Hair loss or alopecia is a problem that affects people of all ages and although it mostly affects men, unfortunately it does not bypass women. The baldness process can last up to several years, then we observe how our hair gradually weakens, becomes thinner, and finally disappears completely. It happens, however, that it progresses much faster then during everyday cosmetic and styling procedures we notice considerable hair loss. In men, baldness is most often manifested by the receding hairline on the temples and forehead, i.e. curves, while in women the symptom is intense thinning of hair beginning in the middle of the head.

Today, a little about what is the most common cause of baldness and can you stop hair loss?

Why are we losing hair?

Alopecia recorded in the genes - i.e. androgenic, although it really concerns the hormonal changes taking place in our body, most often we get them inherited from our grandparents and parents. Don't worry, however, inheriting this ailment is not always the rule.

• Stress - chronic stress weakens our body, which, unfortunately, also affects our hair. It is he who can cause the inhibition of hair growth and damage their structure, which unfortunately is manifested by gradual weakness and loss.
• A bad diet - the form our hair is in, also depends largely on what we eat. If our diet is low in vitamins and minerals necessary for the body, we are exposed to baldness, among others. Healthy hair needs a proper daily dose of iron, vitamin A, beta-carotene, zinc, copper, silicon and magnesium. So make sure that your plate does not run out of products that will secure their proper level in the body.
• Thyroid disease - alopecia is very often one of the symptoms of the malfunction of this small gland and occurs with both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
• Hormonal disorders - excessive hair loss often accompanies hormonal disorders. It affects women in the perinatal period or during menopause, and even when using hormonal contraception.
• Scalp diseases - seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff and mycosis are very often responsible for the weakening of the hair roots, which in turn leads to baldness.
• Chemotherapy - hair loss is one of the side effects of chemotherapy, fortunately it is temporary and after the treatment the hair grows back, often much stronger and denser.

Hair loss can also be caused by some very high fever infections, medications, and even too cold air.

How to help your hair and fight against hair loss?

Care

If you want to have healthy and beautiful hair, you must remember about proper care. Try to choose shampoos that contain the least amount of chemicals and fragrances that irritate the hair and scalp. At least once a week, perform a gentle peeling that will cleanse the scalp of sebum, residues of styling cosmetics and dust. Try to regularly use strengthening, nourishing, regenerating and, if necessary, moisturizing masks that will make your hair look healthy and be less prone to falling out. If you don't have to, try not to use hair dryers, let the hair dry automatically, warm air adversely affects both the structure of the hair and the scalp. However, if you decide to color, choose organic products that will not be an additional burden for your hair.

Go to a specialist

When baldness becomes a problem, home remedies for hair will certainly not be enough. Then it is worth taking advantage of the benefits of aesthetic medicine and opt for mesotherapy, for example. It is a procedure that involves injecting scalp with substances that stimulate hair growth and inhibit the baldness process. Vitamin cocktails, amino acids and micronutrients injected under the skin will additionally renew and regenerate thin hair. So you can enjoy beautiful and healthy hair. A very effective method of combating excessive hair loss is injecting the scalp with platelet rich plasma obtained from the patient's blood. Thanks to it, hair bulbs are stimulated and after a few months we can see the appearance of new, often stronger hair. However, to achieve the desired effect, one treatment is not enough. There should be several of them, initially at three-week intervals. Then the break may be longer.

Remember, if the hair so far suddenly begins to fall out, become greasy or notice a lot of dandruff on your clothes, you should go to a specialist doctor who will examine your scalp thoroughly, order appropriate treatment or refer you for further diagnostics.

Why do we need a good healthy sleep?

I would like to tell you today about the importance of sleep for our body.

People who sleep longer, get sick less often, it is easier for them to maintain a good figure and beautiful appearance. Sleep also supports endocrine, brain and heart function. To function properly, young children need about 16 hours of sleep, adolescents 10 and adults between 26 and 64 years old between 7 and 9 hours. On the other hand, people over 65 years old will need about 8 hours.

Sleep takes up 1/3 of our life to help our body, but it's worth spending this time on healthy rest.

The brain works and rests

During deep sleep, our brain stops being active, this is the time it devotes to regeneration and purification from toxins. However, during the so-called REM phase works at high speed, processing and recording all information that came to him during the day. This happens 4-5 times during the night and absorbs about 25% of our sleep.

A dream for health

Chronic lack of sleep disturbs endocrine metabolism and impairs metabolism. There are problems with maintaining normal blood glucose levels. We become insulin resistant and therefore susceptible to obesity and diabetes.

Lack of sleep disrupts the work of the heart and blood vessels, which is why people who do not sleep are exposed to cardiovascular disease.

"Collected" nights also affect our emotions, we become aggressive and angry or sad and depressed. As a result, we are more susceptible to anxiety and depression.

Sleep for beauty

During sleep, the skin of the face should rest from make-up, oxygenate and calm down. This is the time when it intensively regenerates, its blood circulation improves and it gets rid of toxins accumulated during the day faster. It's best if we go to bed before midnight.

Around 12 PM the skin reaches the best permeability, then the ingredients of the cosmetics are absorbed intensively and their action brings the best results. Chronic lack of sleep causes our body to produce more cortisol, a stress hormone that weakens collagen synthesis in excessive amounts. The skin loses its firmness and wrinkles appear faster.

What to do to sleep well?

Healthy sleep should be regular, so it is very important to work out a constant rhythm of the day. Try to lie down and wake up at the same time whenever possible. Before falling asleep, make sure you relax and calm down, thanks to which your sleep will be calm and intense. Healthy eating habits are also important. In the evening give up hard and spicy dishes. Eat suppers 2-3 hours before bedtime. You can afford 6 hours before going to bed for your last coffee or other caffeine-containing drink.

For a healthy sleep, you should not be disturbed by noise and artificial light, especially blue emitted by smartphones, tablets or ebook readers. It involuntarily increases the alertness of the brain and stops the production of melatonin - the hormone responsible for the rhythm of sleep. You will sleep better if you devote at least a dozen minutes to physical activity during the day. Although it can be difficult, it is also worth giving up the sleep-disrupting sleep option on your smartphone. It would be perfect for your body if you could not use the alarm clock at all.

Unfortunately, we are increasingly extending our daily activities at the expense of sleep, and unfortunately a big mistake already two sleepless nights adversely affect the skin, brain function and mental and physical condition.