Is hair loss the same as hair loss?

Statistics show that more than 250 million people in China are suffering from hair loss, with 1 in 6 people suffering from hair loss. Many people born in the 1990s are also troubled by hair loss. Many people find that they lose a lot of hair every time they wash their hair, and they are very worried about whether they have joined the ranks of hair loss. So, does hair loss mean hair loss?

The answer is no. Hair growth is cyclical and is divided into growth phase, regression phase and resting phase. The human body has about 100,000 hairs, and about 80% of all hairs are in the growth phase. The hairs in regression phase and resting phase will fall off naturally. A normal person loses about 70 to 100 hairs every day, and a considerable amount of hair will grow at the same time, so there is no need to worry too much. However, if too much hair is lost in a short period of time, there is a risk of hair loss.

What is the cause of hair loss? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that hair is the surplus of blood. Hair loss is related to the lack of Qi and blood in the human body. And "the kidney stores essence, governs bones, produces marrow, and its beauty is in the hair". Essence and blood are mutually generated, so the growth and shedding of hair, whether it is moist or not, is closely related to the rise and fall of kidney essence. To prevent hair loss, the author recommends three hair-nourishing products and the correct way to wash your hair as follows.

Black beans are known as the valley of the kidneys. They are sweet in taste, neutral in nature, and belong to the spleen and kidney meridians. They can nourish the kidneys and strengthen the body, detoxify and moisturize the skin, and can make hair black and shiny.

Black rice is called "black pearl" and has the effects of appetizing, strengthening the spleen and warming the liver, relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation. Most of the nutrients in black rice are concentrated on the epidermis, so it is best to take it with the skin.

Black sesame is a well-known kidney-tonifying product. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of nourishing the kidney, moisturizing the five internal organs, blackening hair and nourishing the skin. It has a good therapeutic effect on hair loss caused by insufficient liver essence.

When washing your hair, you should pay attention to the following 5 points: do not wash your hair too frequently; do not use excessive shampoo; use appropriate water temperature and avoid high temperature; do not scratch your scalp with your nails, press gently with your fingertips; when drying your hair, avoid rubbing it back and forth to avoid damaging the hair scales.

Note: Please follow your doctor’s advice on specific treatment and medication!

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