subject: Top 3 Reasons For Sudden Hair Loss In Women [print this page] It is said that the average woman loses about 200 hairs per day but what if you find that you are dealing with sudden hair loss for no apparent reason. The top 3 causes are discussed below.
Stress
One of the leading causes of sudden hair loss in women is stress. Our bodies react differently when we are under stress and one of those ways we deal with stress is hair loss. This can be seen frequently when a women gives birth and they suffer with post partum depression. Other life changing stressful events can also cause a woman to suffer with sudden hair loss such as losing her job or the death of a loved one.
Medical Situations
There are a number of medical conditions that can cause a woman to suffer with sudden hair loss. If she is suffering with thyroid dysfunction she may notice that her hair is thinning rather fast. Lupus is a condition that can also make a woman's hair fall out fast. Certain gynecological conditions such as ovarian tumors can cause unwanted rapid hair loss as well as anemia. It is best to seek the advice of a doctor if you suspect that you have a medical condition that may be making you suffer with sudden hair loss.
Medications
Many women do not realize that there are many medications that have the side effect of hair loss so it comes as a surprise when the notice that their hair is falling out rather quickly when they start a new medication. Some of the most common medications that can cause hair loss are as follows: Thyroid medications, Blood pressure medications (more specifically water pills and beta blockers), birth control pills, Antidepressants, blood thinners, gout medications, medication to lower cholesterol and even street drugs like cocaine.
Treatment
The first step in getting treatment for the sudden hair loss is to find out what is causing the hair loss. Once you and your doctor determine the reason for the hair loss, he or she can help you find a way to reverse the hair loss. It can be something as simple as changing your medication. If you are losing your hair due to stress, then your doctor may help you find ways to deal with the amount of stress you have in your daily life.
It is important to read up on any new medications that you may be taking so you know exactly what to expect where side effects are concerned. This will help you catch the problem right away so that you can put a stop to the hair loss as quickly as possible.
