HOMEOPATHY FOR HAIR LOSS IN WOMAN

Many people think that hair loss only affects men. However, it is estimated that more than 50% of women will experience noticeable hair loss. About one-third of women experience hair loss at some time in their lives; among post-menopausal women, as many as two-thirds suffer hair thinning or bald spots. Hair loss in women often has a greater impact than hair loss on men, because it is less socially acceptable for them. Hair loss can severely affect a woman’s emotional well being and quality of life.

The main type of hair loss in women is the same as it in men. It is called androgenetic alopecia, or female (or male) pattern hair loss. In men, hair loss begins above the temples, and the receding hairline eventually forms a characteristic ‘M’ shape; hair at the top of the head also thins, often progressing to baldness. In women, androgenetic alopecia begins with gradual thinning at the part line, followed by increasing diffuse hair loss radiating from the top of the head. A women’s hairline rarely recedes, and women rarely become bald.

Causes

·       Genes: Family genes can cause thinning of hair along the top of the head.

·       Aging: Hormone changes as age advancing can cause balding.

·       Menopause: This type of hair loss often gets worse when estrogen is lost during menopause.

·       Hair style: Hair style of hair can cause hair loss when hair is arranged in ways that pull on their roots, like tight ponytails, braids, or crown rows. If the hair follicles are damaged, the loss can be permanent.

·       Dieting: Dieting for weight loss can cause hair loss.

·       Vitamins: Vitamin deficiency can cause hair loss.

·       Toxic substances: Toxic substances, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and some medications.

·       Physical stress: Extreme physical stress or shock causes temporary hair loss. This category includes events like losing a lot of weight, surgery, anemia, illness and having a baby.

·       Emotional stress: Mental illness, death of a loved one, etc.

·       Thyroid: Thyroid hormone problems can cause hair loss

·       Medicines: Blood pressure medicines, gout medicines, high doses of Vitamin A.

·       Alopecia areata: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune skin disease that causes patchy hair loss on head.

Signs

·       Seeing more hair fall out daily either on brush, on the floor, in showers, on pillows, or in the sink.

·       Seeing noticeable patches of thinner or missing hair, including a part on the top of head that gets wider.

·       Seeing scalp skin through hair.

·       Having smaller ponytails.

·       Seeing hair break off.

Risk factors

Any girl or woman can be affected by hair loss. However, it is usually more common in :

·       Women older than 40

·       Women who have just had babies

·       Women who had chemotherapy and those who have been affected by other medications.

·       Women who often have hairstyles that pull on their hair, like tight ponytails, or tight braids, or use harsh chemicals on their hair.

·       Menopausal women.

HOMEOPATHY MEDICINES

Homoeopathy today is a growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When hair loss is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

ARNICA MONTANA

Arnica increases blood circulation in the scalp, stimulate hair follicles. Prevent hair loss in both man and woman.

BORAX

Hair is rough and horny, cannot be combed smooth. Hair tangled at the tip and stick together., cannot be separated.

CANTHARIS

Hair falls out when combing, especially during confinement and lactation. Severe dandruff with scales on the scalp.

CALCAREA CARBONICA

Hair loss from thyroid hormone imbalance. Falling of hair due to hypothyroidism. Excessive perspiration on the scalp, wets the pillow. Itching of the scalp. Cold spots on head. Chilly persons. Catches cold easily. Craving for eggs and indigestible things like dirt, chalk, pencils. Fatty, and obese persons, easily overworked and exhausted.

CALCAREA PHOSPHORICUM

Falling of hair in bunches on combing. From poor nutrition. Predisposition to glandular and bone diseases.

FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM

Hair loss from anemia. Takes cold easily. Great mental and physical lassitude indisposed to physical exertion, nervousness and prostration

FLOURIC ACID

Hair falling after chemotherapy. Falling of hair after fevers. Brittle air.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

Hair falls of after abdominal disease, after parturition with burning, scalding and itching of scalp, especially on getting warm from exercise during the day. Premature greying of hair. Loss of self- confidence. Poor self-esteem. Fear of public. Prefer warm drinks and foods. Craving for sweets. Flatulent abdomen.

NATRUM MURIATICUM

Hair falls out if touched, mostly on forepart of head. Scalp is very sensitive. Face is shiny as if greased. Falling of hair after childbirth. Hair comes out in excess while combing. Hair fall from hormonal imbalance. Severe headache, worse from heat of sun. Introverted and depressed women. Craving for salt and salty foods.

PHOSPHORIC ACID

Hair loss from grief and mental shock. Hair thins out, turns grey early. Hair falls after fever. Indifferent persons, aversion to talking.

PHOSPHORUS

Falling of hair in large bunches in spots.  Round patches of scalp, deprived of hair. The root of the hair seems to be dry; the denuded scalp looks clear, white and smooth. Itching of scalp. Presence of copious dandruff.

SEPIA

Hair loss from hormonal imbalance. Falling of hair during menopause, pregnancy, after childbirth and nursing of a child. Losing of hair after chronic headache. Irritable and indifferent women. Hot flushes followed by perspiration. Bearing down sensation in the uterus.

SILICEA

Premature baldness, Itching of the scalp before menses.

THALLIUM METALLICUM

Hair falls after acute exhausting diseases. Hair falls off with great rapidity. Hair fall from thyroid hormone issues.

THUJA OCCIDENTALIS

Hair loss. Hair grows slowly and splits after growing.

THYROIDINUM

Hair loss and greying of hair from thyroid hormone imbalance.

WIESBADEN

By the use of this remedy hair will grow rapidly and becomes darker. New hair take place of the fallen hair rapidly.