hair loss problems

Common causes of hair loss

There are many reasons that contribute to hair loss, including:

• Genetic causes: In most cases, hair loss is inherited, that is, it passed from one parent to the person, and this is also called “androgenetic alopecia in women” (FPHL) and “androgenetic alopecia in men” (MPHL).
• aging Hair grows less with age, becomes thinner, and tends to break easily.
• poor diet: Poor diet leads to hair loss, especially when it does not contain enough protein and iron.
• Stress and tension: This includes the physical stress that accompanies the patient after surgery, various diseases, high fever, or high body temperature.
• Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is one of the factors that lead to hair loss.
• Exposure to emotional or physical trauma: Emotional or physical trauma can lead to significant hair loss, such as the death of a family member, extreme weight loss, or high fever.
• Trichotillomania: Trichotillomania is one of the causes of hair loss, in which sufferers have an obsession to pull their hair and pull it out from the head, eyebrows and eyelashes.
• Pull the hair too much when tying it up.

Medical causes of hair loss

There are some medical conditions that may be the cause of hair loss, including:

• Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes and imbalances may cause temporary hair loss, and among the reasons for these changes are pregnancy or childbirth, the onset of menopause, thyroid problems, and others.
• Alopecia: Alopecia areata occurs when the immune system attacks the hair follicles, causing sudden hair loss, causing circular, bald, and smooth patches on the skin.
• Scalp infections: One of the infections of the scalp is ringworm, which is a skin disease that leads to flaking of the scalp and hair loss. It is worth noting that hair grows back naturally if this infection is treated.
• Other skin disorders: Skin disorders that lead to hair loss:
  • Lichen planus.
  • Some types of lupus.
  • Sarcoidosis.

take medicine

Taking some types of medications may cause hair loss, including medications used to treat cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, and high blood pressure, in addition to contraceptive medications. Excessive consumption of vitamin A also causes hair loss.