Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss may happen to you for one reason or a combination of circumstances. Whatever the reason, the sooner you seek professional help, the more likely you are to prevent further hair loss.
Here’s a list of things that can cause or influence hair loss for all genders.
- Genes: male and female pattern baldness can be hereditary
- Hormonal imbalance: in males high levels of the DHT hormone can lead to hair loss; for females pregnancy/menopause often associated with hair loss
- Stress: significant physical/emotional stress has been linked to hair loss
- Diet: deficiencies in nutrients can affect hair health
- Vitamin deficiency: low levels of certain vitamins
- Medications: hair loss can be a rare medication side effect, however a variety of drugs may contribute
- Age: aging often precipitates increased hair loss
- Hairstyle: some chemical hair treatments and hairstyles
Up to 50% of males will experience a degree of hair loss by the time they reach their 50s. Disappearing scalp hair takes a few different forms, such as shedding, thinning, and bald patches. Besides male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), here are the most prevalent types of hair loss for males: receding hairline, thinning crown, severe stress (telogen effluvium), and alopecia areata. Learn more about male hair loss here.
Unfortunately, more than 50% of females will experience significant and visible hair loss in their lifetime. The most common cause is female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Other types of hair loss females experience include: diffuse hair loss (chronic telogen effluvium), severe stress (telogen effluvium), alopecia areata, traction alopecia, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Learn more about female hair loss here.
The good news is all of these types of hair loss can be treated! If you have questions about how laser hair therapy can help you, contact Este New York to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced Long Island clinic hair loss specialists.
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