WHAT COULD BE CAUSING YOUR HAIR LOSS?

The average person sheds between 50-100 hairs a day. Hair loss may be due to a number of factors, including genetics, age, poor nutrition and certain medical conditions or treatments. In cases where you have more than one contributing factor, the cumulative effect can be more severe hair loss. Let’s take an in-depth look at some of the main reasons behind hair loss.

hereditary hair loss

The most common cause of hair loss in both men and women is androgenetic alopecia, meaning it’s hereditary. Androgenetic alopecia can come from either side of the family. It typically occurs gradually and in predictable patterns. In women, look out for thinning hair along the crown of the scalp and in men, watch out for a receding hair line and bald spots.

HORMONAL CHANGES + MEDICAL CONDITIONS

A variety of conditions can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, including hormonal changes from pregnancy, childbirth and thyroid problems. A relevant example of this would be COVID-19 infection - in a recent study out of 39 adults who tested positive, all experienced signs of acute Telogen Effulivium.

medication + supplements

Hair loss can be a side effect of certain drugs, such as those used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, gout and high blood pressure.

RADIATION THERAPY

The hair may not grow back the same as it was before.

STRESS

Many people experience a general thinning of hair several months after a physical or emotional shock. This type of hair loss is temporary.

Hairstyles + treatments

Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair tight, such as pigtails or cornrows, can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. Hot-oil hair treatments and permanents also can cause hair to fall out. If scarring occurs, hair loss could be permanent.