Seasonal Hair Loss: How to Avoid it?

Why do hair fall at certain times of the year? How to spot a seasonal hair loss and fight against it or avoid it in a natural way? Our dermatologist, Ludovic Rousseau answers your questions.

What you need to know about hair loss

The hair is like a forest whose trees grow for 2 to 7 years, live then die and fall. Hair loss is a natural phenomenon, part of the hair cycle. So it is normal to lose about 50 hairs a day. Beyond 50 to 100 hairs, it is considered that hair loss is pathological: a treatment or the intake of food supplements can then be considered.

Nevertheless at certain times of the year, and especially in spring and autumn, this natural phenomenon of falling may be more important, and reach the threshold of 50 to 100 hairs a day. This is the seasonal hair loss.

Like trees, our hair is sensitive to environmental changes: the transition from summer to winter, and vice versa, are periods of radical change in climate and therefore hygrometry, sunshine, outdoor temperature ... These changes affect the rate and speed of the hair renewal cycle, which can then fall in greater numbers.
We observe a fall that affects the entire hair but has little impact on the overall volume of hair. This fall lasts at most one to two months. Beyond that, it is necessary to consult to determine if there is no other cause of hair loss.

How to naturally fight against seasonal hair loss?

As the saying goes, "prevention is better than cure". This is especially true for seasonal hair loss, as falling hair has already been dead for several weeks. In the same way, the hair is only a stem of dead keratin, only the bulb is alive.

The aim of the treatments is to encourage growth, which is only visible after a few weeks. The ideal is to avoid the fall, because once it is engaged, it takes several weeks for the treatments to have effect on the hair.

It is recommended to:

• Fight against aggression. Protect your hair from the sun in summer and cold in winter, wearing hats or even caps in winter. Do not wash your hair with too hot water as it will tend to attack the scalp.
• Have a healthy and varied diet, rich in protein and vitamin B: hair needs essential nutrients to ensure their health and growth.
• Consume proteins (fish, meats, egg yolks, oleaginous, lentils ...), sources of sulfur amino acids (methionine and cystine) which are the compounds to synthesize keratin.
• Consume B vitamins (wheat germ, liver, fatty fish, white meats including poultry, egg yolks, cereals, mushrooms, lentils, soy or soy ...), which contribute to the transformation of methionine in cysteine, beneficial to the growth of the hair.
• Consume iron (black pudding, egg yolks, shells, parsley, soy or soy, cocoa ...), which allows the synthesis of hemoglobin and plays an important role in the oxygenation of the bulb of the hair. The absorption of iron is facilitated by vitamin C: an orange juice taken during a meal, multiplies by three the absorption of iron contained in food taken during the same meal, and conversely the tea limits its absorption.

You can also take a course of food supplements for the hair or just yeast, as spring and fall approaches.

Finally, do not hesitate to massage the scalp gently a few minutes a day: this promotes the vascularization of the bulbs.

The opinion of our doctor

Seasonal hair loss is often a source of deep anxiety, especially among women. Fortunately it is always self-limiting and there are simple ways to limit or avoid it, including a balanced diet. Any hair loss that resonates on the volume of the hair or persists more than two months or requires a consultation or even a blood test in search of deficiencies, thyroid disorders ...

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Bikini Waxing Attention Danger ?

When summer arrives, comes also the crucial question of the depilation of the jersey. Be careful however: the bikini waxing absence of hair would promote irritation and infections in this area.

The depilation of the jersey for aesthetic purposes would not be safe. On the contrary, it would pose a health risk. So should we be wary of a practice dictated by the abstract ideal of a perfect body, glabrous and smooth? Should we give up clearing the hair, or just ask the question of the method to use?

The dangers of the depilation of the jersey

The hairs naturally present on certain areas of the body have a utility. They form a bulwark against bacteria and irritations. According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, hair removal would not be harmless and would pose risks to our health.

Indeed, wax or razor on the jersey area traumatize the skin, which loses its protection and thus becomes more vulnerable to certain viruses. The removal of the jersey facilitates irritations and infections, among other things, and promotes the contraction of STDs such as herpes.

Frequent irritation, a factor of infections

Emily Gibson, director of the Center for Health Research at Western University in Washington State, says hair removal is not at all the guarantee of better hygiene, perfect aesthetics, and even less of an increased sexual pleasure.

