An old Chinese doctor teaches you this trick, and you can quickly find out how far you are from becoming bald!

The ancients often compared hair to "three thousand strands of worries." But for many people, if they don’t have these “troublesome hairs”, “showing their scalp when the wind blows down their heads” can be considered a real worry. For example, in the recently popular TV series “Eternal Love”, actress Yang Mi was troubled by her “sky-high” hairline. Fans no longer focused on her acting skills, but were concerned about whether Yang Mi would really go bald…

Of course, hair loss among celebrities is nothing new. Like ordinary people, hair loss is like a "disease" that cannot be cured for a long time. But do you know what kind of people are more likely to suffer from hair loss?

When talking about the hairline issue, we always think of such a picture - the comparison picture of "before hair transplantation" and "after hair transplantation".

Obviously, not only ordinary people, but even beautiful celebrities with delicate features cannot withstand the challenge of hairline. Look, even though they are wearing the same ancient costume, the height of their hairline determines their appearance.

So, the health topic we would like to invite an old Chinese medicine doctor to discuss today is: how to maintain our increasingly high hairline.

Verification | How much hair loss is normal every day

Nowadays, hair loss is nothing new. Statistics show that one in five Chinese male adults has hair loss problems, and the rate for women is about one in 20. The rate for young and middle-aged men has increased more than tenfold compared to 20 years ago, and is showing a trend of getting younger.

So, how do you determine whether your hair loss is serious? "Just by looking at the scalp and hairline, you can tell whether you will be bald." Xi Jianyuan introduced that human hair grows cyclically, which is divided into the growth phase, regression phase and resting phase. The hair in the growth phase keeps growing, generally growing about 1 cm per month. More than 85% of the hair is in the growth phase, the hair in the resting phase accounts for about 10-14%, and the hair in the regression phase accounts for 1%.

The hair in the growth phase generally grows for three years, the regression phase is about three weeks, and the resting phase is about three months. The hair in the resting phase will fall out when you wash your hair, comb your hair or scratch your scalp. Most people lose no more than 100 hairs a day, which is normal and nothing to worry about.

However, if you lose more than 100 hairs a day and this continues for more than two months, hair loss can basically be diagnosed. The main symptoms of hair loss are oily scalp, atrophy of hair follicles, hair loss, easy breakage, oiliness and inelasticity.

If it is male hair loss, it is mainly on the front and top of the head. The hairline and temples on the forehead move upwards, the hair on the front and top of the head becomes sparse, yellow, and soft, and the top of the forehead is bald. Female hair loss occurs on the top of the head, and the hair becomes sparse, but it will not be as "bald in front" as men.

Understanding | Traditional Chinese medicine teaches you to identify the three most common types of hair loss

"It is generally believed that hair loss is related to genetic factors, endocrine disorders, etc., while mental factors, dietary factors, bacterial infection, etc. are all inducing or aggravating factors." Xi Jianyuan introduced that from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, there are three common types of hair loss, namely blood heat and wind dryness, damp heat fumigation, and liver and kidney deficiency.

Hair loss caused by blood heat and wind dryness manifests itself in dry, slightly yellowed hair that falls out evenly and sparsely. When scratched, white flakes fly up and grow again when they fall off. The head feels hot and the scalp itches. Accompanied by dry mouth, dry throat, yellow urine, etc. Therefore, to treat hair loss for this type of patients, they must first cool the blood and clear the heat, dispel wind and moisturize dryness.

Most patients with hair loss caused by damp-heat fumigation usually eat a lot of fatty and greasy food, and their hair becomes sparse and falls out, accompanied by shiny and flushed scalp, obvious dandruff or itchy hair, dry and bitter mouth, irritability, poor appetite, etc. This type of patients needs to improve their condition by strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, clearing heat and protecting hair.

Patients with hair loss caused by liver and kidney deficiency often have a genetic tendency. They are mainly weak or have excessive mental work. Their hair is sparse and falls out over time. The scalp in the area of ​​hair loss is smooth or only a few sparse, soft and short hairs are left. They are also accompanied by dizziness, insomnia, poor memory, weakness in the waist and knees, frequent urination at night, etc. Therefore, the best way is to nourish the liver and kidneys and promote hair growth.

Tips | Treat hair loss, old Chinese medicine doctor will help you sort out the methods

"Recognizing which type of hair loss you have has solved half of the problem." Xi Jianyuan believes that to solve the other half of the problem, comprehensive adjustments are needed in terms of emotions, daily life, massage, diet, etc.

Keep a good mood and ensure adequate sleep. Mental stress is an important cause of hair loss. Mental depression, unstable state and anxiety can all lead to hair loss. Therefore, regular deep breathing, walking, and relaxing gymnastics can eliminate mental fatigue. You should ensure adequate sleep every day, develop the habit of regular sleep, and soak your feet in hot water before going to bed. This will not only make you energetic but also help maintain your hair.

Wash your hair less often. Try to reduce the number of times you wash your hair. In dry seasons, some people wash their hair frequently when they feel they are losing a lot of hair. This has the opposite effect. The more frequently you wash your hair, the more hair you lose. At this time, you should try to reduce the number of times you wash your hair. Generally, 1-2 times a week is enough.

In addition, try to use less alkaline shampoo and more conditioner. You can also add some salt and vinegar to the water intermittently when washing your hair. This can prevent and reduce hair loss.

Massaging your scalp can also prevent hair loss. Before going to bed and after waking up the next day, insert the ten fingers of both hands into your hair, and rub your scalp from the forehead to the top of the head to the back of the head for 2 to 4 minutes each time. Regular scalp massage can improve scalp nutrition, regulate sebum secretion, promote scalp blood circulation, and enhance local metabolism. Combing your hair with a boxwood comb or boar bristle brush can not only remove dandruff and increase hair shine, but also massage the scalp and promote blood circulation.

Adjust your diet and supplement your nutrition. A good diet has a great impact on the growth and metabolism of hair. Iron, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin E and high-quality protein are essential nutrients for hair growth, so the diet should be diversified. For example, eat more foods that are high in protein and rich in vitamins. Those with excessive oily secretions should eat more crude fiber foods and whole grains. You should also eat hawthorn, strawberry, etc. regularly, which can help control the greasiness of hair.