Things You Must Know About Hair Loss

by Anthony Smith

Each hair strand endures for an average of 4.5 years, after which the hair falls out and is replaced in 6 months by a new strand of hair. Each month, it grows about half an inch. “Hair loss” or baldness is the case when the body stops to grow new hairs – and not literally due to hair loss.

Hair loss is due to several factors such as aging, heredity and testosterone. Normally, men and women lose hair thickness as they age. Genetic baldness strikes more men than women. Men, however, who do not produce testosterone do not develop baldness patterns. Meanwhile, women develop a hair loss due to genetics, age and pregnancy. Sometimes, abrupt physical or emotional strain could lead one to lose half of the hair throughout the scalp. The hair shedding will stop only after 6 to 8 months. This stress could be stimulated by severe infections, childbirth, major illnesses, critical emotional stress, medications and crash dieting.

There are some women between the age of 30 and 60 years that may discover that their hair is reducing. Many have described that this hair loss sets off heavy, with lots of strands stuck in combs or falling out in showers but will gradually diminish as they get older. There is still no identified reason for this type of hair loss. Hair loss which results from menopause or childbirth usually returns to normal within 6 months to 2 years.

If you, however, had a hair loss because of radiation therapy or other illnesses, treatment is not needed. Your hair will naturally grow back until your body returns to its normal state.

Women who love hair pieces should abstain from suturing the hair accessories to the scalp as it runs the risk of scars and infection. For deep and too much hair loss, it is advisable to see a doctor.

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