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Hair
A person has approximately between 100,000 and 150,000 hairs and each hair consists of a hair root or bulb and the hair shaft.
The structure of the hair: Hair is essentially made up of keratin and melanin, the pigment that gives it its natural colour. Hair growth is linked to the proliferation of cells in the bulb which grow to the most superficial part and then form the shaft.
Phases of the hair life cycle:
The anagen phase: which is the period of hair growth and lasts from 3 to 7 years at a rate of approximately 2 millimeters per week.
The catagen phase: a short period lasting one to two weeks dove the hair stops growing until it dies
The telogen phase: an approximate period of 3 months during which the hair remains fixed to the scalp before falling out, the time for the cells to reach the root to start a new cycle.
To have a healthy scalp it is essential to take care of it, so shampoos and hair products should be specific according to the different problems you suffer from: itchy scalp, alopecia, oily scalp, dandruff, etc.
In the case of psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis affecting the scalp, the product used must be suitable for the various forms of flaking: dry dandruff, oily dandruff, plaque scales.
In case of irritated scalp (itching, tingling, sensation of discomfort or heat, redness) as triggering factors we can mention heat, cold, pollution, emotional reactions, dry or humid air, water and products for hygiene.
Scalp irritation corresponds to a skin imbalance related to a succession of physiological disorders. A stressful situation, the use of a common shampoo that contains irritating agents (surfactants, detergents and other potentially intolerable ingredients) are usually factors that generate discomfort. This attack on the scalp alters the hydrolipidic film and destabilizes the skin barrier.
As a result, the water evaporates more easily, the skin dries out and can allow ingress of irritants which will be the origin of clinical signs of irritation, stinging, discomfort or itching.
In case of oily hair this is heavy, lacks volume and has a shiny appearance, especially near the root. Behind these signals there is usually a problem of hyper seborrhea, the causes of which can be different.
In case of dry hair, the hair seems dry, fragile, with split ends, difficult to untangle and comb. A dry hair is due to a scalp that lacks sebum, it can be congenital in the case of people who naturally secrete little sebum or acquired, dryness is also related to exposure to external aggressive elements: sun, wind, pollution, sea or swimming pool water, intense brushing and straightening, bleaching and perms... In all cases, the skin barrier does not perform its function, the loss of water is accelerated and the hair becomes dry, brittle and rough. Due to lack of hydration, the hair is sensitive to static electricity and becomes difficult to comb.
Hair loss
Losing less than 100 hairs a day is normal as it corresponds to the hair cycle. If there is major hair loss, treatment should be considered. Hair loss can be caused by:
A temporary situation: stress, fatigue, pregnancy (after childbirth), change of season (especially in autumn), lack of nutrients in the diet (especially iron, silicon, B vitamins, zinc, essential fatty acids, sulfur amino acids, trace elements), convalescence, hormonal problems.
External attacks: of a physical nature (professions that require the use of a helmet), chemical (pollution, very frequent dyes and perms, use of a hair dryer with very hot air, aggressive cosmetic products)
All these factors have an inevitable impact on the hair. In addition to hair loss, this can result in more brittle, dull and lifeless hair or thick, greasy hair.
Supplements and vitamins for hair
The use of hair supplements can have a beneficial effect. In order to stimulate, strengthen and thicken the hair, these supplements must contain nutrients that stimulate the production of keratin, limit hyperseborrhea and promote hair growth.
These dietary supplements may contain:
Magnesium which helps fight the stress responsible for hair loss
Zinc essential for the health of skin, hair, teeth and nails and to make the thyroid and sexual hormones and the immune system work better. In addition to hair and nails, zinc is necessary to keep the skin healthy: it promotes the renewal of skin tissue and the healing of wounds; it is also useful for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, dandruff, pimples, dermatitis, dry skin.
Biotin (vitamin H or B7) helps build stronger keratin and activates the metabolism of cells that replicate more, with positive effects on hair and nail growth. Specifically, this vitamin creates a harder keratin, so the scales of the outer film of the hair are more cohesive and the hair appears shinier and more beautiful. In the case of dermatitis, on the other hand, it has a regulating effect on inflammatory processes because it regulates the accumulation
