How to Deal with Autumn Hair Loss

Why am I suffering from autumn hair loss? Is it normal? You might be filled with questions relating to the condition of your hair when autumn arrives. Seasonal hair loss is not a new thing; it has puzzled men and women alike for years. Autumnal hair loss is a special case though. It seems to be a bigger issue than any other seasons in a year.

Today, let us delve deeper into autumn hair loss and what causes it, and if it is a real cause for concern.

Autumn Hair Loss: What Causes It?

Due to the frequency of problems associated with hair loss, especially during autumn, researchers were able to confirm that seasonal hair loss is indeed legitimate. There is evidence present in this study that women shed more hair strands than usual by the onset of autumn. Many experts point it to the summer heat bringing on a lot of stress to the hair, which eventually results in massive hair loss.

Aside from the heat and dehydration brought on my summer, a few other factors are attributed to suffering autumn hair loss. The combination of exposure to chlorine and salt from the ocean, sun exposure, and heat styling gradually add up to the damage. Also, you will find that you are prompted to wash your hair more often during summer, which also contributes to the damage.

How to Stop Autumn Hair Loss

The best way to stop autumn hair loss is to prevent it. You can try a number of fixes to prevent autumn hair loss and avoid this temporary hair loss due to the seasonal transition:

• Use anti-hair loss treatment. You can ask your doctor for a prescription (if you are worried about the extent of hair loss at the onset of autumn) or choose treatments rich in amino acids. This will strengthen the structure of the hair and enrich it with keratin to reinforce the hair follicles. If you have had a history of autumn hair loss, you can use this treatment as a preventive measure.

 

• Use essential oils. Ideally, you should avoid the use of shampoos containing sulfates when you are trying to recover from hair loss in autumn. Another way you can enhance your effort at reversing the effects of hair loss is to wash your hair using essential oils proven effect at fighting hair loss. These essential oils include the following: rosemary, lavender, cedarwood and thyme, to name a few.

 

• Massage your scalp regularly. This is no myth; the benefits of scalp massage in fighting hair loss is scientifically proven. The massaging motion on the scalp stimulates blood circulation to the area that consequently contributes to hair re-growth.

 

• Avoid hard diets. This is one of the common culprits to hair loss that is not directly impacted by seasonal factors. Therefore, you should avoid this whenever possible. When you take on hard diets, your body is deprived of the essential nutrients it needs to function. Hair loss is just a manifestation of the lack of nutrients.

 

Seasonal Hair Loss

The issue of hair loss relating to seasonal changes is not limited to autumn. Seasonal shedding is a natural process and should not be a cause for serious concern. In fact, some women could also report shedding during spring but it is during autumn when hair loss is more evident. But if your hair loss has persisted throughout the year, it might be a good idea to see a hair loss specialist. They can help assess the cause of your hair shedding (to determine if it is caused by seasonal factors or by something else) before moving on to discuss the recommended treatments. It is important that a specialist look into the problem to stabilise the condition of the hair and prevent more hair loss in the future.

Have you suffered from autumn hair loss before?