Tips to prevent hair loss

It’s common for patients to visit my office with the same frustration: after trying home remedies and “miracle” hair products, hair loss still doesn’t stop. They tell me that what began as a simple aesthetic concern has now become a real problem—whether it’s a receding hairline, thinning at the crown, or even “patches” where there’s no hair at all.

As a specialist, I know that beyond appearance, hair loss can affect confidence, self-esteem, and the way you interact with others. That’s why today I’m sharing the most effective tips to care for your hair, prevent hair fall, and strengthen it.

🧐 Understanding the Problem: Not All Hair Loss Is the Same

My first tip as a specialist is to understand that hair loss doesn’t have a single cause. In my clinical practice, most of the cases I see are related to androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition that both men and women can inherit. It’s characterized by hair follicles weakening and shrinking, producing finer hair until, eventually, no more hair grows.

But I also see patients whose hair loss is related to chronic stress, nutritional deficiencies (such as lack of iron or zinc), steroid use, hormonal imbalances, or tight hairstyles.

One patient, whom we’ll call Juan, came to my office after three years of trying every “anti-hair loss” product from the supermarket. When I examined him, I realized his issue wasn’t a lack of a good hair care routine, but a combination of androgenic alopecia and work stress. His case proves that when hair loss becomes significant, we need a medical solution, not a supermarket product.

Then there’s Ana, a woman who came to my office just a few months after giving birth. She was desperate and confessed to me through tears that entire clumps of hair fell out whenever she showered or brushed her hair. I explained that what she was experiencing was postpartum hair loss, very common after childbirth. Her body was returning to normal, and though it can be alarming, it’s temporary and manageable.

🍽️ Feed Your Hair from Within

Most of my patients think that nourishing their hair means using hair products with nutrients, but this isn’t enough. Hair fibers are primarily made of a protein called keratin, so it’s important to consume foods that provide it, such as chicken, fish, eggs, lentils, and beans.

It’s also essential to eat foods rich in minerals like iron and zinc, deficiencies of which are directly linked to hair loss. You can find these in lean red meats, spinach, nuts, and seeds.
Other important nutrients are Omega-3 fatty acids, which help hydrate the scalp and reduce inflammation. Salmon, sardines, and chia seeds are excellent sources of omega.

Additionally, there’s one vitamin you shouldn’t forget: vitamin B7, or biotin. Its function is to stimulate keratin production, increasing the strength of hair fibers, reducing breakage, and preventing split ends.

💆‍♀️ Daily Habits That Add Up

The scalp is the foundation of your hair, and caring for it is as important as caring for the skin on your face. Here are the best tips:

• Cleansing routine. Wash your hair every day with a gentle product, ideally sulfate-free, and massage your scalp with your fingertips to stimulate circulation. Also, use water that’s lukewarm to cool to stimulate blood flow in the scalp, promoting its health and appearance.
• Avoid excessive heat. Heat tools like flat irons, curling irons, and high-temperature hairdryers can damage the cuticle and make hair fragile and prone to breakage. If you’re using a hairdryer, make sure the air is cool to seal the cuticles and maintain your hair’s natural hydration.
• Choose the right brush. Opt for brushes made from natural materials like wood and boar or pig bristles, which have a texture similar to human hair. These brushes help detangle hair without damaging it or the scalp. Fine metal-pinned brushes are also recommended to prevent frizz.
• Moderate hat and cap use. While they don’t cause balding by themselves, wearing hats for long periods creates a humid environment on the scalp, promoting infections and weakening follicles.
• Avoid tight hairstyles. While ponytails or tightly pulled hairstyles may look neat and stylish, they can pull too much from the hairline, damaging the follicles. Loose, textured hairstyles are perfect for preventing traction alopecia and creating a more natural look.
  So far, these tips are good habits I recommend to all my patients. However, for those who already have visibly thinner areas, it’s time to take it to the next level.

💉 The Next Level: Professional Treatments to Prevent Hair Loss

If you’ve reached a point where basic tips are no longer working, it’s time to look for other options to stop hair loss and prevent it from happening again later.

One of the most effective treatments is capillary mesotherapy. This involves injecting a mixture of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and growth factors directly into the scalp to nourish the hair follicles, stimulate blood circulation, and stop hair weakening.

In my experience, capillary mesotherapy is ideal for patients in the early stages of hair loss when the follicle still has the potential to be revived. After application, we’ve seen significant reductions in hair loss and improvements in the density and thickness of the existing hair.

Do you remember Ana’s case? After her diagnosis, we started a cycle of mesotherapy. A few weeks later, she smiled and told me she no longer saw as much hair in her brush, and after a month of treatment, she noticed her hair felt stronger and fuller. The treatment not only stopped the hair loss but also gave her confidence back.

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