Understanding the causes of hair loss is essential for choosing the right treatment. Here are the main reasons why your hair might be falling out!
Cause No. 1: Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as hereditary baldness, is one of the predominant causes of hair loss. It is mainly caused by increased sensitivity to androgens like DHT. High levels of DHT gradually weaken and miniaturize hair follicles, making hair increasingly thin until it no longer grows.
Cause No. 2: Stress and emotional shocks
Intense stress or emotional shock can trigger telogen effluvium, a reactive hair loss that occurs after a disruption in the hair cycle, i.e., when follicles prematurely enter the resting phase (telogen). This leads to temporary and diffuse hair loss, but this shedding is often reversible.
Cause No. 3: Nutritional deficiencies
A diet poor in essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamins D and B, and proteins can weaken hair structure and impact follicle regeneration. These elements are essential for hair to remain strong and healthy.
Cause No. 4: Seasonal changes
Hair loss can increase during seasonal changes, especially in autumn and spring. This form is also called seasonal hair loss.
Why does hair fall out during these periods of the year? This is because the body tries to adapt to this transition between seasons, which affects the hair growth cycle and causes it to prematurely enter the telogen phase, which is the phase where hair sheds the most.
Cause No. 5: Hormonal imbalances
Hormonal imbalances can disrupt the hair growth cycle and thus increase shedding. These fluctuations often occur after pregnancy, during menopause, or in cases of thyroid disorders.
Cause No. 6: Diseases and conditions
Autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata cause the immune system to mistakenly attack hair follicles, leading to inflammation around the follicles and thus hair loss. This shedding often appears as round or oval patches.
Other diseases such as kerion or tinea capitis, a severe fungal infection of the scalp, can lead to hair loss. This condition absolutely must be treated by a doctor.
Hair loss can be due to hormonal diseases, as already explained in the previous section.
Cause No. 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 medicinal treatments for acne like the famous Isotretinoin, certain anticoagulant antidepressants, and cancer treatments (chemotherapy).
The shedding is generally temporary and reversible after stopping the medication.
Cause No. 8: Harmful hair habits
Excessive use of heat (straighteners, hairdryers), chemical colorings, repeated hair treatments (straightening, keratin treatment), and overly tight hairstyles (braids, buns) weaken the hair fiber and promote breakage and hair loss.
Cause No. 9: Poor lifestyle habits
Harmful lifestyle habits, such as an unbalanced diet, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of sleep, can negatively 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 a medication side effect.
When should I be concerned about hair loss?
It's normal to lose between 40 and 80 hairs per day. If the loss exceeds 100 hairs per day over a long period, 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, poor in iron, zinc, vitamins D and B, and protein, can weaken follicles and cause hair loss. Appropriate food supplements can help limit deficiencies.
How to stop hair loss?
To slow down shedding, you need to identify the cause and adopt a targeted approach: medical treatments (minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride), aesthetic treatments (PRP, microneedling), a balanced diet and supplements, stress reduction, and a healthy lifestyle.
Is hair loss a serious illness?
No, but it can be a symptom of an underlying disorder (hormonal imbalance, deficiencies, autoimmune disease). A consultation is recommended in case of excessive and unexplained hair loss.
How to stop losing hair due to stress?
Stress can trigger reversible shedding. To limit its effects: practice relaxation (meditation, yoga), adopt a nutrient-rich diet, opt for suitable hair care, and if hair loss persists, consider PRP or microneedling.
Is it possible to regain lost hair?
Yes, if the follicles are still active, treatments like PRP, microneedling, and minoxidil can stimulate regrowth. However, in cases of advanced baldness, a hair transplant may be considered.
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