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Hair loss when shampooing is not uncommon and this is a normal manifestation of the physiological hair loss cycle. However, if the condition of hair loss is a lot when washing your hair and happens for a long time, making your hair thinner and thinner, you need to find out the reason why to have the most appropriate solution.
1. Why does hair fall out when washing hair?
Hair loss is a very normal problem because hair grows and falls out according to the physiological cycle of the body. Hair loss when shampooing is more common because at this time the hair follicles are loose and fall out more than usual. However, hair loss when shampooing usually ranges from 50-100 strands. If you wash your hair and find that the hair falls out more than usual, even the hair loss can be crushed into a small handful, you should find out the reason why to be able to deal with this situation.
The following are some of the main causes of hair loss when washing your hair:
Using the wrong shampoo Shampoo works to remove dirt on the head, making the hair clean, smooth and fragrant. However, if you choose the wrong shampoo for your scalp, it can cause damaged hair follicles and make it easier to fall out when washing your hair. Choose the right shampoo and if you notice irritation on the scalp, change the shampoo immediately.
Wrong way of washing hair Washing hair is one of the body hygiene things that everyone does regularly, sometimes every day, but not everyone knows how to wash their hair properly. Some bad hair-washing habits will make you more likely to experience hair loss when washing your hair such as washing your hair too much or too little, scratching your head vigorously, scratching your scalp, combing your hair while your hair is still wet...
Very few people think that water will also become a cause of hair loss, but in fact, polluted water will make your hair more prone to breakage, especially when the water has a lot of alum. sour. Besides, polluted water will easily irritate your scalp and bacteria and fungi will more easily penetrate your scalp, increasing the risk of infection.
Wrong hair care The wrong hair care habits can cause a lot of hair loss when washing hair such as frequently drying hair at high temperature, going to bed while hair is still damp, wiping hair with a stiff towel and scrubbing Strong rubbing, frequent hair dyeing, curling, straightening puts hair under great pressure.
Pathology Hair loss when washing hair can be caused by a number of diseases such as thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, head fungus, lack of nutrients, psychological fatigue and stress after giving birth...
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2. Solution for hair loss when shampooing
Beautiful and shiny thick hair is always something that everyone wants, but if washing your hair a lot makes your hair thinner and thinner, please refer to the following ways to minimize this situation:
Choose the right shampoo: The scalp is also very sensitive, so don't be negligent and pay attention to choosing the right shampoo and conditioner. You should pay attention to choose shampoos and conditioners with natural extracts, the pH should be between 4.5-5 to be safe for the scalp. If you notice a lot of hair loss when washing your hair, you can consider changing to another shampoo.
While washing your hair, you should only rub it gently, avoid using your nails to scratch hard because this can damage the scalp and cause a lot of hair loss when washing your hair.
Limit brushing when your hair is still wet because it will make it easier to fall out.
When drying your hair, you should use a soft towel to gently wipe it, avoid rubbing it too hard. Frequent blow-drying can also make hair fall out more, so if it's not necessary, let your hair dry naturally.
Do not let wet hair go to sleep because it can cause some diseases such as fungus, causing hair loss a lot.
Sometimes hair falls out when shampooing too much, so you should wash your hair about 3 times a week.
Regular use of chemicals on the hair can also cause a lot of hair loss. You should limit the use of dyes, perms, straighteners with chemicals.
When washing your hair, you can gently massage the scalp to stimulate capillaries and hair follicles to grow, limiting hair loss.
Eating enough also makes hair and scalp healthier, you should add enough water, vitamins B, H, trace elements, calcium ...
The above are just some simple ways to you overcome the problem of hair loss when washing your hair, but if this situation continues, you should go to a hospital or a reputable medical center for examination, a dermatologist will find out the exact cause. cause and the right treatment for you.
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