Hi, I have been suffering from extreme hair loss. I had straightened my hair a year back, using products from wella. For the next 6 months my hair looked great and had no problems. But now i suffer from hair loss. Would you suggest any specific medication for my problem?
Hair relaxers/straightening is a well known cause of hair loss. Hair straightening can be very damaging to the hair and even when performed correctly, can result in loss of up to 20% of the tensile strength of hair. It results in physical damage to the hair with loss of proteins and moisture resulting in dry, brittle hair. Many patients thus experience hair fall and breakage.
It is best to avoid repeated and frequent sessions, as damage by successive straightening is additive.
It is advisable to perform deep conditioning of the hair every fortnight to protect the damaged hair.
Besides, you could use a Biotin supplement for a few months. Biotin is known for its benefits in hair and nail related problems.
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Suggest Medication For Extreme Loss Of Hair
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Hair relaxers/straightening is a well known cause of hair loss. Hair straightening can be very damaging to the hair and even when performed correctly, can result in loss of up to 20% of the tensile strength of hair. It results in physical damage to the hair with loss of proteins and moisture resulting in dry, brittle hair. Many patients thus experience hair fall and breakage. It is best to avoid repeated and frequent sessions, as damage by successive straightening is additive. It is advisable to perform deep conditioning of the hair every fortnight to protect the damaged hair. Besides, you could use a Biotin supplement for a few months. Biotin is known for its benefits in hair and nail related problems. Regards