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Author: Leila Tan|Updated: 23 July 2024
Hair loss (alopecia) is a common condition that occurs among older men and women but it also can affect younger people including children. This condition may affect just your scalp or even your entire body and in some cases its effect can be temporary or permanent. The average number of hair to lose can be between 50 and 100 hairs a day. With 100,000 hairs on your head, the small hair loss isn't that visible. It typically replaces the lost hair with new hair but this doesn't always happen. Hair loss happens gradually over the years or it can happen suddenly. It totally depends on the cause of hair loss, which may be temporary or permanent. There can be many reasons why someone is experiencing hair loss. For example it can be because of the hormonal changes one is going through or it can be because of a medical condition . When it comes to hair loss, anyone can experience it but it seems to be more common among men. Hereditary hair loss with age seems to be the most common cause for baldness. Baldness refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp. There can be people who let the hair loss untreated and some may cover it up with certain hairstyles, makeups or hats. While, some still choose treatments that are available to prevent further hair loss or restore the growth. If you are unaware why you are losing hair or not sure about the underlying cause, it is recommended to consult a doctor who can massively help you in this topic. Before pursuing the hair loss treatment, talk with your doctor about the signs and symptoms of your hair loss because it can help the doctor to come up with the right treatment for you. Now keep on reading for more information about hair loss and ways to prevent it.
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What are the Symptoms of Hair Loss
Hair loss can develop in many ways and forms depending on the cause. The main symptom of hair loss can be losing excessive hair than usual. But it can be harder than you think to recognize it.
The below symptoms of hair loss can help you with identifying:
Widening part : When you part your hair and you can notice that your part is getting wider, this can be one of the main signs of hair loss.
Gradual thinning on top of head: This is the most common type of hair loss which affects mostly among aged people. These symptoms can occur in men when the hair begins receding at the hairline on the forehead, while for women this starts by having a broadening effect on the part of the hair. An increasingly common hair loss pattern in older women is a receding hairline which also can be called as frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Receding hairline: Like the widening part, you can notice your hairline visibly higher than usual, which is another sign of thinning hair.
Sudden Loosening of hair: After combing your hair, do you see collecting more hair than usual from your comb? If yes, then this is a sign of hair loss. This can be caused by a physical or emotional shock which causes the hair to loosen. You can notice handfuls of hair may fall out during washing or brushing your hair. Even a gentle tugging can pull out many hairs. This is a temporary hair loss even though it causes the overall hair loss.
Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp: These can be a sign of ringworm. It can be varied in size and can grow over time. This can be accompanied by broken, swelling, redness and sometimes oozing.
Clogged drains: After washing your hair, you may find your sink or shower being clogged by your hair.
Pain or itching: Another symptom can be when you feel pain or experience itching on your scalp.
Circular or patchy bald spots: Few people may experience circular or patchy bald spots on the scalp, beard or eyebrows. This can be another sign of hair loss. During this process, you may experience itchiness or pain before the hair falls out.
Full-body hair loss: Another underlying cause can be because of some conditions and medical treatments such as chemotherapy for cancer. This can lead to overall loss of hair all over your body. Normally this hair grows back.
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What are the Causes of Hair Loss
Hereditary hair loss
This most common cause of hair loss occurs between both men and women. This condition affects up to 50% of people. Among men, this is called as male pattern hair loss. While for women it's named as female pattern hair loss. The medical term for this condition is androgenic alopecia.
You most likely inherited genes which cause your hair follicles to shrink and overtime stop growing hair. Hair follicles are where they grow out. This shrinking can begin as early as your teens but for most it starts later in life.
Women can experience the overall thinning or a widening part as the first visible symptoms of hereditary hair loss. In men, they often experience a receding hairline or bald spot at the top of their head.
Certain treatments can help to stop or slow down the hair loss. The earlier you get the treatment, the earlier you save your hair. It will also help the hair to regrow. Remember, without any proper treatment you will continue having hair loss.
Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that develops your immune system to attack hair follicles. This type of hair loss results in creating bald patches which range from small to large. During this condition, you may experience thinning hair overall your body especially on your scalp, inside your nose, and in your ears. Some people even lose their eyelashes or eyebrows. This condition is treatable. Taking the right treatment can help to stimulate hair regrowth.
Cancer treatment
Chemotherapy or radiation treatment can lead to significant hair loss within weeks of starting treatment. Consider wearing a cooling cap before, during and after each session because it can help to prevent hair loss. Hair normally starts to grow back within months on completing the chemotherapy or radiation session. Seeking a doctor can help you offer medication to help hair grow back more quickly.
Telogen effluvium
This is a sudden hair loss which is the reaction of an emotional or physical shock such as a traumatic event, period of extreme stress, or a serious illness.
This can happen because of hormonal changes as well. During childbirth, postpartum, menopause and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) which usually occurs among women.
