Whether you have straight, curly, long or short hair, it says a lot about you. Your hair is another way to express your personality and style. Research has shown that people that love their hair have a better self-image. If you are starting to notice a lot of hairs in your pillow when you wake up every day, then its best to see your doctor.
There different causes of hair loss. If you want to know more about them and how to cure or prevent them then just read below.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Are you getting enough vitamins in your body? Especially vitamin D, having the right amount of vitamin D in your body is important for hair and overall health. One of the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency is hair loss. If you start to notice some hair loss, start upping your vitamin D intake. You can get your needed amount of vitamin D by simply getting a bit of sun exposure. Though, if you live somewhere where the weather is rainy or cloudy all the time, you can substitute this deficiency with vitamin D supplements. Other deficiencies that affect hair loss is zinc, copper and lysine (amino acid). It is also important to get enough protein in your system. Our hair is composed of protein, and if you leave your body deprived of protein; your body will start to take these proteins from your hair to function properly. People that follow a strict vegetarian lifestyle can often suffer from hair loss. Though there are substitutes to protein from meat.
Hormonal Imbalance
Women tend to lose balance or have a rapid decline in hormones when they reach the age of 30 and this often leads to hair loss. This is due to the high amounts of dihydrotestosterone conversion. The main hormone that women produce are estrogen, though androgens and testosterones are also present in the body. This is why the conversion occurs in the female form. As women age, the amount of androgen conversions will affect the hormonal balance. Beside this there are different other causes of hormonal imbalance in women. Thyroid issues, polycystic ovary syndrome, pregnancy and birth control pills are some of the other causes of hormonal imbalance. To treat this type of hair loss, it is best to ask a medical professional.
Extreme Stress
This comes as no shock, stress affects us mentally, emotionally and physically. Extreme stress will start to affect hair growth and hair loss in the long run. The period of hair loss can last for months to even years. It is important to give yourself some time to relax and be free. It’s important to work hard, but allowing yourself to be completely stressed out of your mind that you’re actually having hair loss is another thing. You can reduce your stress by simply relaxing, getting a massage, taking a long bath, and if it becomes too much; you can always seek for professional help.
Hair Products Containing Toxic Chemicals
Sodium lauryl sulfate is usually found in shampoos, this ingredient can have a toxic effect on your immune system that can affect hair growth and the hair follicles. People with sensitive skin or hair tend to acquire hair loss after using hair products that contain high amounts of sodium lauryl sulfate. You can
prevent this by buying organic shampoo or by simply reading the ingredients at the back of the bottle. Once you see SLS look for another one. Another cause for hair loss is processing your hair. Our hair is able to withstand one hair process such as hair coloring, straightening or perming at least every three months. Over treating your hair can lead to hair loss and damage.
Extreme Weight Loss and Crash Diets
Crash diets are never a good idea, not only is it dangerous to your health it is also causing hair loss. This is due to the sudden imbalance in your body and the body’s need to go on starvation mode. The body is then forced to take nutrients from the body, causing dry skin and hair loss. This type of hair loss can be fixed by going on a sustainable weight loss plan and eating healthy.
If you’re suffering from hair loss, we hope that this list was able to help you identify the cause and treatment for it. It is important to understand that you cannot treat hair loss unless you treat the underlying cause first. Go to a medical professional and ask them about medication, steps or treatments you can take.
