Spain is the second country in the world with the most cases of alopecia, almost half of the population has it to some degree. Thus, hair loss is a fear for many, especially men, who suffer the most. And like every year, hair loss arrives in autumn that worries us so much. If your hair seems weaker during this time, don’t be alarmed. Telogen effluvium has arrived. ¿The explanation
It is one of the three phases that the hair has, it is transitory, it lasts between three and four months, it is normal and it is usually at this time of the year.
The first thing you should know is that, although during this period up to a hundred hairs are lost a day,seasonal hair loss is not an ‘authentic’ loss of hair, but a renewal of it. After a few weeks the roots ‘wake up’ automatically and make hair again . But as you would say there are other factors that have little to do with the fall of the leaves ( stress , summer wear or excess chemicals) and that contribute to the loss being greater. In this case, so that you can prevent hair loss due to telogen effluvium as much as possible and put an end to hair loss due to other factors, we leave you with some simple tricks that will help you give your hair back all its power.
Tricks to reduce hair loss in autumn
1.A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals.
The lack of certain vitamins and minerals is the reason for the appearance of various types of alopecia. These are some of the most important nutrients for capillary health that can be added to our routine in a food supplement or with small changes in the diet:
Iron : is responsible for producing hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen to the body. It is, therefore, essential for oxygen to reach the root of the hair. It is found in foods such as legumes, spinach or liver meat.
Zinc : helps the absorption of nutrients and stimulates hair growth. It is found in clams, red meat, cheese or hazelnuts.
Omega 3: an extra of this nutrient helps to increase capillary density and stop hair loss. Olive oil, oily fish and shellfish are rich in omega-3.
Vitamin A : is responsible for producing sebum, which moisturizes the scalp. If there is a lack of this vitamin, hair growth slows down and the hair dries out. Eggs, carrots, broccoli or spinach are rich in vitamin A.
Biotin : is one of the B vitamins. A deficit of this vitamin makes the hair weaker, so maintaining a good level is essential to prevent hair loss. It is present in eggs, milk or bananas.
cystine: is an amino acid that is part of the proteins that make up the hair fiber. By incorporating it into our body, either through the diet (green beans, broccoli, cheese…) or a supplement, we will help strengthen the health of the hair.
2.Preventive washing
Wash the hair regularly -and without rubbing and gently massaging the scalp from front to back- with a shampoo that contains vitamins and revitalizing active ingredients.You can also use an anti-fall lotion.Rinse with cold water to stimulate circulation. And calm down: the hair that falls out after untangling it had already had its time and had been detached from the bulb for weeks.
3. Avoid heat
The heat from drying and styling products can seriously damage the scalp and cause hair to become weak, dry and fall out. For those who do not want to give up these tools, it is best to use a heat protector first. If you dry it, do it downwards to stimulate blood circulation.
4. Clean
Clean the hair every two or three months and, especially, after the summer. Cutting, even minimally, will make the hair gain strength and vitality . And it will keep the ends healthy and beautiful.
5. Brushing at night
You have to know that you should never go to bed with wet hair, this can cause it not to air and spoil. It’s better to brush itfrom bottom to top , to prevent it from breaking and to do it dry. When sleeping it is better to do it with loose hair to promote oxygenation.
