What Causes Hair Loss?
Hair has a life span of nearly 3-4 years after which it dies and falls off. We normally lose up to 100 strands every day. Around 10% of the hair is dying at any given time. These get replaced soon so you don’t see any thinning of hair.
One of the main reasons of increased hair loss is aging. With age, blood circulation in the scalp decreases and not enough sebum is produced. Without enough nutrients to nourish the follicles, hair strands become weak and start falling.
Why women don’t go bald in spite of shedding hair is because they have lesser testosterone than men. Testosterone and heredity causes baldness which is typical in men. Men prone to baldness start with bald spots and end up with just a horse shoe shaped ring of hair and this baldness is permanent. Women produce increased testosterone after menopause and may develop thin hair throughout the scalp, but the hairline in the front thankfully remains intact.
Infection on the scalp due fungi or ringworm is another reason. Usually found in children this causes bald patches and can be cured with medicines. Other reasons for bald patches are tight braids or ponytails and the habit of twisting and pulling hair. Bald patches usually grow back.
Illnesses such as anemia and medications which suppress the immune system and treatments for cancer can result in heavy hair loss. The hair usually grows back once the treatment is over. Auto immune diseases like lupus, hormonal changes, thyroid problems, infectious diseases like syphilis, high fever etc are other causes. Stress is also thought to be a likely reason. If you shampoo or blow dry your hair excessively you are bound to notice increased shedding.
You can choose the appropriate treatment after determining the real reason for hair loss. Permanent baldness will require replacing lost hair with weaving or transplantation. Or you can opt for a wig or a hairpiece. Topical applications and prescription medicines are available, which will mainly help you retain what you are left with rather than encourage new growth. These have side effects though temporary, and need to be used or taken regularly. Expense is a big factor for all these options and some men prefer to sport a fashionably shaved head.
Eating healthy nutritious food and drinking lots of water during and after an illness will not only help you regain your health back but will also reflect well on your mane. Exercise and a relaxed lifestyle too will do wonders. Treat your hair gently and it will reward you well.
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