Hair is a problem that is often experienced by men and women, the causes of which vary from hormonal factors to a person's psychiatric condition.
1. Stress or pain
Stress or pain (including COVID-19) can cause hair loss. It's a process known as telogen effluvium, or excessive hair loss caused by stress, said Michelle Henry, M.D., a Dermatologist based in New York.
"Our body feels mental stress in the same way when it feels physical stress, and any dramatic stress on the body can cause hair growth to stop and when hair growth is stopped, it will fall out," Dr. Henry
In particular, when the body is stressed, she releases the hormone cortisol, which can then affect the hair follicles and result in hair loss.
2. Too much vitamin A
Supplements or medications containing excessive vitamin A can trigger hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
To overcome this, take vitamin A according to what the body needs and hair loss will grow normally again.
3. Lack of protein
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, too little protein in food has the potential to cause hair loss. Perhaps this is also the reason why, anecdotally, those who go on a keto diet also report hair loss problems due to changes in their eating habits.
You can easily add more protein to foods such as more eggs, chicken, legumes or yogurt.
4. History of natural mother hair loss
If your mother has hair loss at a certain age, then you will most likely be more susceptible to this problem. Unlike men who have baldness or balding lines in one place, women are more likely to widen and their hair gradually thins.
5. Hormonal changes
Just like changes in pregnancy hormones that can cause hair loss, so too by replacing or using birth control pills. It can also cause telogen effluvium, and is more likely to occur if you have a family history of hair loss.
Hormonal balance changes that occur during menopause may also have similar consequences.
"Androgen receptors (male hormones) in the scalp become active. Hair follicles will shrink and chances are you start losing more hair," said Mark Hammonds, M.D., a dermatologist at the Scott & White Clinic in Round Rock, Texas.
6. Lack of iron
The American Academy of Dermatology says that lack of iron in food can cause unwanted hair loss.
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), anemia or iron deficiency occurs when you don't have enough iron in the body. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, or chest pain. To help overcome this, the doctor will advise iron supplements or other healthy lifestyle choices, such as increasing the intake of foods rich in iron and vitamin C.
7. Rapid weight loss
Sudden weight loss is one form of physical trauma that can cause thinning hair. It is possible that weight loss itself makes the body stressed, or because not eating properly can lead to a lack of vitamins or minerals.
Hair loss along with weight loss can also be a sign that you are experiencing eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia.
"Sudden weight loss seems to shock the body's system and you'll experience hair loss for six months and then recover on its own," Dr Hammonds said
8. Too often hairdressing
Too often styling hair over the years can cause hair loss. Examples of hair styling are braiding that is too tight, blow and the use of chemicals to straighten the hair can affect the roots of the hair causing loss.
Dermatologists recommend always using any shampooing conditioner and letting the hair dry naturally.
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