Oily scalp hair fall
HAIR is a vital part of our appearance as it establishes our individuality and style. It is also one of the first things that one notices on the other person, therefore it affects one’s confidence.
These days, many people suffer from hair fall problems due to an unhealthy scalp. Healthy hair grows from a healthy scalp as the scalp is an embedment of hair follicles, oil glands, nerves and blood vessels where they work hand in hand to ensure hair is well-nourished. Scalp type is determined by the amount of sebum secreted by oil glands on scalp. Sebum overproduction Sebum is the natural lipid (oil) produced by the oil glands in our body which is usually dense on scalp, eyelids, face, chest and back. It protects and heals the hair cuticle as well as moisturises hair and scalp.
However functional this oil is, when produced excessively or inadequately, it may cause a series or problems.
Overproduction of sebum on our scalp will lead to a greasy scalp and make our hair clumpy, sticky and unattractive.
The sebum also attracts and traps dirt particles, pollutants and the dead skin cells shed, therefore forming build-up and causing follicle congestion.
When proper hygiene is not practiced, people with oily scalp may give off an offensive smell due to bacterial breakdown. This may lead to the increased risk of scalp and follicle inflammation as well as hair fall problems as the oil suffocates the follicles and also provides a breeding ground for the follicle killer mites – Demodex mites and yeast that cause Dandruff.
One of the main causes of hair fall in both men and women is having an oily scalp. Oily scalp is associated with 95% of male pattern baldness where oil glands are over active. An oily scalp is often associated with hereditary genes and usually occurs in adults after 20 or even after puberty. However, due to unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle, the oil glands tend to be overactive at an earlier age.
The activity of oil glands can be aggravated by internal and external factors such as unhealthy and unbalanced diet, endocrine disorders, mental trauma, improper sleeping patterns, poor blood flow to scalp, using unsuitable hair care products and even the hot and humid weather in Malaysia.
An unhealthy or unbalanced diet plays a role not only in our body but also on our
health. This is because the last part that nutrients are delivered to is the hair. A high-sugar diet affects hair health as it may lead to scalp infection, dandruff, hair colour intensity reduction, and hair fall.
Besides that, Malaysian food is usually oily, high in fat and spicy. An oily and high-fat diet makes scalp unusually oily, disrupts the endocrine system, and may lead to scalp infection and dandruff. Spicy food affects the hair by making the scalp oily, leading to congested pores and hair fall.
Often, people use unsuitable hair products due to misconceptions of their scalp type. Many buy products based on their hair type and not scalp type. This causes further clogging of follicles, thus leading to oil plug formation in the follicles.
How to identify oily scalp hair fall?
Oily scalp hair fall usually starts attacking the hair follicles on the crown by shrinking the follicles hence reducing the hair diameter (thinning).
The symptoms of oily scalp hair fall are: > Excessive hair fall > Hair thinning > Overproduction of sebum > Itchiness > Dandruff > Scalp sensitivity > Scalp zits What can 101 HAIR CARE do for you?
At 101 Hair Care, consultants analyse your scalp condition and type, determine the hair fall problem, suggest a customised treatment programme and give advice on your diet and lifestyle habits.
For oily scalp hair fall, 101 Hair Care uses the Advanced Follicle Technology (AFT), a revolutionary customised therapy to solve different hair problems at different stages. There are four major steps involved in AFT – Deep Cleansing, Prevention, Growth Stimulation and Strengthening.
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