Hair Loss Causes & Treatment Losing hair is a common phenomenon that we face in daily life. We lose hair due to various reasons and also as part of normal hair growth cycle. However, it is of concern when we lose hair in excess. During the process of hair growth, hair grows at a pace of half-inch a month, and then falls off after three to four months. At any point of time, about 90% hair is in the growing stage. Hair is embedded in the cavity of the skin known as hair follicle. Hair follicle provides nutrition for the growth of hair. The hair follicle shrinks after certain period of time resulting in loss of hair. In normal conditions, the follicle and the hair is replaced with new one, but a person who is suffering from hair loss may face problem with this replacement cycle resulting in baldness. Causes: There are numerous causes of hair loss such as:
Poor nutrition: Prolonged insufficiency of nutrients like proteins, iron, zinc, vitaminB complex, vitamins A and E affect the health of the hair causing hair loss. Further, diet for weight loss and eating disorders contribute to hair loss.
Stress: It is a major contributing factor for hair loss. If stress is associated with any illness or surgery, person may lose more hair
Drugs: Anticoagulants, anti-depressants, hypertensive, cardiovascular and gout medications acts as contributing factors for hair loss
Health Conditions: Conditions like thyroid, diabetes, lupus and scalp infections such as ring worm lead to lose of hair
Mental condition: Trichotillomania, a condition where a person can't resist himself from pulling or twisting hair, loses hair