Monsoon Hair Fall: Causes, Prevention & Dermatologist Treatments

Monsoon may be your favorite season as the rainy days bring much-needed relief from the summer heat. But the humidity and pollution in this season are harsh for your scalp and hair health.

You, like most people, would struggle with hair fall during the monsoon due to high humidity, exposure to pollutants, scalp oil/pH imbalance, and poor scalp hygiene. A mild, short-lived hair fall is normal during monsoon, but if it's worse and persistent, you should promptly bring it to a dermatologist’s attention.

Understanding the reasons behind monsoon hair fall can help you avoid and manage it. In this piece, dermatologist in Gurgaon, Dr. Niti Gaur, provides a breakdown of the causes of monsoon hair fall, prevention, and the most effective dermatologist treatments.

What Causes Hair to Shed More During Monsoon?

There are multiple factors contributing to monsoon hair fall, including:

• High Humidity- Excess moisture in the air leads to swelling of hair shafts with water and weakening of hair strands. Thus, more hair turns frizzy, limp, and prone to breakage and shedding.
• Infected/Irritated Scalp- In the monsoon, the scalp is mostly moist, and so bacteria and fungi thrive. Thus, dandruff, itchy/irritated scalp, folliculitis, and more hair fall are common.
• Scalp Imbalance- In rainy weather, sweat, pollutants, and oils build up easily on the scalp and plug hair follicles, leading to weakened hair follicles and increased hair shedding.
• Poor Scalp and Hair Hygiene - In the monsoon season, exposure to rainwater can cause scalp irritation due to pollutants and impurities that settle on the scalp surface. Moreover, it can make hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage and shedding. To keep scalp skin oil and sweat levels in balance, a head bath at least 2- 3 times a week is very important.
• Nutritional Deficiency- During the rainy season, eating habits are likely to change, and nutrition uptake may not be optimal. A lack of nutrients such as iron, protein, Vitamin D, zinc, and biotin can lead to hair thinning and shedding.

At-Home Tips to Prevent Monsoon Hair Fall

Hair fall during monsoon can be avoided by:

• Taking a regular head bath: Do it 2-3 times every week with a gentle, dermatologist-recommended shampoo. Mild cleansing will scalp and hair free of oil, sweat, impurities, and pollutants.
• Proper drying of wet hair: After a head bath, the hair must not be vigorously rubbed or tied wet. Rather, pat dry with a soft towel/cloth, and allow it to dry naturally or use a cool hair dryer setting.
• Light hair oiling: Once or twice a week, scalp and hair should be oiled with coconut, rosemary, or argan oil to keep them nourished. Excessive oiling could aggravate scalp infection and dandruff during the monsoon.
• Healthy diet and enough hydration: A diet rich in antioxidants, proteins, nuts and seeds, and green leafy vegetables, and sufficient daily water intake keeps hair stronger.
• Avoiding excessive hair styling: In the monsoon, hair is fragile and can be easily damaged by frequent tight hair styling, the use of heated tools, and chemical-based hair treatments.
• Controlling dandruff (if present): Dandruff-related monsoon hair fall can be reduced by controlling fungal growth with anti-dandruff shampoo and other medications recommended by a dermatologist.
• Maintaining scalp and hair hygiene: The hair combs, pillowcases, and towels used to dry hair need to be kept clean.

Dermatologist-Recommended Treatments for Monsoon Hair Fall

If at-home tips are not working to combat monsoon hair fall, Dr. Niti Gaur, hair loss treatment doctor in Gurgaon, may recommend any one or more of the following treatments:

• Topicals and Medications- Depending on the cause of hair fall in monsoon, dermatologists may prescribe hair-growth-stimulating solutions like minoxidil, anti-fungal solutions or drugs, or nutritional supplements.
• Scalp Treatments - For an oily, inflamed, or infected scalp, dermatologists prescribe anti-dandruff treatments or professional scalp detoxes to make hair stronger and healthier.
• P-RP (Pla-telet Rich Pla-ma) or GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) Hair Therapy- Either P-RP or GFC can be injected into the scalp to deliver natural growth factors of the patient’s blood directly to the weak hair follicles. These work by reducing hair shedding, improving hair thickness, and boosting scalp microcirculation for healthier scalp and hair growth.
• Hair Mesotherapy- It involves microinjecting the scalp’s mesoderm with essential vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients that hair roots need to stay healthy and strong.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy- It involves focusing red/infrared light on hair follicles to diffuse monsoon hair fall, calm inflammation, and encourage healthy, dense hair growth.
• PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) Therapy- This is a regenerative hair therapy involving the injection of DNA fragments of Salmon into the hair roots to reduce scalp inflammation and hair fall/hair thinning, stimulate hair roots for stronger hair growth, and improve scalp and hair health.

Often, these treatments are paired with scalp microneedling or other therapies. A personalized plan is created to achieve enhanced results.

Cost of Dermatologist-Recommended Treatments for Monsoon Hair Fall in Gurgaon

Treatment 

Factors Affecting Hair Fall Treatment Cost

• Severity of hair fall
• Type of treatment chosen
• Number of sessions needed
• Clinic expertise and technology
• Scalp condition
• Combination therapies
• Products and consumables used.

Conclusion

Monsoon hair fall can affect anyone. But it should not be ignored. With dermatologist-approved treatment and a consistent monsoon hair care routine, monsoon hair fall can be managed, and scalp and hair can stay healthy for long.

Wishing for a healthy scalp and stronger, healthier hair throughout the monsoon? Know the cause of your hair fall and get a targeted monsoon hair loss treatment in Gurgaon from dermatologist Dr. Niti Gaur at Citrine Clinic today.

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