Hair loss can affect anyone at any stage, yet it remains a taboo subject to discuss. However, if you are suffering from hair loss, you're not alone because 1 out of 4 men and 1 out of 3 women will experience hair loss by the time they turn sixty. Let's explore the 15 main reasons why for hair loss.
1. Your diet
The first thing you need to do is make sure that you are eating a balanced diet. It doesn't just mean eating more protein; it means ensuring you get all the nutrients your body needs. A deficiency of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients can cause hair loss.
2. You have an autoimmune disorder
Hair loss is a common symptom of autoimmune diseases, such as lupus or alopecia areata, in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than half of women with alopecia areata experience hair loss on top of their heads.
2. You have diabetes
If you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, you may be at risk for hair loss related to your medical condition— especially if you take insulin injections. In addition, the high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can cause severe dehydration and damage to your hair follicles (the tiny sacs at the base of each strand), leading to thinning or baldness in some spots on your scalp. If you notice sudden changes in your hair, see your doctor immediately.
3. You're stressed out
Stress can age skin prematurely by causing the release of cortisol, a stress hormone that damages collagen and accelerates wrinkling, according to research published in The American Journal of Pathology. Stress also increases cortisol levels elsewhere in the body, including in the scalp's sebaceous glands, where it causes inflammation and makes your scalp more susceptible to acne and hair loss.
4. You've been sick recently
Chronic illness (such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis), depression, or anxiety can all impact your hair growth cycle and lead to shedding more than usual.
5. Hormonal imbalances
Hormone imbalances post childbirth and menopause can cause thinning hair as well as greying and balding. So if you have any hormonal imbalance, it's essential to get it treated as soon as possible so that it doesn't affect your appearance too much.
6. You have an infection on your scalp, such as ringworm or seborrheic dermatitis, that may cause flaking skin around your ears, nose, and mouth, as well as dandruff-like scales on your scalp that look like white powder when you run your fingers through your hair after washing it — often accompanied by redness, itching
7. Medication
Some medications can cause you to lose your hair, especially if taken over long periods or if used in combination with other medicines that affect the body's hormone balance. Examples include some blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, and steroids. It may take up to two months after stopping these medications before any regrowth occurs, so don't be too alarmed if your hair doesn't seem to change straight away after stopping them!
8. Harsh Shampoo & conditioner
You have been using the wrong shampoo and conditioner for your hair type; this can cause dryness, breakage, and dandruff problems, making your hair look dull and brittle.
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9. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause scarring in the scalp area, which may lead to hair loss if the scarring is severe enough
10. Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) - this is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women. It occurs when a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone) binds to receptors in the scalp, causing follicles to shrink, producing shorter and finer strands until eventually they stop growing altogether and the follicle dies.
11. Female Pattern Baldness - although less common than MPB, this form of alopecia is also caused by DHT binding to receptors on the scalp, which causes follicles to shrink and eventually die out. There's some evidence that women produce more DHT than men, which may be one reason they're more likely to experience balding at an earlier age.
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12. Genetics
Hair loss can be caused by heredity, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate. Instead, you can fight it with the proper treatment.
13. Heat styling tools such as straightening irons and curling irons; blow dryers; hot rollers; flat irons; etc.
14. You Are Going Through Puberty
Adolescents going through puberty often experience temporary hair loss because their bodies produce more hormones than usual. This is known as telogen effluvium (TE) or "shedding phase syndrome." TE typically occurs six months after the trigger event that caused it (such as surgery).
15. Losing weight too quickly
In some cases, losing weight too quickly can cause temporary or permanent thinning of your scalp.
