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What is Hair Loss?
Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can affect either the scalp or the entire body, and it may be temporary or permanent. It can stem from genetic factors, hormonal fluctuations, medical conditions, or simply be a natural aspect of aging. While hair loss can occur in individuals of any gender, it is more prevalent in men.
Baldness typically refers to significant hair loss on the scalp. The most common cause is hereditary hair loss with advancing age. Some individuals opt to allow their hair loss to progress naturally without intervention. Others may conceal it using various methods such as hairstyles, cosmetics, hats, or scarves. Alternatively, some choose to explore available treatments to prevent further hair loss or promote regrowth.
Types of Hair Loss
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a condition characterized by hair loss. While it commonly affects the scalp or beard area, hair loss can manifest anywhere on the body. A certified dermatologist can diagnose this form of hair loss and recommend potential treatments to stimulate hair regrowth.
Central Centrifugal Cicatrcal Alopecia
Alopecia is the clinical term for “hair loss.” Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is a form of alopecia that can lead to irreversible hair loss and is frequently observed in Black women. Early intervention with treatment options may help deter additional permanent hair loss.
Female Pattern Hair Loss
Is your hair part becoming broader? Have you noticed a decrease in the thickness of your ponytail lately? You might be experiencing female pattern hair loss (FPHL), a condition affecting millions of women. FPHL is actually the most common cause of hair loss in women. For many women, FPHL typically begins during midlife, around their 40s, 50s, or 60s, although it may start earlier for some. FPHL is a progressive condition, meaning hair loss tends to continue over time. However, unlike some men who may lose all their hair, women with FPHL typically experience widening of the part and possible recession of hair near the temples. Without intervention, some women may eventually experience widespread thinning. Treatment can halt the progression of hair loss and aid in regrowth. Starting treatment at the earliest indication of hair loss usually yields the best outcomes.
Male Pattern Hair Loss
The predominant reason for hair loss in men, known as male pattern hair loss, can initiate at an early age. Occasionally, it may commence during the late teenage years or early twenties. Typically, the onset occurs later in life. By the age of 50, over half of Caucasian men exhibit visible signs of male pattern hair loss, such as evident thinning, a receding hairline, or bald patches. Male pattern baldness generally evolves gradually, initiating as a receding hairline or balding area on the crown of the head. This form of hair loss can lead to thinning and gradual hair loss over several years.
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The term used in medicine for hair loss is “alopecia.” Frontal fibrosing alopecia represents a distinct form of hair loss. This condition results in the destruction of hair follicles, leading to permanent hair loss. However, with timely identification and appropriate medical intervention provided by a certified dermatologist, it is feasible to impede the advancement of the disease and prevent additional permanent hair loss.
Traction Alopecia
Traction Alopecia results from continuous pulling, or “traction,” on the hair. This pulling typically affects certain strands more than others, resulting in the formation of bald patches. Frequently, this alopecia type arises from the repetitive pulling of hair caused by tightly styled hairstyles.
What are the factors that lead to hair loss?
Family history (genetics)
The primary reason for hair loss is an inherited trait that manifests with age. This condition, known as androgenic alopecia, encompasses male-pattern baldness and female-pattern baldness. Its progression typically unfolds gradually and follows predictable patterns, including a receding hairline and bald patches in men, and thinning hair around the crown of the scalp in women.
Hormonal fluctuations and medical issues
Various factors, including hormonal shifts during pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and thyroid disorders, can lead to either temporary or permanent hair loss. Medical conditions encompass alopecia areata, which involves immune system dysregulation resulting in patchy hair loss; scalp infections like ringworm; and trichotillomania, a disorder characterized by compulsive hair pulling.
Medications and supplements
Hair loss may result as a side effect of specific medications, including those prescribed for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart conditions, gout, and hypertension.
Head radiation therapy
Following radiation treatment, hair regrowth may not mirror its original appearance.
Intense stress
Following a significant physical or emotional upheaval, individuals may notice a widespread thinning of hair after several months. This form of hair loss is typically transient.
Hairstyles and hair treatments
Overly rigorous hairstyling or tight hairstyles that exert pressure on the hair, such as braids or tight ponytails, can lead to a condition known as traction alopecia. Additionally, hot-oil treatments and chemical perms can contribute to hair loss. In cases where scarring arises, hair loss may become permanent.
WHY IS MY HAIR FALLING OUT?
Each strand of hair on your head and body undergoes a continuous cycle comprising four phases:
- Growth (Anagen)
- Transition (Catagen)
- Resting (Telogen)
- Shedding (Exogen)
Not all your hair is in the same phase simultaneously – approximately 10-20% of your hair is in transition or resting (Catagen or Telogen stage), while the remainder is actively growing (Anagen stage). In healthy hair, the Growth stage typically persists for 3-6 years. However, in less healthy hair, this phase is shorter, resulting in more hair progressing through the other stages, sometimes leading to the resting or shedding stages surpassing the growth stage in duration. Consequently, you may experience reduced hair growth and increased hair loss. Although the average individual sheds around 100 hairs daily, you may be shedding considerably more.
Signs and symptoms of hair loss may include
Sudden loosening of hair
Circular or patchy bald spots
Gradual thinning on top of head
Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp
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