Why My Hairs are Falling Out

Hair shedding is natural. However hair loss can be devastating, but if you think your hair might be thinning, know that you are not alone. An individual generally experiences hair fall during shower, while blow drying or brushing your hair. On an average, females lose 80 to 100 strands a day. In more simpler words that's a lot.

It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Your hair health depends a lot on your intake of protein, iron, vitamin C, Omega 3 and Vitamin A as well as other factors too.

There's no one reason behind hair loss—causes can range from the simple and temporary (like a vitamin deficiency) to the more complex, like it can be caused due to environmental pollutants or poor hair care routine. Sometimes hair loss is a side effect of a health problem that needs to be addressed and will remedy itself when the health problem is properly treated.

But hair loss may be a sign of a more serious medical condition that needs an evaluation by a dermatologist and possible treatment.  here are some of the most common reasons for hair loss.

1. Iron Deficiency Anemia

For vegetarians, or people trying to limit their meat intake, becoming iron deficient is a real concern, and a diet lacking in iron may lead to hair loss.  On an average, 10 per cent women suffers from anemia due to iron deficiency which is a major cause of hair loss.

According to the National Institutes of Health, on an average womens between the ages of 19 and 50 should get 18 mg of iron per day, and women 51 and older should get 8 mg per day, 

We don't recommend taking an iron supplement without having a proven iron deficiency diagnosed by a doctor. Instead, add iron-rich foods in your daily diet. You may consider sweet potatoes, soybeans, squash, lentils, and spinach in your diet.

Also read: How to fight dandruff.

2. Medications

Hair loss can be a side effect of a number of medications taken for common health problems. Certain drugs, including blood pressure medication, can lead to hair loss

Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also called anticoagulants); medicines used for gout, high blood pressure, or heart problems; vitamin A . Here are some of the medication that can be a reason for hairfall.

• thyroid medications
• some oral contraceptives
• beta-blockers
• anticonvulsants
• antidepressants
• anticoagulants

To find out if your daily pill causes hair shedding, read over the drug label warnings. But don’t stop any medication without consulting with your doctor first. We recommend getting a proper medical advice from a dermatologist.

3. Stress

One of the major hair fall reasons that can be managed is stress. When stressed the body release cortisol, stress hormone and also impact the proper functioning of other hormones in the body.

Intensely stressful situations - think: life-threatening medical diagnosis, death of a loved one, can trigger hair loss even weeks after the initial event. It is important to take certain measures to cope with stress like yoga, talk therapy, meditation, going on a short trip or spending a little time alone.

Significant emotional stressors can cause temporary hair loss, but once stress is brought under control, normal hair growth is usually restored. We recommend you to take good care of your diet and health as well as oiling your hair on a regular basis that will eventually improve the conditions of the scalp.

Also read: How to overcome depression and anxiety.

4. Ageing

Aging is part of the natural course of life.  It’s not uncommon to see hair loss or thinning of the hair in women as they enter their 50s and 60s. This could be due to the changes in the hormones and the weakened immune system.

At the age of 40, our body begins to lose the ability to regenerate new cells which results in thinning, hairfall and graying of hair. we also produce less oil in our scalp, which can make our hair weak and brittle. This can also contribute to an overall hair loss and thinning. 

Hormonal changes like those in puberty, and menopause may cause hair loss. Hair loss is caused by your follicles’ response to the hormone  dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

5. Thyroid disorders

Either an underactive thyroid, a medical condition called hypothyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, can result in hair loss because each condition causes a hormonal imbalance.

According to WebMD, both an overactive and an under-active thyroid can cause hair loss.  On the other side is hyperthyroidism, which leads to overproduction of thyroid hormones and results in rapid hair loss.

If you are experiencing abnormal hair loss, talk with your doctor to check your thyroid to check if it’s over active or under active. Treating the thyroid disorder can often reverse the hair loss.

6. Pregnancy 

Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they’ve had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones.

When you are pregnant, the glow your complexion seems to have is mirrored in how glossy and thick your hair tends to be. Most importantly, your estrogen levels are altered, which, among other things, causes your hair not to shed during the nine months you’re preggo. 

It takes time after pregnancy for hormone levels to return to normal, so it's not at all uncommon for post-partum moms to notice thinning hair or even patches of baldness.  If you do experience hair loss after pregnancy, rest assured that your hair will grow back in a couple of months.

A Word From Healthyngreat

Now you know the reason that may cause your hair loss you can work on it.  Strees is something you can overcome with just changing your lifestyle. The most important thing you need to take care is your diet as this may affect your hair too. When it comes to treating hair loss, there’s really no "one size fits all” treatment, but you do have some options. We recommend you to talk with your dermatologist about your concerns and the potential causes for your hair loss. They can recommend a treatment that’s right for you. If you are new to our blog and prefer our statistics please subscribe us and follow us and you will be notified everytime when we post some thing new.

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