Hair Loss 101

Each hair strand lasts for an average of 4.5 years, after which the hair falls out and is replaced in 6 months by a new strand of hair. Every month, it grows about half an inch. “Hair loss” or baldness is the case when the body fails to produce new hairs – and not literally due to hair loss.

Hair loss is due to several factors such as aging, heredity and testosterone. Usually, men and women lose hair thickness as they age. Hereditary baldness involves more men than women. Men, however, who do not produce testosterone do not develop baldness patterns. Meanwhile, women develop a hair loss due to genetics, age and pregnancy. Sometimes, sudden physical or emotional tension could lead one to lose half of the hair throughout the scalp. The hair shedding will reside only after 6 to 8 months. This tension could be caused by bad infections, childbirth, major illnesses, severe emotional stress, medications and crash dieting.

There are some women between the age of 30 and 60 years that may observe that their hair is reducing. Many have reported that this hair loss starts out heavy, with lots of strands stuck in combs or falling out in showers but will gradually lessen as they get older. There is still no known cause for this type of hair loss. Hair loss which results from menopause or childbirth usually returns to normal within 6 months to 2 years.

If you, however, had a hair loss because of radiation therapy or other sicknesses, treatment is not needed. Your hair will naturally grow back until your body returns to its normal state.

Women who love hair pieces should refrain from suturing the hair accessories to the scalp as it runs the risk of scars and infection. For inexplicable and excessive hair loss, it is safest to visit a doctor.

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