Fact: Specialists say we normally loose in a day up to 100 hairs.
Causes:
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- Genetics
- Hormonal Imbalance (thyroid)
- Stress
- Chemicals in Shampoos, Conditioners
- Part of an underlying disease such as Lupus and Diabetes
- Have gone major surgery
- Taking Medicines such as blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, high blood pressure or heart problems, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants.
- Hairstyles that puts too much tension on your hair like Pigtails, ponytails (secured by elastic bands), cornrows or winding too tightly onto rollers (especially heated rollers)
- Chemicals used in permanents (also called "perms") may cause inflammation (swelling) of the hair follicle, which can result in scarring and hair loss.
- Scalp conditions such as Fungal infections or Psoriasis
Prevention:
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Hair loss in women and men can be prevented or stopped if you take care of your hair and scalp.
- Do not wash your hair with too much hot water.
- If you use any shampoo, use only an organic shampoo or conditioner.
- Do not comb the hair backwards. Use a good quality brush or comb. Avoid excessive brushing.