How to recognize if more hair is actually falling out than it should?
Hair loss is a physiological process that occurs due to a change in the growth phases and renewal of skin cells.
Usually, a person falls from 50 to 100 hairs daily.
Hair loss is part of the natural balance - some hairs fall out and others grow.
When the balance is disturbed, that is, when the hair falls out faster than it grows, pathological hair loss occurs - alopecia.
Everyday hair loss is natural, but when you start to see your scalp or bald spots in the mirror through your hair, you should look for and understand the causes of this phenomenon.
Causes of severe hair loss:
- Family history (heredity). The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary disease that manifests itself with age. This condition is called androgenetic alopecia.
- Hormonal changes. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and thyroid disease can cause permanent or temporary hair loss.
- Medications and dietary supplements. Hair loss can be a side effect of some medications.
- Radiation therapy of the head or chemotherapy for cancer.
- Excessive psycho-emotional stress. Many people experience a sharp decrease in the amount of hair, its thinning a few months after physical or emotional shock. This kind of hair loss is temporary.
- Hairstyles and procedures. Hairstyles that tighten your hair, such as braids, dreadlocks, can cause excessive hair loss. Perms and excessive coloring with low-quality dyes are also harmful to hair.
- Seasonal hair loss. This problem can manifest itself at any time, and each season has its own combination of provoking factors.
What to do with hair loss at home?
The most effective remedies for hair loss are a healthy lifestyle, stress reduction, good nutrition, and rest.
