What is the lack of hair loss?

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The condition of hair loss a lot and often is a "headache" problem for many women. There are many causes of dry, frizzy and brittle hair. So why does hair fall and what is the lack of hair loss? Follow the article below to find out the answer and effective treatment.

1. Why does hair fall out?

There are many causes of hair loss, such as women entering menopause, the natural aging process, stress, disease, hairdressing, direct contact Exposure to heat, chemicals,... Besides, lack of substance is one of the reasons why hair falls out and becomes weaker and weaker.
Hair is like the organs in the body, it needs nutrition to grow, make hair strong, shiny. When the hair is not properly absorbed, the hair will become dry, fibrous and lead to breakage. If left for a long time and do not take care and supplement with nutrition, the hair loss will become more serious.

2. What is the lack of hair loss?

The phenomenon of hair loss a lot can signal that the body is lacking the following nutrients:
Group of vitamins Vitamins are all very good and necessary for the hair. These nutrients help hair grow faster and healthier.
Vitamin A :
Vitamin A represents a group of fat-soluble retinoids including: Retinol, retinal and retinyl ester. Vitamin A has the following effects: Helps healthy vision, boosts the immune system, develops cell differentiation.
Vitamin A is needed for hair cells to grow and develop quickly
However, if the body consumes too much vitamin A, it can cause hair loss.
Vitamin C:
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins and destroys free radicals that damage cells, improving the body's immune system. .
Vitamin C plays an important role in iron absorption and reduces iron mobilization in the intestine. Therefore, vitamin C is essential in patients with iron deficiency-related hair loss.
Vitamin E :
Vitamin E works to help hair and skin retain natural moisture. With a lack of vitamin E, hair and skin will be dry, frizzy and prone to breakage.
Vitamin B:
Vitamin B7 is one of the vitamins involved in the process of forming hair follicles to help strengthen hair
Vitamin B6 is responsible for ensuring a continuous and efficient metabolism in hair follicles.
Therefore, if the body does not supplement enough vitamin B, it will make the hair weak and easy to break.

Mineral Protein :
Proteinization of horn is the main component of hair. This is also a substance that helps to produce collagen, which helps to make hair natural and strong. Therefore, when the body lacks protein, the hair will become dry, tangled, weak and prone to breakage.
Calcium:
is not only necessary for strong bones and growth, but also very important for healthy hair, limiting breakage. Postpartum women often need more calcium than usual, so hair loss often occurs.
Zinc:
Zinc is an essential trace element of the body, zinc can be provided through the daily diet. Hair loss is a common sign of zinc deficiency, and of course, this condition will decrease with adequate zinc supplementation.
Iron :
Iron is a mineral that works to produce red blood cells, promoting the smooth transport of nutrients to the hair. When the body is deficient in iron, the red blood cells will be reduced and the hair will not be provided with adequate nutrients.
Silica:
When the body lacks the mineral silica, it will make the body absorb nutrients poorly, from which they also have a bad effect on hair, making hair weak, fibrous, and broken.
Selenium:
This is a mineral responsible for excreting heavy metals and helping to prevent oxidation, helping to protect hair follicles from the bad effects of free radicals.
Sulfur:
This is a component of the hair's keratin structure. Sulfur has a nourishing effect and makes hair grow faster. A lack of this mineral will make hair grow slower and weaker than usual.

3. What should be done to reduce hair loss?

With that said, there are many causes of hair loss, so first you need to find out why. If the hair loss is abnormal, for no apparent reason, it is best to go to a medical facility to be checked, so that the most effective treatment can be given.

If the hair falls out due to the body's deficiency, the most necessary thing is to improve and supplement the necessary vitamins and minerals for the body through the daily diet:
Provide protein: Yes found in eggs, milk, dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, fish, shrimp, red meats such as beef, lean meat, legumes, bean products, mushrooms, pumpkin, etc. ..
Mineral supplements: Diverse foods such as: meat, seafood such as clams, shrimp, oysters, tuna, liver, nuts, potatoes, grains,...
Add more vegetables Green to be rich in fiber, succulent fruits to provide more vitamins for the body such as tomatoes, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits,
If due to the use of chemicals, a lot of hairdressing, it is necessary to limit changes and make hair. Regularly, condition your hair with products to help restore and fully hydrate.
To help limit a lot of hair loss, in addition to nutritional supplements through the diet, you can combine using coconut oil, olive oil to incubate your hair. Incubate for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with clean water. Coconut oil helps to moisturize hair, reduce dryness and frizz, and also help hair grow strong and long.

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