Hair Loss

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Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Typically at least the head is involved. The severity of hair loss can vary from a small area to the entire body.  Inflammation or scarring is not usually present. Hair loss in some people causes psychological distress.


There are different types of hair loss, including temporary and permanent, and it can affect your scalp or your entire body. It may be caused by heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions, or a normal part of aging. The loss of hair on the head can affect anyone, but men tend to lose more hair. The cause of hair loss can play a key role in how it appears. Your scalp may be affected only or your entire body can be affected.


A bald head is typically a result of excessive hair loss. Hereditary factors such as baldness with age are the most common causes of baldness. Untreated and unhidden hair loss is preferred by some people. Some people choose to conceal it with hats, hairstyles, or makeup. Another option for preventing further hair loss or restoring hair growth is to choose one of the available treatments.


Causes 


  • Hereditary factors

  • Aging.

  • Alopecia areata.

  • Cancer treatments.

  • Childbirth, illness, or other stressors.

  • Not caring for your hair properly.

  • Poor diet.

  • Hormonal imbalance.


Symptoms 

  • The hair on your head is gradually thinning

  • Slow-growing bald spot

  • Increasingly visible receding hairline as the year's pass

  • A thin ponytail

  • The horseshoe-shaped pattern reveals an exposed crown

  • Without complete baldness, hair loss due to illness, drug treatments, rapid weight loss, anemia, or stress



Risk factors:

  • A family history of balding on your mother's or father's side

  • Age

  • Significant weight loss

  • Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and lupus

  • Stress

  • Poor nutrition

Prevention

  • Be gentle with your hair. Use a detangler and avoid tugging when brushing and combing, especially when your hair is wet. A wide-toothed comb might help prevent pulling out hair. Avoid harsh treatments such as hot rollers, curling irons, hot-oil treatments, and permanents. Limit the tension on hair from styles that use rubber bands, barrettes, and braids.

  • Ask your doctor about medications and supplements you take that might cause hair loss.

  • Protect your hair from sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet light.

  • Stop smoking. Some studies show an association between smoking and baldness in men.

  • If you're being treated with chemotherapy, ask your doctor about a cooling cap. This cap can reduce your risk of losing hair during chemotherapy.


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