There are some other causes for this condition as well such as:
- mineral and nutrient deficiency - post surgery as a result of the anesthesia - starting or stopping hormonal birth control - acute illnesses or severe infections - certain endocrine disorders
Consuming certain medications can also cause telogen effluvium, such as:
- anticoagulants - anticonvulsants - oral retinoids - beta-blockers - thyroid medications
This hair loss can be resolves on its own once the underlying cause is identified.
How to Prevent of Hair Loss
There are few things you can follow to prevent or slow down hair loss:
- Keep loose hairstyles: Style your hair with loose styles so they don't put too much pressure on your hair. Avoid styling your hair into tight braids, buns, or ponytails. - Stop touching your hair: Avoid rubbing, twist,pull your hair as much as possible. - Pat hair dry: After shower, use a towel to pat your dry hair. Stop rubbing or twisting your hair with the towel. - Eat more nutrient-rich balanced foods: Consider eating more iron and protein based foods as snacks and meals. - Use gentle shampoo: If you are going through hair loss, try using a gentle baby shampoo to wash your hair. Unless your hair is oily, consider washing your hair only every other day or less. - Handle with care: When you are wet, use a detangler and avoid tugging when brushing and combing as well. Stop harsh treatments such as hot rollers, curling irons, and hot-oil treatments to your hair. They can damage your hair often. - Consult Doctor: If you are taking any medicine, consult your doctor about the medications and supplements you take which may cause hair loss. - Protect your hair from sunlight: Protect your hair from sunlight and ultraviolet light. - Stop smoking: Few research shows the common link between smoking and baldness in men. - Wear cooling cap: If you're undergoing chemotherapy, consider wearing a cooling cap. This can help reduce your risk of losing hair during the session.
Certain hair products and tools can be a cause for hair loss. Some of the products and tools are:
- heated combs - hair straighteners - bleaching agents - coloring products - blow dryers
If you want to style your hair with any heated tools, do it only when your hair is dry and use the lowest settings possible.
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Hair Loss Treatments
Hair transplant surgery
Hair transplant surgery works by a surgeon removing the individual hairs or a strip of skin with hairs from one part of your scalp and transplanting them to bald parts of your scalp. This treatment works best for inherited baldness as they typically lose hair on the top of the head. This surgery gives long lasting results. Because of some continuous hair loss, you may need multiple procedures over time. It also needed to be noted that this method unlikely works for people with scarring alopecias. This surgery takes up to 4-8 hours. Consult with you doctor to find whether this treatment is apt for you.
F8 Hair Regrowth Treatment
F8 Hair Regrowth Treatment is a non-invasive treatment which helps in promoting hair growth and helps by maintaining the scalp health. Low-laser energy and hair growth serum sweeps across the scalp which later on stimulate the inactive hair follicles and strengthens the hair papilla within. The energy and serum offers to repair the capillaries and encourages their microcirculation, which helps to supply nutrients to energize the hair follicles. After the treatment, you can feel the increased hair growth, strengthened hair strands, and reduced hair loss.
Laser therapy
A low-level laser device has been allowed for hair treatment for hereditary hair loss in men and women. Some research shows that this treatment improves hair density. There are still a lot more studies needed to show the long-term effects.
Lifestyle and home remedies
Last but not least, trying various hair care methods can make you feel better about how your hair looks. Try some home-made hair masks that can help in reducing hair fall. Also you can try using wigs or extensions which can make your hair look thick. Maybe consult a hair stylist on how to make your hair look more thick. If you're suffering from hair loss due to a medical condition, the cost of the wig might be covered by insurance.
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Conclusion
There can be many reasons why one is experiencing hair loss. The best way to find this out is by consulting a doctor. By consulting a doctor you can find the root cause and take necessary treatments to reduce or stop hair fall. Don't wait anymore. The sooner the better. Taking the right treatment can help to regrow your hair.
Even if you are experiencing hereditary hair loss, it is still possible to regrow your hair as there many treatments available out there. The treatments can include on how you care for your hair, improvements to your diet, and medical treatments that may be topically applied or taken orally.
FAQ
Which vitamin can help with hair loss?
There are some vitamins that can help promote and stimulate hair growth. Some of them are: - iron - vitamin c - B vitamins, specifically riboflavin, biotin, folate, and vitamin B12 - vitamin D
What illness can cause hair loss?
Hair loss can be connected with certain illnesses. Such as: thyroid disease polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) sexually transmitted infections scalp psoriasis
Is it possible to stop hair loss?
Stopping hair loss depends on the root cause. The sooner you treat hair loss, the more likely you will be able to reverse or reduce the rate of hair loss.
How many strands of hair fall in a day?
It's normal to lose about 100 – 150 hair strands every day.
Can stress be a cause for hair loss?
This totally depends on how much stress you’re experiencing and how much effect it has on the normal functions of your body. Usually, mild stress doesn't cause hair loss. But severe stress which can be a result of serious or traumatic events may cause a physiological imbalance in your system which can cause hair loss.
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