Introduction:
Hair loss as a sensitive word, related to it related topics even occupy the google hot search list, for people who pay attention to hair loss, the more ways to stop hair loss, the better.
Ginger can be regarded as a long-standing anti-hair loss holy thing, whether it is the ancient and simple ginger wiping head, or the ginger shampoo sold on Double 11, it is a hot spot for hair lovers, but is ginger really so magical?
Before looking into this problem, we might as well understand the causes of hair loss.
A hair goes through three cycles from growth to loss, which are the growth phase, the withdrawal phase and the telogen phase, and if the normal growth cycle of the hair is destroyed, then the proportion of hair in the telogen phase will rise, and the terrible hair loss will be born.
Common types of hair loss are as follows:
(1) Seborrheic alopecia: also called androgenetic alopecia, often accompanied by hair, greasy skin, or facial acne and hirsutism.
(2) Hereditary alopecia: There is often a family history of hair, which usually begins to appear at the age of 26-30, manifested as thinning hair
The pigment becomes lighter, the growth period of the hair becomes shorter, and hair loss intensifies.
(3) Nutritional dysphytasia: more than 90% of the components of hair are protein, if the lack of protein, it will affect the growth of hair, resulting in thin, dry, dull, shrinking, easy to fall off.
In addition, hair loss may also be caused by factors such as hypothyroidism, local infectious diseases of the skin, and radiation exposure.
So, can ginger prevent hair loss?
It is well known that when you apply ginger juice, you will feel hot and spicy on your scalp, giving you the feeling that it is indeed promoting hair growth. Scientific studies have shown that gingerol is the main cause of this hot and spicy feeling, gingerol contains a series of compounds such as gingerone, gingerol, ginger brain, etc., one of its major functions is to expand blood vessels and promote blood circulation, so ginger juice is spicy after smearing on the head, elders let us drink ginger water during dysmenorrhea and after cold is also because it can promote blood circulation. Because ginger has such effects, TCM believes that ginger can stimulate hair follicle growth.
However, the anti-hair loss effect of ginger has not been recognized by mainstream medicine, and a 2014 study by Southern Medical University showed that 6-gingerol, the main active ingredient of ginger, can cause apoptosis of hair follicle dermal papilla cells, but inhibit hair growth. That is to say, ginger does have a certain hair care effect, but the side effects are not small, and it is not recommended to use ginger to wipe the scalp on the whole.
Therefore, it is a pity that the folk remedy of ginger hair loss prevention is not reliable. However, even if we lose ginger, we can choose other effective hair care methods.
Adjust the mentality: long-term tension, anxiety, excessive stress, excessive fatigue and other conditions will aggravate hair loss; On the contrary, actively adjusting the mentality and relaxing the spirit will be conducive to hair growth.
Pay attention to sleep: The dangers of lack of sleep are well known, and for hair loss patients, having enough and high-quality sleep is an indispensable part of the hair care process.
Moderate use of computers: Long-term use of computers can lead to sustained mental overtension, autonomic and endocrine dysfunction, resulting in hair follicle dystrophy, leading to hair loss.
Balanced nutrition: Increase the proportion of grains, vegetables and fruits in the diet, and eat more high-protein foods that have a "nourishing" effect on hair, which can nourish hair to a certain extent.
Wash your hair properly: Washing your hair too often or too little is not good for your hair, and it is best to wash it every other day.
Comb your hair often: Combing your hair removes dandruff, massages the scalp, and enhances the blood supply to your hair.
Reduce perm and dye hair: Frequent perm and dyeing hair is easy to turn yellow and dry, which is not conducive to hair care.
Do not over-press or pull on your hair: Excessive pressure or pulling on your hair can cause hair loss, so hair should not be tied too tightly.
Smoking cessation: Smoking causes scalp capillaries to constrict, affecting hair growth, and is one of the risk factors for hair loss.
Wear a swimming cap often: Swimming caps should be worn in public swimming pools and other places where a lot of bleaching powder is used to cause damage to the hair.
Avoid sun exposure: UV rays in the sun can damage the scalp and hair, so care should be taken to avoid sun exposure.
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