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We all lose hair everyday - this is part of the natural hair growth cycle. 90% of our hair is in a growth phase; 10% in a resting phase which is lost every 2 or 3 months. When the hair fall is in excess of the usual limits, people get concerned. These include: Alopecia areata: This is typically present with one or more identifiable spots on the scalp. This is the result of dysfunctional immune system when the white cells of the body attacks the hair follicles. When all the scalp hair is lost it is called Alopecia Totalis. Alopecia Universalis is a rare condition when the entire body hair is lost. Procerin’s active ingredients are specifically formulated to block this transformation into DHT by the human body.

Genetic reasons: Called male pattern baldness, this can affect about 25% of men by the time they are 30. Over and above the reason being genetic, it could also be due to testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone is usually converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men without testosterone would never have male pattern baldness.

Skin diseases: this is a common reason for hair loss and it could affect the scalp too. Dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis are some of the common skin diseases which cause hair loss.

Sudden illness or fever: hair can come off in large tufts after an illness or fever. This is a temporary condition.

Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging are some of the other factors which could be behind hair loss. Though these are the primary reasons for hair loss, there could be several others also.

With the right hair loss treatment, you can stop hair loss as well as promote re-growth. Here are some natural ways you could treat hair loss:

1. Vitamins A, B, C and E are hair promoters. Include them in the diet. You might ask how these vitamins are going to help. They provide sebum as well as improve blood circulation to the scalp by more oxygen absorption and collagen.

2. Care for the scalp: It would help a lot if you regularly massage your scalp using herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. Some of the essential oils which are effective in conditions of alopecia areata include that of thyme, rosemary, lavender and cedar wood.

3. Avoid scalp abuse: Stop daily use of harmful chemical shampoos and blow drying. Hair and scalp get damaged by chemical treatments such as coloring and straightening. Daily hair wash with hot water depletes hair of natural oil and turn break-prone.

4. Herbal care - Use herbal powders such as amla, shikakai, henna and ritha to shampoo and condition hair. Amla powder is a powerful natural anti-oxidant that prevents graying and hair loss and is the richest known source of vitamin C in natural form. Shikakai also known as Fruit for the hair has a natural low pH and is great as a shampoo because it cleanses without removing natural hair oils. Use henna then which plays its role as a natural conditioner.

5. Lifestyle - Stress is a very important factor in hair loss. Try and reduce stress by meditating and exercising. Smoking is bad for the scalp: This is because the nicotine from cigarettes restricts blood flow to the scalp by constricting the relevant blood vessels. Avoid excessive sun exposure as UV rays can burn and damage the scalp.