Hair Loss Reasons

Reasons for hair loss include physical, emotional, and genetic conditions.  People who experience hair loss want one fast answer on what causes hair loss.  However, there is no one answer to this question.  Each hair loss case is different than the next.  This is why it is important to get a consultation on your particular condition to discover the reason for your hair loss. 

There are many different physical reasons for hair loss.  One of these reasons has to do with hormones.  DHT is a male hormone that causes hair follicles shrink and eventually fall out.  In small quantities, DHT is also found in women.  Usually this is not a problem, as women also hold estrogen, which blocks the DHT from doing real damage.  However during menopause, estrogen levels drop, sometimes resulting in DHT to cause hair thinning and hair loss.  Other physical conditions that sometimes yield hair loss include high fevers, thyroid or liver disease, anorexia, bulimia, hypothydroidism, and serious infections. 

Diet and medications can also play a role in hair loss.  Protein, iron, zinc, and essential fatty acid deficiencies can all contribute to hair loss.  Taking in too much vitamin A and allowing amphetamines, anticholesterol agents, antimitotics, and anesthesia to be present can all be responsible for hair loss. 

Severe emotional stress is another condition that facilitates hair loss. If you are under unusual amounts of stress, it is possible that is the reason for the hair loss you are experiencing. 

Dr. Pistone offers free consultations.  Contact Pistone Hair Restoration today to learn more about the options you have in restoring your hair.