I feel like sharing my knowledge and research about hair loss will not only help those who feel alone in their struggles, but also educate those who want to support a loved one and even those who may be quick to pass judgement. Although we live in the age of unlimited knowledge and resources at our fingertips, so many people are uneducated about hair loss. let’s just talk about how common hair loss is. In fact, there are more people that will experience some type of thinning or hair loss than those who won’t. So why is it still not talked about? and to those who choose to embrace a bald head continue to get stares? In a perfect (yet clearly imperfect) world we would all not only understand, but, accept the many types of conditions that can alter our physical appearance
1 in 4 women experience hair loss. The numbers are staggering and millions of people all over the world are privately and publicly dealing with the signs of hair loss. Hair loss is impartial and affects men, women, and children no matter their age or ethnicity. Hair loss is not only a side effect of things like our environment, genetics, stress, diet, medications and other things, but it in itself has its own side effects. This could include a loss of confidence, added stress, uncomfortable situations – the list goes on and on.
TOP 6 CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS
1. GENETIC PREDISPOSITION
A genetic predisposition of hormonal balances and imbalances, as well as the conversion of testosterone to DHT, can be inherited from either your mother's or your father's side of the family.
2.STRESS AND TRAUMA
Increased levels of stress might produce increased levels of testosterone which converts to DHT and interrupts the hair growth cycle. Stress of trauma can also constrict the blood supply to the capillaries, causing a lack of oxygen and nutrient uptake, as well as vitamin and nutrient assimilation for the hair follicle.
3.NUTRITION AND DIET
High consumption of animal fats (such as those found in fast food), vitamin A or rapid weight loss reduces the amino acids and vitamin assimilation needed for hair growth. Poor nutrition, limiting food intake, and liquid protein diets can cause hair loss. Deficiencies in biotin, iron, protein and zinc are particularly damaging to healthy hair growth. Toxicity of vitamins and minerals can also cause hair loss.
4.HEALTH
Malfunction of the hormone producing thyroid (hyper and hypo thyroid disease) is one of the only known health related causes to hair loss. The side effects of the medications used to treat thyroid disease can also cause hair loss problems. Pregnant women, generally considered healthy, can also experience hair loss that is generally associated with temporary hormonal changes in the body.
5. MEDICATIONS
The side effects of drugs can cause hair loss, as the hair follicle is sensitive to changes. Birth control, for example is a hormone. Almost any hormonal therapy can potentially cause hair loss. Steroids, specific chemotherapies as well as many blood pressure, diabetic, heart disease and acne medications can cause temporary or permanent hair loss.
6.ENVIRONMENT
Air pollutants, chlorine, metals, minerals and water pollution. Pollutants from the environment, such as pseudo-oestrogen's (mimics oestrogen) and toxins from within our body, can play a combined role in hair loss.
STAGES OF HAIR LOSS AND SOLUTIONS
ALOPECIA AWARENESS
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin disease, causing hair loss on the scalp, face and sometimes on other areas of the body. In fact, it affects as many as 6.8 million people in the U.S. with a lifetime risk of 2.1%. People of all ages, both sexes and all ethnic groups can develop alopecia areata. It often first appears during childhood and can be different for everyone who has it.
Will I have hair loss for life?
With alopecia areata, your hair follicles remain alive and hair can regrow at any time.
INSPIRE AND BE INSPIRED
So many of our customers completely own their hair loss and are such a source of inspiration. we are hoping that we can post on your behalf with photos an your story or if you prefer we can do it completely anonymously.
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