Woman Hair Loss

Hair Lose - What Are Some Of The Causes?

It's an uncomfortable time when someone looks in the mirror and says "What's happening to My hair?  Hair loss?  It can't be". Human hair goes through a growth cycle that can last anywhere from 2 to 6 years.  At any time, approximately 90% of the hairs on someone's head are growing about half an inch each month.  The remaining hairs are in a dormant state.  After hair is dormant for a few months, the hair falls out and is replaced with new hair.  Hair is constantly replacing itself.  It's a slow but steady process.

Once in a while, something happens to slow down the rate of replacement.  The stress of a long term illness or major surgery often contributes to hair loss.  While it's not clear and precise, stress is present in many of the instances of hair loss. 

Additionally, a change in hormones can add to hair loss - especially if related to a thyroid imbalance.  Women often experience hair loss during or after pregnancy. There is a genetic condition that contributes to hair loss that is known as male pattern baldness that result in a gradual receding of the hairline.  It's not confined to males, and the same pattern of hair loss can be seen in women.  It can start as early as the late teenage years, but most often begins in middle age.

One other cause of hair loss can be simply neglected.  There have been cases where improper or inadequate hair care and grooming can lead to damaged hair, resulting in hair loss.  It is important to realize that some hair loss may be temporary, in which case, if the cause can be determined, hair loss can be slowed or stopped.