"Two sesame pills a day, save your hairline," hair loss crowd faced with such advertisements who are not impressed?
A small black sesame pill has become a panacea in the eyes of many hair loss people, and some people even say: "If you are too old and the king is under the mortal, the elixir in his treasure gourd is probably the appearance of the sesame pill." ”
Black sesame pills on social media
Do black sesame pills really have a hair care effect? Recently, CCTV interviewed experts, and the answer was a bit unexpected. "Life Times" (search for "LT0385" in WeChat can be followed) interviewed dermatologists to tell you whether black sesame pills can still be eaten, and how to scientifically care for hair.
Experts interviewed
Yang Xichuan, chief physician of the Department of Dermatology, Southwest Hospital of the Army Military Medical University
Attending physician of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Peking University People's Hospital, Zhou Cheng
Wang Yu, nutritionist of the Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking University People's Hospital
Black sesame pills, eating too much will aggravate hair loss
According to the big data monitored by the Ministry of Commerce on key e-commerce platforms, in 2022, the sales volume of black sesame pills increased by 105.9% year-on-year, and there was no shortage of stores with monthly sales of more than 100,000 pieces on online shopping platforms.
Black sesame seeds are an oilseed crop that typically contains more than half the amount of oil and fat. Most of the alopecia is caused by endocrine disorders, mainly "seborrheic alopecia".
Recently, CCTV exposed the truth of black sesame pills: eating too much may aggravate hair loss.
There is a lot of oil secretion, and the fungus is easy to multiply, causing hair follicle damage. Eating too many black sesame pills for a long time may aggravate the secretion of oil, and will also cause a burden of weight and blood lipids.
Due to the rich content of black sesame oil, if you eat a lot, you may gain weight. According to Red Star News, after someone insisted on taking it for 3 months, the hairline did not improve, but gained two pounds.
Nutritionist Gu Zhongyi introduced on social media that the black color of black sesame seeds is mainly from the "catechol-type biological macromolecules", the black of the hair is melanin, and the "black" of black sesame cannot be supplemented to the hair, so the statement of "raising black with black" cannot stand.
So can you still eat black sesame seeds or black sesame pills in the future? Eating a small amount of sesame seeds and other seed nuts is healthy, if eaten as a snack it is recommended to buy less sugar.
There is a red and black list of hair foods
Like black sesame balls, there are also many foods that can affect hair growth. Some of these foods can aggravate hair loss, while others provide nutrition to the hair.
Black list
Aggravates hair loss
There are mainly the following foods that are easy to cause hair loss.
Sugar and refined white staple food
Too much sweets and white staple foods such as rice and steamed buns will increase postprandial blood sugar, while excessive blood sugar and insulin levels will directly lead to increased androgen synthesis, causing hair loss. It is recommended to eat less sweets and replace some refined white rice noodles with whole grains.
Fried food
High-fat foods can cause androgen levels to rise on the one hand, and on the other hand, it will cause the body's immune balance to be disturbed and stimulate the inflammatory state, which can lead to hair loss. Therefore, try to eat as little fried food as possible.
High mercury fish
Studies have found that fish with high mercury levels, such as tuna, sailfish and mackerel, may cause hair loss. Low-mercury species such as mackerel, salmon, sea bass, golden pomfret and yellow croaker are preferred for fish.
High selenium foods
Selenium is an essential nutrient, but excessive amounts can hurt hair, so don't blindly consume large amounts of "high-selenium foods" or supplements.
Red List
Provides nutrition for hair
Supplementing enough nutrients can help prevent hair loss.
Custard
The essence of hair is keratin, and the lack of protein in the diet makes hair fall out and the hair texture deteriorates. Usually, you should eat more eggs, beef, chicken, dairy products, beans and other high-quality protein.
Grains
These vitamins are involved in protein and amino acid metabolism, indirectly protecting hair, and multigrains and lean meats help supplement B vitamins.
red meat
Iron deficiency is the leading cause of hair loss in long-term vegetarian and postmenopausal women. Iron-rich foods include red meat, animal blood, animal liver, etc.
8 details nourish the damaged hair follicles
Properly slowing down the pace of life and giving the scalp and hair follicles a little breathing time is very beneficial to the prevention and treatment of hair loss. In addition to taking medication as prescribed by the doctor, patients have many details in life to care for hair follicles.
1
Trim once every 3 months
Timely pruning stimulates the metabolism of hair cells, ensures nutrient supply, and promotes hair growth, so that hair remains in a healthy state. Generally speaking, hair must be trimmed once every 3 months at the longest time, and if you want to keep short hair long, it is recommended to trim it once a month.
2
Quit smoking
Smoking causes scalp capillaries to constrict, affects normal hair growth, and is one of the risk factors for hair loss. Multiple studies have found that the incidence of hair loss is much higher in smokers than in non-smokers.
3
Tie your hair a little looser
If the hair is tied too tightly, it will be chronically pulled, and if the hair is tied too tightly for a long time, it will pull the hair follicle and cause the hair follicle to be destroyed, and traction baldness will occur, and hair thinning at the front and sides of the hairline is common. When tying hairstyles such as ponytails, don't tie your hair too tightly.
4
Change shampoo frequently
Anti-dandruff shampoos have more or less delipidant and antibacterial effects, and the scalp will produce resistance after a long time. If a shampoo feels less effective than before after using it for a while, you should immediately switch to another brand or use it interchangeably.
5
Wash your hair without scratching your nails
It is comfortable to scratch the scalp with your fingernails when washing your hair, but the scalp is very fragile, and it is easy to scratch it if you are not careful. And the nail seams are easy to hide bacteria, in case the scalp is scratched, the bacteria will take advantage of the void to cause infection
The correct way to wash your hair should be using the fingertips (finger belly) and slowly wash it off in a circular fashion.
6
Conditioner does not apply to the scalp
If the conditioner is applied to the scalp and not rinsed, it is easy to make the hair dusty and clogged the hair follicles. When washing hair, it is best to apply conditioner to 1 to 2 cm from the root of the hair.
7
The water temperature for shampooing is 40 ° C
Using too hot water when washing hair will not only damage the hair follicles and hair texture, but also take away the moisture and oil on the surface of the scalp, making the scalp skin drier. The most suitable water temperature for shampooing is about 40 degrees Celsius.
8
Get enough sleep
People with poor sleep quality are more likely to lose their hair, and ensuring sleep time can help improve hair loss. It is recommended to fall asleep before 23:00 every day to ensure 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night.
In addition, long-term tension and anxiety can also aggravate hair loss. Taking your mind light and not grieving over the hair that falls on the ground helps to grow the hair on your head. ▲
Editor: Jie Zhang
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