Reasons for Hair Loss

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The most common reasons for losing hair are as under:

The physical reasons:

The physical reason for losing hair are linked to your hair style, for example hair pulled so tightly that it places tension on the scalp can result in a condition called traction alopecia. Traction alopecia can be permanent if the style is worn for a long enough time that it damages the hair follicles. . Having your hair chemically treated, such as getting your hair colored, bleached, straightened, or permed, can make the hair break off or fall out temporarily. Excessive use of hair dryers for styling or always sticking to the same hair style makes the hair to be pressed too much. Changing your hair style early is the best thing to do in this case.

Poor nutrition:

Eating disorders or poor eating can cause hair loss. This happens because your body does not get enough protein, vitamins, and minerals to sustain hair growth. Vegetarians might also lose their hair because they don't get enough protein from non-meat sources.

Skin & Scalp Diseases:

Hair loss can be related to some skin diseases & scalp diseases as well, such as in mycosis baldness would usually appear in the type of hairless inflammatory focus (es). The treatment in such cases means giving the patient oral and local antimycotic remedies.

Androgenetic alopecia:

Among adults, the most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia. This condition is caused by hormones called androgens and genetics. Sometimes, the hair loss can start as early as the mid-teen years. It also can occur in people who take steroids like testosterone to build their bodies.

Systemic illnesses:

Endocrine (hormonal) conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid disease, can interfere with hair production and cause hair loss. People with lupus can also lose hair. The hormone imbalance that occurs in polycystic ovary syndrome can cause hair loss in teen girls as well as adult women. The treatment of hair loss in such cases depends on the treatment of the basic illness that actually caused hair loss.

Baldness because of drugs:

Some medications can cause hair loss as a side effect. Diet pills that contain amphetamines also can cause hair loss. Chemotherapy drugs for cancer are the most well-known medications that can cause hair loss.