5 causes of hair loss, which you might not think

While some purposely get rid of head of hair on her head, others cursing the space for rapid hair loss. Let's be objective: the universe has nothing to do with it. About several reasons for hair loss, and we will tell you in this article.

1. Heredity

"Say thank you to your father and mother for the loss of hair" - jokes Sonia Bedreshiya-Bensel (Sonia Badreshia-Bansal), instructor of dermatology at the University of California. "Heredity - the most common cause of hair loss, - the expert continues. - A gene can be inherited both paternal and maternal. In this case, the problem is likely to affect you and, if it is observed in both parents. "

How do you know for sure? A biopsy of the scalp will give unmistakable answer. It is recommended to use topical medications to maintain existing hair follicles and stimulate new growth.

2. telogen effluvium

"When there is a plentiful miasma telogen hair loss because of the stress," - says Amy McMichael (Amy McMichael), dermatologist medical downtown Winston-Salem. Under normal circumstances, a person loses 50 to 100 hairs a day.

Other reasons can be identified postponed surgery or anesthesia, childbirth, flu, anemia and severe emotional turmoil.

"The negative effect may be caused by malnutrition - complements Paradi Mirmirani (Paradi Mirmirani), MD from California. - The lack of protein or gland can cause telogen effluvium. You can also mention the excessive weight loss. "

No special tests. But dermatologist may ask you about recent events in the life and look at the root of the fallen hair: club-shaped bulbs can signal an accelerated growth and premature loss hair.

What to do? In many cases, the time would be the best medicine. It may also be necessary to replace some of the drugs on the analogs and improved diet. If the loss is corrected, after about six months, the hair will recover.

3. Problems with the thyroid gland

"The lack of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism) causes brittle nails, skin fragility and hair loss - said Paradi Mirmirani. - Their overabundance (hyperthyroidism) changes the metabolism, which also has a negative impact on the hair. "

Blood tests will confirm whether there is indeed a malfunction of the thyroid gland. Admission hormonal drugs under close medical supervision and normalizes the thyroid gland and relieve the unpleasant symptoms.

4. skin diseases

Hair loss can be caused by fungal diseases, psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.

• The most common fungal infection is tinea. Treatment involves receiving antifungal agents.
• Seborrheic dermatitis is caused by enhanced production of sebaceous secretion and changes in the chemical composition of sebum. The reason could be hormonal changes, neurogenic disease and a number of other reasons. On the recommendations of the expert appointed medicated shampoos, cleansers and antifungal steroid creams.
• Psoriasis - a disease of autoimmune origin, accompanied by the formation of plaques on the skin, including on the head. When the treatment is applied salicylic acid, anti-inflammatory agents and biologics.

Self-diagnosis and self-medication, of course, are not permitted.

5. alopecia areata

Alopecia areata starts with the appearance of one or more small, round patches of alopecia on the scalp skin. The disease can progress and lead to complete loss of hair.

"Hair can grow back or fall out again at any time - says Paradis. - The main reason is still unknown, but genetics, stress and various diseases exert their influence. "

Treatment generally includes corticosteroids or other drugs and photochemotherapy laser therapy.