Hair Loss

Hair Loss - The Reasons

2006-07-06T08:18:00.000-07:00

Hair Loss - The Reasons

General: Hair is constantly going through cycles of growth,
resting, shedding. When hairs that are lost are not replaced, or
when more hair follicles go into the resting phase, hair loss
becomes noticeable. While there is ongoing debate regarding hair
loss reasons, the list below shows many of the common contibuting
factors:

Ageing
The period for hair loss is between the 20 and 50 years of age.
Some individuals arrive at the advance stages of hair loss sooner
than others although it becomes increasingly evident as people
advance in age.

Cosmetic Chemicals
Particularly bleaching, permanents, coloring.

Drugs/Medications/Radiation
Included are anticoagulants, antidepressants, contraceptive
pills, amphetamines, some arthritis medications, some
antibiotics, some blood thinners, medicines for gout, drugs
derived from vitamin-A, certain drugs for ulcers, beta blocker
drugs for high blood pressure. Cancer treatments such as
chemotherapy and radiation therapy halt the growth phase of hair
follicles which results in a sudden hair loss as those follicles
all shed their hair at about the same time.

Heredity
Androgenetic alopecia is the term used to describe a genetic
predisposition in men and women for pattern baldness or pattern
hair loss. Although there is a dominant tendency for male pattern
baldness, female members of a family can be transmitters as well.

Hormonal Imbalance
If the male and female hormones, androgens and estrogens, are out
of balance, hair loss may result. Also an overactive or
underactive thyroid gland can contribute to hair loss.

Illness and Severe Infections
These can include scalp fungal infections, Thyroid disorders,
Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Lupus.

Immune System Disorder
Alopecia areata is an immune system disorder which causes hair
follicles to stop producing hairs. Advanced forms of the disorder
are identified by the terms alopecia totalis when all head hair
disappears, and alopecia universalis which results in all body
hair disappearing.

Menopause
Due to hormonal changes after menopause, some women find their
hair begins to thin. There are a variety of treatments available
involving hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There may be side
effects in some cases and experimentation may be necessary under
the guidance of a physician.

Poor Blood Circulation
Poor blood flow to the scalp, insufficient nutrients in the
blood, or poor drainage of waste products through the lymphatic
systems can all contribute.

Pregnancy
Three to six months after delivering a child, many women notice a
degree of hair loss as the hair goes into a resting phase because
of the physiological impact of the pregnancy on the body.

Pulling
Traction alopecia is the term used to describe loss of hair from
constant pulling, as with tightly braided hair styles such as
pony tails. Also the improper use of curling tongs or rollers can
tug the hair so it weakens.

Sebum Buildup
Sebum buildup in the follicles attacks the hair bulb, the rounded
area at the end of a hair strand which is rooted in the follicle.
Sebum causes the hair bulb to shrink so the hair is not as well
rooted. After the hair falls out the new hair strand growing in
that follicle is weaker and thinner and the process is repeated
until the hair follicle is so damaged it dies. (Sebum is a fatty
substance secreted from the sebaceous glands most of which open
into hair follicles.)

Stress and Nervous Disorders
Telogen effluvium is the term used for a slowing down of new hair
growth because of sudden or severe stress. The stress triggers a
large number of hair follicles to enter the resting stage, so a
few months after the stressful event, those follicles shed hair
at about the same time.

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Hair Loss - Six Causes of Hair Loss in Women

2006-05-07T08:28:00.000-07:00

Hair Loss : Six Causes of Hair Loss In Women

#1.
Hair loss in women is often connected to pregnancy. Three to six
months after delivering a child, many women notice a degree of
hair loss as the hair goes into a resting phase because of the
physiological impact of the pregnancy on the body.

#2.
A woman's body can also be greatly affected by intensive diets
and losing a lot of weight in a short period of time.

#3.
Severe illnesses and infections can put great stress on the body
thus triggering the hair into a resting phase which result hair
shedding. Often the body recovers naturally within 3 to 9 months
and the hair begins to regrow until it almost resembles its
original condition.

#4.
Hair loss in women can be aggravated further by improper use of
chemical hair treatments such as dyes, tints, bleaches,
straighteners, and permanent waves. Generally, healthy hair can
undergo these treatments without showing signs of stress, if they
are not done too often. However, if hair is breaking or if it
becomes brittle it is best to stop these procedures until the
hair has grown out.

#5.
The constant pulling of hair with styles such as ponytails and
braids can sometimes cause Hair loss in women. Avoid pulling the
hair tight with these styles.

#6.
Rough combing and brushing of the hair and vigorous rubbing with
a towel after shampooing can cause it to break, adding further to
the problem of Hair loss in women. Wide toothed combs and brushes
with smooth tips are recommended to minimize hair breakage.

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Hair Loss In Women - The Role of DHT & Sebum

2006-04-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

Hair Loss In Women - The Role of DHT & Sebum

According to some estimates, Hair loss in women affects one in
four women in the U.S.A. alone.

It can be very distressing for a woman, not least because it is
so misunderstood and often fails to elicit sympathy from those
closest to her. Hair loss in women is usually not so severe as
hair loss in men.

Although the numbers of men and women experience hair loss or
thinning hair is roughly equal, the degree of thinning is usually
less for women.

Male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness are terms used
to describe the hair loss and both conditions are known as
androgenetic alopecia.

This term means hair loss caused by sensitivity to male hormones
which exist in both men and women. DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is
one of the main enemies in the Hair loss in women war.

DHT is a combination of testosterone and androgen receptors mixed
with sebum and dirt particles. DHT has a disastrous effect on the
hair follicle so it begins to shut down and the hair eventually
falls out. (Sebum is a fatty substance secreted from the
sebaceous glands most of which open into hair follicles.)

Sebum buildup in the follicles attacks the hair bulb, the rounded
area at the end of a hair strand which is rooted in the follicle.
Sebum causes the hair bulb to shrink so the hair is not as well
rooted.

After the hair falls out the new hair strand growing in that
follicle is weaker and thinner and the process is repeated until
the hair follicle is so damaged it dies.

Many products on the market therefore try and address this
problem by effectively cleaning out the Sebum and dirt from the
hair follicles.

Women often notice their own hair loss much sooner than it
becomes visible to others. By the general feel, texture, and body
of their hair, they realize it is getting thin.

Often, just behind the hairline, they notice a roundish shaped
area that gets very thin. This rings alarm bells and those women
then search out the best treatment.

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