All of us experienced the hair fall ones or more. If we want to know the reason of hair fall, there are some important things, which deal with the structure of hair and its life span. Hair Structure: The structure of hair on our scalp be separated into two, they are the root and shaft. The root of hair is in the epidermis of scalp. These roots are bounded by follicle and it look like a small pouch.

The hair root base, having the bulb shaped area which is concave by capillaries and nerve fibers. And it works the cells in the centre of bulb divide and the newly divided hair cells drive up the preceding cells up so the cells which move upwards pass away slowly and then forms hard hair shaft. The hair shaft includes three layers; they are cuticle, medulla and cortex respectively. The outermost layer is called Cuticle which helps to protect the inner layers. Cuticle is so translucent. If the cuticle is healthy this gives a shiny appearance for hair and if it is unhealthy gives insensible look.

The innermost layers composed of large cells are called Medulla. The middle layer or the layer between cuticle and medulla is called cortex. This contains pigment and keratin. Cortex ascertains the bulk and potency of hair. There is some oil secreting glands in the hair follicle which helps the hair appears shiny. If the stress and strain also some illness reduce the secretion of oil and pigments which causing the graying of hair.

Hair Loss Reasons

1. Imbalance of hormones in Men and Women In men heavy attentiveness of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in hair follicles, this may cause hair fall. In women the hormones may change during pregnancy and after delivery cause hair fall.
2. Big quantity of sebum in scalp clogs pores of scalp and prevent nutrition to hair follicle.
3. Insufficient diet leads hair fall.
4. Heavy strain, tension, lack of sleep, worry and anxiety cause hair fall.
5. Long term diseases like typhoid, viral infections, anemia, surgery etc cause general debility which lead to hair fall
6. Some medicines used for gout, chemo therapy of cancer, birth control pills, antidepressants etc cause hair fall
7. Diseases like lupus, diabetes cause hair fall.
8. Tying hair tightly pulls the hair from follicles and cause traction alopecia.
9. Heredity also causes hair fall.
10. Dandruff or Fungal infection of scalp.
11. Accumulation of dirt on scalp causes blocking of pores and weakens hair roots.This leads to hair fall.

In Ayurveda the causes of hair loss are described as follows

1. Too much exposure to dust, sunlight, water and other pollutants.
2. Too much of sweating.
3. Irregular sleeping pattern.
4. Anxiety, depression, insomnia.
5. Unhygienic way of living
6. Diseases
7. Alcohol consumption.

Hair Loss Remedies

1. Liberal intake of vitamins.
2. High protein and iron rich diet.
3. Consumption of raw vegetables, fresh fruits, salads, green leafy vegetables regularly.
4. Washing hair regularly (twice weekly) with suitable shampoo.
5. Using relaxing techniques to overcome stress, anxiety and sleeplessness.
6. Preventing fungal infections of scalp.
7. Preventing hairstyles which pull hair.