HAIR LOSS CAUSES & Conditions
What Causes
Hair Loss?
Find the answers you need to make informed decisions about your hair health.
HAIR LOSS CAUSES & Conditions
For informational purposes only. The exact cause of hair loss can only be determined by a medical professional.
Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle
Everyone experiences hair loss on some level. After all, the average person sheds 50-100 hairs a day as part of the natural hair growth cycle. Noticeable hair loss, however, occurs when this cycle is disrupted. These interruptions can happen for a variety of reasons—read on to learn more about how different causes and conditions can play a roll in hair loss.
Hair Loss Causes
While the vast majority of hair loss is caused by genetics, there are a number of other factors that could be at play. Here are a few common culprits that cause or exacerbate hair loss.
Diet
Hormonal Changes
Prescription Drugs & Medications
Stress
Styling Practices
The information provided in this page is general in nature and widely available. All content is provided for informational purposes. The exact cause of hair loss can only be determined by a medical professional.
ALOPECIA
Androgenetic Alopecia
Alopecia Areata
Cicatricial Alopecia
Involutional Alopecia
Traction Alopecia
Effluvium
Anagen Effluvium
Telogen Effluvium
Additional types
Hypotrichosis
Scalp Folliculitis
Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Trichotillomania
*For informational purposes only. The information presented herein is general in nature and is not intended to substitute the advice of a physician or other health care professional.
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