Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Hair Loss (Baldness)

Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from the head or body. It is a very common condition and affects most people at some time in their lives.

Symptoms

❄ Gradual thinning on top of head
❄ Circular or patchy bald spots
❄ Sudden loosening of hair
❄ Full-body hair loss
❄ Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp

180 g   plain flour
180 g   melted butter
130 g   caster sugar
5   grated apples
3   eggs
1   baking powder
ground cinnamon
raisins
chopped nuts (almonds or hazel nuts)

Cause

❄ Heredity
❄ Hormonal changes
❄ Medical conditions
❄ Medications:
Hair loss can be caused by drugs used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, high blood pressure and birth control. Intake of too much vitamin A may cause hair loss as well.

Treatment

1. Onion juice:
Chop one onion finely and squeeze out its juice. Apply the juice on your scalp and let it stay for 15 minutes.

2. Garlic:
Crush a few cloves of garlic. Add coconut oil to it and boil the mixture for a few minutes. Let it cool down a bit and then massage it on your scalp.

3. Indian Gooseberry (Amala):
Mix one tablespoon each of Indian gooseberry or amala pulp and lemon juice. Massage your scalp with the mixture thoroughly.

4. Aloe Vera:
Apply aloe vera gel or juice onto the scalp.

5. Egg:
Take the white of one egg and mix in a teaspoon of olive oil.
Beat to give a paste-like consistency and apply to the entire scalp and hair.

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