Oh No!

Well let's face it, As a woman, at one point or the other, you must have had that "Oh No!" awkward moment, when you see sizeable strands of hair on your comb. It is one moment that can be demoralizing, and may affect greatly the self esteem of any woman.

The Bible in Corinthians inferred that a Woman Hair is her Glory. Whether long or short, women take interest in their hair. One of the distinctive feature between a man and a woman, is the length, texture and beauty of the hair. This also has root in the physiological make up of a woman, as she has more hormones which enhance hair growth, when compared to a man. However, there are various factors which hinder hair growth and cause hair loss.

Hair loss can be severe eg in Alopecia which may be medical, localized eg baldness common with men or moderate-mild eg hair thinning which most women have experience at one point of their life. Hair loss can also be temporary. It resolves after the causative agent has been removed. It can also be permanent, that is irreversible eg scarring alopecia cause by lupus and other severe skin conditions

Causes of Hair Loss
There are different causes of hair loss which may be natural or artificial. Here are the major causes

1. Age- Generally as you grow old, most body functions decline, hair is also affected. Also hair has a life cycle of 2-6years. It also has period of resting phase and growth, hence as new ones are replaced, old ones are shed.
2. Diet- you are what you eat. Diet low in proteins increase hair loss. Diets high in Vit A also aid hair loss. Vitamin B deficiency also cause hair loss/thinning. It is imperative therefore to maintain a balance diet
3. Hormones- are substances produced in the body which regulates body functions. Excess production of androgenic hormones cause hair loss. Anabolic steroids(for body building) may also cause hair loss
4. Heredity: genes also play a role in hair loss. There are families which are prone to baldness. So if your grandma, mother or aunties suffered from hair loss, then no need to search too far for the cause of yours.
5. Disease. Ringworm, Diabetes, PCOS, anaemia, hypothyroidism have all been implicated in hair loss. Lupus which is an autoimmune disease also causes hair loss
6. Drugs: cancer treatment, bloody thinners, some antidepressants, antihypertensive and birth control pills can also cause hair loss
7.Physical and Emotional Stress: injuries, burns, infection, depression, weight loss, changes in pregnancy and childbirth may also cause hair loss
8. Cosmetic Procedures: over styling, bleaching, shampooing, conditioning etc, mechanical stress of hair equipment and procedures such has heat, may also cause hair to lose texture and fall off. It is important to use hair products moderately especially those which are of chemical origin

Treatment
There are different products to treat hair loss, which include medications, hair transplant and restoration surgery for permanent hair loss, laser therapy etc. Some medication eg Rogaine are now easily bought over the counter. Products of Natural origin may be preferred because of no risk of side effects. However, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING is to know the underlying cause of hair loss, before starting treatment, in order not to be left frustrated after using different unnecessary products. Reread the causes and try to figure out where your problem lies. Some hair loss condition will resolve on their own without any treatment. If you want more information, you can send a mail to thecontentking17@yahoo.com

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Due to the growth life cycle of hair in humans, it is not out of place to see few strands of hair when you comb. However, a marked loss of hair which may alter its aesthetics or appearance of an individual is hair loss and concerted effort should be made to remedy it before it gets worse