A dermatologist explained the causes of hair loss due to hard water

Hard water containing chlorine, metals, and other impurities can disrupt the pH balance and block the access of nutrients, leading to hair loss and deterioration. On March 12, Zarema Omarova, a dermatologist, cosmetologist, and co-owner of Dr. Omarov's clinic network, told Izvestia about this.

According to the expert, the condition of the hair and scalp largely depends on the quality of the water. Tap water is often harsh, contains metals, chlorine and other impurities, which negatively affects hair health. These substances can create an insoluble plaque, disrupt the pH balance of the scalp, block the access of nutrients, and over-dry and dehydrate the skin. As a result, hair loss increases and its quality deteriorates.

As the doctor noted, one of the main reasons affecting hair health is water hardness, which is determined by the presence of calcium and magnesium salts. These components react with the components of shampoos and damage the structure of the hair, depriving them of their natural protection. In hard water, cosmetics do not foam well and cannot effectively clean the hair, which makes the situation worse.

"There are many tests available today to determine water quality, including at home. In general, if the water is hard, then this will become clear even without the use of special equipment and tests. Cosmetics do not wash and foam well in hard water," the doctor said.

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If the water in the region is too harsh, the specialist recommends installing a filter or using filtered or boiled water. Boiling water for 5-10 minutes helps to partially precipitate the hardness salts.

"It is critically important to choose the right care. Add lotions and tonics to the care, which are added to the water for the last rinse. They contain weak acids that neutralize the alkaline effect," said the dermatologist.

According to Omarova, for daily care, it is better to choose professional or pharmacy shampoos specially designed for hard water that restore the pH balance. Conditioners and masks with silicones or natural oils such as argan or shea butter will help to create a protective barrier on the hair, preventing the deposition of salts.

"Complement scalp care with salon treatments — deep cleansing, scalp peels, intensive regenerating treatments with keratin and collagen, which will compensate for protein loss," Omarova concluded.

Trichologist Tatiana Goncharova on February 7 named the causes of severe hair loss. The main cause of hair loss is improper care for the purity of the scalp. According to the expert, the doctor may prescribe special procedures to improve microcirculation and deeper cleansing of the scalp.

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