Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss can take many forms and have various causes. There are two forms of hair loss, Progressive and Reactional hair loss.
Progressive hair loss is hair loss known as Androgenetic dependent or Androgenetic alopecia – a hair loss influenced by the presence of androgens (male hormones) – in women and men with genetic or inherited tendency.
Alopecia is the name given to all types of hair loss, and there are many different types of alopecia. Examples are alopecia areata, post partum alopecia, traction alopecia, and female and male pattern alopecia (known as Androgenetic alopecia). Your Doctor may refer to these forms of alopecia, and one has to understand what they mean.
It may come as a surprise to know that there are as many women as men with hair loss, (or volume reduction). Please note that women do not reach the stage a man does in the amount of loss and rarely go bald.
Reactional hair loss is hair loss caused by a reactional of something that has happen two to 4 months after an event. This increased hair shedding can be caused by high fever, illness, low iron levels, nutrition deficiencies , stress, having a baby, surgery, chemotherapy, a fall or accident to name just some of the causes.
Most of the time and if not always, reactional hair loss is usually self-correcting by 8-10 months. Sometimes a boost needs to be given by using scalp and hair products to assist in reversing these effects. Our consultants will be able to assist you in perscripting correct products for your type of hair loss and hair.
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