There are a number of reasons that can cause hair loss and it can be a very distressing condition. The good news is most hair loss is temporary and can be treated. The first step is always to identify the cause and then find the best solution.
Illness and surgery
About 3 or 4 months after an illness or major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is only temporary.
Hormonal changes
Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by a treatment for thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss and this may happen naturally or with help from your doctor.
After pregnancy
Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they’ve had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth begins again.
Medicines
Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine.
Stress and hair fall
The condition of a person’s hair can tell you a lot about stress levels in their lives. So if you notice your hair is getting noticeably thinner, you might want to look at your stress levels.
Stress can be relieved by slowing down rather than speeding up. Slowing down can be achieved by talking to people about your worries, learning to relax, doing special exercises such as yoga and meditation, having a holiday or just taking it easy for a couple of days.
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