Getting to the root of the problem: Hair loss after COVID

Although some made their way out of the symptoms rapidly, some took even longer. The effects of Covid varied from person to person, whether it was physically, mentally or emotionally. Different organs were affected depending upon the severity of illness. The long-term side effects of Covid are brain fog, fatigue, loss of smell, taste and hair loss. Hair loss has been divulged as the common symptom. Though hair fall occurs largely after contracting normal fever and moreover they are reversible, still the severity determines how rapidly the hair regrow and how much it grows.

Phases of Hair Growth

Hair growth happens in four phases - Anagen, catagen, telogen, and exogen.

Anagen or Growth Phase: Hair growth commences with the anagen phase. This phase lasts for almost 5 years and is the longest phase of all phases. Though this phase differs in hair of different body parts like hair of eyebrow, pubic hair, hair of scalp, etc. About 90 percent of hair on our head is in anagen phase and sheds after completing its lifespan until they are cut.

Catagen or Transformation Phase: This phase begins where anagen phase ends. It commonly lasts for about 10 days. In this hair follicle narrows and hair growth declines.

Telogen or Pausing Phase: Hair growth doesn't take place in this phase nor hair sheds or falls.

Exogen or Shedding Phase: This phase sees the shedding of hair while brushing or washing. Hair loss of about 50 to 100 strands per day during this phase is common.

Reasons inciting Hair Fall

There are different reasons that causes hair fall. Hormonal imbalances, health conditions, stress and anxiety, lifestyle are some of the common causes that lead to hair fall.

Covid -19 being a new viral infection was a stressor that forced hair into telogen effluvium phase.

How Ayurveda Combats Hair fall after Covid -19?

Ayurveda plays a major role in symptomatic and preventive treatment against Covid -19 infection. Hair fall is one of the aftermaths of Covid infection. As per Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, hair fall can happen little early after Covid -19 infection.

In Ayurveda, hair fall comes under Shiroroga. Effective hair fall management aims at stopping hair fall and promoting hair growth. The unique herbs used in Ayurveda has verified effect on controlling hair fall besides helping regrowth of new strands.

Tribal Black Oil is one such herbal oil that has been formulated following the ancient Ayurvedic system and scripture. It has rare ingredients with attested property that nourishes hair papillae, the base of hair follicle, and promotes hair growth. It lengthens the anagen phase and slows down the telogen phase.

The key Ingredients in Tribal Black Oil that are most effective in treatment and control of hair fall are Bhringraj, Brahmi, Kali Haldi, Kali Musli, Kala Dana, Kala Agar, Wild Onion Seeds, etc.

Ayurveda besides combating the Covid infection with the usage of potent herbs, furthermore fights with the side effects of Covid effectively.