6 Reasons You're Losing Your Hair

The condition of your hair doesn't just affect your looks, it's an important indicator of your health. Everyone loses hair,  It happens during your morning shower, while you're blowing it dry, or when you give it a quick brush and that's normal. 

Hair loss may seem like a more prominent problem in men, women are nearly as likely to lose, or have thinning, hair. Most women notice it in their 50s or 60s, but it can happen at any age and for a variety of reasons.

Here are six causes of hair loss and how to deal with them.

1. Heredity

Female-pattern hair loss, called androgenic or androgenetic alopecia, is basically the female version of male pattern baldness. It mostly occurs in the late 50s or 60s, it can happen at any time, even during teenage years. Typically, each time a normal hair follicle is shed, it is replaced by hair that is equal in size. But in women with female-pattern hair loss, the new hair is finer and thinner - a more miniaturized version of itself

2. Medical and Other Conditions

If hair follicles are uniform in size, or if the hair loss is sudden, it is likely to be caused by something other than heredity, like a medical condition. Conditions that can bring on hair loss, with some of the most common being pregnancy, thyroid disorders, and anemia. Others include autoimmune diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and skin conditions such as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis

3. Emotional stress

Emotional stress is less likely to cause hair loss than physical stress, but it can happen. More often, though, emotional stress won't actually precipitate the hair loss. It will exacerbate a problem that's already there,

• Take steps to combat stress and anxiety, like getting more exercise, trying talk therapy, or getting more support if you need it.

4. Anemia

Women who have heavy periods or don't eat enough iron-rich foods may be prone to iron deficiency, in which the blood doesn't have enough red blood cells. Almost one in 10 women aged 20 through 49 suffers from anemia due to an iron deficiency (the most common type of anemia), which is an easily fixable cause of hair loss.

•  Eat iron-rich foods such as beef, pork, fish, leafy greens, fortified cereals, and beans along with foods rich in vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption.  You can also find supplements specifically for hair loss

5. Skin Conditions of the Scalp

An unhealthy scalp can cause inflammation that makes it difficult for hair to grow. Skin conditions that lead to hair loss include seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), psoriasis, and fungal infections such as ringworm.

• Use a medicated shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis, medications or light therapy for psoriasis, and oral antifungals for ringworm.

6. Excessive Styling

Too much shampooing, styling, and dyeing can cause hair loss. Heat and chemicals weaken the hair, causing it to break and fall out. 

• Avoid using appliances that overheat your hair. Set your hair dryer on cool and low settings, and minimize your use of flat irons. Don't dye your hair more than one or two shades its normal color: The more severe the color change, the more chemicals you require, which can make hair break. If you use hair gel or hair spray, don't wait for it to dry before you comb through it, because the hair will harden and be more likely to break.