Why is my hair getting thin
8 Reasons Why You Might be Losing Hair
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8 reasons why you might be losing hair
losing your hair gradually in small
amounts is known as hair thinning
hair thinning is defined by moderate or
minor hair loss
which takes some time moreover you do
not end up going bald
due to hair thinning but some thin spots
are going to appear on your head
here are some reasons why you might be
losing hair
over treating hair regularly
experimenting with your hair
with different products can weaken your
hair follicles and damage them
over treating your hair can lead to
gradual hair thinning
however it should stop once you stop
using the harmful products
and take better care of your hair perms
color treatments relaxers and harsh
shampoos
and conditioners can cause damage to
your hair
hormonal imbalances hormonal changes can
also cause hair loss
the hormonal imbalance in women caused
by childbirth or menopause can make them
lose hair
on the other hand men can lose their
hair with age
due to changes in their body's hormone
composition
the hormone dihydrotestosterone or dht
triggers hair follicles making you lose
hair
stress uncontrolled or unmanageable
stress
is a major cause of thinning hair people
often lose hair when battling anxiety
and stress
the stress can be either psychological
or physiological
physiological stress is often
short-lived and hair loss due to it
ceases rather quickly however it is much
harder to deal with psychological stress
and the hair loss caused by it lifestyle
changes will need to be introduced
to better manage stress lacking the
proper nutrients although your hair is
mostly protein it requires
several minerals and vitamins to grow
and maintain form
zinc iron and folic acid are three
nutrients that are essential for hair
growth
your body also needs several vitamins
such as vitamin d
and vitamin b12 to grow and maintain
hair
as well as minerals such as selenium
lower intakes of the relevant nutrients
can cause hair loss
thyroid disorders the thyroid gland
regulates the growth and maintenance of
the body
any irregularity in the thyroid's
activity can result in major issues
both hypothyroidism overactivity
and hyperthyroidism diminished activity
can impair the maintenance of your
body's tissues this also extends to hair
which may begin to weaken and fall due
to an issue with the thyroid
medication you can also lose hair
because of medication
chemotherapy is the most popular example
of this
however you can lose hair from a variety
of medications
treatment for autoimmune diseases has
resulted in hair loss
and medicine ranging from
antidepressants to anticoagulants has
caused hair loss
rapid weight loss losing a lot of weight
quickly
such as 20 pounds is a sign of weakness
this may happen due to an illness or
some health complication
however the weakness can extend to your
hair as well
you might begin to lose hair right after
shedding a lot of weight
this is primarily due to nutrients being
diverted from your scalp to other areas
of your body
having a skin infection skin infection
and disorders can also result in hair
thinning
scalp psoriasis is one common skin
infection that can cause you to lose
hair
similarly serious cases of dandruff are
a result of an infection
and can cause hair to thin
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