How does scalp massage affect hair follicles?
Dr. Niti Gaur, dermatologist and founder of the Citrine Clinic in Gurgaon (India), said that hair loss and thinning hair are common concerns of many people today, especially in the context of polluted environment, pressures of life and unbalanced nutrition.
Among the myriad of solutions to treat and improve this condition, scalp massage is a simple method at home and is chosen by many people.
According to Dr. Niti Gaur, scalp massage can promote blood circulation, thereby increasing the amount of oxygen and nutrients transported to hair follicles, where hair strands form and develop. When blood flow to the scalp is improved, hair has the conditions to grow healthily and reduce breakage.
In addition, gentle massage also helps distribute the natural oils of the hair evenly, making hair shiny, while supporting mental relaxation, an important factor in reducing stress, one of the common causes of hair loss.
Scalp massage has many benefits such as: oiling and regulating the scalp, increasing blood circulation, restoring damaged hair, protecting hair from environmental effects, and especially helping to reduce mental stress.
Note
Although it is positively evaluated as supportive, scalp massage is not the only treatment method or strong enough to completely solve the condition of thin hair, hair loss, especially when the cause comes from genetic or hormonal factors.
Dr. Debeshi, Head of Department and Founder of Lueur Aesthetics Health Center (India), affirmed: " scalp massage can help make scalp healthier, support better absorption of hair growth products, but cannot replace medical treatments in cases where the cause of hair loss is complicated".
According to Ms. Debeshi, people with prolonged hair loss should go to a dermatologist for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment regimens, from the use of drugs such as minoxidil to high-tech therapies such as PRP, micro-needles or supplementation with specialized functional foods.
