When a person notices hair loss in just one area of the scalp, their hair loss may be localised. However, there are situations when hair thinning occurs initially, and then excessive hair loss occurs all over the scalp.

In this blog, Dr Niti Gaur, the Best Dermatologist in Gurgaon, and the founder of Citrine Clinic discuss ways to treat hair fall problems. Keep reading to learn more.

What Causes Hair Fall?

1. Nutritional Deficiency: Low amounts of vitamin D3, vitamin B, vitamin B12, iron, or ferritin might result in hair loss. Hair loss is also related to several illnesses, including PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease), typhoid, dengue, malaria, and covid.

2. Diet: If one fails to have a nutritional diet or is on a crash diet, one will likely have hair fall.

3. Shampooing Habits: How one shampoos their hair is also important. Many people have a bad habit of shampooing their hair once a week. In most cases, the hair releases some natural sebum. When combined with sweat, dirt or pollution, it leads to the formation of dandruff and an oily scalp. If one does not clean the dirt or sebum from the scalp, dandruff keeps increasing, ultimately leading to hair fall. It is important to keep the scalp clean to avoid hair fall. 

3. Medications: Certain medications can cause hair loss. This includes those used for contraception, anticoagulants, and treatments for fits or epilepsy.

3. Systemic disease: Iron deficiency, thyroid deficiency, any acute or chronic illness, or any major surgery the patient has gone through can be other causes of hair loss/fall.

How to Treat Hair Fall?

Dr Niti Gaur enlisted effective ways to avoid hair fall and improve hair condition. These are as follows:

• Use a broad-toothed comb and comb the hair every single day. It helps in the process of blood circulation.
• Dry the hair naturally and avoid using a dryer.
• Avoid using chemical treatments on the hair, such as rebonding, smoothening, etc.
• Avoid too much colouring hair. One can get their hair coloured but colouring away from the roots is advised.
• Avoid overnight hair oiling. Massage the oil into the scalp, and keep it only for one hour before shampooing.
• Avoid hot water for washing hair. Use only lukewarm water.
• Increase the intake of proteins in the diet.

Following these tips can help one reduce hair fall issues. If the above-mentioned tips don’t work for one and one is facing excessive hair fall problems, one can book a consultation with Dr Niti Gaur, the Best Dermatologist in Gurgaon at Citrine Clinic. The expert doctor performs a thorough diagnosis and afterwards suggests an effective treatment for hair fall problems. Visit the clinic today to get smooth, healthy and voluminous hair.