Major causes of Hair Loss

Hair Loss is common to both men and women. However, normally it is more humiliating for men compared to women as it is normally not so severe in women. On the other hand in case of women the fall occurs all around the head whereas generally for men the hair loss is severe on a particular part of the head resulting in visible baldness. Generally human hair grow at a speed of one centimeter per month. This growth in male can continue upto three years after which hair may fall as it has completed its growth cycle which is normal.

Following are the major reasons of hair fall:

1. Hormonal problems can cause hair loss. For example of the thyroid gland is over or under reactive, it can cause hair loss.

2. Women might experience hair loss after delivering a baby.

3. Hair loss can be a result of use of certain medicines or therapies for example chemotherapy in cancer patients.

4. Common Baldness is generally found in men. It is also called pattern baldness. This is the most common type of Hair loss found in men.

5. Biotin is the main element responsible for the strength and growth of hair. Shortage of biotin makes hair weak and hence they fall. Biotin quantity can be increased by eating egg yolks and liver which have high biotin value.

6. Persistent dandruff can also cause hair loss as it makes hair roots weak. Also certain fungal and bacterial infections can result into loss of hair from affected patch of the head.

7. Use of sub-standard hair products containing harmful chemicals can also cause permanent loss of hair.

8. Constant state of stress and anxiety also affect hair growth and result into hair thinning and hair loss.  

Fortunately, there are lots of treatments / therapies available which can implant artificial hair. Therefore, even if you lost your hair completely, there is nothing to worry about.




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