There is no dearth of factors contributing to hair loss. One can come up with many reasons but there is one factor, which is very common and affects even kids and teenagers; scalp infection.
Scalp infections and hair fall
There is no dearth of factors contributing to hair loss. One can come up with many reasons but there is one factor, which is very common and affects even kids and teenagers; scalp infection.
Scalp infection result in the appearance of green tinge on the scalp in the form of fungal infection, or white flaks, which appear as dandruff. These infections if left untreated end up as the reasons for hair loss.
Not keeping the scalp clean because of irregular washing, using unsuitable hair products or hormonal imbalances, any of these factors may be the reason behind scalp infections.
The habit of scratching our head while it is itching aggravates the infection further. But to ask someone stop doing that would not yield anything positive, as this urge is not something one can ignore.
So let us be more specific and point out specific kinds of scalp infections.
- Thinning of hair happens due to an infection called androgenic alopecia. This usually happens in men and the fact that hair goes so thin that it eventually falls out, thus leading to hair fall.
This type of infection mainly happens due to hormonal imbalance. Dihydrotestosterone, is responsible for this type of Alopecia.
- Alopecia Mucinosa is a kind of scalp infection characterized by bald patches all over the body. Face, neck and scalp are the most affected parts of the body in most cases. It gives a very non pleasing appearance to an individual.
- Alopecia areata is also often seen in men. It is usually restricted to scalp and occurs in patches. Experts call this infection spot baldness. In this, hair loss occurs in patchy area on particularly on the scalp. It is also called spot baldness.
- Alopecia Universalis is the most harsh type of hair loss as it is characterized by hair fall on the entire body. Hair fall is experienced includes scalp, underarms, public hair and even eyebrows and eyelashes.
- Traction Alopecia: Following unhealthy lifestyle causes this type of hair loss. This is caused by improper maintenance of hair. Sometimes we put too much pressure or strain on hair. Tightly tugged pony tails, rebonding of hair and experimenting with different hairstyles causes Traction Alopecia.
Ways have been introduced to combat scalp infections. Prescribed drugs, medicines, lotions and ayurvedic herbs and remedies help us in getting rid of the scalp infections. These remedies help strengthening the scalp and promoting hair growth.