DHT). DHT or Dihydrotestosterone is formed from testosterone in the prostate, various adrenal glands, and the scalp. An over loads of DHT; D Dihydrotestosterone results in the hair follicle to degrade and condenses the energetic stage of the hair.
Sebum.
The amount of sebum in the scalp is also associated as the cause of baldness. Sebum includes a high amount of DHT, and clogs pores in the scalp leading to the malnutrition of the hair root. The amount of sebum in balding hair is correlated to the quantity of oil in the hair.
Insufficient nutrition.
Insufficient, inadequate and poor nutrition contributes significantly to hair loss and balding. We may not take this very seriously but the fact is that even a partial deficiency of almost any nutrient can lead to baldness. Once, you take a healthy and balanced diet, hair begins to grow normally. To ensure healthy and lustrous hair. An iron rich diet and a high protein diet is a must. Apart from this, there should be a regular intake of raw vegetables, fruits, salads and green leafy vegetables.
Stress
Most people tend to ignore the stress factor, but it is an important reason for baldness. Anxiety, tension, sudden shock are conditions that trigger the process of baldness. Stress results in severe tension in the skin of the scalp. This harmfully affects the supply of vital nutrition necessary for the vigorous growth of hair.
Illness.
Other causes of hair loss include weakness due to long standing illnesses such as influenza, typhoid, anemia and others. This makes the roots of the hair weak, resulting in baldness. Unhygienic and unsanitary conditions of the scalp can also lead to baldness. Unclean scalp leads to the weakening of the hair roots by jamming the pores with the collected grime.
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