Hair Loss Prevention – Tips and Care
Hair loss develops through a specific biological mechanism and affects a large percentage of both the male and female population, presenting as a complex condition. When it becomes noticeable as a problem, the first reaction is usually intense concern, followed by a search for information and solutions to help prevent the condition from worsening.
In most cases, hair loss prevention is possible. This is because many of the factors associated with hair loss can be avoided or their onset delayed when the early signs of hair growth disruption are recognized.
Hair loss develops through a specific biological mechanism and affects a large percentage of both the male and female population, presenting as a complex condition. When it becomes noticeable as a problem, the first reaction is usually intense concern, followed by a search for information and solutions to help prevent the condition from worsening.
In most cases, hair loss prevention is possible. This is because many of the factors associated with hair loss can be avoided or their onset delayed when the early signs of hair growth disruption are recognized.
Hair loss causes
The causes that lead to hair weakening vary and are classified as either physiological or pathological. They range from simple seasonal hair shedding to more intense forms that may progress rapidly. However, as surprising as it may seem, daily hair loss is a normal process that continues as we age and ensures the natural renewal of hair.
On the human scalp, there are on average about 100,000 hairs, and approximately 0.1% of them are shed each day—meaning around 100 hairs per day. When the rate of hair loss increases and exceeds 100 hairs daily, symptoms of abnormal hair loss begin to appear.
Hair loss causes
The causes that lead to hair weakening vary and are classified as either physiological or pathological. They range from simple seasonal hair shedding to more intense forms that may progress rapidly. However, as surprising as it may seem, daily hair loss is a normal process that continues as we age and ensures the natural renewal of hair.
On the human scalp, there are on average about 100,000 hairs, and approximately 0.1% of them are shed each day—meaning around 100 hairs per day. When the rate of hair loss increases and exceeds 100 hairs daily, symptoms of abnormal hair loss begin to appear.
Διατροφικές Συνήθειες
Οι σύγχρονες δίαιτες για την απώλεια βάρους διακρίνονται από σοβαρές ελλείψεις, οι οποίες συμβάλλουν ενεργά στην εμφάνιση της τριχόπτωσης. Αντιθέτως, μια ισορροπημένη διατροφή μπορεί να διασφαλίσει όλα τα απαραίτητα στοιχεία που έχει ανάγκη ο οργανισμός για την υγεία των μαλλιών.
Αναλυτικά, μία ισορροπημένη αναλογία ημερήσιας πρόσληψης τροφής, περιλαμβάνει:
- πρωτεΐνες 15-20%,
- υδατάνθρακες 50-55%
- λιπαρά 25-30%
Με κέντρο αναφοράς την ανάπτυξη και τη συντήρηση της τρίχας, συνιστάται η διαμόρφωση ενός διαιτολογίου. Αυτό πρέπει να περιέχει πηγές πρωτεϊνών, όπως ψάρι, γαλακτοκομικά, όσπρια, ξηρούς καρπούς, τροφές που περιέχουν λιπαρά οξέα, ψευδάργυρο, μέταλλα, ιχνοστοιχεία και βιταμίνες.
Εκτός της διατροφής ωστόσο, σημαντικό είναι και το νερό. Η κατανάλωση 1,5lt – 2lt νερού ημερησίως διαδραματίζει καταλυτικό ρόλο. Ενδεικτικά, το 90% των περιστατικών εμφάνισης τριχόπτωσης καταναλώνει ελάχιστη ποσότητα νερού.
Ηλιακή Ακτινοβολία
Η δράση των επιπέδων προλακτίνης και μελατονίνης στον ανθρώπινο οργανισμό διαταράσσουν τον κύκλο ζωής των μαλλιών.
Με την ένταση της ηλικιακής ακτινοβολίας προκαλείται μεταβολή στην έκκριση της μελατονίνης και κατ’ επέκταση μεταβολή των ορμονικών αναλογίων.
Έτσι σε πολλές περιπτώσεις, παρατηρείται Τριχόπτωση μετά τους θερινούς μήνες.
Εξωτερικοί Παράγοντες
Η τριχόπτωση είναι μια πολύπλοκη διεργασία, η οποία επιβαρύνεται και από ορισμένους εξωτερικούς παράγοντες, όπως:
- Έκθεση στον ήλιο.
- Επαφή με βαρέα μέταλλα.
- Συχνή επαφή με θαλασσινό ή χλωριωμένο νερό.
- Έκθεση σε επιβαρυμένο ή μολυσμένο περιβάλλον.
Κομμωτικές Διεργασίες
Οι κομμωτικές διεργασίες, όπως για παράδειγμα βαφές, ανταύγειες, περμανάντ, extensions, επιβαρύνουν τα μαλλιά και συχνά αναστέλλουν την ανάπτυξή τους.
Επιπλέον, το σφιχτό πιάσιμο των μαλλιών τύπου αλογοουρά, μπορεί να προκαλέσει αλωπεκία από έλξη και συμβαίνει στις γυναίκες που στερεώνουν σφιχτά τα μαλλιά τους για μεγάλο χρονικό διάστημα.
Hair health
The use of a hair dryer and vigorous rubbing of the hair with a towel, wig, hat, or helmet do not cause hair loss.
However, they can negatively affect overall hair health, as they contribute to hair shaft weakening and may worsen the condition.
On the other hand, frequent haircuts, shaving the hair, or keeping it short have no effect on the progression or slowing of hair loss.
Tips for healthy hair
- Avoid vigorous brushing; hair should be combed with gentle and controlled movements.
- Wash regularly using the appropriate shampoo based on your hair and scalp type.
- Use specialized products for deep scalp cleansing and regulation of the sebaceous glands.
- Apply moisturizing products that improve skin and hair elasticity, strengthening the hair shaft.
Useful hair washing tips
- Avoid rubbing the scalp; apply gentle, light massage using the fingertips.
- When hair loss is present, massage can be beneficial as it stimulates microcirculation in the scalp.
- Conditioner is essential for hair that feels dehydrated and dry.It strengthens the hair shaft superficially and leaves the hair soft.
- The same applies to hair masks, which deeply moisturize and, depending on their formulation, rebuild, repair, protect color, and nourish the hair by providing penetrating action.
- Hair should be dried using a towel with gentle movements, without rubbing.
Preventive hair care
In most cases, the causes of hair loss are hereditary, and thinning usually becomes noticeable only after a significant percentage of hair has already been lost.
Therefore, in order to prevent extensive thinning with irreversible consequences, early and comprehensive diagnosis is essential.
Visiting Bergmann Kord
At the first signs of hair loss, a visit to Bergmann Kord is strongly recommended, where specialized treatments for strengthening and reinforcing the hair are applied.
It is important to understand that hair loss treatments are primarily preventive in nature.
They aim to strengthen weakened hair, limit the progression of hair loss, and delay the possible onset of hair thinning.