Whatever the means used to wax, waxing, razor or depilatory cream, the skin suffers and irritates each time a little more. Emily Gibson has drawn sharp conclusions from her observation of patients who are adept at the depilation of the jersey: "Pubic hair removal irritates and causes inflammation of the hair follicles, which leave wounds. Regular hair removal results in frequent irritation of the shaved or waxed area. Combined with the light and damp environment of the genitals, this creates an environment conducive to the multiplication of the worst pathogenic bacteria.

Hair removal therefore increases the risk of contracting infections and diseases (STD, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus B, etc.), especially in young people.

After hair removal, a problematic regrowth

The skin is exposed to risks during regrowth as well. In fact, ingrown hairs can cause infections, and if they are taken out, leave scars. Worse, these lesions in turn increase the risk of minor infections such as genital warts. Hence the importance of regular scrubs on this area to help ingrown hairs out.

Hair removal in men too

The depilation of the jersey is becoming more fashionable among men too. It is not without risk either: a study showed that 30 patients, including 24 men, carriers of the herpes virus, had caught him following pubic hair removal. Male hair removal therefore also promotes the risk of spreading genital herpes.

As a reminder :

The cause of herpes? The molluscum contagiosum that is is a very contagious virus. It results in burning sensations and tingling, difficulty in urination, and the appearance of vesicles. This virus is easily transmitted:

• in direct contact with the skin with another contaminated person;
• in contact with an infected washcloth or towel.

Will the dictatorship of the hair last?

If one wishes to wax the jersey, dermatologists advise rather to favor the wax and to avoid the complete depilation. It is also necessary to follow strict hygiene rules: wear cotton underwear to avoid irritation, dry scrupulously and regularly change towels.

For this summer, opt for the depilation of the jersey with oriental wax made at home or at a beautician. Or better, enjoy a return of the trend of the hair and leave your underarms and your jersey to the natural!

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Vegan Cosmetics a scam in Beauty ?

Vegan cosmetics, a new name in vogue for cosmetics without animal products or tested on animals. A beautiful idea ... in appearance.

More and more people are going vegan diet, which goes beyond the simple stop of the meat. This is a real way of life, banishing fur of course but also leather, wool or silk, and any product based on beeswax or animal milk. Hence the wave of vegan cosmetics, which, if they guarantee the absence of animal products, can sometimes appear very unnatural.

Vegan cosmetics, a new cosmetic trend

First of all, what is a vegan cosmetic? It is a beauty product free from any animal product: indeed, some cosmetics may include products such as collagen (from carcasses of pigs or fish skins), glycerin (derived from animal fats) or the widely used carmine red from the cochineal, a small red aphid.

Other natural cosmetics, even organic, have less scary ingredients and cosmetic virtues recognized, such as honey, beeswax or milk, but they are also proscribed in vegan. In addition, a vegan beauty product is guaranteed untested on animals.

There are many labels for vegan cosmetics and / or not tested on animals. There are three main ones: the Vegan Society label (green flower), PETA's "Cruelty free and vegan" rabbit, and the One Voice label (which however has several categories that are difficult to determine).

Vegan, a marketing argument?

A reminder: the European Union has banned animal testing for cosmetic products since 2013. In principle, cosmetics bought in the EU are therefore free from animal testing. Why do you need a label to certify it?

In addition, vegan cosmetics are not necessarily organic, or not natural at all. Indeed, the manufacturers can impose the label vegan with a product resulting from the petrochemical or composed of ingredients not so good as silicones ...

To be clear, we have taken one of the favorite brands of fashionistas, Urban Decay, and its vegan range: the product Eye Shadow Primer Potion, an eye shadow base (anti-aging).

Proof by example

The description tells us that the product is manufactured "humane". But when you read the ingredients, you'll find all the types of parabens available, probably carcinogenic preservatives, polyethylene glycol or PEG, petroleum-based silicone and other petroleum derivatives. It may also contain titanium dioxide, a potentially carcinogenic additive. In short, maybe vegan but not very natural!



If this is often a real militant approach against cruelty to animals, these vegan labels are sometimes diverted by major brands to better sell their cosmetics. In addition, it can sometimes be a single range within the brand: a vegan argument that can hide suspicious behavior concerning their other products ...

So, where does one go if one wants real vegan beauty products? We choose the cosmetics on which we know how to decipher the label and which contain few ingredients. We also opt for vegetable oils: jojoba, sweet almond, coconut oil, by definition 100% vegan.

You can also make your own cosmetics, provided you know what you put in ... and avoid for example beeswax, an ingredient widely used in natural cosmetics!