5 Reasons Why You’re Losing Your Hair

Losing Your Hair

Frustrated because you are losing your hair? You are not alone. Millions of people around the globe are struggling with hair loss and have no clue what to do. We totally understand that losing your locks can be quite distressing and frightening. But luckily, most of the times, hair loss is treatable and even reversible as well. There are numerous medical treatments as well as cosmetic cover ups and camouflages available to help you tackle with a thinning head of hair.

However, before seeking a medical help for hair loss it is important to determine the reason behind your hair fall. Knowing the exact cause of hair loss will help you and your clinician set an effective treatment plan. Here are 5 most common reasons of hair loss. Go through them and determine which one is causing you to lose your locks.

Medical Conditions Can Cause Hair Loss

There are numerous medical conditions that can cause you to shed hair abnormally, at the top of the list being heredity condition being androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness (when affecting men) or female pattern baldness (when affecting a woman). Various other health conditions that are known to trigger hair loss in both men and women include psoriasis, eczema, hypothyroidism and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). In women, menopause also stimulates hair fall. If you think any of these medical conditions can be the reason behind you losing hair, check with your dermatologist.

Certain Medications Trigger Hair Fall

As if ailments were not enough, there are numerous prescription drugs as well that cause the consumer to shed hair. Medicines that are often associated with hair loss include anti-depressants, anti-ulcer medications, anti-convulsants and beta blockers prescribed to hypertension patients for controlling blood pressure. Oral contraceptives also bring a host of side effects and hair loss is one of them.

Hormonal Imbalance is Probably the Biggest Hidden Culprit:

Hair loss is most common in young girls and boys – those in their late teens and early 20s. Yes, they have a reason to shed hair – hormonal imbalance. Your hormones are most disturbed during puberty and it takes several years for the hormones to get stabilized, even after puberty. Male pattern baldness, aka androgenic alopecia, is caused by nothing else but the DHT hormone, a type of testosterone.

Hormonal hair loss can also affect women. In women levels of DHT and prolactin increase significantly after giving birth to child, thus causing the new mothers to shed hairs.

Nutritional Deficiencies:

While your genetics play an important role in determining the health and lifecycle of your hair, your diet also has a significant role to play. Your diet translates in your skin and hair. If you are getting all the essential nutrients responsible for hair growth, you are most likely to have healthy and strong locks. Six essential nutrients for hair growth include protein, iron, biotin, vitamin A & C, Omega 3 fatty acids and zinc. Fresh fruits and vegetable, lean meat, fish, poultry, beans, legumes and nuts are all rich sources of these essential nutrients. Incorporate these foods in your daily menu and enjoy a full head of thick and strong hair.

Mistreating Locks:

If you have suddenly started losing more than usual hair, there is a possibility that your hair-care regimen needs to be altered. Mistreating hairs is the third most common cause of hair loss. People generally ignore the delicacy of their hairs and start wearing hairstyles that require pulling the hair tight, such as cornrows or dreadlocks. This causes chronic pulling of hair, damaging their roots and the person gradually starts losing hair. Having your hair pulled back tightly, like high ponytails, also have a similar effect on your hair. This condition is known as traction alopecia and is most commonly seen in Africans, especially African women, who are fond of cornrows and dreadlocks.

Some other common mistakes that can cause your hair to fall out include combing wet hair, frequent blow drying and application of harsh hair styling products. Perming, dying and ironing hair can also damage your hair causing them to become rough and flaky and fragile.

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If you have already suffered from significant hair loss and oral and topical medications are not helping reverse the signs of hair thinning, Hair Transplant surgery may be worth considering. Hair Transplant Dubai Clinic also offers Hair Transplant surgery at quite affordable rates. If you are interested, book a free appointment now by filling our free online consultation form below.

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Written By: Dr. Cagatay Sezgin

Dr. Cagatay Sezgin is a celebrity hair transplant surgeon with over 20 years of experience in hair transplantation and restoration. He is the First Turkish Board Surgeon to become a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and the Asian Association of Hair Transplant Surgeons (AAHRS). Moreover, he has the honor of becoming the first hair transplant surgeon in the world to perform hair, eyebrow, and beard transplantation all in one case and that too in a single session.

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