Causes of Women's Hair Loss

Know What Causes Women's Hair Loss

      Some hair loss is normal. The cycle of hair growth is constant. Hair grows over a long period of time, anywhere from 2 years to 6 years. It grows at a slow rate of less than one inch each month. Over time hair will fall out and another hair will immediately start to grow. This gradual change of hair loss is something that most people do not notice. However if there is a sudden loss of hair that is noticeable then this may be a signal that something is wrong.

      What causes hair loss in excess is complicated to figure out because so many things can be causing it. Your doctor can help you determine what is causing your hair loss and help you correct the problem. Once the problem is corrected your hair loss will stop and hair will start to grow back in the thinning areas.

Some of the most common causes of hair loss include:

- Illness or Surgery where you may have received anesthesia. The anesthesia can cause a temporary hair loss usually 3-6 months after the surgery.

- Hormonal imbalance where once the hormonal imbalance is determined you can start to grow your hair back.

- Having a baby can increase hair loss where during this time your hormones are unbalanced and this can cause your hair to fall out excessively. But once your hormones are balanced again you will not have any problems growing your hair back.

- Medications where some medicines that are used to prevent pregnancy, treat cancer, thin the blood, or some antidepressants may cause your hair loss. Stop taking the medicine and you will notice your hair will stop falling out and new hair growing.

- Warning Sign where sometimes hair loss can be a symptom of something that is going wrong.

- Infections where if you have a fungal infection of the scalp it may cause hair loss until antifungal treatment is used. Your hair will stop falling out when treated correctly.

      As you see there are several different factors that can play into hair loss for women. Stress is also a factor as it can have a negative impact on your entire body.

      If you start to notice a significant amount of hair loss it is best to contact your doctor for a check up.