How to Prevent Head Lice

1. Avoid direct head-to-head contact

The common theory as to why children are more susceptible to head lice than adults is that children are less likely to respect personal space. They may also be exposed to situations where head-to-head contact is unavoidable like class nap times or sitting close together side-by-side at their desks. It's as simple as two kids touching heads while leaning over a colouring book. Try to leave space between you and others in order to prevent the spreading of head lice.

Understanding Your Hair Loss

1. Identify how you are losing your hair

You might have gradual thinning on the top of your head or circular or patchy bald spots. Does your hair come out in fistfuls? Are you losing hair on your head or all over your body? Do you have patches of scaling on your scalp? Noting your symptoms will help you diagnose what is causing your hair loss.

Fighting Hair Loss with Professional Treatments

1. Visit a doctor

If you are concerned about your hair loss, visit your doctor to discuss treatment options. There are a variety of alternatives, including medication, laser treatment, and surgery. Which option you pursue will depend on your budget, severity of hair loss, and available time.

Utilizing Natural Remedies for Hair Loss

1. Apply topical, crude onion juice

Applying onion juice to one’s scalp has been proven to treat patchy hair loss. The sulfur content in onions boosts collagen production and helps your hair to grow. Researchers believe onion flavonoids might have anti-inflammatory effects. Although you can purchase onion juice in the store, to make and use your own, follow these steps:

Preventing Further Hair Loss

1. Reduce stress

Having high stress levels can lead to particular types of hair loss. Try to stay relaxed. Practice meditation, talk walks, or do yoga. Consider writing in a journal to help sort through daily stresses. Hair loss from stress need not be permanent. If you can reduce your stress levels, your hair might regrow. The following types of hair loss result from excess stress: