Nowadays hair loss can be found even among teenagers as well.
Does your hair loss problem or thinning hair stress you out? Actually, stress may be the reason causing you to lose your hair or causing alopecia (the medical term for hair loss and an umbrella term for many types of hair loss).
There are a number of factors that lead to tremendous hair loss and permanent hair loss.
1. HORMONAL CHANGES
Hormones are the most commmon reason for hair loss in women and men. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of the male hormone is responsible for hair loss women and men.
People with conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have higher androgen levels, which can cause female pattern hair loss.
Other things that can cause dramatic changes in your hormone levels — like pregnancy, puberty, childbirth, menopause, and hypothyroidism — may also affect hair growth and trigger hair loss in women as well.
Changing medication routines can cause your hair to become thinner For example, some women who stop taking birth control pills can experience hair loss.
Fortunately, in most of these cases, you can slow down or reverse the hair loss with proper treatment.
2. USAGE OF CHEMICAL HAIR PRODUCTS
- SHAMPOOS containing sulfates, artificial fragrance, etc.
- Using hair dryer and hair straightener can cause hair damage.
- Using chemicals for hair smoothening can also damage the scalps.
- Repeatedly using chemical relaxants and heat styling tools can damage the hair follicles and cause permanent hair loss.
3. Medical Conditions
- Thyroid disease
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Alopecia areata (an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles and leads to hair fall)
- Scalping infection (Fungal infection like Ringworm)
- Secondary syphilis
- Lupus
4. MEDICATION FOR DISEASE
- Cancer ( Chemotherapy for cancer treatment)
- High blood pressure medications
- Thyroid disease medications
- Depression (Mood stabilizers and antidepressant)
- Weight loss drugs
- Birth control pills
5. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CHANGES
Age (may have hereditary hair loss)
Traumatic events ( can cause telogen effluvium)
Stress ( can cause two types of hair loss - telogen effluvium and alopecia areata)
Extreme weight loss or sudden weight loss (can result in thinning hair )
6. Genetics
The most common type of hair loss, androgenetic alopecia, is hereditary and related to age. It’s commonly referred to as male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss.
This is a more extreme form of hair loss that usually begins in young adulthood and gradually progresses with age.
Hereditary hair loss is mostly common in men but it occurs in women as well. For normal hereditary hair loss there is no cure but early treatments may help to slow down or stop the hair loss.
7. Nutritional deficiencies
Nutritional deficiencies can provoke hair to fall out. Extreme diets that are too low in protein and certain vitamins, such as iron, can sometimes cause hair shedding.
Having low levels of iron, vitamin D, and zinc have all been shown to be linked to hair loss.
Vitamin deficiencies are usually easily corrected with dietary supplements. It’s important to always talk to your provider before you try any new supplements.
8. DOES LACK OF VITAMINS CAUSE HAIR LOSS?
The answer to this question is YES
When you lack consuming certain vitamins can cause hair loss and hair damage
Such as :
Vitamin A ( Makes Staples oily by forming substance sebum). Overdoing vitamin A containing supplements or medications can trigger hair loss, as per the American Academy of Dermatology).
Vitamin B ( biotin helps in hair growth).
Vitamin B12 ( Vitamin B12 is crucial for overall health, not just hair growth, its deficiency could create multiple problem).
Vitamin C ( Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects hair follicles from the oxidative stress caused by free radicals ).
Vitamin D ( Vitamin D stimulates hair follicles to grow, low levels of vitamin D are linked to alopecia areata , a technical term for hair loss).
Vitamin E ( Similar to vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help to prevent oxidative stress in the hair follicles).
NUTRIENTS
Zinc ( Zinc plays a crucial role in hair tissue growth and repair. It also keeps the oil glands around the follicles working properly).
Protein ( Protein is vital for hair growth, lack of protein in diet can cause hair loss).
Iron ( Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to your cells. this makes it an essential mineral for several bodily functions, including hair growth).
PREVENTION
To prevent hair loss, you may try:
Changing or improving your lifestyle to reduce stress and improve health condition.
eating a nutritious diet that includes proteins, fats, and certain vitamins and minerals.
The following may also help you to stop further hair loss:
using a lightweight or ayurvedic shampoo and conditioner to avoid weighing down the hair and drastic hair loss.
avoiding tight hairstyles such as pigtails or cornrows or any other styles that pull your hair.
limiting the use of heating processes that can damage the hair and lead to hair loss.
Practicing good hair hygiene, and good nutrition.
Using home remedies to stop hair loss and help hair grow naturally.
Conclusion
If you are experiencing hair loss or alopecia, don’t panic. It is normal to lose upto 100 hairs each day. And if you are losing more hair than usual,then you may have an underlying health condition.In that instance you should see a doctor and seek advice on how to treat hair loss and such health condition.
There are different types of hair loss and only a medical professional can determine the exact cause of hair loss.
Hair loss might not always have a cure, but in many cases medications can help if you use them early enough.
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