Hair loss is a frightening and embarrassing problem for men and women. The life cycle of a hair is divided into three phases. The actively growing (Anagen) phase lasts for approximately, the transitional (Catagen) phase, and the resting (Telogen) phase. The approximate life of a hair is two to six years. Normally a person loses 50 to 150 hairs on an average. Once the hair is lost, the growth process starts afresh from the same follicle. However, if a person losses anywhere more than 200 hairs in a day and the follicle is unable to produce more hair it could be a serious hair loss problem.
Androgenetic alopecia is a hair loss disease caused by heredity; it is the most common for of hair loss experienced around the world. It is more commonly observed in men than in women. However, women might also be prone to it owing to the medical history of her family. Genetic factors also determines the age at which one may start to lose hair and the speed of hair loss, pattern and extent of baldness. Alopecia areata is another hair loss ailment which attacks a number of people. The cause of this form of hair loss is still unknown. People who experience this kind of baldness are oftentimes in optimum health. With alopecia areata, the hair mostly grows back, but one may lose and regrow hair a number of times.
People experience temporary baldness many times during their life. It may be related to a number of factors. Often poor nutritional habits like improper diet or crash dieting results in weakening of the hair which prompts easy breakage. The side effects of certain medicines could also result in hair loss. Certain diseases could also cause baldness like diabetes or improper thyroid functioning. Certain infections like ringworm can intrude on the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to baldness. Once infections are dealt with, hair grows again. Chemical abuse can cause hair to become brittle and break off easily. Excess of dying, tinting, bleaching, straightening or perming should be avoided. Few women have experienced hair loss during pregnancy.
Certain day today hair care tips can ensure proper hair growth and minimize the chances of hair loss. The hair and the scalp should be kept clean. The hair should be gently brushed daily to improve the blood circulation and remove any brittleness. Regular massage with a herbal oil also improves the circulation and strengthens the hair so that they do not break easily. Moreover, trimming the hair at regular intervals ensure an excellent hair growth. By keeping these tips in mind it is possible to avert the causes for temporary hair loss.
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