Hairloss
(Symptoms)
On this page, you will find answers to your questions about hair loss.
What isHairLoss?
Most healthy people lose up to 100 strands of hair each day as part of the hair growth cycle, and new strands grow to replace those that fall out.
- When a larger number of hairs fall out and in return, fewer new strands grow., this is considered hair loss.
- What Are the Causes of Hair Loss?
- There are several types of hair loss, including:
Androgenetic alopecia: This type of hereditary baldness canaffect anyone (male-pattern baldness or female-pattern hair loss).
Alopecia areata: Alopecia areata one of autoimmune disorder that leads to hair loss from the scalp and body.
- Telogen effluvium: This type involves rapid hair shedding within a short period. It usually occurs a few months after the body experiences physical or emotional stress. It may also result from sudden hormonal changes.
- Anagen effluvium: Very rapid hair loss caused by certain medical treatments, such as chemotherapy.
- Hair loss can have many possible causes. The most common include:
- Hereditary hair loss.
Fungal infections of the scalp.
- Hairstyles that tightly pull the hair (such as braids, hair extensions, or tight ponytails).
- Hair care practices that cause damage due to processing (including perming and bleaching).
- Hormonal changes (such as pregnancy, childbirth, or menopause).
- Medical treatments (such as chemotherapy and certain medications).
