Hair Loss – Flakes and increased dandruff make a frequent appearance on our shoulders during the harsh winter months. Heat causes our skin to dry out, causing us to itch and the scalp is still skin. During the harsh winter months, you may notice more flakes on your jackets that have nothing to do with snow.
If you’ve noticed an increased thinning of your hair or more dandruff than usual, these may be only seasonal changes. Hair loss does increase during the long winter months due to environmental stress factors. As the air loses humidity, so does your scalp. The type of heat you have may be hastening the process of hair loss as well. A pan of water on a radiator adds moisture to your living space as well as a humidifier.
Is This Hair Loss Permanent or Temporary?
The winter landscapes are beautiful and harsh. The winter season is a perfect time to spend a little more time on moisturizing your hair which helps with hair loss or flakes from dandruff. A hot oil treatment of organic coconut oil is easy to do yourself and helps put the shine and bounce back to your hair. The natural oils we eat, like extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, have a healthy impact on our hair. Although your hair may feel oily after the treatment makes sure you start with clean hair. Bacteria can often build at the root of the hair follicles causing hair loss.
Since coconut oil is solid, it is important to heat it gently to its liquid state. Put a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil plus a tablespoon of avocado oil in a small cup and place in a larger bowl of hot water until melted. Even though they are often called hot oil treatments, make sure the oil does not get hot enough to be uncomfortable. Massage the warm oil into your scalp at the roots. Wrap your hair in a towel that you’ve heated in the clothes dryer or with your hair dryer. Sit back and relax for 15-20 minutes. Wash and style your hair as you normally would and wait for the compliments.
For more information on temporary hair loss, please visit Dr.U’s educational archives at https://www.dermhairclinic.com/winter-hair-loss-and-prevention-part-one/
If your hair loss is more acute, make sure you see your dermatologist in order to ensure that there is no underlying medical condition making a temporary situation more permanent. For a free online consultation, visit www.https://dru.com/hair-surgery/free-consultation
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