Hair loss and other scalp conditions
Our hair is our crowning glory! Hair loss, dandruff or hair thinning can really affect our confidence and mood.
- Hair loss:
Male pattern baldness affects up to 85% of males by the age of 50 and up to 40% of females. Causes can be : hereditary, alopecia, iron deficiency, weight loss, thyroid issues, cancer treatment etc.
- Dandruff:
This a very common condition affecting almost 50% of all adults. Causes are: dry flaky scalp, or a yeast infection. Babies have a similar condition but called cradle cap. Homeopathic remedies which can help are Graphites, Nat mur and Phosphorus.
- Hair thinning:
This can happen in up to 40% of post-partum women as the hair shedding rate during pregnancy is lower than normal. After birth the rate appears to increase as this hair is lost over a shorter period of time. For some women this hair loss is permanent. Homeopathic remedies which can help are Sepia, Ignatia and Nat mur.
- Scalp psoriasis:
This is where the skin cell shedding rate is rapidly increased forming plaques of silvery skin, with a red edge. They are itchy and flaky. Read more here*link to psoriasis blog.
This is an infestation of a parasite. The scalp can be itchy as the lice bite the scalp to feed. Learn more and how to get rid of them naturally here .
Conventional treatments include using minoxidil (which only helps you to hold on to the hair you already have), antifungal shampoos, or coal tar shampoos (which is carcinogenic).
Alternative Treatments:
- See a trichologist – they are the experts on scalp and hair issues
- Most of these conditions are chronic. They require1-2-1 homeopathic treatment as they can’t be solved quickly.
- Castor oil massaged into the scalp can aid hair loss and hair thinning.
The quality of hair on our heads is linked to our Kidney energy in Chinese medicine. As always if you are suffering from any of these issues and need my help, please do get in touch.
