Friday, September 21, 2012

Women Can Avoid Problems By Being Aware Of Hair Loss Facts

By Carrie Lieberman


One of the lesser known hair loss facts is that over half of all women will have some form of this during their lives. While men are more likely to experience balding, women often have thinning. There are around 100,000 strands on the average scalp. The strands are dead although the follicle from which they grow pushes out the strand at around half an inch monthly. The follicle is equipped with blood vessels and nerves. The hair goes through patterns of growth followed by a period of rest before regrowth begins.

Each follicle pushed a strand out for around seven years. A loss of a hundred strands per day is not abnormal. Thinning may not be noticed until about half the 100,000 strands have fallen out, especially if this is spread over the entire scalp.

There are many reasons why women suffer balding and thinning. Some have androgenic alopecia. This is also termed male pattern baldness and is the most common cause. Its symptoms may include overall thinning, receding hairline, and weak strands which break and pull out more easily than is normal.

Other causes are medical conditions and medications. Cancer treatments are commonly associated with the disorder. Crash diets, hormonal imbalance, physical and mental abuse, childbirth and pregnancy are other causes. Auto-immune disorders and rough treatment such as continual bleaching can also result in this condition.

Styling products will not give rise to difficulties unless misused. Applying a too strong solution, leaving a solution in too long and not thoroughly rinsing it out may cause temporary (sometimes permanent) loss. Wearing a hat is not normally a cause unless the hat rubs against the scalp. An imbalance of oestrogen and testosterone can cause problems. These are the two main hormones associated with hair growth. Full or partial baldness may also be inherited from one's parents.

Low-level laser treatment is now being used to stimulate the nerves of the follicles. This encourages the follicles to return to their normal condition. Having a healthy diet is important. Some authorities recommend increased levels of biotin, manganese, zinc and vitamins B6 and E. Knowledge of hair loss facts are vital if you wish to avert baldness.




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