Hair Loss Causes

What Causes Hair Loss?

With every day that passes, you lose up to 80 strands of hair. So it is only natural to notice a few stray ones around your room after brushing or showering. But, if the number seems too high, you might need to investigate what’s causing it. In order to find out why they’re falling, it’s best to consult with a hair professional.

Are these hairs just normal daily shedding? Or, are there other causes for concern? You’ll want to figure out which one applies so as not to miss important treatments when necessary, and don’t forget: Always consult with an expert before taking any drastic measures on your own.

You may not be aware that you can tell the reason behind your hair loss by examining what it looks like. For example, you could be losing full strands of hair with spherical ends. It may be hereditary or biological reasons such as genetics and pregnancy. But, broken strands with busted ends are signs of breakage due to severe heat styling. This includes chemical treatments and exposure to extreme humidity over time.

Hair loss is a natural process that occurs when new hair does not grow in its place. However, it’s not something to worry about because there are treatments available for those who want them! You can prevent and decrease your risk of losing more by getting treatment early.

At Hair Transplant Center – Sarasota, we offer treatments to help you restore your hair and your confidence. Discover how different options can be used when experiencing some form of hair thinning or balding. Let us guide you with this quick rundown on common reasons why hairs fall out:

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Disease

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles. It causes sudden and unpredictable loss of scalp and/or body hair. You can lose your eyebrows or eyelashes in addition to scalp hair from alopecia areata. However, the ability of this hair to grow hair back varies depending on severity and other factors. Natural regrowth isn’t always possible but people with this condition need to depend on steroids and hair systems to stem and conceal their hair loss.

Drug Treatments

Hair loss is a common side effect of many drugs, but not all. The drug’s potency and duration can play a factor into the loss of hair. If you’re experiencing thinning or patchy hair from taking medication, there are options available as long as your doctor advises you of the potential side effects.

Drugs such as chemotherapy have a negative effect on the body’s ability to grow healthy cells. Most of the time it results in alopecia or other forms of baldness. Beta blockers are also well known for their side effects. It includes hair growth interruption due to its slowing down the signaling process between nerves and muscles when stimulated by norepinephrine (NE).

Infections

Hair loss can happen because of infections, like tinea capitis. It starts out looking like a pimple but expands and leaves scaly patches. It gets into hair fibers in the affected area, and these hairs break off. They become brittle and inflamed from irritation due to infection. Also called ringworm of the scalp, its exterior is usually the most inflamed with a more normal skin tone in the middle. The name comes from how it looks like a ring. Hair loss can depend on how bad the infection is, but some hair may grow back over time.

Male Pattern Baldness

Male pattern baldness occurs when men’s hair starts to fall out. Some men will only lose hair from their temples or the crown of their heads, while others may go bald all around. The way in which you lose your hair will often be determined by your heredity. Some men will only lose a little bit of hair, while others will have the hairline recede into an M-shape. Over time, some men may lose all of their hair.

Male pattern baldness is very common in men. This type of hair loss is related to male hormones as well as shrinking hair follicles. This means that with age, hairs on the scalp get shorter and finer. Eventually, as they shed, they will stop growing back.

Ultimately, the best way for a patient to figure out why they are losing hair is to visit a doctor. At Sarasota Hair Transplant Center, we can determine what is causing your hair loss. We can talk about whether you think your hair will grow back on its own or if you need surgery. Now that you know a little more about hair loss, you can get personalized help by visiting The Hair Transplant Center – Sarasota. Contact us today!

What Causes Hair Loss?

Disease

Mental Health

Drug Treatments

Infections

Male Pattern Baldness