Hair Loss, alopecia

Today, many people suffer from hair loss that occurs in more than 60 percent of men and about 10 percent of women. For both men and women, the idea of losing her hair is very worrying. There are several reasons for this: taking certain medications, inadequate nutrition, stress, and heredity are just some examples.

Fortunately, several solutions available to you and help regrow hair. If the loss is severe, you may opt for surgical hair replacement. The micro-graft is one of alternative therapies popular today.

Some of the causes of baldness:

The most common cause is a genetic problem can happen to both men and women. If your grandfather and father had a bald spot you are likely, due to heredity, to live the same. Androgenic alopecia is also considered one of the leading causes of baldness. It is caused due to the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. It can be observed both in men than in women. Side effects from certain medications can also lead to baldness. The chemotherapy or radiation therapy, antidepressants, thyroid medication, and so on. can cause hair loss and baldness temporary because there is a considerable stress.

Poor nutrition, lack of protein, iron, zinc, etc.. can be considered a cause of baldness (can lead to baldness).

Some infections like ringworm can lead to hair loss. It is a fungal infection common and very contagious. It can cause bald patches that are typically round and come with redness, itching and blisters (blisters). Aside, bacterial infections and yeast can also affect the scalp. Some diseases such as diabetes, lupus and Addison's disease, hyperthyroidism / hypothyroidism etc.. can lead to hair loss.