Reasons for hair loss

Thursday, April 30, 2009

You are probably anxious to know why your hair is falling out or thinning. Hair loss can be due to heredity, stress, medicine, aging or some other reason. Some of the common reasons of hair loss:

  • Hormonal problems can cause temporary hair loss. If the thyroid gland is inactive, it may result into hair loss. Also hormonal (androgens) imbalance can cause hair loss.
  • Excessive mental or physical stress can cause hair loss. Too much stress can result into hair loss.
  • Hair loss can be result of some illness or surgery. If you have undergone some surgery or suffering from some disease or illness you can face the problem of hair loss.
  • Some chemicals, hair styles can also lead to hair loss.
  • Hair loss can also be due to genetic problems. The male hormone testosterone appears to be the main problem and is heavily linked to heredity.
  • Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss problem is solved once you stop taking these medicines. Medicines used in chemotherapy, birth control pills and antidepressants can cause hair loss.
  • Rapid weight loss can also cause hair loss as a side effect.