Detecting causes of hair loss

The technical name that is given to the loss of hair is alopecia. When the similar pattern is seen on the scalp it is known as baldness. Hair loss occurs not only in adults but it can be a source of problem for children as well. The loss of hair in any individual occurs on daily basis. But the fact of the matter is that no hair loss persists for a long time.

The hair loss can occur in an individual due to various reasons. Amongst the Several causes for the loss of hair, infection is one of them. The fungus infection can be a cause for loss of hair and can be recuperated with consuming topical medicines. Hormones also account for the loss of hair. But hair loss due to hormonal imbalance is generally a phenomenon that occurs in men. The baldness might occur either due to under secretion or over secretion of the thyroid gland. However, change in the level of estrogen as well as androgen can be a cause for loss of hair in both male as well as female. To correct the imbalance caused due to the hormones, steroid or hormone injections are administered to the individual.

Another cause due to which hair loss can occur in an individual is protracted illness, stress along with surgery. For all these factors a major hair loss can be a probable outcome. In general, a short-term illness does not result in any hair loss. Diseases such as diabetes are also considered a probable reason for loss of hair. However, in women loss of hair can also occur due to pregnancy. Such a loss of hair occurs generally post delivery, mostly after three or four months. This is mainly use to the change in the hormones pre and post pregnancy. However, the hair loss gets recovered by itself. Medicines used for treating cancer, antidepressant medicines, medicines for recuperating gout along with medicine for birth control can also cause severe loss of hair.

The diet also plays a crucial role in the growth of hair and with proper healthy diet you can always have beautiful hair. With all the elements such as nutrients, vitamins, proteins in your diet plan you can stimulate hair growth whereas lack of such elements can cause tremendous loss of hair. A multivitamin supplement in your daily diet can keep up a healthy hair.

So, it is recommended to detect the cause behind the loss of hair prior to any treatment, so visit your trichologist and get the cause diagnosed