Massage for hair loss, does it help?

Can massage be a great tool for promoting new, healthy hair growth and preventing thinning is scalp massage?

Zenagen hair loss experts weigh in on an often neglected process of hair loss therapy, scalp massage. Anyone can practice this technique at home. With regular use it can dramatically turn around hair loss. Why does it help? What are the benefits of scalp massage for hair loss?

Encouraging Hair Growth

Massage is a simple, yet powerful method for increasing well-being, even with the health of hair. Massaging the scalp increases blood circulation. Greater blood flow introduces more nutrients to the cells of hair follicles. This increase in nutrition is just what the hair requires for optimal growth. Hair roots become stronger, there is less breakage, and new growth is stimulated.

There are more benefits of scalp massage for hair loss. Aside from stimulating growth, it can also help to remove dry skin on the scalp, otherwise known as dandruff. The dry skin cells can clog hair follicles, inhibiting growth. Regular massage can help to reduce dandruff, thereby eliminating one of the potential causes of thinning.

Scalp Massage with Conditioning Oils

To make scalp massage even more beneficial for hair loss, try using a massage oil. [Want to see how much ingredients matter? (Read about Zenagen’s Ingredients and how they fight hair loss, at Zenagen Ingredient Page to learn more about hair loss ingredient benefits).  Nutritional oils such as olive oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, and grape seed oil all provide softening essential fatty acids to strengthen the hair shaft and to moisturize the scalp. They also contain antioxidants to protect hair follicle cells from free radical damage. Warm three tablespoons of oil by placing in a glass bowl and setting over very hot water. Add three to four drops of a stimulating, anti-bacterial essential oil to the massage oil, such as peppermint or rosemary, for an even more therapeutic effect.

Comb the massage oil through the hair, focusing on the roots. Spend three to five minutes massaging the oil into the scalp, starting at the top of the forehead and working back towards the base of the skull. Do this in the morning before washing hair to help treat hair loss and boost hair health.

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Is Hair Enough to Protect Scalp from Sun Damage?

Most people protect their skin when they go to the beach for summer vacation, but they often forget about a very sensitive spot on their body, especially if they have hair: the scalp.

Whether your scalp is covered with a full head of hair or not, dermatologists at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston say play it safe and protect your scalp.

“While most cases of skin cancer on the scalp are found in balding men, a full head of hair doesn’t mean you are fully protected,” said Dr. Ida Orengo, professor of dermatology at BCM and director of the Mohs Surgery Center at the Baylor Clinic.

Make sure to have extra protection

Dark thick hair gives more protection compared to blond wispy locks, but some type of extra protection should be used at all times. Drug stores now carry shampoo or leave-in conditioners that include sunscreen, Orengo said.

“The best prevention method is to wear a hat with at least a three-inch brim around the entire head,” she added. “If not a hat, which can be uncomfortable in the heat, then carry an umbrella for shade.”

Common skin cancers

Treatment for skin cancer on the scalp is the same as treatment for cancer on any other part of the skin – it must be cut out. Since there is not a lot of extra skin on the scalp, it is more difficult to close a hole left behind after removal, and there is a chance for a bald spot. However, there is a large blood supply found on the head so incisions usually heal well, Orengo said.

The most common forms of skin cancer found on the scalp are basal, squamous and melanoma, which can be deadly.

“Early detection is important, so if you have a regular hair dresser you might want to ask him or her to keep an eye out for any new moles or bumps,” Orengo said. “Most patients say it’s their hair dresser or barber that finds the skin cancer first.”

Those at risk for skin cancer should also have an annual full-body skin check, which includes the scalp.

Don’t be passive in defense against sun damage to the scalp

Orengo cautions that it’s not just the scalp, but also the skin along the hairline and ears that is often forgotten when sun block is applied.

“You have to be diligent,” Orengo said. “Even if you have protection with shade, always wear sun block.

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