It is common to lose around 100 hairs per day due to the typical growth cycle, which is referred to as premature balding. If losing more than that, talking with a doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions is a good idea.
A quick look at our hair loss prevention categories
- Changes to one’s diet.
- Supplements to consider.
- New hair care kinds of routines.
- Medical treatments.
- Over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Other methods to consider.
Several people consider a full, healthy head of hair central to their appearance and also self-confidence. If one’s hair begins to thin or fall out, that can indeed be distressing. However, a person might find it helpful to know that there are several things that a person can do to help prevent hair loss or even encourage hair growth.
The best way to slow or even stop hair loss is actually to find and also address the underlying cause. Hair loss stemming from factors like childbirth, surgery, and stress can be temporary in a few cases, a condition known as telogen effluvium.
But in other cases, it is indeed a bit more complicated.
Changes to one’s diet to prevent premature balding
1. Mediterranean diet
The findings of a 2017 study do suggest that a diet that happens to include raw vegetables and also fresh herbs, like the Mediterranean diet, can reduce the risk of androgenic alopecia (female pattern baldness or male pattern baldness) or even slow its onset.
2. Protein
Hair follicles are indeed made up mostly of a protein known as keratin. In a 2017 study of 100 people with hair loss, the authors noted several nutritional deficiencies in participants, including deficiencies of amino acids that tend to serve as the building blocks of protein.
While researchers do note that more studies are required on the subject, a protein-rich diet can help prevent hair loss. Healthy protein options include:
- Eggs.
- Fish.
- Nuts.
- Beans and peas.
- Low-fat dairy products.
- Chicken.
- Turkey.
3. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is indeed partly made up of retinoids, which support healthy hair growth and influence the hair cycle. But it is dose-dependent, meaning that consuming too much or perhaps too little can damage the hair.
It is of course, unlikely that a person will get too much vitamin A from dietary sources. Fill the plate with foods rich in vitamin A, like sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, and spinach.
Supplements to consider
4. Multivitamin
The following vitamins and minerals help hair growth:
- Vitamins A, B, C, and D.
- Iron.
- Selenium.
- Zinc.
Daily multivitamins can be had at grocery stores or drugstores, or even the doctor can prescribe them.
5. Vitamin D
Little research, which includes a 2024 study, suggests that there may be a connection between vitamin D deficiency and also alopecia. Although more research is required, it is possible that treating this deficiency could indeed help with hair regrowth.
6. Biotin
Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7, is involved in fatty acid production in one’s body. This process is essential to the life cycle of the hair, and the person can experience hair loss if they have a biotin deficiency.
7. Saw palmetto
Derived from the fruit of American dwarf pine trees, this kind of herb helps maintain levels of testosterone. It is felt palmetto can be helpful for people with androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and also self-perceived hair thinning.
8. Ginseng
Ginseng does contain certain phytochemicals that can help hair growth on one’s scalp. Of course, further research is required to recommend specific dosages.
Consult the doctor before adding ginseng supplements to one’s diet.
New hair care routines
9. Regular washing
10. Coconut oil
11. Olive oil
12. Gentle styling
13. Hair processing
Medical treatments:
1. Laser therapy.
2. Platelet-rich plasma.
Over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Conclusion
Premature balding needs to be prevented by a healthy diet, medications, and other forms of treatment.
