Alopecia or commonly known as hair loss is a condition that is interrupted by the body’s cycle of hair production. Hair loss is an extremely common condition that affects a variety of individuals.
For many people hair loss does not only affect one’s appearances but it can result in a variety of psychological and emotional build-ups including their self-confidence. To gain a better understanding on hair loss, here are nine facts in which you may or may not know:
#1 We lose hair naturally everyday. It’s normal for individuals to lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair on a daily basis.
#2 Hair loss occurs in both men and women. Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss that occurs in both men and women. In men, this condition is known as male-pattern baldness. Whereas for women, the hair becomes thinner all over the head.
#3 Hair loss in pregnancy. Some women may experience hair loss or thinning of hair during and after pregnancy.
#4 Emotional impact of hair loss. Individuals who experience progressive hair loss often find themselves with devastating results of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and affects their confidence badly.
#5 Physical situations such as sudden weight loss due to restrictive dieting or weight loss surgery is another reason for hair loss to occur. However, for some this might be a temporary condition only.
#6 Medications Apart from that, taking certain medication, having serious illnesses like cancer is another reason for hair loss too.
#7 Not all types of hair loss are preventable. For instance, baldness caused by genetics such as male and female-pattern baldness is not preventable.
#8 Hair loss shampoo can help strengthen and revitalise your hair scalp at the same time preserve your hair.
#9 Hair loss in children is relatively common. Some of the common causes include:
- Fungal or bacterial infections such as scalp ringworm.
- Telogen effluvium (stress- related hair loss)
- Traction alopecia (hair loss due to repeatedly pulling of hair)
Sources: Healthline, WebMD
