Hair Fall Can Be a Symptom For Baldness

Hair fall is a natural occurrence when it happens moderately, at about a hundred lost strands per day. Usually the scalp regains these lost strands, and the thickness of the hair doesn’t suffer as much. But there are conditions which can cause the hair to fall out in more than the usual number of strands, or worse, in thick clumps. If this is left untreated, it could very well lead to baldness for men, and severe hair thinning for women.

Unfortunately the condition doesn’t get any better with age. It is more noticeable in middle-aged men as a receding hairline, or a bald spot which starts to spread outwards from the back or top middle area of the head, or on both areas. About sixty-five percent of men experience hair loss, and most of them acquired such because of male pattern baldness. Women are also affected, but in a different way. Beginning with the age of thirty, the hair thickness thins out slowly, and at the age of fifty, their scalp are much more visible due to the fewer hair strands on the head.

The main factor for hair fall in men is an increase in a naturally-occurring substance known as DHT, which can kill hair follicles, and with excessive production, may lead to baldness. Every person has the hormonal substance in their bodies, although in varying amounts. Disease can also be a culprit for the loss in both genders. An unhealthy body, or one which suffers from syphilis, thyroid disease, or chronic kidney dysfunction, can lead to severe hair fall since the shafts and strands are dried up and become brittle. Medications which are contraindicative can also be a cause for the condition, especially if it is part of a chemotherapy program for cancer. Even a poor absorption rate of zinc is a contributing factor. Excessive styling or use of hair treatment products can severely diminish the hair strands’ strength and shine; the strong chemicals in hair care products not only causes hair fall, but may also irritate the scalp. Hair styling equipment such as curling irons and even combs may also discourage growth with excessive use. A rather temporary cause of hair fall in women is childbirth; the loss usually occurs on a certain area on the head, but does not actually result in baldness and may be regained within a year.

The effectiveness of the treatments for excessive hair fall depend on the person using it, as one method may be extremely beneficial for one while doing absolutely nothing, except cause adverse effects, on another. In this sense, hair transplant and medications affect users in varying degrees, but is mostly recommended only for men. Transplant is only advised in severe cases, and the results may not be promising. Medications may help to a certain degree; some drugs like finasteride, however, are discouraged from use by women because of their irreversible adverse effects. The most accessible and affordable treatment option is in the form of products for topical application; those which contain natural components such as herbal essences and root extracts are effective if they are massaged on the scalp, providing it with needed nutrients, while stimulating the nerves for circulation.