You Must Also Be Aware of Any Potential Medical Stressors
These issues must be taken care of before your bodies resources can turn to properly growing your hair.
If You Are Going Through Chemotherapy Try Wearing a Wig
If you are suffering from hair loss because of treatment for cancer, trying wearing a wig. For many people this is a very good option.
Even though almost all cancer patients hair growth will began to grow normally once treatment is over, chemotherapy can cause hair loss or significant changes in hair growth for some. Hair can also be damaged by radiation therapy, There is however a cap that is being tested for those going through such treatments that has been show to keep the head cool and lessen the loss of hair. Ask your doctor about it and be sure to do some more research online on this because your doctor may not be aware of it.
Should you however suffer from hair loss because of cancer treatment, it is possible for you to get a a wig that to wear until your hair grows back and growth returns to normal. Very often their is no cost for the wig for the patient.
Should you find that your hair has not returned to normal growth you should this with your doctor.
Talk to Your Physician or Pharmacist About Your Medications
There are certain types of medications that can cause the hair to slow it growth or fall out. Some of these medications are:
- blood pressure pills
- pills for arthritis
- birth control pills
- medication for the heart
- medication for gout
Maybe An Illness You Suffer From is Causing Your Hair to Suffer
There are many diseases like lupus and diabetes that can cause many issues when it comes to hair growth. Should this be your issue you need to talk to your doctor about ways to prevent hair loss before you do anything on your own.
Some supplement for hair growth can have a negative effort because of medication you are taking or because of the condition you may have. Consult with your doctor first.
Make Sure Your Scalp is Not Infected
There are infections of the scalp like ringworm which will have a dramatic effect on healthy hair grow and extreme hair loss.
Should you believe you suffer from this or any other type of fungal scalp infection you must see a doctor immediately. Your doctor will prescribe some type of oral and/or topical anti-fungal medication to help get rid of the infection before more hair is loss and the infection spreads and/or worsens.
Once these types of fungi are treated, normal hair growth will usually resume.
Stay Away from Self Prescribed Diets that are Extremely Restrictive
Should you be lacking nutritionally because of an eating disorder, you're on a very restrictive fad or crash diet or you are fasting for long periods of time, this could be the cause of your slow hair growth or hair loss.
Your hair will suffer if you lack the nourishment it needs to help it grow and you really should speak with your doctor or a dietitian about your diet before starting any type of treatment for hair growth.
Hormonal Imbalances
Slow hair growth, thinning or loss can be caused by changes in hormones such as menopause. Or the use of or change in use of birth control, pregnancy or even childbirth. Even a problem with your thyroid or elevated levels of testosterone can cause problems with the growth of your hair. With most people simply getting these conditions under control will help improve the condition of the hair.
The growth of the hair also slows as we get older, however many times this can be lessened with diet and nutrition. Click here to find out how you can grow your hair Twice as Fast
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