Common Causes of Hair Loss
What Causes Hair Loss in Men?
Hello there, and welcome to the very first Hairskeen blog post!
As a company that has dedicated itself to helping men find hair replacement solutions that are not only stylish but are also durable, we have quite a bit of experience with the factors that lead to hair loss in men.
Globally, hair loss affects billions of men, in fact about 50%. In our opinion, there is no reason these men shouldn’t have a solution to their hair loss issues that looks and feels like the real thing.
In today’s post, we want to make sure you have a base level of knowledge on hair loss. We are going to go over some of the most common factors that cause hair loss. We hope that by the end of this post you have gained a little more knowledge on this subject that you may not have had before. Continue reading below to learn more.
Why is My Hair Falling Out?
If you look at the statistics, men are far more likely to experience hair loss than women. While there is no known medical cure to hair loss, there is quite a bit of research surrounding the causal factors of this common affliction. Below, we have listed out a few of these causes.
"How you lose or keep your hair depends on how wisely you choose your parents."
Edward R. Nida
Genetics: It is an unfortunate fact that for some people, hair loss is simply in their genes. If you come from a long line of men, especially on your mother’s side, that have experienced baldness, chances are good that you are going to experience hair loss as you age. As we mentioned earlier, there is no absolute cure for hair loss that is caused by genetics, however, there are certain products that can help spur hair growth and temporarily help your hair grow. If you are looking for a more permanent solution to hair replacement, we suggest that you visit our website to learn more about our Hairskeen products.
Stress: It seems that no matter what affliction people are suffering from, stress is always a factor. Stress, unfortunately, is a part of life. Between stress caused by work, finances, and issues in a person’s personal life, people tend to carry around a lot of stress that they might not even realize they are carrying. While this type of stress has been linked to hair loss, sudden physical stress—a car accident, surgery, or a severe illness—can cause temporary hair loss in a much shorter time period. These stressful events can temporarily shock your body and cause a disruption in the natural life cycle of your hair. Typically, this type of hair loss is first noticed three to six months after the traumatic event. Luckily, most people’s hair will begin to grow back as the body recovers.
Lack of Protein: As the saying goes, “you are what you eat” and, in relation to the health of your hair, this saying couldn’t be more true. If you don’t get enough protein in your diet, your body may decide that the protein can be put to better use than making sure that you have a full head of hair. Typically, this will happen about two to three months after a drop in protein intake. If you have noticed that your hair has started to thin out and you are not exactly sure why make sure that you are taking in the daily recommended levels of protein to see if that may be affecting your bodies ability to maintain its natural cycle of hair growth.
Hair Replacement Products Help Lessen the Effects of Hair Loss
Historically, hair loss has been an issue that most people are not happy dealing with. For many reasons, both personal and those caused by societal pressure, people will go to great lengths to make sure that they have a full head of hair for as long as possible. However, in our opinion, it is also important that people understand what the main causes of hair loss are in the first place so that, hopefully, they are able to take proactive steps to lessen the effects of these causes. Below, we have listed out a few more factors that can cause a person to lose their hair.
Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is a medical term for having an underactive thyroid gland. This gland is located in the neck and produces hormones that are critical to maintaining a proper metabolism as well as hormones that affect the growth and development of the human body. If something disrupts this hormone production, hair loss can occur. While hypothyroidism is not an easy condition to diagnose at home, if you make sure to have annual physicals, you can often catch this condition before it causes any major issues for your body. Once the condition is recognized and treated, hair levels should return to normal.
Medication: A variety of medications such as antidepressants, blood thinners, arthritis medication, and NSAIDS have been linked to hair loss. These medications, while necessary in many cases, can cause hair loss because they disrupt your body’s natural ability to properly regulate your hair growth cycle. If you visit your doctor and determine that your current medications could be causing your hair loss, talk to him or her about lowering the dose or, if that is not effective, switching medications altogether.
Vitamin Deficiencies: In our previous post, we explained how low levels of protein in a person’s diet may contribute to hair loss, however, protein is not the only thing that the body needs in order to produce hair. Vitamin A and B are both pivotal to the growth of hair and if the body does not have enough of these vitamins, it will allocate them to areas of the body that it deems more important than the hair on your head. While a balanced diet is the best way to fix this issue, supplementing your diet with a multivitamin could go a long way in making sure that the hair on your head stays in place.
Thank you for taking the time to read our short blog series on some of the most common causes of hair loss. If you are looking for a hair loss solution that will increase your confidence and provide you with a head of natural, healthy looking hair, please visit our website today and fill out our contact form.