Have you ever encountered unusual shedding of hair? Losing your precious hair can be devastating. It gets even worse when you can’t tell the problem. Different factors contribute to hair loss. Some of these factors are artificial while others natural.
Over-styling
How much do you style your hair? Do you take it too far? If yes, that might be the reason your hair is shedding more than usual. Some hair procedures and chemicals used in styling hair have a direct impact on its growth.
The damage of hair follicles can cause hair to fall out. Women who undergo excess styling of hair face this problem more often. Cornrows and pigtails are some of the hairstyles that may damage hair follicles.
Hereditary Disorders
Also known as androgenic alopecia, this is an inherited disorder passed genetically. Hereditary hair loss typically occurs on the top of the head. Often, this disorder is passed from parent to offspring and cannot be controlled.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
During pregnancy, hormone levels heighten, causing hair to grow thick. Estrogen levels tend to be very high during pregnancy, which causes hair to proliferate. However, after childbirth, an instant drop in the estrogen levels causes hair to fall out. It takes up to 5 months for these hormones to adjust to normal levels.
Medication and Treatment
Some treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, often cause you to lose your hair. Chemotherapy, for example, is the most popular type of cancer treatment. Chemical reactions kill off hair cells. What follows is massive hair loss due to the death of cells. This condition is not permanent as you regain your hair after some time. Also, hair loss might be caused by certain drugs such as those used in treating gout, arthritis, and blood pressure.
Sudden Weight Loss
Losing weight takes a heavy toll on your body. Sudden loss of weight can make you lose your hair. Weight loss affects hormones that control hair growth leading to massive shedding of hair.
Stress and Trauma
Have you ever been stressed or undergone a traumatic condition? That might be the reason why some of your hair fell off. Stressful or traumatic situations cause anxiety, which triggers hormones. When essential growth hormones are disturbed, massive shedding becomes inevitable.
The Bottom Line
If you have encountered one of these causes, it might be the reason you’re losing your hair. At Genesis II, our custom women’s hair replacement solutions are specifically designed to meet the unique challenges of female hair loss in all its forms. To schedule a free consultation call us at (315) 458-1074 or to contact us via email click here.
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Sources
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16921-hair-loss-in-women
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/women-hair-loss-causes
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20372926
