1.Hereditary hair loss
Both men and women suffer from this type, and it is the most common cause, in men it is called male hair loss, and in women it is called female hair loss.
It means you have inherited genes that cause your hair follicles to shrink and eventually stop growing.
It can be stopped or slowed down with early treatment
2. Getting old
With age, most people notice hair loss because hair growth slows down.
At some point, the hair follicles stop growing, making the hair on the scalp thin and the hair also starting to lose its color.
3. Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is a disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks the hair follicles (which holds the hair in place), causing hair loss.
You can lose hair anywhere on your body, including your scalp and inside your nose and ears. Some people lose their eyelashes or eyebrows.
4. Cancer treatment
Chemotherapy or radiotherapy may lose all (or most) hair within a few weeks of starting treatment.
Hair usually begins to grow within months after chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and there are medications that help hair grow more quickly.
5. Childbirth, illness, or other stressors
A few months after giving birth, recovering from illness or having surgery, you may notice a lot of hair in the comb or on the pillow. This can also happen after a difficult time in your life.
6. Hair care
If you color or perm your hair, you can damage your hair, and over time, this damage can lead to hair loss.
You can change the way you care for your hair, preventing hair loss.
Note that once the hair follicles are damaged, hair cannot grow from that follicle.
7. Hormonal imbalance
The common cause of this disorder is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which leads to cysts in a woman's ovaries, along with other signs and symptoms, which can include hair loss.
Stopping some types of birth control pills can also lead to a temporary hormonal imbalance.
8. Scalp infection
A scalp infection can lead to scaly and sometimes inflamed areas on your scalp. You may see what look like tiny black dots on your scalp.
These are actually tufts of hair, and some people may develop bald spots.
9. Scalp psoriasis
Many people with psoriasis develop psoriasis on their scalp at some point, and this can lead to hair loss.
Hair tends to grow back after scalp psoriasis clears up, but this takes time.
10. Pulling your hair
Some people pull their hair, often to relieve stress. They may not realize that they are pulling their hair. The medical term for this is trichotillomania.
If you don't destroy the hair follicles, your hair can grow back, so stop pulling it out.
11. Sexually transmitted infection
It can lead to hair loss if left untreated. Syphilis is an example of this STD. If left untreated, syphilis can cause irregular hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows and elsewhere.
After treatment, hair often begins to grow.
12. Thyroid disease
If you have a thyroid problem, you may see thinning hair.
Some people notice that their hair comes out in clumps when they brush it.
Thyroid medication can treat hair loss.
13. Deficiency of biotin (vitamin B7), iron, protein, or zinc
If you don't get enough of one or more of these, you may have noticeable hair loss, and when your body starts getting enough of those missing nutrients, hair can grow back.
Treatment:
1. Minoxidil
It can be applied to the scalp usually once or twice a day. Works on:
* Stimulating hair growth
*Prevent further hair loss
It is most effective when used in combination with another hair loss treatment. It may take some time to see results, usually 3 to 6 months.
2. Corticosteroid injections
To help your hair grow, a dermatologist will inject this medication into the bald (or thin) areas.
These injections are usually given every 4 to 8 weeks as needed.
This is the most effective treatment for people who have a few patches of alopecia areata.
3. Laser treatment:
If the condition does not improve with minoxidil, a laser treatment, also called low-level laser therapy, is an option.
Some studies suggest this may help:
* Hereditary hair loss
* Alopecia Areata
Hair loss due to chemotherapy
* Stimulating healing and hair growth after hair transplantation
4. Finasteride
Medication to treat hair loss in men. When taken as directed, finasteride can:
* Slows down hair loss
* Stimulates new hair growth
Finasteride is a once-a-day tablet that seems to work at the same time each day.
5. Spironolactone
For women with female pattern hair loss, this medication may be an option, and can:
* Stop further hair loss
* Increase hair thickness
Studies show that this drug is effective in about 40% of women with female pattern hair loss.
6. Vitamins, minerals and other supplements
If a blood test reveals a deficiency in biotin, iron or zinc, a supplement is recommended.
You should only take biotin, iron or zinc when a blood test shows you are deficient, as if their levels are normal, taking the supplement may be harmful.
