Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common concern that affects people of all ages. While shedding some hair daily is normal, excessive hair loss can signal underlying issues with your scalp, health, or lifestyle. Understanding the causes and proper care is the first step toward comfort and healthy hair.

Here’s how you can help your scalp feel comfortable and healthy:

What Causes Hair Loss?

    • Androgenetic Alopecia: The most common cause, often called male or female pattern baldness, influenced by genetics and hormones.

    • Hormonal changes: Pregnancy, menopause, thyroid imbalances, or elevated stress hormones can trigger shedding.

    • After pregnancy, many women experience telogen effluvium, a temporary hair shedding caused by hormonal changes.

    • During pregnancy, higher estrogen levels prolong the hair growth phase, making hair thicker. After childbirth, estrogen drops sharply, and hair enters the resting (telogen) phase, leading to noticeable shedding.

    • This shedding is usually temporary — hair often regrows within 6–12 months.

    • Can be worsened by stress, sleep deprivation, or nutritional deficiencies after childbirth.

    • Autoimmune disorders like alopecia areata can cause patchy hair loss.

    • Chronic illnesses or infections may disrupt hair growth.

    • Certain medications (chemotherapy, blood thinners, high-dose vitamin A, etc.) can trigger shedding.

    • Frequent heat styling, coloring, bleaching, or chemical treatments weakens hair shafts and follicles.

    • Tight hairstyles like braids, ponytails, or buns can cause traction alopecia.

    • Over-brushing or harsh handling can break hair and make thinning more noticeable.

    • Dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis: Inflammation can affect hair follicles over time.

    • Psoriasis or eczema: Can disrupt hair growth in affected areas.

    • Fungal infections: Ringworm (tinea capitis) can cause patchy hair loss.

  • Your body’s internal environment plays a big role in scalp health:

    • Emotional or physical stress: Can trigger temporary hair shedding (telogen effluvium).

    • Poor nutrition: Low protein, iron, zinc, or vitamin deficiencies can weaken hair.

    • Sleep deprivation: Reduces the body’s ability to repair and regenerate hair follicles.

Hair loss (also called alopecia) can happen gradually or in patches, and may affect the scalp or other areas of the body. It is different from normal hair shedding; losing more than 50–100 hairs per day, thinning hair, or sudden patches of hair loss may indicate a problem. Consult a healthcare professional if hair loss appears sudden, severe, or unexplained. Common causes include:

Daily Habits That Makes It Worse

  • Over-Washing/Under-Washing Hair

  • Washing Hair with very hot water

  • Tight Hairstyles/Hats Traps Sweat

  • Excessive Scratching/Brushing

  • Harsh Hair Products & Chemicals

  • Lack of Proper Hygiene & Scalp Care

  • Poor Diet/Stress

  • Dehydration

How to Help with Hair Loss

    • Gently massage the scalp with fingertips for 5–10 minutes daily.

    • Increases blood flow to hair follicles and encourages growth.

    • Head spa therapies, deep conditioning, or specialized scalp treatments.

    • Helps strengthen hair, remove buildup, and support follicle health.

    • Medications like minoxidil (as recommended by a dermatologist).

    • Can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth in some cases.

    • Eat a protein-rich diet with iron, zinc, vitamins A, D, and E, and omega-3s.

    • Supplements may be recommended if deficiencies are present.

    • Reduce stress through meditation, yoga, or relaxation techniques.

    • Prioritize quality sleep to support follicle regeneration.

    • Avoid excessive heat styling, chemical treatments, and tight hairstyles.

    • Seek professional help if hair loss is sudden, severe, or patchy.

    • A dermatologist or trichologist can diagnose underlying conditions and recommend targeted treatments.