5 Best Marijuana Strains to Prevent Hair Loss

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With the legalization of medical marijuana in 33 states and recreational weed in around 20% of the country, explorations in favor of cannabis are becoming easier.

Marijuana users have reported discovering their hair growing a lot faster when they consume it 3 to 5 times a week.

Hair Loss and Its Types

Hair loss appears in different ways in different people. Sometimes it comes suddenly and at other times, it may be a gradual, temporary or permanent, process.

Gradual thinning of the top head hair is common in men and women both with age. In males, the hairline recedes from the forehead, followed by the temples and the crown. This hair-loss pattern usually resembles the letter M.

Marijuana for Hair Loss

Whereas, women retain the forehead hair and start having broadened part among their hair.

Listed below are the types of baldness:

1) Circular or the Patchy Baldness

It is a coin-sized bald spot that starts appearing on the head, beard, scalp or eyebrow.

2) Sudden Hair Loss

This kind of hair loss can be a result of a physical or emotional shock. Hair starts coming out while combing, washing or with a gentle tugging. This causes overall thinning of hair and not the bald patches.

Under medical treatment such as chemotherapy for cancer, there is hair loss from all over the body. But such hair usually grows back as this is temporary in nature.

3) Scaling Patches Spread All Over the Scalp

This is a disease caused by ringworms and has impacts like broken hair, redness, and swelling.

Reasons Behind Hair Loss

One of the reasons behind hair loss can be the family history that is a hereditary condition. Sometimes hormonal changes due to pregnancy, menopause, extreme stress, drastic weight loss, thyroid, etc. or medicinal conditions like cancer lead to Alopecia areata which means losing hair in patches.

Hair loss can be a result of side effects of certain drugs consumed under conditions like arthritis, depression, heart problem, high blood pressure, gout, etc.

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Excessive hairstyling can also cause hair loss. Excessive hot oil hair treatment and other chemical processes can cause inflammation of hair follicles followed by permanent hair loss. This is traction alopecia.

Preventive Measures for Hair Loss

Listed below are a few tips that can prevent hair loss:

  • Avoid tight hair styling
  • Avoid compulsive rubbing or pulling of hair
  • Treat hair gently while washing and brushing
  • Avoid harsh treatment such as hot rollers, curling iron
  • Protect from direct sunlight exposure
  • Avoid medication and supplements that can result in hair loss
  • Quit smoking as it results in baldness in both men and women
  • While undergoing chemotherapy treatment, ask the doctor about the cooling cap that reduces the risk of losing hair.
  • Jojoba oil is immensely helpful for blood circulation. It removes the dead skin layer on the scalp and fights dandruff and dirt. It also unclogs hair follicles.
  • Olive oil hair mask prepared with ginger extract is one of the best home remedies for preventing hair loss. It adds softness and strengthens hair by getting across the hair shaft and preserving moisture in the scalp.
  • Last but not least, using some special marijuana strains that can help prevent the hair fall.


The Link Between Marijuana Strains and Hair Loss

When it comes to a severe form of Alopecia, some marijuana strains can help treat the causes or slow down the process of hair loss.

These strains activate the CB2 receptors in the human nervous system which are responsible for reducing inflammation in the body. While others can activate the CB1 receptors resulting in stress relief. Both of these conditions (inflammation and stress) can lead to hair loss.

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Some marijuana strains and oils with high CBD or hemp oil content are best for people with autoimmune conditions (like Alopecia). Hemp seed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and keratin that helps to prevent hair loss.

Listed below are the 5 best strains of weed that can prevent hair loss.

You can buy weed online, Quebec and other places where cannabis is legal. If smoking cannabis doesn’t appeal to you, you may try marijuana edibles for your hairy matters.

1) Critical Mass

This indica dominant hybrid strain is the combination of Afghani and Skunk #1 that is fathered by the breeder Mr. Nice Seed Bank. The THC level of this strain may reach 19- 22% and the CBD level ranges between 5 – 22%.

2) Ringo’s Gift

Ringo’s Gift is a sativa dominant high-CBD weed produced by hybrid strains Harle- TSU, and ACDC. The breeder of this strain was Lawrence Ringo who was a cannabis activist and CBD pioneer.

This strain has 1% THC along with around 20% of CBD which makes it useful for hair loss treatment. With this strain, there are no worries about being high. The strain offers body relaxation, cerebral comfort and has a soothing effect for many sorts of pain.

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3) Corazon

Corazon which means ‘Heart’ in the Spanish language is 70% sativa. This newly released strain is rich in CBD and is a hybrid of Charlotte’s Web and ACDC.

This hybrid strain has been recorded with the highest CBD content in history with around 22.5% and 2.71% THC. Created in Yerba Buena farms, this strain is likely to bring in a favorable stop to hair loss.

4) Valentine X

The fantastic Valentine X strain is helpful in the treatment of epilepsy as it is unbelievably high in CBD content. It has been bred from ACDC strain and has 50% of both sativa and indica genetics. It offers the smell of freshly tilled soil.

A few of its variants have CBD content of up to 18% and a tiny amount (around 1%) of THC. Being one of the most powerful pain relievers, it also helps reduce inflammation in the body.

5) Cannatonic

Cannatonic is one of the most famous marijuana strains and has a CBD content of over 12%. Hence, it is utilized to create pain-relieving medicines.

It is a hybrid of G-13 Haze and MK Ultra. The THC content in this strain is low. It provides a well-balanced state with minimal high feeling and extreme relief from pain.

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Conclusion

It has been found that marijuana can lower testosterone and increase estrogen levels. While a high estrogen level causes hair growth, high estrogen in men also causes baldness. On the other hand, it can also lead to excessive menstrual bleeding and cramping in women.

So, the problem with the consumption of marijuana is that it can lead to both, speeding the hair growth as well as creating hair loss.

However, marijuana consumption can also lead to a faster metabolic rate in the body that links directly to hair growth. But when the body metabolizes faster it implies faster digestion and as a result speedy aging.

To avoid the negative impacts of faster metabolism, antioxidants, alkalizing foods such as green vegetables and ample water consumption are helpful.

One of the biggest causes of hair loss is stress, and the use of marijuana can reduce the stress level in the body. Evidence indicates that marijuana can help hair growth but is certainly not the sole best option for preventing hair loss.

If marijuana consumption is for the sake of stress relief, hair loss prevention is an added perk.

If you need more information on finding the strains that suit your personal circumstances the best, make sure you do thorough research and contact reputable sources for assistance, like the top online dispensary in Canada.

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