While some people try to deliberately get rid of their hair, others curse the cosmos for the rapid loss of hair. Let's be objective: the Universe has nothing to do with it. In this article, we will tell you about several sudden causes of hair loss.
1. Heredity
Heredity is the most common cause of hair loss. This gene can be inherited from both the paternal and maternal lines. In this case, the problem is likely to affect you if it was observed in both parents.
How to find out about predisposition to hair loss? A biopsy of the scalp will give you an unmistakable answer. It is recommended to use topical medications to maintain the existing hair follicles and stimulate the growth of new ones.
2. Telogen miasma
In the case of telogen miasma, a person experiences rapid hair loss on the background of stress. Under normal conditions, we lose from 50 to 100 hairs per day.
Other causes of telogen miasma include surgical intervention or anesthesia, childbirth, anemia, and severe emotional distress. Negative consequences can be caused by an improper diet. A lack of protein or iron in the diet can also trigger telogen miasms.
There are no special tests to diagnose this disease. But a dermatologist can ask you about recent events in your life and look at the root of a lost hair, it may signal accelerated growth and premature hair loss.
What to do? In many cases, it’s possible to recover from telogen miasma over time. It may also be necessary to replace some drugs with analogs and correct the diet. When the cause of hair loss will be eliminated, the hair will be restored in about six months.
3. Thyroid dysfunction
The lack of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism) causes brittle nails, skin fragility, and hair loss. A surplus of hormones (hyperthyroidism) changes the metabolism, which also negatively affects the hair.
Blood tests will confirm whether there is really a malfunction of the thyroid gland. Thyroid treatment includes taking hormonal medications under the close supervision of a doctor, these medications will normalize the work of the thyroid and relieve unpleasant symptoms.
4. Skin diseases
The most common fungal infection is ringworm. Treatment involves taking antifungal drugs.
Seborrheic dermatitis is caused by increased production of sebaceous secretions and changes in the chemical composition of the sebum. The reason for such dermatitis may be hormonal changes, neurogenic diseases and a number of other reasons. A specialist will prescribe medicated shampoos, antifungal cleansing agents and steroid creams.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, which is accompanied by the formation of plaques on the skin, this also applies to the skin on the head. Psoriasis is treated with salicylic acid and anti-inflammatory drugs.
5. Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata begins with the appearance of one or more small round areas of baldness on the scalp. This disease can progress and lead to complete hair loss. Hair can re-grow or fall out again at any time. The main reason for it is still unknown, but genetics, stress, and various diseases increase the risk of alopecia. Alopecia treatment usually includes the intake of corticosteroids or other medications, photochemotherapy, and laser therapy.
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