Experiencing Hair Loss? Here's What You Need to Know

Most of us lose 50 to 100 hair in a day. Losing hair is part of a natural cycle, especially when you wash your hair. But what if suddenly you notice much more hair loss than usual?

Long strands of hair sitting on your pillow, stuck in your hair brush, and stranded in the shower drain? Now that's a problem you should be concerned about.

The best thing to do is talk to a dermatologist who can tell you the root of the problem. For starters, you can follow this guide to learn about the causes.

Causes of Hair Loss

Some of the common causes of hair loss are:

Thyroid Problems

Hair loss can occur due to overactive or underactive thyroid conditions. Each condition results in hormonal imbalance. As our hormones regulate all of our bodily functions, including hair loss, an imbalance can result in hair loss.

Thyroid treatment, such as oral medication, will control hormonal imbalance and stop hair loss.

Following Pregnancy

Besides thyroid conditions, other hormonal imbalances also cause hair loss. For instance, the wildly changing hormones following pregnancy lead to hair thinning. It takes time for hormones to return to their normal level after pregnancy.

So if you're a post-partum mom, don't worry. That hair loss is common, and your hair follicles recover as you rest your body.

Medications or Treatment

Hair loss is common if you're taking medication for any health problem. For instance, oral contraceptives, blood-thinning medications, calcium and beta channel blockers, anti-depressants, and NSAIDs. These medications can lead to baldness and hair thinning.

Similarly, too many retinoids (vitamin A drugs) also result in hair loss. Chemotherapy drugs can lead to total hair loss, but your hair grows back when you stop taking any medication.

Emotional Stress

Any life-altering event, such as a breakup, divorce, financial problems, or sudden death of a friend or family member, can disrupt your normal hair growth. Emotional stressors lead to temporary hair loss, but once your stress is under control, normal hair growth is restored.

 

Speak to A Telemedicine Doctor Online -Get Treatment Virtually!

The treatment will vary depending on the cause of the hair loss. Don't wait and address the problem sooner with the help of our virtual doctor at TelMDCare. We offer affordable hair loss and other dermatology-related healthcare assistance. Explore our other services here.

You can book your consultation online today!