Causes of Hair Loss and Tips to Tackle Hair Loss

Constant exposure to high temperatures, saline water and a stressful lifestyle are factors for many people losing their crowning glory when they come to the Middle East. While genetics can be one reason why you are losing your hair at a rate that is faster than normal, the high salt content of the water here, junk food diet, and dehydration due to the high temperatures are other reasons.

Many people attest to the efficacy of shower filters in arresting hair loss to a significant extent. These filters neutralize the effects of chlorine, silica and heavy metals and it is even claimed that using them can help you look younger as your skin is less prone to irritation and the effect of harmful chemicals. Your hair will regain its natural shine and texture and these chemicals are no longer stripping oil from your scalp and hair.

In order to counteract the effect of the harsh weather here, make sure you are well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and apply oil like coconut oil or olive oil to your scalp to maintain the healthy condition of the hair. Refrain from dyeing or coloring your hair as the chemicals used in these processes can cause significant damage. If you think it is absolutely essential to dye your hair, stick as far as possible to natural dyes like henna or those without carcinogenic chemicals. A few medications like propecia have been found to aid regrowth of hair, but some of these have been found to have unpleasant side effects including prostate cancer.

Though hair loss due to genetic reasons cannot be prevented, with the measures mentioned above, it might be possible to minimize hair loss due to other reasons and retain your crowning glory though you might live in the GCC.