Definition
Increased hair loss is called effluvium in Latin. Nowadays, fully groomed hair is considered a sign of youthfulness and health. Hair loss worries many people.
Disorders of hair growth can have different genesis. Physiologically, 60 – 100 hairs fall out per day. As long as the same amount of hair grows back, this is not a problem. However, if more hair remains on the hairbrush, in the shower or on the sleeping pillow, this is called hair loss.
What helps against hair loss during pregnancy?
A curative therapy against pregnancy-related hair loss does not exist in the broad sense. Patience is required here. Because the body needs time to normalize the hormone balance.
As a result, the hair regenerates itself again. In this phase, it is more important for the body to rest, eat a nutritious diet, use gentle shampoos, avoid mechanical strain on the hair and carry out a massage that promotes the blood circulation of the scalp. In case of iron deficiency anemia, you should take iron tablets.
A thyroid dysfunction should be examined by an endocrinologist and treated according to the cause of the disorder. Medications that promote hair loss as a side effect should be discontinued or switched to other medications if the present condition allows it. During the menopause, hair loss is referred to as androgenic alopecia.
Here, there is a relative increase in androgens such as testosterone due to the decrease in estrogens to which the hair follicles react sensitively. Oral antiandrogens, for example cyproterone acetate and local estrogens, are advisable here. Schüssler salts were developed in 1873 by Wilhelm Heinrich Schüssler.
These are 12 mineral salts in very low dosage (homeopathic dosage) in tablet form. Hair loss can result from a lack of minerals and nutrients. Malnutrition plays an important role here.
Hair follicles must be supplied with nutrients, vitamins and trace elements just like the rest of the body’s cells. Therefore, before taking dietary supplements, you should first observe and improve your daily diet. A balanced diet is essential for skin, hair and nails.
Homeopathy is an alternative method in medicine. The healing method is recognized in Germany and is partially covered by statutory health insurance companies. This type of therapy has not yet been scientifically proven.
In homeopathy, it is recommended to take globules, globules of sugar impregnated with homeopathic solution, tablets or alcoholic solutions. The intake of a higher dose of zinc tablets can be supportive of the actual therapy. Physician and patient should consider a risk-benefit balance of the therapy.
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