HAIR LOSS...WHY??!!
Almost every lady who walks into my clinic is complaining of weak, brittle, unhealthy hair and hair loss.
since the autoimmune disorders are more common in females they suffer from this problem due to disease and side effects of the medicine.
However, It's true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness (more on that later)
since the autoimmune disorders are more common in females they suffer from this problem due to disease and side effects of the medicine.
However, It's true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness (more on that later)
Here are some common and not-so-common reasons why you might be seeing less hair on your head.
1-PHYSICAL STRESS:
Any kind of physical trauma,surgery, a car accident, or a severe illness, even the flu,can cause temporary hair loss. This can trigger a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
Any kind of physical trauma,surgery, a car accident, or a severe illness, even the flu,can cause temporary hair loss. This can trigger a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium.
2-PREGNANCY:
Pregnancy is one example of the type of physical stress that can cause hair loss (that and hormones). Pregnancy-related hair loss is seen more commonly after your baby has been delivered rather than actually during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is one example of the type of physical stress that can cause hair loss (that and hormones). Pregnancy-related hair loss is seen more commonly after your baby has been delivered rather than actually during pregnancy.
3-LACK OF PROTEIN:
If you don't get enough protein in your diet, your body may ration protein by shutting down hair growth, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This can happen about two to three months after a drop in protein intake.
If you don't get enough protein in your diet, your body may ration protein by shutting down hair growth, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. This can happen about two to three months after a drop in protein intake.
4-MALE PATTERN BALDNESS:
About two out of three men experience hair loss by age 60, and most of the time it's due to male pattern baldness. This type of hair loss, caused by a combo of genes and male sex hormones,
About two out of three men experience hair loss by age 60, and most of the time it's due to male pattern baldness. This type of hair loss, caused by a combo of genes and male sex hormones,
5-HEREDITY:
If you come from a family where women started to have hair loss at a certain age, then you might be more prone to it.
If you come from a family where women started to have hair loss at a certain age, then you might be more prone to it.
6-FEMALE HORMONES:
Just as pregnancy hormone changes can cause hair loss, so can switching or going off birth-control pills. This can also cause telogen effluvium, and it may be more likely if you have a family history of hair loss. The change in the hormonal balance that occurs at menopause may also have the same result.
Just as pregnancy hormone changes can cause hair loss, so can switching or going off birth-control pills. This can also cause telogen effluvium, and it may be more likely if you have a family history of hair loss. The change in the hormonal balance that occurs at menopause may also have the same result.
7-EMOTIONAL STRESS:
Emotional stress is less likely to cause hair loss than physical stress, but it can happen, for instance, in the case of divorce, after the death of a loved one, or while caring for an aging parent.
Emotional stress is less likely to cause hair loss than physical stress, but it can happen, for instance, in the case of divorce, after the death of a loved one, or while caring for an aging parent.
8-ANEMIA:
Almost one in 10 women aged 20 through 49 suffers from anemia due to an iron deficiency (the most common type of anemia), which is an easily fixable cause of hair loss.
Almost one in 10 women aged 20 through 49 suffers from anemia due to an iron deficiency (the most common type of anemia), which is an easily fixable cause of hair loss.
9-HYPOTHYROIDISM
Hypothyroidism is the medical term for having an underactive thyroid gland. This little gland located in your neck produces hormones that are critical to metabolism as well as growth and development and, when it’s not pumping out enough hormones, can contribute to hair loss.
Hypothyroidism is the medical term for having an underactive thyroid gland. This little gland located in your neck produces hormones that are critical to metabolism as well as growth and development and, when it’s not pumping out enough hormones, can contribute to hair loss.
10-VITAMIN B DEFICIENCY
low levels of vitamin B are another correctible cause of hair loss.
low levels of vitamin B are another correctible cause of hair loss.
11-AUTOIMMUNE RELATED DISORDERS:
This is also called alopecia areata and basically is a result of an overactive immune system.
This is also called alopecia areata and basically is a result of an overactive immune system.
12-DRAMATIC WEIGHT LOSS:
It’s possible that the weight loss itself is stressing your body or that not eating right can result in vitamin or mineral deficiencies. Loss of hair along with noticeable weight loss may also be a sign of an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia.
It’s possible that the weight loss itself is stressing your body or that not eating right can result in vitamin or mineral deficiencies. Loss of hair along with noticeable weight loss may also be a sign of an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia.
13-CHEMOTHERAPY:
Some of the drugs used to beat back cancer unfortunately can also cause your hair to fall out.
Some of the drugs used to beat back cancer unfortunately can also cause your hair to fall out.
14-POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is another imbalance in male and female sex hormones. An excess of androgens can lead to ovarian cysts, weight gain, a higher risk of diabetes, changes in your menstrual period, infertility, as well as hair thinning. Because male hormones are overrepresented in PCOS, women may also experience more hair on the face and body.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is another imbalance in male and female sex hormones. An excess of androgens can lead to ovarian cysts, weight gain, a higher risk of diabetes, changes in your menstrual period, infertility, as well as hair thinning. Because male hormones are overrepresented in PCOS, women may also experience more hair on the face and body.
15-MEDICINES:
Antidepressants, blood thinners, and immunosuppression medicines can also promote hair loss.
Other drugs that might cause hair loss include methotrexate (used to treat rheumatic conditions and some skin conditions), lithium (for bipolar disorder), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including ibuprofen, and possibly antidepressants.
Antidepressants, blood thinners, and immunosuppression medicines can also promote hair loss.
Other drugs that might cause hair loss include methotrexate (used to treat rheumatic conditions and some skin conditions), lithium (for bipolar disorder), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including ibuprofen, and possibly antidepressants.
16-OVER STYLING:
come on ladies we all have done this at least at some point in our life!
Vigorous styling and hair treatments over the years can cause your hair to fall out. Examples of extreme styling include tight braids, hair weaves or corn rows as well as chemical relaxers to straighten your hair, hot-oil treatments or any kind of harsh chemical or high heat. Because these practices can actually affect the hair root, your hair might not grow back.
come on ladies we all have done this at least at some point in our life!
Vigorous styling and hair treatments over the years can cause your hair to fall out. Examples of extreme styling include tight braids, hair weaves or corn rows as well as chemical relaxers to straighten your hair, hot-oil treatments or any kind of harsh chemical or high heat. Because these practices can actually affect the hair root, your hair might not grow back.
17-AGING:
It’s not uncommon to see hair loss or thinning of the hair in women as they enter their 50s and 60s.
It’s not uncommon to see hair loss or thinning of the hair in women as they enter their 50s and 60s.
18-STERIODS:
If you are on steroids—you could lose your hair.
If you are on steroids—you could lose your hair.
19-SMOKING:
last but important.yes, smoking can lead to hair loss!
last but important.yes, smoking can lead to hair loss!
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