Alopecia:5 Things You Should Do If You Notice A Bald Spot
A bald spot is a symptom of alopecia, a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles. Here is what you should do if you notice a bald spot.
- When you suspect alopecia, schedule an appointment with an expert.
- Implement a healthy hair care regimen.
- Enrich your diet with hair healthy foods.
- Wear your hair in low-manipulation styles.
Loss of hair can be a blow to one's self-esteem. A bald spot is a sign of hair loss or alopecia. Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles. This condition can be experienced by both men and women.
Alopecia is one of the most difficult-to-manage hair problems and harder to cure. Therefore, you should not ignore a bald spot. Some things you should do if you notice a bald spot are:
See a Doctor
When you see a bald spot and suspect it to be alopecia, schedule an appointment with a professional. A hair expert will be able to distinguish between traction and traumatic alopecia and tell you the approach to deal with the condition.
Take Good Care of Hair
Mostly, hair problems are self-inflicted. Improper detangling or other hair damaging practices can damage hair. This is the reason why you need to implement a healthy hair care regimen as soon as you spot a hair problem. Shampooing, conditioning and moisturizing are the three things you should be focusing more on. Your hair should not have dirt and residue of hair products you use. Wash your hair regularly in warm water and use a deep conditioner.
Abstain from Use of Blow Dryers and Colouring
Limit direct heat if you are experiencing alopecia. During this state,the hair is fragile and using heat on it can worsen the condition. It is better to forego the use of flat irons and blow dryers for some time. Besides, don’t use hair colours and perms as they can damage your hair.
Change your Hair Style
Ponytails, cornrows and other hairstyles that stretch and pull hair can cause many hair problems including alopecia. You should wear your hair in low manipulation or protective styles.
Enrich your diet with hair healthy foods
Eating a balanced and well-rounded diet is elementary to health and wellness. Nutritional deficiencies, eating disorders and overuse of certain vitamins such as A and E can cause hair loss. Add more protein to your diet. Drink at least 3 litres of water daily. Maintain iron levels in the blood.
A bald spot can be hair loss caused by unhealthy diet, stress, hormonal imbalances and chemicals (hair colouring). The aforementioned tips will help you effectively put break on your hair fall.
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Source: Onlymyhealth editorial team Feb 16, 2015
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