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hair texture change
About a year ago I decided to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. I changed my diet and started exercising 4-6 times a week. I have noticed that since I started exercising, my hair texture has changed. It used to lay flat and smooth after washing and now, I wash it normally with shampoo and conditioner and air dry, it's frizzy. My hair has never been frizzy like this. I use a hydrating shampoo and have tried different products but there is still the frizz. Is it possible that my new active lifestyle is to blame? And if so, is there a vitamin that could help with this problem?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be due to weather conditions like humidity which can cause these symptoms. A good massage of the scalp is also helpful as it ensures an increased blood supply of the scalp. It makes sense to use a light conditioner as it also tends to make the hair frizzy. When shampooing the hair, switch from warm water to cool water after you've thoroughly rinsed away the shampoo.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
From the symptoms it can be due to weather conditions like humidity which can cause these symptoms. A good massage of the scalp is also helpful as it ensures an increased blood supply of the scalp. It makes sense to use a light conditioner as it also tends to make the hair frizzy. When shampooing the hair, switch from warm water to cool water after you've thoroughly rinsed away the shampoo.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be due to dandruff. It can be due to internal or external causes. Internal causes include hormonal imbalance, poor health, poor hygiene, allergic hypersensitivity, lack of rest, emotional stress, excessive consumption of sugar, fat or starch and heredity predisposition.
External causes include excessive use of hair sprays and gels, improper use of hair-coloring products, cold weather and dry indoor heating, infrequent shampooing of the hair or inadequate rinsing of the scalp and hair.
Eat a healthy diet. You can also take vit B6 and vit A and E which are good for hair and skin. Try medicated shampoos for dandruff. There are a number of over-the-counter shampoos available that can help. The most effective ingredients -- antimicrobials -- to look for are zinc pyridinethione, selenium sulfide, sulfur and ketoconazole (also available by prescription). If your hair is colored, don't use products with selenium sulfide or sulfur.
If the symptoms persist please consult a trichologist for the confirmatory diagnosis and treatment.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
From the symptoms it can be due to dandruff. It can be due to internal or external causes. Internal causes include hormonal imbalance, poor health, poor hygiene, allergic hypersensitivity, lack of rest, emotional stress, excessive consumption of sugar, fat or starch and heredity predisposition.
External causes include excessive use of hair sprays and gels, improper use of hair-coloring products, cold weather and dry indoor heating, infrequent shampooing of the hair or inadequate rinsing of the scalp and hair.
Eat a healthy diet. You can also take vit B6 and vit A and E which are good for hair and skin. Try medicated shampoos for dandruff. There are a number of over-the-counter shampoos available that can help. The most effective ingredients -- antimicrobials -- to look for are zinc pyridinethione, selenium sulfide, sulfur and ketoconazole (also available by prescription). If your hair is colored, don't use products with selenium sulfide or sulfur.
If the symptoms persist please consult a trichologist for the confirmatory diagnosis and treatment.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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