Hair Loss

Hair is a very crucial part of our identity. The hair originates from the hair follicles residing in the deeper skin tissues. Hair provides protection against heat and UV radiation. Nostril hair regulates the temperature of inhaled air. Hair present on the skin performs sensory functions such as touch. Eyebrows and eyelashes act as a filtering agent that keeps away the dust and foreign particles. The average rate of hair growth is half inches in a month. The peak time of hair growth is at the age of 15 to 30 years, and then its growth deteriorates by the age of 40 years and completely lost by 50 years. Losing 50 to 100 hairs every day is considered normal. Any increase beyond this limit can be stated as Alopecia.

Alopecia is a condition in which there is tremendous hair loss resulting in patched or complete baldness. It can occur due to numerous causes. Hair loss can have a devastating impact on an individual’s self-esteem. There are some measures in the market that help in the growth of hair. There are some drug therapies, surgical treatments and non-drug methods that can improve your hair growth.