Hair Loss Causes

Hair is a complex and delicate part of your body. Hair loss is the shedding of scalp hair.It is not a disease, most of the time it is considered as a normal variation. It affects both men and women of any age group from all parts of the world.

Causes of Hair Loss

• It can be caused by Genetic factors.
  
• Hormonal changes may cause hair loss.
• Emotional or physical Stress can be a cause of hair loss.
• Nutrient and protein deficiencies in the hair cells.
• Chemotherapy is a major cause of hair loss in cancer paitients.
• Medicines- Certain medicines used to treat gout, arthritis, depression, heart problemsmay cause hair losss. High BP can be a cause of hair loss in some people. Consumption of birth control pills also may result in hair loss for some women.
• Childbirth - Some women experience an increase in hair loss several months after delivering a baby.
• Skin diseases such as lupus.
• Diabetes may be a cause of hair loss.
• Excessive shampooing and blow-drying
• Exposure to chemicals
• Tumor of the ovary or adrenal glands.
• Genetic balding- Is the main cause of hair loss.
• Imbalance of thyroid hormones or pregnancy, disease also causes hair loss.
• Nervous habits
• Illness
• Endocrine disorder.