Hair
Loss Signs that You Should Take Note
It sometimes can
be hard to notice the early signs of hair
loss as
hair loss can be a gradual process of a lengthy period of time. Hair
loss does not happen overnight. However, if you are reading this
article, you are probably already concerned about the prospect that
you may be loosing your hair. We all know prevention is better than a
cure but sometimes hair loss just happens.
Not everyone
loses their hair in the same fashion. The type of hair loss you have
may determine the signs you may notice however no matter what type of
hair loss you have, there are early signs that can act as warnings
that you need to lookout for.
Genetic
Hair Loss
Just because your
mother or father may have suffered from hair loss or hair thinning it
is not a clear indication that you will also suffer the same fate.
On the other side of the coin, however, if your father lost his hair
at the age of 21, it does not mean that you are in the clear should
you have reached the age of 31 and are still sporting a full head of
hair.
The genes for
hair loss can be inherited from both sides of the family but they can
also skip generations. While genetics can determine the pattern of
hair loss, your parents are not always your blueprint.
The signs of hair
loss you need to watch for are:
- Hair loss that runs in the family
- A receding hairline
- Thinner hair than usual
- A wider centre part
- Ability to see the scalp through the hair at the top of the head
Telogen
Effluvium
means sudden or severe stress. This
can cause hair loss or thinning. Some stages in our lives will
ultimately cause us to feel stressed such as a bereavement or even
going through pregnancy.
What we eat, or
do not eat, can also have an effect on hair growth.
Telogen effluvium
and the impact of our diets can cause excess shedding of hair causes
hair to be thinner. Nutritional deficiencies, particularly
iron-deficiency anaemia, can result in hair loss.
The signs of hair
thinning you need to watch for are:
- Extra hair fall
- Thinner hair than usual
- A dramatic change in diet or weight
- A stressful event that may have happened a few months ago
Alopecia
Areata
This type of hair
loss generally comes on very suddenly. The hair loss generally
presents itself as coin-sized bald patches on the scalp but it can
affect other areas of hair-bearing skin. Some people only have one
small bald spot that can be hidden by the rest of the hair but others
may have a few more, or even larger patches. Sometimes the hair will
grow back on its own and can in fact be seasonal. However, in some
cases it can get worse and spread, eventually leading to baldness.
The signs of
alopecia you need to watch for are:
- Clumps of hair fall
- Smooth bald patches
- If any other family members have or have had the condition
- Severe infection or extremely stressful situation which may have triggered it
