Hair Falling (Baldness)!

Homeopathic medicines can provide remedies for women who have suffered hair loss post childbirth. True or false? Take this quiz to find out.

Q1. Homeopathic drugs are helpful in reducing hair loss.

• True
• False

Answer - True

Homeopathic medicines such as Silicea is a popularly prescribed hair loss medicine, mainly derived from sandstones and human cells. It is excellent for strengthening hair, eliminating dryness and providing  overall nourishment to hair. It also works as an enhancer, helping in hair growth.

Q2. Which of the following are the causes for hair loss?

1. Seborrhea
2. Thyroid (Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism)
3. Insomnia
4. Both 1 and 2

Answer - Both 1 and 2

There are a number of skin disorders that affects the scalp and serves as a causative factor for hair loss. The most common are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and an increased sebum discharge from the sebaceous gland, leading to loosening of hair follicles, thus aiding hair loss. This condition is commonly known as seborrhea.

Q3.  Phosphorus and Floricum acid are the most widely used homeopathic remedies for hair loss.

• True
• False

Answer - True

Fluoric acid, found in the homeopathic medicine Floricum, is a brilliant remedy for hair loss, particularly for patches leading to partial baldness. Phosphorous is an excellent option for prevention as well, especially when the loss of hair occurs in large patches or strands.

Q4. Which of the following fatty acids are essential in maintaining good hair health?

1. Omega-3
2. Omega-6
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above

Answer - Omega-3

Inflammation, one of the major causes for hair loss, occurs when your body does not receive the requisite nutrients or is under excessive stress. Omega-3 fatty acids, in this regard, works brilliantly in reducing inflammation. They not only prevent hair loss but also helps in hair growth. Fish oil or flaxseeds work great in this regard. The dosage can be 2 capsules a day or 1 tablespoon.

Q5. Homeopathic medicines can provide remedies for women who have suffered hair loss post childbirth.

• True
• False

Answer - True

A number of homeopathic medicines such as Pulsatilla and Natrum muriaticum are excellent for women post childbirth who are also suffering from iron deficiencies (one of the chief causes for hair loss) or severe headaches. It helps not only by preventing loss of hair but also helps in regrowth of the same.