Anything that alters the way the hair follicles absorb nutrients causes changes in hair growth — oftentimes leading to baldness.
With a depleted supply of nutrients, the follicles reduce in size.
Like malnourished people, a malnourished follicle fails at being effective, producing only thinner, shorter and weaker hair.
If you consult your doctor about your hair loss, although there are different treatments for baldness, you will probably be advised to change your diet to replenish your body’s supply of nutrients.
What follows is a list of essential vitamins that can rejuvenate dormant hair follicles and thus function as treatments for baldness:
Vitamin A: Sebum plays an important role in the distribution of natural moisture in the hair and scalp. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that can help regulate the production of sebum and keratin as it helps in the synthesis of retinoic acid in the hair follicles.
Good sources of vitamin A include liver oil, fish, carrots, squash, milk, and cheese. The safe daily dosage is 5,000 IU. Overdosing on vitamin A (over than 25,000 IU) can cause hair loss and other health problems.
Biotin (Vitamin H): Biotin is one of the B-complex vitamins that help produce keratin, the protein that constructs the hair. Biotin deficiency is often linked to hair loss because its basic role is in energy metabolism.
Liver, oatmeal, brewer’s yeast, roasted peanuts, and almonds are good sources of biotin. In supplement form, the daily dosage is 30 mcg.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. It helps in the production of blood vessels, thus improving blood circulation and encouraging hair growth.
Excellent natural sources of vitamin E include leafy green vegetables, peanuts, and wheat germ oil. The daily recommended dosage for vitamin E is 400 IU.
Vitamin C: Aside from improving the immune system, vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron, the mineral necessary in oxygen transfer.
Citrus fruits, kiwi, cantaloupe, green peppers, vegetables, and potatoes are rich in vitamin C. The daily recommended dosage for vitamin C is 60 mg.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Vitamin B5 is available widely in foods which is why it is otherwise known as pantothenic acid (pantothen which means “from every side” in Greek). Vitamin B5 has been proven to control blood cholesterol levels, aid in remedying hair loss, and is crucial in energy metabolism.
Good sources of vitamin B5 are egg yolk, meat, whole grain products, broccoli and sweet potatoes. As a supplement, the daily dosage is 5 mg.
One of the most natural treatments for baldness is to have a slight adjustment in your daily diet, that is, making sure to include the above-mentioned foods in your meals.
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Psychological Effects of Hair Regrowth Problems
Before any public appearance, Lady Gaga could never be complete without messing up with her hair. Early last year though, she was out with the news that she was losing her fake blond hair.
Although Lady Gaga does not seem to be the type that worries about losing her locks, she was also probably alarmed as well. Good thing she has the fame, fortune, and good genes. But for those that neither have the fame and wealth to do something about hair loss, baldness can be an ego-killer.
A bald man can be the butt of jokes from friends and families. To them, it’s just an empty laughable reality but to the person involved, it is catastrophic to receive that kind of attention.
For many, to embrace baldness is social suicide so people with hair loss go to lengths to cope with it. However, the psychological aspects of hair loss are something a hair regrowth product may not be able to treat easily.
The Effects of Hair Loss
Anxiety and Depression
Many people with hair loss or hair regrowth problems are often anxious and depressed. They feel exasperated, sad, and especially angry at their condition and ask “why me?” As conscious as they are of these emotions, patients are often stressed of this internal turmoil and sometimes causes panic attacks.
Lack of Self-Esteem
It seems that hair is tied in with self-confidence. Studies have shown hair loss patients develop a dysmorphic disorder. They express dissatisfaction with their image and feel less unattractive. For this reason, they feel embarrassed in social occasions—even to their spouses or families.
Social Anxiety
Because they feel less attractive to the opposite sex, many balding people go out less and see no point in dating. They refuse other people’s advances lest the person should notice his or her sparse mane in close contact. Those with spouses also fear that their partners will love them less.
People with hair loss or experiencing poor hair regrowth should seek counselling or the help of a psychologist to deal with the effects of hair loss on the morale.
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