Why is my hair falling out?
BEYOND GENETICS…WHAT ELSE CAUSES HAIR LOSS?
- Excessive or improper use of styling products such as perms, dyes, gels, relaxers or sprays, which can cause weathering or hair breakage.
- Hairstyles that pull on the hair, like ponytails and braids.
- Shampooing, combing, or brushing hair too much or too hard, or pulling it out.
- A variety of diseases, including thyroid disease.
- Childbirth, major surgery, a high fever or severe infection, stress, or even the flu.
inadequate protein or iron in the diet, or eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia - Certain prescription drugs, including blood thinners, high-dosage vitamin A, and medicines for arthritis, depression, gout, heart problems, and high blood pressure.
Use of birth control pills (usually in women with an inherited tendency for hair thinning) - Hormonal imbalances, especially in women.
- Ringworm of the scalp, a contagious fungal infection most common in children
- Some cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
- Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss that affects all ages, which causes the hair to fall out in round patches.
HAIR LOSS: WHAT’S THE BIG FUSS?
The physical symptoms of hair loss can be traumatic, but the psychosocial impact of hair loss can be just as severe. Studies on the psychosocial impact of hair loss have found patients’ self-esteem, body image, and self-confidence to be negatively affected, with depression, low self-esteem, altered self-image, and less frequent and enjoyable social engagement being some of the most impactful side effects of hair loss.
Up until recently, hair loss sufferers had just a handful of hair restoration methods at their avail, none of which have been proven universally effective. Topical creams, oral/prescription based medications, injectable cortisone or hormonal medications, hair transplantation surgery, and scalp reduction surgery where all used to help men with male pattern baldness and women with thinning hair.
Some of these methods require surgical procedures that may leave scars while others required hair loss sufferers to take drugs that could produce even more negative side effects than the hair loss itself.
SO WHAT OTHER OPTIONS DO HAIR LOSS SUFFERERS HAVE?
Regrowth lazer therapy
Thanks to advancements in technology over the last few years, there’s a new solution that men and women can turn to in order to restore their hair from younger days without the need for surgery.
microneedling
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy (CIT), is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that’s gained immense popularity for its ability to dramatically improve skin texture, tone, and appearance. It’s a powerful tool in the fight against common skin concerns, helping to unlock your skin’s natural ability to heal and regenerate..
Non-Surgical Hair Systems
Non-surgical hair systems, often referred to as hair replacement systems, hair units, or toupees, are a highly advanced, non-invasive solution for individuals experiencing hair loss or thinning. Far beyond the rudimentary wigs of the past, modern hair systems are custom-designed to provide a virtually undetectable, secure, and completely natural look. They offer an immediate, reversible alternative to surgical hair transplants.