Treatment of Hair Problems

Greying of Hair

Grey hair can sometimes appear earlier too.Premature greying runs in certain families.Rapid greying of hair may occur after severe emotional stress.In certain internal diseases like diseases of the Thyroid Gland,certain anaemias, hair may grey early.

Treatment

The usual and the most effective way of dealing with greying of hair is dyeing it.There are several dyes available.The oxidative dyes are the most versatile and the most frequently used, despite the fact that they can cause reactions.Henna is also used because apart from its safety it is a superb conditioner.

Hair Baldness

Hair loss and baldness, which doctors call alopecia, is a common problem for both men and women and has many causes. People's reaction to hair loss is a very personal issue - different people react differently. Some people become very distressed as they believe it makes them look older and less attractive, affecting their body image and self-esteem. Others are not as concerned. However, treatments are available for many of the different types of hair loss.

Treatment

The easiest and the cheapest solution is to grow the remaining hair, and to restyle it to cover the bald areas.Conditioning the hair would give body to the hair, but these methods can be resorted to only in mild cases of baldness. Promote the blood circulation in the scalp and the regrowth of hair by massaging sage, cedarwood, and rosemary oils firmly into the scalp. Rinse with an infusion of nettle.

Dandruff

A dry, itchy, and flaky scalp is often the result of seborrheic eczema, and, more rarely, psoriasis or a fungal infection. Dandruff is common and usually not serious. Dandruff is a common scalp condition marked by white flakes on the scalp and itching.

Treatment

Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is sold in supplement form and is also found naturally in foods.

Food sources of biotin are egg yolk, liver, milk, soy, barley, brewer's yeast, and royal jelly. Biotin is also produced naturally by bacteria in the intestines.

Eating raw egg whites and prolonged use of antibiotics are thought to be causes of biotin deficiency.