50 years old hair loss a lot, what to do?

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1. What is the cause of a lot of hair loss in middle age?

Hair loss condition includes two main types, which are physiological hair loss and pathological hair loss.
Physiological hair loss: Seen at most ages. However, physiological hair loss is not much (ranging from 50 to 100 hairs). The cause of this process is that old, weak hair will fall out to replace new hair growth. This is a completely normal process and it does not affect our health and aesthetics. Pathological hair loss: Abnormal hair loss, excessive hair loss (average more than 100 hairs per day) with no known cause. This condition goes on for a long time, causing your hair to become thin, leading to baldness... Hair loss in middle age is often caused by the following reasons:

1.1. The aging process of the body

From the age of 50 or older, you are entering the middle stage, the body will have many changes such as the bones and joints are no longer as flexible as before, the immune system is weakened ... making the hair also weak, prone to breakage and discoloration. Therefore, people in middle age begin to appear gray hair, lose a lot, hair is thinner than when they were young. This is considered the natural aging process of the body.

1.2. Hormonal changes in the body

The body's hormonal changes are one of the causes of more hair loss. This process takes place in both men and women:
For men, the hormone testosterone plays a role in growth, regulating physiological and reproductive functions and building masculinity like muscles. , voice, sex drive. When the body decreases testosterone production, increasing DHT (Dihydrotestosteron) levels, especially in middle-aged people, will cause a lot of hair loss. For women in menopause, the hormonal changes in the body are most pronounced. The androgen receptors on the scalp are activated causing the hair follicles to shrink and the hair to begin to fall out more. Unlike in men, the process of hair loss in women is not concentrated in one place causing baldness, but hair loss is distributed throughout the scalp, making the hair much thinner. Besides, using birth control pills also makes the body's hormones change, hair loss more. In particular, hormonal disorders are the cause of polycystic ovary disease, typical symptoms of this pathology are hair loss, irregular menstruation...

1.3. The body is not supplied with all the necessary nutrients

Studies show that hair nourishment is provided by vitamin H (biotin), vitamin B5 (pantotheic acid) and blood... Hair is only truly healthy and beautiful when it is fully supplied with the necessary nutrients. set. When the body is not fully supplemented with vitamins, nutrients ... will make the hair weaken gradually and lead to breakage.

1.4. Chemotherapy for cancer treatment

Chemotherapy and radiation treatments in cancer patients cause side effects such as hair loss, rash, dry skin... The reason is that the drugs used in these treatments do not recognize cells. Benign cells and cancer cells, the drug effectively destroys all rapidly dividing cells, so hair is also lost along with the process of killing cancer cells. However, hair lost due to chemotherapy can regrow after treatment ends.

1.5. Prolonged insomnia

Insomnia causes many harmful health problems and is also the cause of hair loss. Getting enough sleep and on time according to the body's biological clock will help the process of eliminating toxins, re-energizing, and repairing the body's damage more effectively. In particular, insomnia is one of the reasons why 50-year-olds lose a lot of hair. Because long-term insomnia causes hair follicles to be irreversibly damaged, damaged, weak and shed a lot... accompanied by difficulty concentrating, dry skin, mood swings...

1.6. Side effects of medications

Some drugs cause hair loss as a side effect, such as methotrexate (used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, some cancers at high doses..); non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants, anticoagulants... Usually after the patient stops taking the drug, the hair will grow back. In addition, the chemicals that help to style the hair or the dyes are also one of the causes of hair loss. So according to the recommendations of experts, you should use conditioner after each shampoo, do not use chemicals and styling products more than once a week.

1.7. Stress and stress

Emotional states of the body such as stress, stress... are one of the causes of hair loss. These conditions stimulate the nervous system, immune system, cause other disordered reactions in the body, which shorten the hair growth cycle, leading to hair loss.

1.8. Thyroid related diseases

Diseases that cause hair loss are related to the thyroid gland. When the thyroid gland suffers from medical conditions that cause hair follicles to slow down, weaken, and fall out.

2. Remedies for 50-year-old hair loss

Depending on the cause of the middle-aged or 50-year-old people losing a lot of hair, there are different reasonable measures. Here are some methods to help limit hair loss:

2.1. Full complement of nutrients to help hair growth

An imbalance in nutrition is one of the causes of hair loss. Therefore, your daily diet should be provided with the following nutrients:
Yellow, orange, and red vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, watermelons, peppers... This is rich in vitamin A, which helps promote the growth of hair follicle cells, restoring soft, strong hair. Fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as sardines, salmon.. Yogurt and foods rich in vitamin B5 help increase blood flow to the scalp, promote hair growth... Ensure provide enough protein for the body through a diet containing meat, fish, green vegetables... Because the protein keratin molecule is a component of hair, so the diet is full of necessary protein. Helps to maintain healthy and beautiful hair. Foods rich in vitamin H such as eggs, organs (liver, kidney), bananas, cereals... and foods rich in zinc such as oysters, cereals, shrimp... help promote hair growth, Reduce the risk of hair loss.

2.2. Drink enough water every day

The body is not supplied with enough water each day, it will lead to dry skin, hair follicle cells not growing and regenerating. So, to get healthy and beautiful hair and grow steadily, you need to drink enough water for your body - about 1.5 to 2 liters per day. Besides, caffeinated beverages such as coffee, soda, tea and alcohol dehydrate the body, so you should limit your intake of these beverages.

2.3. Eliminate stress, stress in life

Stress and stress of the body will lead to 3 main types of hair loss:
Telogen Effluvium (TE) alopecia: A condition in which hair loss occurs when the hair follicles are in the resting phase. Trichotillomania: Also known as hair pulling syndrome, an impulse control disorder. People with this syndrome tend to pull hair and hair out of the scalp in an uncontrolled way. Alopecia areata: This condition occurs when the body's immune system attacks the hair follicles causing hair loss continuously. For patients with hair loss conditions above, keeping a happy and optimistic mood is the most important factor to help improve the condition. So, eliminating stress and tension from the body is the best way to reduce the risk of hair loss.

2.4. Scalp massage

Scalp massage helps increase blood flow to hair follicle cells, thereby promoting hair growth. Besides, you should have a better hair care regimen such as choosing the right shampoo, washing your hair gently and using conditioner after washing, using a soft towel to dry your hair, ..
Thus, hair loss in middle age is caused by many different reasons. Understanding the causes of the disease will help you develop the right treatment. In the case of hair loss for no apparent reason, you should go to the hospital for examination and the most accurate diagnosis from a doctor.

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