Precaution for Grey hair and hair fall and grey hair

Normal hair :

Normally There are between 1, 00,000 to 2,00,000 hairs in our head they grow from tiny holes in our scalp skin called follicles. 

Scalp hair grows at the rate of 15 cm a year. Each hair has its own nourishment system.

When a strand of hair reaches a certain length, it stops growing as it become too long to be properly nourished and it falls out, but a new hair replaces it.

Hair fall and graying :

Melanin is a pigment which is responsible for colour of our hair which is produced by melenocytes. It was later believed that hair losses its colour because of low production of melanin.

Scientist has recently discovered that hair loses its pigment not due to decreased production of melanin, but also increased production of hydrogen peroxide. With old age hydrogen peroxide collects in the hair follicles and cannot be degraded; as the enzyme catalyse loses its ability to do so.

Hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleaching agent and whitens hair from inside out. Hence the main culprit is the failure of the enzyme catalyses to work in old age.

There is no benchmark age for hair turn to white.

• White hair does not mean that a person carries a disease or bodily disruption, but they just follow a set code of instructions from our genes.
• The hair colour, texture and its distribution over the body largely depends upon the genes, which are inherited from our parents.
• Premature graying of hair is usually caused by the deficiency of vitamins especially vitamin B12.
• Imbalance secretion and production of hormones especially aliments related to thyroid gland.
• Malnutrition, worry, shock, deep sorrow, tension and other similar condition may slow down the production of melanin.
• Ailments like dysfunction of thyroid glands or even cancer can cause problems related to hair fall.
• Smoking and drinking can also causes graying of hair.
Scientists have not been able to fully explain the exact cause of this change in colour of hair.

General precautions to hair fall and graying of hairs :

• The scalp is the growing ground for the hair follicle so proper care is necessary to the scalp. It should be massaged with oil during cold winters as it increases the blood circulation to the head and also removes the roughness of the hairs.
• Eating spicy and junk foods should be avoided.

• Green vegetables and fruits are advised as it contains appropriate amount of vitamins and minerals.
• Protein in the diet plan is important for hair growth.
• Washing of hair with hot water should be avoided.
• A Shampoo not containing harsh chemicals should be used.
• Using of high chlorinated water for hair washing should be avoided.
• Avoiding dusty areas like outskirts of factories. (if necessary, head should be kept covered)
• Head should be covered with a cap or a handkerchief while working in afternoon sun.
• Stress and worries should be avoided.