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5 Main Causes of Hair Loss and How to Deal With It

On average, we lose about 80 strands of hair per day. These are just the strands that have gone through their life cycle. After falling out, new ones grow in their place. Therefore, this number of lost strands does not affect the appearance of your hair. But if you start to lose significantly more hair or your hair does not grow back you may begin to notice bald areas that appear.

If your hair has become thinner, dull, and lifeless this may indicate some disorders in the body. To stop hair loss, you need to determine the root cause of the problem.

main causes of hair loss

1. Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalances can lead to many annoying health and beauty problems, from acne in adults to weight gain. If you have problems with your hormones, it affects the whole body (and, of course, the hair). Hormones play a huge role in regulating the hair growth cycle. Estrogen (female hormones) help maintain hair during the growth phase for an optimal period of time. Androgens (male hormones) are not very beneficial for the hair.  It can shorten the cycle of hair growth if the female body produces an excess of androgens.

An excess of androgens can cause hair loss. The extent of this often depends on the genes. If you have a genetic predisposition to follicular sensitivity, hormonal imbalances can affect your hair more than someone who does not have a predisposition. To treat this it is necessary to eliminate hormone imbalance.

2. Stress

It is not a myth that excessive stress can cause hair loss. How does this happen? Stress can raise your androgen levels, which in turn causes hair loss. Stress can also cause scalp problems, such as dandruff, dryness, and itching. This contributes to the loss of curls. In addition, stress leads to eating disorders and problems with the digestive system. All this can have a negative effect on your hair.

To cope with this problem you should find a way to deal with stress that works for you. This can be meditation, special breathing techniques, yoga, running, dancing, or art therapy. Try apps that help deal with stress or ask a specialist to help you.

3. Iron-Deficiency Anemia

One of the most common causes of hair loss in women is iron deficiency. Iron is necessary for the production of protein in hair cells. Lack of iron-rich foods, a genetic tendency to iron deficiency, and heavy periodsall lead to anemia. In this condition, the body does not produce enough hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen to tissues.

When the number of red blood cells drops rapidly this causes not only profuse hair loss but also a weakness, pallor of the skin, fatigue, headaches, and problems with concentration.

To stop hair loss and other symptoms of anemia, you need to add healthy foods rich in iron to your diet. Among them are pork, beef, fish, apples, leafy greens, enriched beans, and quinoa. It is also worth adding vitamin C rich foods to the menu as it improves the absorption of iron by the body.

main causes of hair loss

4. Scalp Diseases

Hair health depends on scalp health. If you have dry, thinned, skin with dandruff and irritation then this can cause profuse hair loss. Especially dangerous diseases include psoriasis, fungal infections, seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), and ringworm. If you have inflammation, itching, dandruff, you should immediately consult a dermatologist in order to receive proper hair loss treatment.

There is treatment for each disease and condition of the scalp. This can be both the use of therapeutic shampoo for dandruff and medication.

5. Age

During menopause, women go through changes that can also affect hair health. Hair loss during and after menopause is a common problem. It is important to understand that our hair is also aging. When we get older, our hair naturally becomes thinner. This is an absolutely normal part of the aging process.

To eliminate the effect of aging on your hair take care of your health and hair. Avoid frequent use of a hairdryer or other heat. Use gentle shampoos and conditioners, preferably sulfate-free. Hydrate your scalp and hair, use nourishing and moisturizing hair masks. Even homemade masks will really benefit your hair.


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