Women’s hair loss: learn the causes and when to worry

Women’s hair loss: learn the causes and when to worry


Learn when you worry about hair loss, a problem that affects 30% of women, according to the Brazilian society of dermatology

Despite having talked much more Distant hair in menThis is not an exclusive problem of them, do you see? Very Women also suffer from falling hair (30% of them before the age of 50, according to the Brasilian Society of Dermatology data).




In such cases, issues such as genetic condition and emotional factors are some of the causes. But when to worry about female hair loss? Subsequently, see more about the main causes of the problem and when it should worry:

Main causes of hair loss

  • Hormonal dysfunctions: Oscillations deriving from pregnancy, postpartum, menopause or cause of disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (sop), which can trigger hair. These changes influence the wire growth cycle, with consequent loss of temporary or prolonged hair
  • Stress and anxiety: When stress levels can lead to the Epluvium Togen, a condition in which several threads fall simultaneously. Normally, due to the situation of deep stress or physical trauma
  • Nutritional deficiencies: The lack of essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, vitamin D and biotin can seriously compromise hair health. Restrictive diets or inadequate diets are also risk factors
  • Autoimmune diseases: Conditions such as alopecia areata, in which the immune system attacks the hair follicles and can cause the fall into localized areas or the widespread scalp
  • Medicinal use: Some drugs, including those used to treat cancer, hypertension, depression and hormonal problems, may have a hair loss as a side effect
  • Dermatological diseases: Problems such as dermatitis, seborine, psoriasis and fungal infections can cause inflammation on the scalp, compromising the growth of the threads

But after all, when should I worry about hair loss?

According to Dr. Natasha Veloso, Trichologist and owner of the Oasyum Urban Refuge, the largest hair loss of the Municipality can be perceived when there are changes in this sense. “Start lifting and seeing the hair on the pillow, with hair on the floor, clothes, car and even in the shower exhaust, it can often represent an important warning, he explains.

In general, it is normal to lose from 100 to 150 locks a day for those who wash their hair every day. When there is less frequency in washing, this number increases.

“If you take seven days to wash your hair, it is natural to lose an average of 700 wires after washing, but it is not even standard, it can vary,” says the expert. Losing much more than this is worrying, so if you realize that you are having more decreasing than usual, look for a professional.

Source: Terra

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