TREATING HAIR LOSS AND PREMATURE GREY HAIR

Hereditary hair loss and premature greying are some of the most common genetic conditions, as more than two billion people on earth will be affected by them at some point in their lives. Hereditary baldness, in men also known as male pattern baldness, is not exclusively a male concern. An estimated 25% of women suffer from female pattern baldness but, since their hair loss is diffuse, it is not as easily recognisable as the male form. Because genetics play a decisive role in both of these conditions, no completely satisfactory solution exists yet. Despite that, billions of dollars are spent annually on diverse anti-grey hair and hair-regrowth products, with 90% of them being scams.

HOME REMEDY OF HAIR TREATMENT

 • The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying. The water in which dried Indian gooseberry pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair. Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of Indian gooseberry juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the leaves of this vegetable helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature greying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft. Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial In preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of spicy condiment, or may be squeezed in buttermilk. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil found an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation. The butter made from cows milk has the prop preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week. The vitamins considered useful in guarding against premature greying of hair are pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), inositol. The minimum daily requirement of these vitamins appears to be 10 mg of  pantothenic acid, 100 mg of para-aminobenzoic acid, and 2 gm of inositol. To obtain satisfactory results, all three of these vitamins belonging to the B group should be supplied at one time, preferably in a form which supplies all the B vitamins, such as yeast and liver, The three anti-greying-hair vitamins can also be produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria. Thus, taking a sufficient quantity of yoghurt daily and a tablespoonful of yeast before each meal is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. If one wishes to take tablets of calcium pantothenate and para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), they should be taken In addition to the yeast and yoghurt, and not as a substitute for them.

•    Massage of scalp with almond oil. dhringraja and amalaki are popularly used for the treatment.of this condition. Medicated oil prepared by boiling these two drugs, viz., Mahabhringraj taila is used extremely for massaging the head, The powder of thesa two drugs is also used internally in a dose of one teaspoonful three times daily with milk