9 Common Causes of Hair Loss

On an average, you lose fifty to a hundred hairs a day. This is part of the body’s normal hair replenishing cycle. However, if the rate of loss of hair is too high and you see your hairline receding or thinning day by day, then it's something that to be concerned about.

Knowing what’s the exact condition that you’re suffering from can help when you’re trying to treat it. Causes of hair fall are many. Here are some of the common reasons.

1.     Telogen effluvium

This is a reversible condition that occurs after certain physical changes like pregnancy or a major surgery. Even drastic weight loss or high stress can trigger hair loss. It could also be a side effect of medications, especially antidepressants, beta-blockers, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

This lasts for 6 weeks to 3 months after the stressful event and results in hair loss.

2.     Hereditary hair loss

Hair health is closely related to genetics. Hair loss that occurs due to heredity is called Androgenetic alopecia. This is the most common cause of hair loss. It mostly depends on your ancestry.

3.     Hypothyroidism

Thyroid issues are a common disease among women, with millions suffering from it. In the case of hypothyroidism, your body produces very little thyroidic hormones and your body’s overall metabolism is disturbed. This leads to a number of side effects including hair loss.

4.     Lupus

This is a special condition where the body’s immune system doesn’t function properly. It attacks healthy tissue in your body. Nearly 1.5 million people suffer from Lupus during their childbearing years.

Hair loss due to Lupus could be mild or severe depending on the severity of the disease.

5.     Anemia

Another common cause of hair loss is Anemia. In this condition, the blood lacks adequate red blood cells. The cells of your body don’t get enough oxygen and they become malnourished. Iron deficiency or Anemia has other side effects apart from hair loss. This includes weakness, headaches, fatigue, and shortness of breath.

6.     Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

This is a female-specific condition that occurs due to hormonal imbalance. The ovaries produce an excess of male hormones. PCOS can lead to hair loss on the scalp and overgrowth in other parts of the body.

7.     Unhealthy scalp

For hair to grow, the scalp needs to be healthy. Skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, or fungal infections can cause inflammation on the scalp. This leads to hair loss.

8.     Alopecia areata

It’s an autoimmune disease that damages hair follicles. The exact cause of this disease is unknown.

9.     Excessive styling

Excessive shampoo, styling, and dyeing bring your hair and scalp in contact with harsh chemicals and heat. These results in hair fall as well.

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