C.hair loss: many causes, numerous remedies. Starting from choice of power supply. Many are, in fact, the hair friendly foods. A correct lifestyle also contributes to the health of the hair. How to understand, however, if the loss is physiological or indicates that something is wrong?
Capello: how to tell if he is healthy
«Hair is our business card, but also a significant indicator of the person’s psychophysical well-being. Like leather, they can be a sign of internal problems. Eg, hormonal disorders, mineral deficiencies, anemia, depression, stress. There are many factors that affect the health of our hair: the genetic makeup, the lifestyle we lead, our psychological balance. To evaluate the health of the hair dermoscopy is used which was born for the study of moles and which has been seen, when used for the scalp, provides a lot of valuable information. Through this small, absolutely non-invasive examination, it is indeed possible evaluate the quality of the bulbs and the growth phase in which they are found», Explains the Professor Pucci Romanodermatologist and president Skinecoone of the experts of Bellidentrobellifuori de La7.
The three phases of hair
«The hair goes through three phases: one of growth, called anagen, one of transition or catagen, one of fall or telogen. The three phases never alternate with each other synchronously. If they all happened at the same time for every single hair in some periods we would be completely bald, men and women alike. Fortunately this does not happen, since while the hair bulbs of some hairs are in one phase, others are in another. Only in decidedly pathological conditions (such as chemotherapy for example) not only the hair, but also the hair, due to the aggressiveness of the treatments, all go into the telogen phase at the same time, causing the global and massive loss of the hair “, continues the expert.
Hair loss and seasons
«The hair cycle is also synchronized with seasonal variations. While, starting in spring, hair growth increases to protect the skin of the head, otherwise excessively exposed to summer solar radiation, i.e. the period of maximum sunshine, in autumnin preparation for a period of reduced insolation, the winter, excess hair is eliminated. The number of hair that each of us loses daily increases: from 50-60 it can go to about 100 per day, even more in some subjects. Therefore, hair loss is not always synonymous with baldness or other disorders», Underlines Professor Romano.
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Slow down the fall at the table
«In healthy hair 90% of the follicles are active, while 10% are falling out. To slow down hair loss, the telogen phase must be attenuated. It is important first and foremost good nutrition, rich in fruits, vegetables and other foods that contain vitamins and minerals. It should also not be forgotten meatbecause only in this food there are amino acids, such as lysine, which favor the absorption of irona very important mineral for hair health. Instead, smoking should be avoided because nicotine is deposited right at the level of the stem cells of the bulb, undermining normal hair growth and favoring its fall », warns the expert.
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