Call (866) 471-8869 for FREE Consultation
Poor Diet, Tight Ponytail, and More: 5 Horrible Hair Loss Habits to Avoid
by Alexandra Kilpatrick
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the average person loses about 50 to 100 hairs per day. However, some men and women experience much more hair loss and thinning. The earlier this issue is address, the better the outcome for hair loss sufferers.
“Healthy hair growth starts with a healthy scalp because that’s where the ‘roots’ of the hair follicle are located,” Dr. Rebecca Kazin of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery and the Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology informed Medical Daily. “Any irritation or inflammation of the scalp can interfere with optimal hair formation and weaken the integrity of the hair.”
Dr. Susan Lin, founder of MD Lash Factor, commented to Medical Daily that 25 percent of all hair loss is caused by scalp issues. The American Academy of Dermatology says that signs of hair loss include sudden hair thinning or shedding large amounts of hair after combing or brushing. Sudden thinning is often caused by frequent color or heat treatment, according to Kazin.
In order to help prevent hair loss, ditch these bad habits now!
Aggressive brushing
Running your brush too hard through your hair puts “physical stress on the hair fiber and it can cause the cuticle to flake and strip away,” according to the American Hair Loss Association. Aggressively brushing your hair when wet can also lead to excessive pulling and breakage.
Tightly-wrapped ponytails
“When away on vacation, avoid the urge to get your hair wrapped or braided tightly,” Kazin told Medical Daily. “These techniques cause a large amount of hair traction and are very hard to undo, often leading to large chunks of damaged or lost hair.”
Overheating tools
“Over-applying heat to your hair when it is already dried causes brittleness, breakage, dullness and dryness to the point where hair is stripped of its natural moisture, causing your cuticles to dry and snap off,” Elizabeth Cunnane Phillips, trichologist at Philip Kingsley told The Huffington Post.
Poor diet
A healthy well-balanced diet leads to healthy full hair. Iron and zinc help hair follicles grow, while protein promotes cell growth, repair and strength, Dr. Wilma Bergfeld, dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic, explained to Health. A rich source of protein and B vitamins, eggs help enrich hair as well.
Hair-pulling stress
Stress can cause large numbers of hair follicles to go into a resting phase, also known as telogen effluvium. It can also lead to trichotillomania, an impulse disorder in which one pulls out their own hair.
If you or someone you know wants more information about hair loss and how to treat it, please feel free to schedule a consultation or contact one of our representatives today!
Call 866-471-8869 for FREE Consultation
