Introduction
Hair loss can be a difficult thing to go through, but knowing what caused it can be helpful. For example, if you've been experiencing hair loss and are wondering why, there are several reasons that may be contributing to your condition. Genetics is often the cause of hair loss in men and women alike; however, there are other things that can cause it as well. Some common causes of hair loss include genetics, medical conditions such as thyroid disease or lupus; alopecia areata (AA), which causes sudden patches of baldness on the scalp; Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness which causes thinning on top where it's more noticeable due to receding hairline at temples followed by widening part before nape when seen from above; trauma such as accidents auto-accidents falls etc.; tinea capitis (TC) fungal infection caused by dermatophytes fungi found in soil contaminated water whose spores reach scalp via air currents gets into blood circulation through small blood vessels called capillaries causing inflammation around roots especially near their free ends then spreads down into shaft causing tiny pimples red bumps itching burning possible formation scars etc.; Trauma like accidents auto-accidents falls etc.; drugs/medications such as chemotherapy radiation therapy corticosteroids minoxidil topical erythromycin antibiotics spironolactone finasteride metformin insulin
Genetics
If your family has a history of hair loss, you're more likely to be bald. Genetics is the most common cause of alopecia, but it's not the only one. Alopecia areata (also known as patchy baldness) can be triggered by stress or illness and may occur in both men and women.
Genetic conditions that cause hair loss include:
- Alopecia universalis: This rare genetic condition causes almost everyone who has it to lose their eyebrows and eyelashes early on; eventually they drop out entirely as well as lose their body hair altogether—so much so that some people call themselves "hairless apes." It's also been linked with autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus (LUPUS).
- Anagen effluvium: This form of alopecia occurs when something like chemotherapy causes your scalp hairs to fall out prematurely due to inflammation or irritation from medicine impeding their growth cycle.*
Medical Conditions
Some medical conditions can cause hair loss. Some examples of these are:
- Alopecia areata, a condition that causes patchy hair loss on the scalp and body
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which causes excess facial or body hair, irregular periods and acne in women
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), where your body doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones
Alopecia Areata (AA)
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, eyebrows and beard. AA is not contagious and can be treated with medication. However, it may come back after treatment has stopped.
This condition is genetic and affects men more often than women; however, if you have a family member who has had it before then you are at an increased risk of getting the disease yourself
Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)
Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss in men. It's also known as male pattern baldness and can have a significant impact on your quality of life, especially if you're young and losing your hair.
Hair loss caused by AGA is thought to result from genetics and increased sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that lowers production of another hormone called testosterone. When DHT attaches itself to cells within your scalp, it causes them to shrink and die off over time, which leads to thinner hair shafts and eventually complete baldness if left untreated.
Tinea Capitis (TC)
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp. It causes hair loss, itching, and scaly patches on your child's head.
Tinea capitis is more common in children who have weak immune systems or have been taking antibiotics for long periods of time. It can also be passed from person to person through close contact with someone who has it. If you think your child has tinea capitis, see their doctor right away so they can find out how severe it is and what treatments are best for them
Trauma
The most common causes of hair loss are stress and trauma. Trauma can be physical or emotional, and it can have a serious impact on your body's ability to grow new hair.
If you've experienced any kind of trauma recently, there's a good chance that it has affected your hair growth in some way. You should see a doctor if you notice any changes in the texture or color of your scalp's skin; thickening around the edges; bald patches on top of the head; sores that don't heal properly (particularly if they're painful); increased sensitivity when brushing or washing your hair; irritation around the ears from wearing earrings for too long--these are all signs that something isn't right with how well-nourished your follicles are at this time!
Hair loss can be a difficult thing to go through, but knowing what caused it can be helpful.
Hair loss can be a difficult thing to go through, but knowing what caused it can be helpful.
- Understanding what caused your hair loss is important because some causes are more serious than others. For example, if you have a medical condition that causes your body to produce too much hair growth hormone (such as lupus), then you may need treatment with medication or surgery. On the other hand, if there's nothing wrong with your body and simply aging is causing an increase in male pattern balding among women in their 40s and 50s (and sometimes younger), then it may not matter what causes it—but understanding where all of this information came from might help make sense out of some confusing situations!
Conclusion
Hair loss is something that can be very difficult to deal with. There are so many different causes and types of hair loss, which makes it even more difficult to know what you’re dealing with and how to treat it effectively. But as we’ve discussed, there are some general things that can help prevent hair loss, like avoiding stress and getting enough sleep. In addition to this list of common causes of hair loss—and their treatments—we hope that this article has given you some insight into what might be causing your own personal struggles with this condition!
