Causes of Sudden Hair Loss
Are you wondering about some of the causes of sudden hair loss in women? Well, there are many biological as well as external factors which can cause women to suddenly lose their hair.
Some are gradual while some are sudden, as it can catch you by surprise. It’s not some kind of surprise that anyone would want to anticipate though.
Losing hair of about 50-100 strands a day is normal because our hair has its own life cycle, too. The reason is that we lose the old ones so they can be replaced by new and healthier ones.
However, if it has become excessive and unusual especially at a young age, this losing of hair in excess can be upsetting. To avoid that situation, we need to know what's causing this sudden hair loss. And we are talking about not only the hair on our head but on our entire body as well.
Main Causes of Sudden Hair Loss:
- Age
- Pregnancy
- Chemotherapy
- Fungal infections
- Thyroid disease
- Hormonal imbalance
- Scarring of the scalp
- Vitamin A overdose
- Lack of proper nutrition
- Post-menopausal conditions
- Connective tissue diseases like lupus
- Birth control pills and anti-depressants
- Inflammation/infections on the hair follicle
- Stress caused by an illness or major surgery
- Constant physical, emotional or mental stress
- Hereditary or genetic diseases like alopecia
- Frequent shampooing, blow drying and styling
- Chemical damage as from the use of hair colorants
- Radio-active therapy or exposure to any radio-active substances
- Improper care of hair like too tight ponytails or any style that hurts the scalp
- Medications used for gout, cancers, blood thinners (anti-coagulant) and other serious illnesses.
As you can see, the reasons range from nutrition deficiencies, disease, medication and drug treatments, as well as stress and other medical reasons.
Hair is very important not only because it covers and protects our scalp, but it also enhances our beauty. As they say, it is our “crowning glory”. A dazzling and healthy head of hair is typically one of our sources of confidence and self-esteem. And for most people, losing it could be bothersome, embarrassing, uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable. Though in some instances, it can be treated and in time, hair can grow back.
However for some diseases we might incur, hair loss can be permanent or irreversible. We can buy artificial hair or wigs to camouflage our hair loss but it’s nothing compared to a natural hair. There are some things which we can’t control like heredity but for the things we can, it’ll be better to do it now or else regret it later. Knowing the causes for sudden hair loss should help you determine ways to prevent it and treat it sooner rather than later.
Disclaimer: This article is not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor.
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