Different Reasons For Hair Loss
Do either of your parents have a history of baldness? If so, then you too may be at risk for hair loss. According to studies, the leading cause for hair loss in both men and women is known as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness. This form of baldness is usually identified by hair loss in the front of the scalp that moves steadily to the back and top of the head.
The male pattern baldness can be identified with the diminishing hairline and thinning of hair growth. In female pattern baldness thinning of hair is the general symptom of hair loss. This thinning of hair can be noticed at the back of the head rather than the hairline.
Just the hereditary factor cannot be the reason for hair loss. Compulsive hair pulling or trichotillomania is a condition which may cause hair loss. If any part of the scalp is been pulled, then this condition will make that part the target. Generally this cannot be the only reason for serious alarm. The cure for this is to stop pulling the area that is been affected and automatically the hair grows.
One of the more serious conditions for hair loss would be the scarring alopecia. This condition is at risk when certain hair style shows its affect on the hair. One such hair style would be tight braids, this will cause tension on the scalp and this will lead the hair to fall out. Pulling and putting constant pressure on the scalp and the hair follicles will cause inflammation and result in scarring.
One other reason for hair loss can be the drugs or the medication prescribed which in a lesser percentage affect the hair. Medical treatments involving heart problems and medication for blood thinning are the type of drugs which will lead to hair loss.
Undergoing medical treatments like Chemotherapy also causes hair loss. The drugs prescribed for chemotherapy will stop the hair cell division and makes the hair thin and in turn they fall off pushing the follicles. When the treatment is complete the hair will re grow, but during the treatment the patient will lose hair is extra speed. Hence it is not termed as long-term hair loss.
There are many types of infections that cause hair loss. Ringworm is probably the most common fungal hair loss infection in children. It is a fairly contagious infection and can be identified by small circular patches on the scalp. The skin where the hair is infected is replaced by pink scaly looking skin. The treatment for this infection is anti-fungal cream applied directly to the infected areas. The condition is usually cleared up within 2-3 weeks of treatment.
