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Hair loss hurts one’s sense of pride and self-appreciation. How do you cope with it? An expert weighs in.

- Dr. Gaurang Krishna

Although losing two or three strands of hair every now and then is normal, people tend to normalise if this happens every day. And before you notice, your hair starts losing its thickness, and eventually, you start developing bald spots. Bald spots and patches in your scalp are indication that hair follicles beneath that particular area are almost dead. As of writing this article, there is no medication or treatment in the world that gives a natural and individualised hairline. So, the best treatment for a receding hairline is to prevent hair fall, catch it at the onset and treat accordingly.

But, before one begins with any kind of a treatment, it is imperative to understand what causes excessive hair fall and how do you prevent yourself from going bald.

Deficiency of proteins in the diet

For hair to be healthy and shiny, a protein-rich diet is a must. The body tends to reallocate the proteins that were supposed to go to the hair for the rest of your body, in case your diet is not able to supply the adequate quantity of protein. Following a protein-rich diet that includes meat, chicken, fish, eggs, some cheese, dried beans, tofu, grains and nuts is one of the easiest ways to avoid excessive hair fall. For adults, this usually means two to three servings of protein a day.

Hormonal changes