I saw this meme making rounds on Instagram a while back. It cracked me up! Why, you ask? Well, I have gained a few (read: quite a few) kilos in the lockdown. And literally, every other person I met said, "you seem to have gained weight, have you tested yourself for PCOD/PCOS?" I hope you do see my frustration here. People tend to associate increasing body fat with PCOD quickly, overlooking all the associated issues such as hair fall.
There is a whole lot of misconceptions regarding PCOD but quite a few places that correct these misconceptions. We beg to be one of those few places! For today, we will be focusing on PCOD and associated hair fall.
What is PCOD?
Polycystic Ovarian Disorder or PCOD is a condition where females experience several physical and psychological complexities. The main culprit behind it is a hormonal imbalance. It is known that a female body is a complex system. A breakdown anywhere in this system causes total confusion to the whole body. In PCOD, females experience an imbalance in the quantity and quality of female hormones. This medical condition is typically characterized by the increased presence of male sex hormones i.e., androgens.
What do androgens have to do with the hair fall?
An increased level of androgens unleashes havoc when it kickstarts a chemical reaction. Human body contains an enzyme called Alpha reductase, known to be involved in the conversion of testosterone (primary male sex hormone) into Dihydrotestosterone or DHT. Just like a moth driven to flame, our hair follicles have a tendency to bind with DHT. This little change closes all the doors for hair nourishment. Ultimately leading to the thinning of hairs and the much-dreaded hair fall.
The Silver Lining
Not all who wander (read: every hair that falls) are lost! It may give you a huge relief to know that the hair follicles remain open even after a severe hair fall. This leaves us with a chance to reverse the condition with proper hair loss therapy and treating PCOD under an experienced medical professional.
The big solution
We hope we have simplified the hair loss mechanism in PCOD for you. With our study, it is safe to say that practicing the following tips can help you to reverse hair loss.
Be cautious about what you eat. It will ensure your body will receive all the required nutrition.
Stay away from stress, as anxiety and aggravated PCOD goes hand in hand.
Go for a holistic Ayurveda treatment to get a holistic result. The treatment should be ultra-focused on two things: correcting the hormonal imbalance and breaking free the blockage in hair follicles.
The best step, to begin with, would be getting oil massages on the scalp as it nourishes the hair follicles.
In our research, we have found that Amrithavarshini Hair oil has ingredients that can help stop the chain of reaction in the females mentioned at the blog's starting. The oil has:
Bhringaraj contains beta-sitosterol that inhibits Alpha reductase enzyme that in turn prevents testosterone to DHA conversion.
Yashtimadhu and 3-types of milk nourish the hair follicle.
Amalaki and Bringaraj have calming properties that serve a great deal with stress. These ingredients make the hair rejuvenation possible by providing coolness to the scalp.
In conclusion, PCOD is a lifestyle disorder characterized by a hormonal imbalance that can be corrected by mindfulness and medical supervision.
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