Causes of hair loss
Posted by admin - 06/07/09 at 05:07 pm
Loss of hair can be very traumatic especially if it does not occur naturally out of the old age.
There are many causes of premature hair loss. A lot of those causes are actually preventable but the chances of solving the problem once it has already signed in are at times slim.
Hair is a very well esteemed treasure especially by women. A woman with very good hair may be seen to be beautiful in that regard, hence the reason why most women would want to go all miles to ensure that the menace of the hair loss is not with them in any way.
The causes of hair loss are varied and are well discussed below.
Hair may be lost in a normal way
Human hair has a kind of a natural cycle. It means that it is basically inevitable for human hair to grow to a certain period and then naturally reach its time for coming off. A normal hair sheds between 60-100 strands in a day. Hair may be lost in a normal way when you are combing, shampooing, toweling or doing rubbing of the scrap. Normal shedding of the hair should not be a cause for alarm.
Hormonal changes
The changes in the hormonal balance may lead to noticeable problems that may result to hair loss. Little or too much of the thyroid hormones will have a very adverse effect on the scalp hair. If a man has high testosterone, the most likely thing that may happen is that the facial and body hair may be exaggerated in the growth, while the scalp hair may be lost. During pregnancy, levels of hormones in women are high. This causes exaggerated hair growth. When the levels come down particularly after birth, there is likelihood that there may be loss of hair.
Stress and depression
Stress can be very disastrous in the long run. If not checked, anxiety depression or stress will automatically lead to the thinning of the hair resulting to hair loss. It is indeed necessary to ensure that a lot is put in place to prevent stress and depression.
Inflammations on the scalp
There are inflammations in the scalp that are caused by fungus or bacterial infections.
Several conditions of the scalp like eczema, psoriasis, ringworms or alopecia araeta are problems that are known to lead to loss of hair. The above conditions are treatable and hence should never be a cause to worry.
Drugs and medications
There are certain drugs that can lead to a problem of hair loss if they are abused for a long time. Medications like steroids and chemotherapy can also lead to hair loss. There are also some diuretics that can be responsible for the reduction of body hair.
It is possible that a particular medicine that you may be given by your doctor may cause hair loss, and hence it is always advisable to ensure that you seek medical attention every time you get any side effects when consuming some drugs to see if your doctor can give you an effective alternative.