subject: Know Various Hair Loss Conditions To Choose The Right Treatment [print this page] Our hair has the natural rate of growing 1cm approximately every month and a natural loss each day. But if the rate of hair loss exceeds its normal rate, then it becomes a matter of concern. According to the study of dermatology, the normal hair loss rate counts to 100 hairs per day. The renewal system of the human body justifies this much of hair loss which occurs mainly by combing, shampooing or styling. Loss of hair because of some illness or disease conditions like diabetes, thyroid diseases, lupus or anaemia, during pregnancy period or due to aging can also be considered natural to some extent. Moreover thinning of hair while on birth control medication or due to some phases of hormonal changes in human body can also be considered as normal.
Hereditary baldness is a term coined for the people who have a decreased rate of hair growth rather than increased loss of hair. Genetic based hair loss issues are more common in men who are above the age of 30 years. Loss of hair or baldness at this age is majorly caused by inappropriate levels of Testosterone in men that is the reason why it is more common in men. Higher level of testosterone in women can make them face higher risk of increased hair loss.
Stress has become one of the major causes accounted for hair loss problems among people in today's fast paced world. Both physical and emotional stress can lead to major loss of hair in human bodies. Physical stress in the form of any surgery or injury reduces the basic bodily growth which might cause hair fall off later and new hairs form. Such a hair fall condition is called as Telogen Effluvium. There is one hair loss condition known as Alopecia Areata that is induced by stress and is severe. In this condition the white blood cells of the body act against the hair follicles and cause patchy hair loss.
Relaxation and good diet are two key things that can fight most of the hair loss conditions to prevent hair loss. If you are affected by any hair loss condition, visit a doctor before taking any medication. It is important to choose the right treatment based on the cause of hair loss problem to cure it.
