Hair Loss

Some causes are: genetics, fluctuating hormones, pregnancy, stress and menopause. The good news is that because this hair loss is an interruption of the normal hair cycle, it can be reversed. The key is in seeking treatment as early as possible.

This autoimmune disorder is characterized by circular bald patches that sometimes overlap. It starts when the immune system attacks hair follicles and may be the result of severe, long-term stress. Hair can grow back, however, because the follicle remains alive. While alopecia areata can strike males and females at any time, it most commonly starts before age 40.

With this condition, scar tissue forms in the skin and destroys hair follicles. One of the most common culprits includes hairstyling chemicals and heat excessively applied to the scalp. When detected at early stages, scarring alopecia can be stopped and even reversed.

This hair loss is caused by mechanical damage to the hair follicle as a result of repeated pulling or tension. Culprits include wearing the same hairstyle for long periods of time – including cornrows, tight ponytails, weaves, and braids. The constant pulling causes follicles to become loose, and in addition to hair loss, traction alopecia may cause tenderness, redness, and bumps.