It is common for some hair to fallout on a daily basis. Every day, people shed up to 100 hairs. When hair falls out in greater extents than normal, it can cause worry. In that case, they should consult with a doctor to determine the best treatment alternatives. After a doctor has addressed the underlying issue, a person’s hair will often return to normal. Hair loss, whether baldness or noticeably thinning hair, can be caused by a number of factors, which are discussed in brief below

Factors that cause hair loss:

1. Heredity- The most common cause of chronic hair loss is a genetic condition that develops with age. Androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness, and female-pattern baldness are all terms used to describe this disorder. Men get a receding hairline and bald patches, while women experience widening of their hair partition.

2. Hormone imbalances and medical issues -Hair loss can be permanent or temporary due to a variety of conditions, including hormonal changes induced by PCOD, pregnancy, delivery, menopause, and thyroid issues.

3. Medical conditions include alopecia areata, an immune-related condition that causes patchy hair loss, scalp infections like tinea capitis, syphilis, and trichotillomania, a psychiatric illness characterised by hair-pulling behaviour.

4. Medications and dietary supplements- medicines which are used to treat cancer, arthritis, depression, heart issues, gout, and high blood pressure, can also cause hair loss.

5. Nutritional deficiencies can result from poor nutrition or following a severely restricted crash or fad diet, which can lead to hair loss ranging from thinning to patches of baldness.

6. Radiation /Chemotherapy induced hair loss

7. Stress- Several months after a physical or mental stress, many people notice a general thinning of their hair. This kind of hair loss is just transient.

8. Styling – You might cause substantial damage and breakage to strands in the pursuit of a fashionable hairstyle, which can lead to hair loss and thinning. Over-shampooing or blow-drying, using hot styling tools frequently, tying a too-tight ponytail can all lead to hair loss.

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Hair loss prevention tips:

1. Take care of your hair-When brushing and combing your hair, use a detangler and prevent tugging, especially if it is damp. A wide-toothed comb can aid hair loss prevention. Excessive procedures to avoid include hot rollers, curling irons, hot-oil treatments. Rubber bands, barrettes, and braids put a lot of strain on your hair, so try to avoid them.

2. Stay hydrated – The hair shaft is made up of one-quarter water, so drink at least four to eight glasses of water every day to stay hydrated and promote healthy hair development.

3. Consult with your doctor- about any drugs or supplements you are taking that may be causing hair loss.

4. Protect your hair from the sun and other sources of UV radiation.

5. Vitamins- are not only beneficial for your general health, but they are also wonderful for your hair. Vitamin A promotes healthy sebum production in the scalp, vitamin E stimulates blood circulation to keep hair follicles active, and vitamin B maintains hair appearing healthy.

6. Protein-rich foods – Eating lean meats, fish, soy, and other proteins boosts hair health and, as a result, helps to prevent hair loss.

7. Avoid smoking – as smoking limits the quantity of blood that goes to the scalp, resulting in a reduction in hair growth.

Before beginning a new hair loss therapy or using supplements, it is better to consult with a doctor. Hair growth can be restored and further hair loss can be avoided by treating the underlying condition. As a result, your first move should be to seek medical help for the core health issue.

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Dr. Swathi Shivakumar

Consultant Dermatologist

Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru

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