Genetic factors play a major role in the onset and progression of AGA (androgenetic alopecia), but lifestyle habits can also have an impact. Below, we will discuss in detail the lifestyle habits associated with AGA and their effects.
1. Diet
Nutritional balance
- Influence: A nutritionally balanced diet is essential for healthy hair growth. Vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fatty acids are especially important.
- Recommended: A diet rich in iron (red meat, spinach), zinc (nuts, seafood), B vitamins (eggs, whole grains), vitamin D (fish, mushrooms), and omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flaxseeds). Let’s be careful.
2. Stress management
Stress and hair loss
- Influence: High stress levels can accelerate the progression of AGA. Stress can disrupt your hormonal balance and affect your hair cycle.
- Recommended: To reduce stress, it is important to use relaxation techniques (yoga, meditation, deep breathing techniques), regular exercise, hobbies and time to relax.
3. Sleep
Enough sleep
- Influence: Adequate sleep is important for your overall health, and it also affects the health of your hair. Lack of sleep causes an increase in stress hormones (cortisol), which can inhibit hair growth.
- Recommended: Ideally, you should get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep each night. It’s important to maintain a regular sleep schedule and create a comfortable sleep environment.
4. Quit smoking and drinking less
Smoking and drinking
- Influence: Smoking can cause poor blood circulation, which can interfere with the supply of nutrients to your hair follicles. Excessive drinking also disturbs the nutritional balance and negatively affects the health of your hair.
- Recommended: It is recommended that you refrain from smoking and drink alcohol in moderation. Smoking cessation programs and counseling may also be helpful.
5. Scalp care
Proper scalp care
- Influence: The health of your scalp is directly connected to the health of your hair. An unhealthy scalp can affect your hair follicles and stunt hair growth.
- Recommended: It is important to keep your scalp clean and use the right shampoo and conditioner. Avoid excessive hair washing and rough brushing, and include scalp massage to help promote blood circulation.
6. UV protection
Effects of ultraviolet rays
- Influence: Prolonged exposure of the scalp to UV rays can cause damage and negatively affect hair growth.
- Recommended: It is important to protect your scalp by wearing a hat and using sunscreen when going out.
Summary
Although genetic factors play a major role in the onset and progression of AGA, lifestyle habits also play an important role. You can maintain hair health and slow the progression of AGA by practicing a healthy diet, managing stress, getting enough sleep, quitting smoking and drinking less, taking proper scalp care, and taking precautions against UV rays. By incorporating these lifestyle improvements while consulting with a specialist, you can take more effective measures against AGA.
