subject: The problem of hair loss is the most common these days [print this page] HAIR LOSS: MAJOR CAUSES HAIR LOSS: MAJOR CAUSES
The problem of hair loss is the most common these days. Some hair loss is an inevitable part of the aging process .About 90% of the hair on most people's scalp is in a 4 to 5 year growth stage at any given time.The other 10% is in a 2 to 3 month resting phase after which it is shed.
Most people shed 50 to 100 hairs a day. New hair grows at a rate of approximately 1/2. inch each month. But if these are extreme and if one is losing more hair than those replaced naturally it becomes a cause of concern and one needs to find out the reason for hair loss.
In order to be able to find a cure for hair loss one first need to identify the reason for hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss is male pattern baldness. About 7-15% males in India experience this condition by the age of 25 and by about the age of 35 it is experienced by 40%of males. This is mainly caused by overproduction of the hormone dihydrotestosterone.
Too much of a stress, Hormonal Changes, Pregnancy, Menopause, inadequate diet, Birth Control Pills,Thyroid, Chemotherapy or Radiation ,prolonged illness and medication can be the other causes of hair loss. However these conditions generally results in temporary hair loss and they become normal with time.
Alopecia is one of other major causes. Alopecia, thought to be an immune deficiency disorder, appears in the form of small, bald spots on the scalp area. It can strike anyone, man or woman, young or old.Many people suffering from Alopecia recover, but there are some who will continue to suffer from reoccurrences.
The problem of hair loss is the most common these days
