Is shaving the head useful for hair loss?

Written by Qu Jing
Dermatology
Updated on January 27, 2025
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Shaving your head when you lose hair does not clearly help alleviate the symptoms. However, cutting your hair short appropriately can reduce the nutritional burden on our hair follicles and physical traction, which can somewhat help in the prevention and treatment of hair loss. Specific hair loss still requires systematic treatment and conditioning. When losing hair, you can take Chinese herbal medicine for conditioning. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, hair loss is generally considered to be caused by blood deficiency or kidney deficiency. Moreover, excessive fatigue, staying up late, and hereditary factors can also lead to hair loss. Therefore, it's important to avoid excessive fatigue, rest adequately, sleep by 11 o'clock, avoid staying up late, increase nutrition appropriately, and include various vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins C, A, B, and E in the diet. If necessary, some medications that supplement blood and nourish the kidneys can be taken orally.

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What are the causes of female hair loss?

There are genetic factors at play, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common form affecting both men and women. In men, the hair follicles in the balding areas are more susceptible to the effects and attacks of androgens, along with sensitivity causing the hair follicles to progressively shrink and eventually turn into vellus hair follicles, leading to clinical hair loss, folliculitis, stress, and anxiety, as well as smoking. Postpartum, some autoimmune diseases are also associated with androgenetic alopecia, including other autoimmune factors, exemplified by alopecia areata. Some patients with alopecia areata may also have other concurrent autoimmune diseases, such as goiter, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, vitiligo, etc. Excessive mental stress or sudden shock can also cause alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and other types of hair loss.

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How to regulate hair loss due to excessive liver fire?

Patients with hair loss due to excessive liver fire can initially try eating some walnuts and black sesame seeds, as these can effectively help manage the condition. Additionally, it is best to avoid alcohol, smoking, and consuming dry, irritating foods. It is also advisable not to lose temper, as being quick-tempered can further exacerbate the symptoms of excessive liver fire. Moreover, it is important to get ample rest and avoid excessive strain. The diet should primarily be light to effectively prevent the issue, or one could take medications to reduce liver fire for quicker treatment. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can Huang Jing treat white hair and hair loss?

Polygonatum, commonly known as Huang Jing, is somewhat effective in treating white hair and hair loss, but it cannot completely achieve the therapeutic goal. When white hair and hair loss occur, it is first necessary to determine the specific cause to effectively mitigate the issue. Additionally, it is important not to consume irritating foods and to eat more black sesame or walnuts, which can somewhat improve the symptoms of white hair and hair loss. The main causes of white hair and hair loss are usually attributed to frequent staying up late and excessive fatigue, so dietary improvements should also be considered.

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Does high blood lipid cause hair loss?

Hair loss mainly involves the following aspects: the first is seborrheic hair loss, the second is pathological hair loss, the third is chemical hair loss, the fourth is physical hair loss, the fifth is nutritional hair loss, the sixth is obesity-related hair loss, and the seventh is hereditary hair loss. Among these seven types, the first, seborrheic hair loss, generally features thick oily secretions on the scalp, with hair being shiny, sparse, and fine. Another type is obesity-related hair loss, where a large amount of saturated fatty acids metabolized in the body produce waste that clogs hair follicles, leading to hair loss. These two types of hair loss may be somewhat related to blood lipids, but there isn’t a direct relationship; it could potentially exacerbate the condition. Under these circumstances, reducing the intake of greasy foods and opting for a light diet can lead to certain improvements. Additionally, high blood lipids and poor blood flow can also affect the scalp’s blood circulation, which might have an impact, but again, there isn't a direct relationship, meaning high blood lipids don’t necessarily cause hair loss.

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What to do about child hair loss?

When children experience hair loss, and if the hair loss is substantial, it is definitely necessary to conduct some relevant examinations. It could be due to a deficiency of nutrients, like a lack of trace elements, which can also lead to hair loss. If the hair loss is particularly severe, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist and then conduct some relevant treatments based on the child's condition.