Why am I Losing My Hair?

Both men and women can experience hair loss, but men are more disposed to hair loss than women are. The main cause for male hair loss is male pattern baldness. Different treatment options are available for men and women, depending on the cause and degree of hair loss.

Male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness are a main reason for hair loss and this type of hair loss is the result of a combination of age, hormones and genes. Another main cause of hair loss is heredity and despite what many people say, this trait can be passed down from either side of the family, affecting both men and women.

People can also experience hair loss due to stress. Both physical and emotional stress can cause hair loss. Physical stress is the stress resulting from physical trauma, such as a severe illness or an accident. Physical stress is likely to only cause temporary hair loss. Emotional stress can also cause hair loss in some people, but it is not as likely to as physical stress is. As with physical stress, hair loss related to emotional stress will most likely only be temporary.

A type of physical stress that women can go through that may cause hair loss is pregnancy. Some women will experience hair loss a few months after the birth of their baby, due to hormonal changes. This type of hair loss will generally be temporary and should only last for a few months, or until the woman’s hormone levels are regulated again.

Certain diseases or illnesses may cause someone to have some hair loss as well. Alopecia areata is hair loss that is cause by an auto-immune disease and is the result of having an overactive immune system. Hypothyroidism, lupus and anemia can also cause hair loss for some people.

If you over style your hair, you can also cause hair loss. Excessive heat from straightening, curling and blow drying puts a lot of stress onto your hair. If you use heat constantly, your hair can become dry and brittle and your hair can start to break off. The same goes for using hair dyes on a regular basis. Hair dyes contain harsh chemicals, and they can cause the same type of damage that excessive heat can. This type of hair loss is usually temporary and you can usually fix it by making some changes to your hair styling routine.

If you are deficient in Vitamin B, you may experience some hair loss. Hair loss from this deficiency is very correctable and by simply taking a supplement, you can usually stop the hair loss. Also, there are some people who have too much Vitamin A, and this can also cause hair loss. This is also treatable, and once you adjust the amount that you are taking, your hair loss should stop.

If you are experiencing some thinning hair or balding you would like to know the cause, you can contact the experienced hair loss physician, Dr. Yates. He will be able to determine what is causing your hair loss and will let you know what your options are for treatment.