How Do Hair Follicles Work, and What Causes Them to Get Damaged? - #15210
I’ve been dealing with hair thinning and excessive shedding, and I recently started learning about hair follicles and how they affect hair growth. From what I understand, hair follicles are tiny sacs in the scalp that produce hair, but what causes them to get damaged or stop growing hair? I read that factors like stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalances, and scalp infections can weaken hair follicles, leading to hair loss. But can they recover once they are damaged, or is hair loss permanent? Are there natural ways to strengthen hair follicles and promote healthy hair growth? Does Ayurveda recommend any herbs, oils, or diet changes that help revive weak hair follicles? I’ve heard that Bhringraj oil, Amla, and Brahmi are good for scalp health—do they really help? If anyone has successfully improved their hair follicle health, what worked for you? Did using oils, scalp massages, or dietary supplements make a difference?
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