Understanding the causes of hair loss is essential to choosing the right treatment. Here are the main reasons why your hair is falling out!
Cause #1: Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as hereditary baldness, is a leading cause of hair loss. It is primarily caused by an increased sensitivity to androgens such as DHT. High levels of DHT gradually weaken and shrink hair follicles, making hair thinner and thinner until it stops growing.
Cause #2: Stress and emotional shocks
Severe stress or emotional shock can trigger telogen effluvium , a reactive hair loss that occurs when the hair cycle is disrupted, meaning follicles prematurely enter the resting phase (telogen). This results in temporary, diffuse hair loss, but the hair loss is often reversible.
Cause #3: Nutritional deficiencies
A diet lacking essential nutrients like iron, zinc, vitamins D and B, and protein can weaken hair structure and impair follicle regeneration. These nutrients are essential for strong, healthy hair.
Cause #4: Changing seasons
Hair loss can increase with the changing seasons, especially in the fall and spring. This type of hair loss is also called seasonal hair loss.
Why does hair fall out at these times of year? This is because the body is trying to adapt to this transition between seasons, which affects the hair growth cycle and causes it to prematurely enter the telogen phase, the phase where hair falls out the most.
Cause #5: Hormonal Imbalances
Hormonal imbalances can disrupt the hair growth cycle, increasing hair loss. These fluctuations often occur after pregnancy, during menopause, or in cases of thyroid disorders.
Cause #6: Diseases and Ailments
Autoimmune diseases such as alopecia areata cause the immune system to mistakenly attack the follicles, causing inflammation around them, and resulting in hair loss. This hair loss often appears as round or oval patches.
Other conditions such as kerion or ringworm of the scalp, a severe fungal infection of the scalp, can cause hair loss. This condition should definitely be treated by a doctor.
Hair loss can be caused by hormonal disorders, as already explained in the previous section.
Cause #7: Side effects of medical treatments and medications
Certain medications can disrupt the hair cycle and trigger what is called reactive hair loss or telogen effluvium. Some examples of these medications include acne medications such as the popular isotretinoin, certain antidepressant blood thinners, and cancer treatments (chemotherapy).
The fall is usually temporary and reversible after stopping the medication.
Cause #8: Bad Hair Habits
Excessive use of heat (straighteners, hair dryers), chemical coloring and repeated hair treatments (straightening, keratin treatment) and tight hairstyles (braids, buns) weaken the hair fiber and promote breakage and hair loss.
Cause #9: Poor lifestyle
Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as an unbalanced diet, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of sleep, can all affect hair health. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is therefore crucial for maintaining healthy hair.
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FAQ: We answer your questions about hair loss!
Why is my hair suddenly falling out?
Sudden hair loss can be caused by stress, emotional shock, nutritional deficiency, hormonal imbalance, or medication side effect.
When to worry about hair loss?
It is normal to lose between 40 and 80 hairs per day . If the loss exceeds 100 hairs per day over a long period of time, results in thinning areas, or is accompanied by other symptoms (itching, redness), a medical consultation is recommended.
Can strict diets cause hair loss?
Yes, an unbalanced diet lacking in iron, zinc, vitamins D and B, and protein can weaken follicles and cause hair loss. Appropriate dietary supplements can help limit deficiencies.
How to stop hair loss?
To slow hair loss, it is necessary to identify the cause and adopt a targeted approach: medical treatments (minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride), aesthetic treatments (PRP, microneedling), balanced diet and supplements, stress reduction and healthy lifestyle.
Is hair loss a serious condition?
No, but it can be a symptom of an underlying disorder (hormonal imbalance, deficiencies, autoimmune disease). Consultation is recommended in case of excessive and unexplained hair loss.
How to stop hair loss due to stress?
Stress can trigger reversible hair loss. To limit the effects: practice relaxation (meditation, yoga), eat a nutrient-rich diet, choose appropriate hair care, and in case of persistent hair loss, consider PRP or microneedling.
Is it possible to recover lost hair?
Yes, if the follicles are still active, treatments such as PRP, microneedling, and minoxidil can stimulate regrowth. However, in cases of advanced baldness, a hair transplant may be considered.
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