Doctors warn that your hair loss may be caused by HIGH FEVER.
A pollen allergy can not only cause itchy eyes and runny noses, but also hair loss.
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Recent research shows that one in four adults in the UK suffer from hay fever, with almost half suffering from common symptoms such as sneezing, coughing and a blocked nose.
A small percentage will also notice their beloved hair falling out when the hay fever season starts around June.
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen.
When we inhale pollen, our immune system overreacts and mistakes the pollen for a harmful substance.
This causes histamine to be released in our body, a signaling substance that causes allergic and anaphylactic symptoms.
The production of histamine causes inflammation in the nasal passages and sinuses.
According to Dr. Balwi, a leading hair surgeon at ElithaarThis inflammation can lead to hair loss.
When hay fever compromises your immune system, your body may respond to the scalp inflammation by attacking the hair follicles, which then causes hair loss.
Signs that hay fever is affecting your scalp include itching or irritation, headaches, tiredness, gradually thinning hair, sudden hair loss or increased hair loss.
Because hay fever cannot be cured, it may seem like there is nothing that can help.
Luckily, Dr. Balwi has shared his top two tips with you to protect your scalp from hair loss due to hay fever.
“Talk to a doctor about managing hay fever symptoms,” he urged.
“This may include antihistamines, nasal sprays or hay fever injections to relieve inflammation and reduce the allergic response.”
You can also pick up Bells Hayfever and Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets for just £2.75 in Boots to help out.
The 4 Phases of the Hair Growth Cycle
Hair experts at Philip Kingsley shared the four stages of the hair growth cycle: Anagen, Catagen, Telogen and Exogen
Anagen phase:Also called the ‘growth phase’ or ‘active phase’, is the phase in which the cells in the hair root divide most rapidly, causing more new hair to be formed.
During the Anagen Phase, hair grows about half an inch per month [about six inches a year]and faster in summer than in winter.
This phase of the hair growth cycle lasts an average of three to five years.
Catagen phase:After the anagen phase, your hair cycle enters a short transition phase called the catagen phase. This phase marks the end of active hair growth and separates individual hairs from the blood supply and the cells that produce new hair.
About three percent of all hairs are in this stage at any one time and it lasts about 10 days.
Telogen phase:The third phase of your natural hair growth cycle is the telogen phase, a resting period during which hairs remain in their follicles but are not actively growing.
It is estimated that 10-15 percent of your hair is in the telogen phase at any given time.
The telogen phase lasts about three months or 100 days.
Exogenous phase:The final stage of the hair growth cycle, when individual hair strands release from their follicles and fall out.
Now the whole process starts again.
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Dr. Balwi also advised hay fever sufferers to avoid itching of the scalp. This habit can save your hair.
“Avoid excessively scratching your scalp, as this can worsen inflammation and contribute to hair loss,” he explained.
“Consider wearing a hat or using a barrier cream to protect your scalp from pollen exposure when outdoors.
“Practice good hair care habits, such as using mild shampoos and avoiding tight hairstyles or excessive heat styling.
“Stress can make hair loss worse, so finding healthy ways to manage stress levels – through exercise, relaxation techniques or hobbies – can help mitigate its impact on hair loss.”
