Hair Falling Causes

One of the most worrying aspects of hair loss treatment is the tendency of many people to seek solutions without first determining what has caused their loss in the first place.
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At best, victims may lose money on "miracle cures" inappropriate or even legitimate treatments that unfortunately are not suitable for their particular needs. At worst, some people may be at risk their health through self-prescribing powerful pharmaceutical drugs. I have no problem with hair loss suffer save money by buying cheap generic drugs online, but I feelstrongly they should at least seek confirmation from their doctor that a drug is their individual needs.

Before examining the most common causes of premature loss of hair, we must understand that some shedding of hair is perfectly normal.
Hair grows from follicles that are tiny organs in the skin designed to grow a single hair that follows this repetitive cycle:

1. Long period of growth (anagen stage) - This phase usually lasts between two and seven years with an average growth rate of six inches (15cm) each year.
2. Short transition period (catagen stage) - the transition period lasts about two to four weeks. During this phase, the hair breaks off and moves upward in the follicle.
3. Resting period (telogen stage) - This phase lasts about three months allowing the hair to break off before falling.

At this point a new hair begins to grow thus repeating the normal cycle of hair growth. Unfortunately a number of factors can interfere with the process of natural hair growth leading to forms of hair thinning or premature baldness.

Androgen tic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss, probably accounting for up to 95% of hair loss for men and women. It is usually associated with aging and develops in predictable stages over varying periods. Each follicle follows a genetically programmed growth cycle with some follicles coded to remain active for a shorter time than others. This results in the development of hereditary baldness patterns that are so familiar to us all.
For this type of baldness to occur, the following factors must be present:

1. A genetic predisposition for hair loss to occur (as explained above).
2. The presence of male hormones.
3. Aging - in other words, enough time for the first two factors to influence

All men and women produce male hormones such as testosterone and DHT. These have a useful role to play in both sexes but obviously occur in very different concentrations. There are higher levels of androgens in males that explains why this form of hair loss affects more men than women.
In brief, these hormones affect the hair growth cycle as follows:

1. High levels of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase occur in certain cells of the hair follicle and sebaceous glands
2. 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone into DHT.
3. DHT causes the terminal hairs to miniaturize.
4. This leaves short, soft, soft vellum hair who cover the scalp inadequate.
5. The growth phases gradually become shorter until these hairs are lost for good.

Alopecia aerate is thought to be an immune system disorder that causes follicles to stop producing hairs in patches on the head. In severe cases, it can take to the stage where all hair on the head is lost (alopecia totalis) or even a complete lack of hair results (alopecia universals).

In most cases hair will reappear on its own but until then, the condition can be very distressing for patients especially since its cause can be difficult to determine. If you feel you may be suffering from this form of hair loss, ask your doctor who will perform a physical exam and blood tests to determine the cause.

Talien effluvium is characterized by a general thinning or shedding of hair over a period of several months and is most common in people who have recently experienced trauma. Common causes include childbirth, major surgery, serious illness, psychological stress and chemotherapy. The good news is that the behavior associated with abnormal growth telogen effluvium is temporary and reversible.

There are many other less common hair loss causes that need to be updated before a course of treatment is chosen. Traction alopecia is hair loss constant pulling, usually as a result of the hairstyle. Broken hairs can result in thinning, often caused by excessive styling or exposure to chemicals and sun. Finally, serious illness or nutritional deficiencies can cause side effects that may include degrees of hair loss.

I hope this brief article obtained through the message that diagnosing the real causes of hair loss is not always a simple process. Once you and your physician have identified a cause, then you can work to restore your hair to its former glory. And the good news is, most forms of hair loss can be treated successfully. The next article in this series will look at some of the best hair loss treatments currently available.
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