Hair loss/baldness causes, symptoms, homeopathic medicines and treatments

      Hair loss is one of the common issues in all areas. This is also known as alopecia. This is common in young and old people as well as children. According to research, a normal hair fall is 50 to 100 hair per day. This hair fall is easily regrown with time. But if hair loss occurs more than that range then it becomes a problem. Hair fall occurs on a temporary or permanent basis. In this blog, we will discuss homeopathic medicines and treatments for hair loss or baldness.

Causes of hair loss:

Some common causes of hair loss are the following:

• Hereditary or genetics: One of the main causes of hair loss is heredity or family background. This is also known as Androgenic alopecia. According to research, About 50% of baldness is due to that reason. This cause appears gradually with time, especially at puberty. In females, it causes hair loss all over the scalp. In males, it appears especially in the temper and crown areas.
• Autoimmune condition: A autoimmune condition that is known as Alopecia areata. Sometimes immunity system can weaken the hair follicles and may lead to baldness. This condition mostly appears on eyelashes and eyebrows.
• Hormonal imbalance: The common cause of hair loss is hormonal imbalance. In females, hormonal imbalance occurs mostly during pregnancy, menopause, and childbirth. In this period excessive hair loss occurs.
• Fungal infection: Some fungal infections may lead to hair loss. Ringworm known as tinea capitis grows on the scalp and weakens the skin of the scalp. It may lead to itching, tenderness, and small scaly patches on the scalp.
• Psychological periods: Due to psychological factors such as emotional shock, periods of stress, and mental illness causes hair loss. This condition is known as Telogen effluvium.
• Medication: Certain medications also cause hair loss such as anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, thyroid medications, anticoagulants, and oral retinoids.
• Other causes: Some disease that results in scarring may also cause hair loss such as lupus and lichen planus.

Symptoms of hair loss:

Several symptoms appear of hair loss. Some common symptoms are the following:

• Small bald spots: Hair fall on regular basis causes bald patches on the scalp. These bald spots are different in size and damage the scalp as well.
• Hairlines become wider: If hair loss occurs more than the normal range then hairlines become wider. This symptom is most common for hair loss.
• More hair during combing: This is another common symptom when after combing, hairs are presently more than the normal on the comb.
• Itching and pain: Sometimes hair loss from underlying skin causes itching, pain, drinking, and a burning sensation on the scalp.

Homeopathic medicines and treatments for hair loss/baldness

Homeopathic medicine and treatments for hair loss is the best natural way to cure baldness. There are several conventional treatments invented for hair loss, these include drugs, hair transplants, etc. This treatment can also cause side effects, such as unwanted body hair, dizziness, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, hives, irregular heartbeat, and difficulty in breathing. Some best homeopathic medicines are the following:

Homeopathic medicines for male hair loss, or baldness:

Lycopodium Clavatum:

Lycopodium Clavatum is a highly recommended medicine for hair loss in males. It comes from a plant known as club moss. This is helpful in fast hair regrowth in males. This is mostly indicated when hair falls occur in the temple region of the scalp(sides of the scalp). Other symptoms of this medicine are dandruff, itching, and a burning sensation occurs.

Silicea:

  Silicea is indicated for male hair fall at young ages. This is helpful for hair loss with prickling, itching, sweating on the scalp, etc. This condition is worse in warm environments and shows a cold sensation on the scalp.

Baryta Carb:

Baryta Carb is preferred for hair fall in males on the vertex ( top of the scalp). In this condition, the scalp becomes sensitive and shows a crawling sensation.

Homeopathic medicines for female hair loss, or baldness:

Sepia Succus:

Sepia Succus is a highly recommended homeopathic medicine for hair fall in women. It is indicated for hair loss in menopausal age with a severe headache. This hair fall also occurs due to mental sickness and other emotional factors.

Natrum Mur:

 Natrum Mur is recommended for hair loss in females even due to the slightest touch. This is also because of anemia or after childbirth. This is helpful for hair fall with headaches. This headache becomes worse because of heat.

Homeopathic Medicine for Hair Loss due to Scalp Conditions:

Arsenic Album

Arsenic Album is prescribed for hair loss because of the disease lichen planus. lichen planus is an autoimmune disease. This is used for bald patches and rough scalp and is sensitive to touch. Other symptoms are burning sensation and itching.

Graphites Naturalis:

Graphites Naturalis is indicated for hair loss because of fungal infection. This is helpful for itchy, scaly scalp after hair loss. This itching is intolerant and causes soreness and a burning sensation on the scalp.

Kali Sulph:

Kali Sulph is indicated for hair loss because of seborrheic dermatitis. It is used for moist, sticky, and yellow color dandruff flakes. Due to these symptoms scalp shows worse itching, especially in warm conditions.

Thuja Occidentalis:

Thuja Occidentalis is recommended for hair loss because of dandruff. This is prepared from the plant known as Arborvitae. It is mostly used for white dandruff and hair with split ends.

Mezereum:

Mezereum is referred for hair loss when the scalp is destroyed due to folliculitis. This is also indicated for discharge of thick pus, breeding of germs, thick crusty eruptions, and matting of hair, which causes hair loss.

Some other homeopathic medicines and treatments for hair loss:

• Wiesbaden Aqua: (For hairs regrowth)
• Phosphorus: ( For uncontrolled hair loss)
• Fluoricum Acidum: ( For hair loss in form of small patches)
• Phosphoric Acid: (For hair fall due to emotional factors)
• Vinca Minor: ( for hair loss that causes itching)
• Thallium Met: ( for rapid hair loss)
• Calcarea Carb(For hair loss due to hormonal factors)

Conclusion:

    Homeopathic treatment and medicine can be a great way to reduce hair loss. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine, homeopathy may be the right choice for you. Dr. Qammar Kammal is a qualified homeopath and can help you find the right treatment for you. Follow Dr. Qammar Kammal on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and advice on homeopathic treatment.